Basketball

A Love Story

De: Jackie MacMullan, Rafe Bartholomew, Dan Klores

Narrado por: James Fouhey, Jim Frangione, Sullivan Jones, Pete Larkin, January LaVoy, Carol Monda

A sweeping and revelatory history of basketball, drawing upon hundreds of hours of interviews with the greatest players, coaches, executives, and journalists in the history of the game.

In an effort to tell the complete story of basketball in all its fascinating dimensions, acclaimed authors Jackie Macmullan, Rafe Bartholomew and Dan Klores have compiled nearly a thousand hours' worth of interviews with a staggering number of basketball greats. They've talked to hundreds of legendary players, such as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Magic Johnson, and spoken with renowned coaches, including Phil Jackson and Coach K, as well as numerous executives, commissioners, and journalists. Most impressive was the extraordinary quality of the interviews. Again and again, players spoke candidly about secrets and told stories they'd never before discussed on the record.

The book that grew out of those interviews is an extraordinary project and quite possibly the most ambitious basketball book ever written. At once a definitive oral history and something far more literary and intimate, this is the never-before-told story of how basketball came to be, and about what it means to those who've given their lives to the game.

Read by James Fouhey, Jim Frangione, Sullivan Jones, Pete Larkin, January LaVoy, and Carol Monda

absolutely awesome

enjoyed every minute of it, will definitely recommend this book to all hoop fans out there

Amazing

Very well edited. Some chapters were hard to stop listening to. The others were still good, they just gave me a chance to rest or do something else.

Amazing Stories from the Game's Best

Great insight into a game and players I have loved all my life. MUST LISTEN

Good book

This is a good book filled with wonderful stories about basketball. The story tellers could be better.

The love!!

This is a great audio listen on the go at the gym! If your a Bball Junky like myself I recommend your get this now!

Good listen

The format of the book is somewhat awkward for an audio book. That's not the fault of the narrators though, they all did a fine job . It never really flows, especially when the quotes are only a few words. I still enjoyed the stories and was glad I listened

American basketball oral story

Full of stars (with Jordan being probably the only top important person who didn't share their thoughts). Insider perspective. Important events, dynasties + quite a lot on woman's game.

Solid, easy listen for a wide history of hoops

Some of the impressions were a little off putting, while reading quotes, but overall a fun listen.

Love

I fell in love with basketball because of my grandsons. Listening to this book has deepened that love. I had a smile on my face the whole time I listened. I learned so much too..thank you.

This is a must-listen if you like basketball, or sports in general

What an awesome book! Fantastic stories, people, places, and times! I’ve loved hoops since I was five. Outstanding book! A must for hoops junkies!!!