Bubbleball: Inside the NBA's Fight to Save a Season

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Book Synopsis: A captivating account of the NBA’s strangest season ever, from shutdown to championship, from a prominent national basketball writer living inside the bubble. When NBA player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020, the league shut down immediately, bringing a shocking, sudden pause to the season. As the pandemic raged, it looked as if it might be the first year in league history with no champion. But four months later, after meticulous planning, twenty-two teams resumed play in a “bubble” at Disney World–a restricted, single-site locale cut off from the outside world. Due to health concerns, the league invited only a handful of reporters, who were required to sacrifice medical privacy, live in a hotel room for more than three months, and submit to daily coronavirus testing in hopes of keeping the bubble from bursting. In exchange for the constant monitoring and restricted movement, they were allowed into a basketball fan’s dream, with a courtside seat at dozens of games in nearly empty arenas.

Ben Golliver, the national NBA writer for the The Washington Post, was one of those allowed access. Bubbleball is his account of the season and life inside, telling the story of how basketball bounced back from its shutdown, how players staged headline-grabbing social justice protests, and how Lakers star LeBron James chased his fourth ring in unconventional and unforgettable circumstances. Based on months of reporting in the exclusive, confined environment, this is an entertaining record of an extraordinary season.

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Experience the adrenaline and triumph of the NBA's most unusual season with Bubbleball: Inside the NBA's Fight to Save a Season. Written by renowned national basketball writer Ben Golliver, this captivating account takes you behind the scenes of how the league orchestrated a remarkable comeback amidst the chaos of a global pandemic. From the shocking shutdown to the exhilarating championship, this book immerses you in the drama, the resilience, and the unparalleled determination of the players and teams.

Inside the "bubble" at Disney World, Golliver and a select few reporters were given unprecedented access to the inner workings of the NBA. Bubbleball provides an inside look at how these reporters made personal sacrifices, forsaking their medical privacy and enduring daily COVID-19 tests, all in the pursuit of bringing the game to fans like you. This is your chance to be transported to the courtside seat where history was made, where empty arenas echoed with the sounds of intense competition and inspiring social justice protests.

As you dive into the pages of Bubbleball, you'll witness firsthand the raw emotions, the unexpected twists, and the triumphant moments that defined this extraordinary season. From the emergence of legendary superstar LeBron James, chasing his fourth ring, to the groundbreaking social justice movements fuelled by the players, this book captures it all with passion and authenticity.

If you're a basketball fan hungry for the inside scoop, or simply someone fascinated by stories of resilience and triumph against the odds, Bubbleball: Inside the NBA's Fight to Save a Season is a must-read. Join the thousands of readers who have already been captivated by this unparalleled account of an unforgettable season. Don't miss out – grab your copy today and witness history unfold.

Order your copy of Bubbleball: Inside the NBA's Fight to Save a Season and immerse yourself in the thrilling world of the NBA's most extraordinary season. Experience the triumph, resilience, and unforgettable moments that defined this historical journey. Grab your front-row seat to history now!

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