Basketball: A Love Story

Are you ready to dive into the untold and inspiring history of basketball? Look no further than Basketball: A Love Story, a New York Times bestseller that will take you on a captivating journey through the game's transformative influence on the world. This extraordinary book, inspired by a major ESPN film series, presents an unprecedented series of candid conversations with the game's ultimate icons, revealing the profound meaning and heartwarming stories behind the sport.

Discover the greatest love story never told, filled with passion, heartbreak, triumph, and betrayal. Get ready to be immersed in the deeply intimate stories that cross oceans, upend lives, and change nations. This is not just a story of basketball, but a story of how a Canadian invention took over America and the world. It's a story of how a supposed "white man's sport" became a way for people of color, women, and immigrants to claim their rightful place in society.

Basketball demands everything from its players, and yet it gives back so much in return. In this definitive oral history, acclaimed journalists Jackie MacMullan, Rafe Bartholomew, and Dan Klores have embarked on a groundbreaking mission to interview a staggering lineup of basketball trailblazers. From legendary players like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry to icons like Magic Johnson, Dr. J, and Jerry West, these legends speak movingly about their greatest passion.

But it's not just the players who share their stories. Former NBA commissioner David Stern and iconic coaches like Phil Jackson and Coach K open up like never before. Hear firsthand accounts from those who shattered glass ceilings, from Bill Russell and Yao Ming to Cheryl Miller and Lisa Leslie, as they reveal what it truly took to lay claim to their place in the game.

Basketball: A Love Story is more than just an oral history. It's a revelatory and life-affirming journey that showcases how basketball came to be and what it truly means to those who love it. Don't miss out on this compelling and inspiring book that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the game. Join the millions of readers who have already dived into this incredible story. Get your copy of Basketball: A Love Story today and embark on a remarkable journey through the history of one of the world's most beloved sports.