NBA Champions Books in Order
NBA Champions is a 14-book series by Michael E. Goodman for ages 5+, at a grades 3–7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 14
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
NBA Champions Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most NBA Champions books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden State Warriors 2011 · Aaron Frisch | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Atlanta Hawks 2018 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Boston Celtics 2018 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 4 | Chicago Bulls 2018 | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers 2018 · Michael E Goodman | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 6 | Dallas Mavericks 2018 · Michael E Goodman | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 7 | Golden State Warriors 2018 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 8 | Houston Rockets 2018 | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 9 | Miami Heat 2018 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 10 | New York Knicks 2018 · Michael E Goodman | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 11 | Oklahoma City Thunder 2018 · Michael E Goodman | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 12 | Philadelphia 76ers 2018 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 13 | Sacramento Kings 2018 · Michael E Goodman | Level 6-7 | 13+ | Gentle |
| 14 | San Antonio Spurs 2018 · Michael E Goodman | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. NBA Champions (14 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at a grades 3–7 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All NBA Champions Books
Golden State Warriors
Aaron Frisch
Golden State Warriors
Aaron Frisch
Atlanta Hawks
Michael E. Goodman
Atlanta Hawks
Michael E. Goodman
Boston Celtics
Michael E. Goodman
Boston Celtics
Michael E. Goodman
Chicago Bulls
Michael E. Goodman
Chicago Bulls
Michael E. Goodman
Cleveland Cavaliers
Michael E Goodman
Cleveland Cavaliers
Michael E Goodman
Dallas Mavericks
Michael E Goodman
Dallas Mavericks
Michael E Goodman
Golden State Warriors
Michael E. Goodman
Golden State Warriors
Michael E. Goodman
Houston Rockets
Michael E. Goodman
Houston Rockets
Michael E. Goodman
Miami Heat
Michael E. Goodman
Miami Heat
Michael E. Goodman
New York Knicks
Michael E Goodman
New York Knicks
Michael E Goodman
Oklahoma City Thunder
Michael E Goodman
Oklahoma City Thunder
Michael E Goodman
Philadelphia 76ers
Michael E. Goodman
Philadelphia 76ers
Michael E. Goodman
Sacramento Kings
Michael E Goodman
Sacramento Kings
Michael E Goodman
San Antonio Spurs
Michael E Goodman
San Antonio Spurs
Michael E Goodman
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Questions about the NBA Champions series
- What reading level is the NBA Champions series?
- NBA Champions books are at a grades 3–7 reading level (average grade level 5.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5+. There are 14 books in the series.
- What order should I read the NBA Champions books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most NBA Champions books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Golden State Warriors (2011); Atlanta Hawks (2018); Boston Celtics (2018); Chicago Bulls (2018); Cleveland Cavaliers (2018); and 9 more.
- What age is the NBA Champions series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends NBA Champions for ages 5+. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.