Rankings in sports always evoke debate--in a bar, between pals, or at work. This audiobook is a comprehensive compilation of the greatest basketball players of all time. Jaime Lincoln Smith narrates in a deep, steady voice, altering pitch ever so slightly when quoting someone but not trying to imitate anyone's voice. He gradually takes the listener through the audiobook, which is constructed in manageable bites, starting at No. 100 and winding down to the GOAT--greatest of all time. His consistency of tone serves the listener well. The rankings come off as fair, and while some are debatable, the final decisions are left to each listener. Smith's narration guides fans to the very end. Let the arguments fly!
Pub Date: Nov. 26, 2024
Duration: 20 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063329140
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Bennett’s narration elevates an already entertaining audiobook.
The host of the soccer podcast Men in Blazers narrates with a high-energy, animated style that immediately draws listeners in. Author Bennett details his recollections of each World Cup since he was a boy in this wonderful memoir that is at times laugh-out-loud funny. Every sentence of this audiobook is infused with his Liverpudlian accent, and his storytelling alternates between self-deprecating and uproariously funny as he chronicles the highs and lows of being a soccer fan. Soccer aficionados, whether they’re die-hards or casual fans, will appreciate Bennett’s work and his passion for the sport he loves.
Bennett’s narration elevates an already entertaining audiobook.Pub Date: March 3, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 12 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063320802
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: today
Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 1, 2026
Kidd helps make the author’s words vivid and relevant for listeners.
Epplin’s second book lays out the parallel stories of two basketball players—Moses Malone and Julius “Dr. J” Erving. The biographical portraits paint a picture of two different men whose careers converged when they were both on the 1983 champion Philadelphia 76ers team. Terrence Kidd narrates with the perfect amount of emotion, offering slight accents or different vocal inflections when players and coaches are quoted. Between Epplin’s solid research and fine writing and Kidd’s invested narration, it’s a wonderful audiobook for anyone who wants to glean what 1970s and early '80s basketball was like.
Kidd helps make the author’s words vivid and relevant for listeners.Pub Date: Feb. 17, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 21 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668653852
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: April 1, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 2026
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