Synopses & Reviews
Filled with over 400 action-packed photographs, this volume is a fascinating and in-depth look at the sport of basketball -- from its humble beginnings in the early 1890s to the multi-million-dollar international franchise it is today. Ultimate Basketball covers every aspects of the game, including how the media works with the NBA, and how players interact with fans. You'll learn about the best coaches and teams, the fanciest arenas and locker rooms, the most most important stats and rules to know to understand the game.
Synopsis
Ultimate Basketball is a fascinating and in-depth look at the sport from its humble beginnings in 1891 to the multimillion-dollar global business of today. Follow a decade-by-decade chronology of the sport, read about legendary coaches and players, team dynasties, the fanciest locker room, and the most important stats and rules of the game. Everything you need to know about basketball is in this action-packed, fully illustrated one-of-a-kind volume.
About the Author
Bill Walton, one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, currently serving as an analyst for ABC/ESPN's coverage of the NBA. A member of UCLA's NCAA championship teams in 1972 and 1973, Walton led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA championship in 1977, winning the NBA Finals MVP award, and was a member of the 1986 Boston Celtics championship team.