Question: For how long did the author of STAT: Standing Tall and Talented book series have a career in basketball?
Sentence (from "Amar'e Stoudemire"): Amar'e Carsares Stoudemire ( ; born November 16, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player who played the majority of his 15-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Relevant evidence: Yes