Bibliograph

The art of a beautiful game, the thinking fan's tour of the NBA, Chris Ballard

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The art of a beautiful game, the thinking fan's tour of the NBA, Chris Ballard

Language

eng

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platesillustrations

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The art of a beautiful game

Responsibility statement

Chris Ballard

Sub title

the thinking fan's tour of the NBA

Table Of Contents

Killer instinct : why Kobe Bryant wants to beat you at everything -- Pure shooter : a double-barrel duel with Steve Kerr -- The rebound : Dwight Howard and the science of extra possessions -- The dunk : why we all wish we could fly -- Free throws : standing in the loneliest place in the world -- Point guard : Steve Nash can see the future -- The defensive specialist : stranded on Kobe Island with Shane Battier -- Training : preparing like the pros (and feeling their pain) -- Fine tuning : secrets of the Hoops Whisperer -- The superbigs : Shaq, Yao, and the rise of size -- Shot blockers : a rare affection for rejection -- Prototype : the anatomy of LeBron James

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Sports Illustrated

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