Basketball - How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius: What Game Designers, Economists, Ballet Choreographers, and Theoretical Astrophysicists Reveal About the Greatest Game on Earth

How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius: What Game Designers, Economists, Ballet Choreographers, and Theoretical Astrophysicists Reveal About the Greatest Game on Earth

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Book Synopsis: A brilliant, entertaining deconstruction of basketball, drawing on the expertise of board-game creators, magicians, therapists, and more.

Basketball is the second-most popular sport in the world—an insanely complicated game built on a combination of athleticism, craftiness, rules, intangibles, and superstardom. However, while it’s enjoyable to watch, the real reason it works is because it’s a game of culture, art, and all the things that make us human.

How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius deconstructs the sport from top to bottom and then puts it back together again, detailing its intricacies through reporting and dozens of interviews with experts. These experts, however, are a diverse group: wine critics weighing in on LeBron’s ability to delegate on the fly, magicians analyzing Chris Paul’s mystifying dribbling techniques, cartographers breaking down Steph Curry’s deadeye three-point shooting.

Every chapter treats basketball to a multi-disciplined study that adventures far beyond the lines of the court, examining key elements of the sport from some surprising and revealing angles. There’s a reason it has conquered the world, and every game is a chance to learn about pop culture, fashion, history, science, art, and anything else that bounces our way.

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Discover the secrets of basketball in a whole new light with How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius. This captivating book takes you on a journey beyond the court, exploring the game through the eyes of game designers, economists, ballet choreographers, and theoretical astrophysicists.

Experience the genius behind the world's second-most popular sport as it is deconstructed and reconstructed, revealing the complexities that make it so mesmerizing. Through in-depth reporting and interviews with experts from various fields, this book provides a multi-disciplinary study of basketball that goes beyond the surface.

Have you ever wondered how LeBron James effortlessly delegates on the fly? Or how Chris Paul's dribbling techniques leave opponents mesmerized? How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius has the answers. Explore the perspectives of wine critics, magicians, and cartographers as they dissect the sport and offer unique insights that will forever change the way you see the game.

Basketball is not just a game. It is an art form, a representation of our culture and humanity. Each game is an opportunity to delve into a world of pop culture, fashion, history, science, and art. Get ready to embark on an intellectual adventure that ventures far beyond the lines of the court.

Uncover the secrets of basketball and enhance your appreciation for this remarkable game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just starting to discover the magic of basketball, How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius is a must-read for anyone who wants to truly understand the greatness of the sport.

Start your journey to basketball genius today with How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius.

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