A Game of Extremes

25 Exceptional Basketball Stories About What Happens On and Off the Court (A Game of Extremes.)

By: Roy Lingster

Narrated by: Warren Sandwell

Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

Discover the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and encouraging stories of this beloved sport.

Did you know that basketball was invented as a way to keep boys entertained indoors during the harsh Northeastern winters?

Are you aware that the college basketball coach with the most wins is a woman who got her start playing basketball in her family’s barn?

Do you know why Stevie Wonder gave Darryl Dawkins the nickname Chocolate Thunder?

If you already know all of these stories, you may very well be a basketball wizard.

There are 2.2 billion basketball fans in the world. That’s over a quarter of the entire population of the world!

There are so many fans because basketball is more than just a game. For many, it is a way to root for their favorite players–to live vicariously through these players who can fly through the air. And for others, basketball is the way to a better life.

These 25 accounts share stories of courage, perseverance, and amazing feats all related to one of America’s favorite pastimes. Courage to change not only the landscape of the game but also of a country divided. Perseverance of players and teams who overcame great odds to become some of the greatest players in the world. Amazing feats of men who are almost superhuman in their basketball playing abilities. And these are just a few of the attributes covered in this charming collection of stories.

In this book, you will discover:

• The man who created basketball and how his original thirteen rules changed and evolved over the years
• What a “cager” is and how they stopped brawls from happening between both players and fans
• The player who convinced sports announcers to say he was from Planet Lovetron when introducing him at the beginning of games
• How one man went from being known as one of the angriest men in the NBA to being a champion for mental health
• A fan who was able to successfully sneak into the pregame warm-ups at an NBA game to become everyone’s hero

©2022 Roy Lingster (P)2022 Roy Lingster

Awesome Book For a Basketball Enthusiast!

This book is a fantastic listen for anyone who loves basketball. It would make a tremendous gift for the basketball lover in your life. I enjoyed all the stories the author decided to explore, but my favorite chapter was about the Harlem Globetrotters. I remember my family taking me to see them when I was a kid and how entertaining they were. That chapter brought back some great memories. The narration of this audiobook was top-notch. The narrator is clear and conveys emotion well while telling the stories. I would recommend this book to any of my family and friends.

Informative and entertaining!

What a great book for basketball fans! I'm not particularly into Basketball but my son loves it and I got this book so I can learn interesting facts about it and have some great chats with him, I'm excited to share what I've learned from this book with him , there are so many interesting stories! My favourite by far was the one about the female coach who practiced basketball in her barn! Girl power!

The narration was also excellent. Highly recommend for basketball lovers!

A FUN AND INTERESTING READ

this book is a feast to basketball fans. The history of the game, interesting facts, and most importantly the stories in this book, for has just increased the beauty of this game. this book is the one you'll finish in just one sitting. The stories provides a way to look into the depth of this game. A good book for all the fans

Powerful, scary, encouraging

I love the stories of the basketballer! Touching and emotional, sometimes hilarious yet so motivational. Powerful, scary, encouraging. I like the narrator too, he put action in the words, which brought the story to life. This is a great book for basketball fans. The little history of basketball really set the ball bouncing! Good job!

Much information

Fun information. I am not into basketball but the information provided were fun, engaging, and quite educational. Topics on basketball I would never think of. Narrator did a great job with his cadence and pitch. He kept me awake. Great job.

See how players push themselves to the limit

A Game of Extremes is a must-read for any basketball fanatic. This book dives deep into some of the most thrilling stories that occurred both on and off the court. From learning about who invented basketball to discovering how one man went from being known as one of the angriest men in the NBA to being a champion for mental health, this inspirational book is filled with exceptional stories that will leave readers entertained and educated. You will not only be amused when you learn what a cager is, but invigorated by these dynamic accounts. Be sure to check out A Game of Extremes for an extraordinary collection of tales about the most beloved game on earth.

Great book

Great book for all basketball lovers. Takes you through a history of the sport with many interesting stories along the way,

A must read for any basketball fan !!

I absolutely loved this book and how it portraits basketball: it’s an awesome sport and has had such a big impact on culture and so many generations! I learned so many new stories. I loved that the author made comments on games, shared stories on famous athletes while mentioning all the events that marked basketball history. It’s very easy to listen, with short stories, while being very fascinating and inspiring. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that loves basketball but also for anyone that has ever played, watched a game or simply if you want to learn more about basketball legends!

Many heartwarming stories of the silent heros

This was not what I expected it to be. I was expecting the 25 biggest names in basketball. What I got was some stories about the history of basketball and many stories of selfless players who made their teammates, their teams, and basketball itself bigger and better from their own kindnesses. Many of these stories were high school players and teams although some were indeed NBA players. An interesting look at the sport. But an even more interesting look at the kindness of men.

Great!!

What a great find! If you even have a casual interest in basketball, you have to check this one out! It's packed with fun and interesting stories about the game and the people that are now legend...I couldn't put it down! Well-written and well-researched, the author's passion for the game and its history is apparent from start to finish...well worth the listen!