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The Book of Basketball

The NBA According to The Sports Guy

de Bill Simmons ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The wildly opinionated, thoroughly entertaining, and arguably definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA—from the founder of The Ringer and host of The Bill Simmons Podcast“Enough provocative arguments to fuel barstool arguments far into the future.”—The Wall Street JournalIn The Book of Basketball, Bill Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for a. ... Leer más

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The wildly opinionated, thoroughly entertaining, and arguably definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA—from the founder of The Ringer and host of The Bill Simmons Podcast“Enough provocative arguments to fuel barstool arguments far into the future.”—The Wall Street JournalIn The Book of Basketball, Bill Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for a.
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Steve Kerr

A Life

de Scott Howard-Cooper ...

"Thrilling." — Publishers Weekly (starred) | "Riveting." — Library Journal (starred) | "A fascinating look at a fascinating life." —Roland Lazenby, author of Michael JordanThe definitive biography of Steve Kerr, the championship-winning basketball player and head coach of the record-breaking Golden State WarriorsFew individuals have had a career as storied, and improbable, as Steve Kerr. He has ... Leer más

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"Thrilling." — Publishers Weekly (starred) | "Riveting." — Library Journal (starred) | "A fascinating look at a fascinating life." —Roland Lazenby, author of Michael JordanThe definitive biography of Steve Kerr, the championship-winning basketball player and head coach of the record-breaking Golden State WarriorsFew individuals have had a career as storied, and improbable, as Steve Kerr. He has
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Shot Ready

de Stephen Curry ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style. Stunningly designed and illustrated with more than 100 gorgeous photographs, Shot Ready is an intimate narrative and a practical blueprint ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style. Stunningly designed and illustrated with more than 100 gorgeous photographs, Shot Ready is an intimate narrative and a practical blueprint
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The City Game

Triumph, Scandal, and a Legendary Basketball Team

de Matthew Goodman ...

The powerful story of a college basketball team who carried an era’s brightest hopes—racial harmony, social mobility, and the triumph of the underdog—but whose success was soon followed by a shocking downfall“A masterpiece of American storytelling.”—Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Devil in the GroveNAMED ONE OF THE BEST SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWThe ... Leer más

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The powerful story of a college basketball team who carried an era’s brightest hopes—racial harmony, social mobility, and the triumph of the underdog—but whose success was soon followed by a shocking downfall“A masterpiece of American storytelling.”—Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Devil in the GroveNAMED ONE OF THE BEST SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWThe
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Tigerland

1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart, and a Magical Season of Healing

de Wil Haygood ...

Against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in recent American history, as riots and demonstrations spread across the nation, the Tigers of poor, segregated East High School in Columbus, Ohio did something no team from one school had ever done before: they won the state basketball and baseball championships in the same year. They defeated bigger, richer, whiter teams across the ... Leer más

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Against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in recent American history, as riots and demonstrations spread across the nation, the Tigers of poor, segregated East High School in Columbus, Ohio did something no team from one school had ever done before: they won the state basketball and baseball championships in the same year. They defeated bigger, richer, whiter teams across the
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The Big East

Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential Conference in College Basketball History

de Dana O'Neil ...

The definitive, compulsively readable story of the greatest era of the most iconic league in college basketball history—the Big East“This book, full of long-standing rivalries, unmatched moments in the lives of coaches and players, and juicy insider gossip, is, like the game of basketball, a ton of fun.”—Philadelphia magazineThe names need no introduction: Thompson and Patrick, Boeheim and the ... Leer más

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The definitive, compulsively readable story of the greatest era of the most iconic league in college basketball history—the Big East“This book, full of long-standing rivalries, unmatched moments in the lives of coaches and players, and juicy insider gossip, is, like the game of basketball, a ton of fun.”—Philadelphia magazineThe names need no introduction: Thompson and Patrick, Boeheim and the
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Magic in the Air

The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk

de Mike Sielski ...

**"Who doesn't wanna read an entire book about the slam dunk? I love basketball." - Ann Patchett"The definitive dunking dissertation." - Jack McCallum, Wall Street JournalFrom the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk.**The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can ... Leer más

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**"Who doesn't wanna read an entire book about the slam dunk? I love basketball." - Ann Patchett"The definitive dunking dissertation." - Jack McCallum, Wall Street JournalFrom the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk.**The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can
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I Came As a Shadow

An Autobiography

de John Thompson ...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKThe long-awaited autobiography from Georgetown University’s legendary coach, whose life on and off the basketball court throws America’s unresolved struggle with racial justice into sharp reliefJohn Thompson was never just a basketball coach and I Came As a Shadow is categorically not just a basketball autobiography.After three decades at the center of race and sports ... Leer más

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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKThe long-awaited autobiography from Georgetown University’s legendary coach, whose life on and off the basketball court throws America’s unresolved struggle with racial justice into sharp reliefJohn Thompson was never just a basketball coach and I Came As a Shadow is categorically not just a basketball autobiography.After three decades at the center of race and sports
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Ant

The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony Edwards

de Chris Hine ...

The first in-depth look at the Minnesota Timberwolves rising star, from his backstory to his mindset, and the relationships that fueled his drive to greatness.From his jaw-dropping dunks to his charismatic personality, Anthony Edwards draws comparisons to the greatest shooting guards of all time like Kobe and Jordan. A portrait in the education of a budding NBA superstar, Ant chronicles Edward’s ... Leer más

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The first in-depth look at the Minnesota Timberwolves rising star, from his backstory to his mindset, and the relationships that fueled his drive to greatness.From his jaw-dropping dunks to his charismatic personality, Anthony Edwards draws comparisons to the greatest shooting guards of all time like Kobe and Jordan. A portrait in the education of a budding NBA superstar, Ant chronicles Edward’s
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Standing Tall

A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph

de C. Vivian Stringer, Laura Tucker ...

“Lots of people have dreams, but C. Vivian Stringer is the dream—a coalminer’s daughter who believed when her Poppa told her there was no obstacle she could not surmount. And she lives that dream, teaching others to rise up to meet challenges, turning underdogs into champions again and again—on and off the court. This is the quintessential American story, of a woman and of a family pulling ... Leer más

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“Lots of people have dreams, but C. Vivian Stringer is the dream—a coalminer’s daughter who believed when her Poppa told her there was no obstacle she could not surmount. And she lives that dream, teaching others to rise up to meet challenges, turning underdogs into champions again and again—on and off the court. This is the quintessential American story, of a woman and of a family pulling
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Sacred Hoops

Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior

de Phil Jackson, Hugh Delehanty ...

One of the NBA's most successful coaches delivers "an earnest and refreshing answer to the dollar driven soullessness of modern professional sports" ( People).With a new introduction by the author"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." —Phil JacksonWhen Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach ... Leer más

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One of the NBA's most successful coaches delivers "an earnest and refreshing answer to the dollar driven soullessness of modern professional sports" ( People).With a new introduction by the author"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." —Phil JacksonWhen Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach
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Three-Ring Circus

Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty

de Jeff Pearlman ...

The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal combined—and collided—to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouseIn the history of modern sport, there have never been two high-level teammates who loathed each other the way Shaquille O’Neal loathed Kobe Bryant, and Kobe Bryant loathed Shaquille O’Neal. ... Leer más

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The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal combined—and collided—to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouseIn the history of modern sport, there have never been two high-level teammates who loathed each other the way Shaquille O’Neal loathed Kobe Bryant, and Kobe Bryant loathed Shaquille O’Neal.
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The Vision Through My Lens

My Life in Basketball and Beyond

de Natasha Howard ...

Amid the current firestorm of interest in women’s basketball, Natasha Howard reveals the tremendous obstacles she overcame to become a three-time WNBA champion who continues to excel on the hardwood.THE PAST THREE YEARS HAVE SEEN A WORLDWIDE EXPLOSION of interest in women’s basketball and the rise of young superstars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers. As the audience grows ... Leer más

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Amid the current firestorm of interest in women’s basketball, Natasha Howard reveals the tremendous obstacles she overcame to become a three-time WNBA champion who continues to excel on the hardwood.THE PAST THREE YEARS HAVE SEEN A WORLDWIDE EXPLOSION of interest in women’s basketball and the rise of young superstars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers. As the audience grows
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Pioneers of the Hardwood

Indiana and the Birth of Professional Basketball

de Todd Gould ...

An essential history of the Hoosier State's contribution to the popularity of professional basketball.As fire is to prairie or water to fish, so is basketball part of the natural environment in Indiana. Round ball, or Hoosier Hysteria, is so much a part of the state's heritage that many people believe basketball was invented in Indiana. Naismith's game is a virtual religion in the state. While ... Leer más

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An essential history of the Hoosier State's contribution to the popularity of professional basketball.As fire is to prairie or water to fish, so is basketball part of the natural environment in Indiana. Round ball, or Hoosier Hysteria, is so much a part of the state's heritage that many people believe basketball was invented in Indiana. Naismith's game is a virtual religion in the state. While
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When the Knicks Became Champs

A Courtside View of the Team's First NBA Championship Season, 1969–70

de Mike Shatzkin ...

The gutsiest New York Knicks team in history is celebrated in this eyewitness account of the 1969–70 season, featuring Willis Reed, Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Bill Bradley, and the rest of the Big Apple's hardwood heroes from nearly fifty years ago.In their long and storied NBA history, the New York Knicks have won only two league championships—1970 and 1973. And that original 1970 group of champions ... Leer más

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The gutsiest New York Knicks team in history is celebrated in this eyewitness account of the 1969–70 season, featuring Willis Reed, Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Bill Bradley, and the rest of the Big Apple's hardwood heroes from nearly fifty years ago.In their long and storied NBA history, the New York Knicks have won only two league championships—1970 and 1973. And that original 1970 group of champions
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Wartime Basketball

The Emergence of a National Sport during World War II

de Douglas Stark ...

Wartime Basketball tells the story of basketball’s survival and development during World War II and how those years profoundly affected the game’s growth after the war. Prior to World War II, basketball—professional and collegiate—was largely a regional game, with different styles played throughout the country. Among its many impacts on home-front life, the war forced pro and amateur leagues to ... Leer más

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Wartime Basketball tells the story of basketball’s survival and development during World War II and how those years profoundly affected the game’s growth after the war. Prior to World War II, basketball—professional and collegiate—was largely a regional game, with different styles played throughout the country. Among its many impacts on home-front life, the war forced pro and amateur leagues to
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Out of Bounds

de Darren Ault ...

When a disgruntled freshman and her ambitious parents make a ruthless decision to tear down a well-respected coach, thirty-three years of dedication come crashing to an end. A decorated coach faces a shocking suspension, his reputation ripped apart by baseless allegations and a superficial investigation led by an inept board of education.In Out of Bounds, the fallout from this betrayal unravels, ... Leer más

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When a disgruntled freshman and her ambitious parents make a ruthless decision to tear down a well-respected coach, thirty-three years of dedication come crashing to an end. A decorated coach faces a shocking suspension, his reputation ripped apart by baseless allegations and a superficial investigation led by an inept board of education.In Out of Bounds, the fallout from this betrayal unravels,
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Legends and Soles

The Memoir of an American Original

de Sonny Vaccaro, Armen Keteyian ...

The founding of Nike as told in Shoe Dog is only part of the story, it doesn’t recognize the genius marketing coup that changed the fortunes of the company.The film “Air” highlighted Sonny Vaccaro's brilliant signing of NBA legend Michael Jordan to Nike as a rookie, but the movie’s scope didn’t include the beginning and everything that happened after the Jordan signing revolutionized sports ... Leer más

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The founding of Nike as told in Shoe Dog is only part of the story, it doesn’t recognize the genius marketing coup that changed the fortunes of the company.The film “Air” highlighted Sonny Vaccaro's brilliant signing of NBA legend Michael Jordan to Nike as a rookie, but the movie’s scope didn’t include the beginning and everything that happened after the Jordan signing revolutionized sports
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You Let Some Girl Beat You?

The Story of Ann Meyers Drysdale

de Ann Meyers Drysdale, Joni Ravenna ...

"Annie was one of the best players ever. I didn't say male or female; I said ever."—Bill Russell, former Boston Celtics playerAnn Meyers Drysdale is one of the greatest stars in the history of basketball. But her rise wasn't without controversy. Her 1979 NBA bid to play with the Indiana Pacers brought a barrage of criticism. But Ann simply wanted to play among the best. She had always competed ... Leer más

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"Annie was one of the best players ever. I didn't say male or female; I said ever."—Bill Russell, former Boston Celtics playerAnn Meyers Drysdale is one of the greatest stars in the history of basketball. But her rise wasn't without controversy. Her 1979 NBA bid to play with the Indiana Pacers brought a barrage of criticism. But Ann simply wanted to play among the best. She had always competed
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KD

Kevin Durant's Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest

de Marcus Thompson ...

Golden State Warriors insider and bestselling author Marcus Thompson “paints a complex portrait and captures all the multitudes of a dynamic athlete trying to carve his legacy” (Jonathan Abrams, New York Times bestselling author) with this definitive biography of one of the most extraordinary basketball players in NBA history—Kevin Durant.The NBA has never seen a player quite like Kevin Durant. ... Leer más

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Golden State Warriors insider and bestselling author Marcus Thompson “paints a complex portrait and captures all the multitudes of a dynamic athlete trying to carve his legacy” (Jonathan Abrams, New York Times bestselling author) with this definitive biography of one of the most extraordinary basketball players in NBA history—Kevin Durant.The NBA has never seen a player quite like Kevin Durant.
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Dream

The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon

de Mirin Fader ...

The life and legacy of pioneering international basketball superstar Hakeem Olajuwon, a two time NBA champion whose Hall of Fame career forever changed the game, both in the United States and around the globe—from the New York Times bestselling author of Giannis.It’s now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme ... Leer más

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The life and legacy of pioneering international basketball superstar Hakeem Olajuwon, a two time NBA champion whose Hall of Fame career forever changed the game, both in the United States and around the globe—from the New York Times bestselling author of Giannis.It’s now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme
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Jump

My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom

de Larry Miller, Laila Lacy ...

IN THE MARGINS 2023 TOP TITLE FOR NONFICTIONOne of the most successful Black businessmen in the country, who has led Nike’s Jordan Brand from a $200M sneaker company to a $4B global apparel juggernaut, tells the remarkable story of his rise from gangland violence to the pinnacles of international business.Jump, an unflinching business biography, tells Larry Miller’s journey from the violent ... Leer más

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IN THE MARGINS 2023 TOP TITLE FOR NONFICTIONOne of the most successful Black businessmen in the country, who has led Nike’s Jordan Brand from a $200M sneaker company to a $4B global apparel juggernaut, tells the remarkable story of his rise from gangland violence to the pinnacles of international business.Jump, an unflinching business biography, tells Larry Miller’s journey from the violent
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The World's Greatest Team

A Portrait of the Boston Celtics, 1957–69

de Jeff Greenfield ...

The definitive history of the most dominant team in American sports historyNo superlatives are equal to the Boston Celtics of the 1960s. From 1959 to 1966 they won championship after championship, an eight-in-a-row streak that outshines any other in American sports. Led by coach Red Auerbach, center Bill Russell, and point guard Bob Cousy, they played a kind of basketball that seemed to come from ... Leer más

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The definitive history of the most dominant team in American sports historyNo superlatives are equal to the Boston Celtics of the 1960s. From 1959 to 1966 they won championship after championship, an eight-in-a-row streak that outshines any other in American sports. Led by coach Red Auerbach, center Bill Russell, and point guard Bob Cousy, they played a kind of basketball that seemed to come from
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Golden State Warriors Epic History

de Epic History ...

"Immerse yourself in the captivating odyssey of resilience, excellence, and legacy with 'Golden State Warriors Epic History: A Dynasty's Journey'. This masterfully crafted narrative offers an exhaustive chronicle of the Golden State Warriors, tracing their ascent from the nascent days of the franchise to their reign as basketball royalty.Begin with a deep dive into the Warriors' historical ... Leer más

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"Immerse yourself in the captivating odyssey of resilience, excellence, and legacy with 'Golden State Warriors Epic History: A Dynasty's Journey'. This masterfully crafted narrative offers an exhaustive chronicle of the Golden State Warriors, tracing their ascent from the nascent days of the franchise to their reign as basketball royalty.Begin with a deep dive into the Warriors' historical
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