{"product_id":"nba-75-the-definitive-history-9780228102908","title":"NBA 75: The Definitive History","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe most iconic moments and stories of the NBA.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eNBA 75\u003c\/i\u003e, sportswriter and basketball super fan Dave Zarum tells the story of the NBA, all 75 years -- from its early barnstorming days to the multibillion-dollar sports league it is today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Readers are treated to all the biggest moments and greatest superstars, with over 75 stories ranging from Jerry West's 33-win streak Lakers, through Jordan's repeat three-peat Bulls, to Steph Curry and the 73-win Warriors and beyond. But this retrospective doesn't shy away from the league's controversies, covering its struggles with racial bigotry, Magic Johnson's HIV diagnosis, Len Bias' tragic draft-night death and the cocaine-fuelled late seventies when the Finals were broadcast on tape delay. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each story is fully illustrated with iconic photos and accompanied by stat boxes and side stories of some of the Association's more curious and overlooked moments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Some of the events covered in \u003ci\u003eNBA 75\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003e1946: \u003c\/b\u003e The first professional basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Huskies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003e1969: \u003c\/b\u003e The legendary duels between Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003e1976: \u003c\/b\u003e The merger of the ABA and NBA \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003e1980: \u003c\/b\u003e The rivalry of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003e1993: \u003c\/b\u003e Air Jordan and his Bulls dynasty \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003e2006: \u003c\/b\u003e Kobe Bryant scores 81 points \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003e2010: \u003c\/b\u003e LeBron James makes his Miami decision \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003e2016: \u003c\/b\u003e Steph Curry and the Warriors blow a 3-1 lead to lose the NBA Finals. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eNBA 75\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide to the history of the NBA -- perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the league they love or simply catch up on what they've been missing. With the 75th anniversary of the NBA in 2021, now is the perfect time to add it to your collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dave Zarum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 9.10w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780228102908\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dave Zarum is a Toronto-born writer and editor who began his journalism career at \u003ci\u003eToronto Life\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. In 2011, he was part of the launch of \u003ci\u003eSportsnet\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, where he won a National Magazine Award. He is the editor for \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Sports Lists\u003c\/i\u003e (and wrote for the television series based on the book), and authored \u003ci\u003eThe Greatest Game\u003c\/i\u003e, an oral history of the 1989 Grey Cup. Zarum is also the former NBA Editor at \u003ci\u003eSportsnet\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39822032175219,"sku":"9780228102908","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_703a526e-01d0-4fca-bc87-0f25781de4e0.jpg?v=1644519645","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/nba-75-the-definitive-history-9780228102908","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}