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Book Synopsis: Chris Ballard sits down with the NBA’s most passionate, cerebral players to discover their tricks of the trade and to learn what drives them. He reveals the roots of Kobe Bryant’s limitless competitiveness; shadows LeBron James to figure out how he deploys his prodigious talent; and challenges Steve Kerr to a three-point shootout to analyze the mind-set of a pure shooter. Ballard tracks down renowned dunkers to explore the slam’s impact on today’s game, follows Shane Battier during his extensive pregame preparations, gets pointers from a free-throw shooting guru who once hit 2,750 in a row, and attends an elite NBA training camp to experience the pain that turns a prospect into a pro. Packed with fascinating characters and startling anecdotes, and grounded in the superb writing and the reportage that is the hallmark of Sports Illustrated, The Art of a Beautiful Game is an often witty, always insightful look at the men like Steve Nash, Dwight Howard, and Dirk Nowitzki who devote themselves to this elegant and complicated sport. It’s an inside read on the game that will surprise even diehard fans.
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Discover the secrets behind the NBA's most passionate and astute players with The Art of a Beautiful Game: The Thinking Fan's Tour of the NBA. Written by acclaimed sports journalist Chris Ballard, this captivating book takes you deep inside the minds of basketball legends like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Steve Kerr.
Through interviews and firsthand experiences, Ballard uncovers the roots of Kobe Bryant's unparalleled competitiveness and delves into the strategic brilliance of LeBron James. He even challenges Steve Kerr, known for his deadly three-point shooting, in a thrilling shootout to understand the mindset of a pure shooter.
But the book goes beyond star players. Ballard follows renowned dunkers to explore the impact of their high-flying moves on today's game. He shadows Shane Battier during his meticulous pregame preparations, revealing the dedication required to succeed at the highest level.
From free-throw shooting gurus to elite NBA training camps, The Art of a Beautiful Game is packed with fascinating characters and astonishing anecdotes that will captivate basketball enthusiasts. Grounded in the renowned reportage and superb writing of Sports Illustrated, this book offers an inside look into the dedication and complexity of the game that will surprise even diehard fans.
Are you ready to embark on a journey through the minds of basketball's finest? Grab your copy of The Art of a Beautiful Game now and delve into the secrets of those who have devoted themselves to this elegant and intricate sport.
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