In The Game: 24 Short Stories About The Extraordinary Game Of Basketball - Couverture souple

Adler, Jamie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1915217342 ISBN 13 : 9781915217349

Editeur : Self published, 2023

Synopsis

Think you know basketball? The real stories behind the game are even more fascinating than the action on the court.

From legendary players and incredible records to inspiring comebacks, groundbreaking women, scandals and the darker moments in basketball history, 24 Short Stories About Basketball takes you beyond the scoreboard and into the stories that shaped the sport.

Basketball isn’t simply about points, wins and championships. It’s about the people who changed the game, the obstacles they overcame, the moments that captured the world’s attention and the events that changed basketball forever.

Inside these 24 fascinating stories, you’ll discover:

• How basketball was invented and how a simple new game grew into one of the world’s most popular sports
• The women who broke barriers, challenged expectations and proved that basketball wasn’t just a man’s game
• Basketball’s greatest players, including the extraordinary lives and achievements behind some of the sport’s most incredible records
• The fight against racial discrimination and the talented players who faced barriers simply because of the colour of their skin
• Remarkable stories of transformation, from difficult beginnings to extraordinary success on the court
• Scandals and controversies that exposed the reality behind the glamour of professional basketball
• Strange superstitions and rituals used by players in the hope of gaining an advantage
• The moments that changed basketball history, both on and off the court

These are stories of determination, adversity, courage, controversy and triumph.

Whether you’re a lifelong basketball fan, fascinated by sports history, or simply enjoy an incredible true story, this collection offers a fresh way to experience the game you love.

24 stories. Legendary players. Extraordinary moments. A sport with a history as compelling as the game itself.

Sit back, settle in and discover the stories that helped make basketball the global phenomenon it is today.

If you’re up for a new way to experience basketball and renew your love for the game, then scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Self published
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1915217342
• ISBN 13: 9781915217349
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 184
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg