Basketball's Game Changers Icons, Record Breakers, Rivalries, Scandals, and More
epub | 18.75 MB | English | Author :Brendan Prunty | B01N94RI9P | 2017 | Lyons Press

Book Description :

A brand new, fast-paced, fully illustrated history of basketball through its flashpoints, innovations, and innovators
The third book in the Lyons Press Game Changers sports series answers the questions: What were the 50 most revolutionary personalities, rules, strategies, rivalries, controversies, organizational changes, radio and television advancements, and more in the history of basketball-college and the pros? And how, exactly, did they forever change the game? Basketball's Game Changers offers fascinating, detailed explanations along with a ranking system from 1 to 50 that is sure to inspire debate among professional and college basketball aficionados. Ranging from the game's beginnings to today and tackling on-the-court and off-the-court developments, Basketball's Game Changers offers a history of hoops through its turning-points and innovations. Sportswriter Brendan Prunty breaks down the Bird-Magic rivalry, the 3-point shot, the creation of the NCAA tournament,...

Category : | Basketball, Basketball