Download or read book Basketball Beyond Paper written by Dean Oliver and published by University of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2024-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a follow-up to Dean Oliver's Basketball on Paper, Basketball beyond Paper recounts the insights gained over Oliver's twenty years of experience using statistics to understand basketball.
Download or read book Basketball on Paper written by Dean Oliver and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2020-02-15 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey "inside the numbers" for an exceptional set of statistical tools and rules that can help explain the winning, or losing, ways of a basketball team. Basketball on Paper doesn't diagram plays or explain how players get in shape, but instead demonstrates how to interpret player and team performance. Dean Oliver highlights general strategies for teams when they're winning or losing and what aspects should be the focus in either situation. He describes and quantifies the jobs of team leaders and role players, then discusses the interactions between players and how to achieve the best fit. Oliver conceptualizes the meaning of teamwork and how to quantify the value of different types of players working together. He examines historically successful NBA teams and identifies what made them so successful: individual talent, a system of putting players together, or good coaching. Oliver then uses these statistical tools and case studies to evaluate the best players in history, such as Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Charles Barkley and how they contributed to their teams' success. He does the same for some of the NBA's "oddball" players-Manute Bol, Muggsy Bogues, and Dennis Rodman and for the WNBA's top players. Basketball on Paper is unique in its incorporation of business and analytical concepts within the context of basketball to measure the value of players in a cooperative setting. Whether you're looking for strategies or new ideas to throw out while watching the ballgame at a sports bar, Dean Oliver'sBasketball on Paper will give you amazing new insights into teamwork, coaching, and success.
Download or read book The Book of Basketball written by Bill Simmons and published by ESPN. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The NBA according to The Sports Guy—now updated with fresh takes on LeBron, the Celtics, and more! Foreword by Malcom Gladwell • “The work of a true fan . . . it might just represent the next phase of sports commentary.”—The Atlantic Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as ESPN’s The Sports Guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA. From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for all—every major pro basketball debate. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons’s one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro basketball. And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted thing: The Secret of Basketball. Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible to put down (even for Celtic-haters), The Book of Basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game’s finest, funniest, and fiercest chronicler.
Download or read book Beyond Basketball written by Mike Krzyzewski and published by Business Plus. This book was released on 2006-10-10 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of short but extraordinarily powerful essays as to how Coach K of Duke inspires, motivates, and teaches his basketball players about the game of life, both on and off the court.
Download or read book The Joy of Basketball written by Ben Detrick and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vibrant, unconventional, highly opinionated guide to the triumphs, joys, struggles, and heartbreaks of the modern era of the game, for every obsessive basketball fan who loves to hate hot takes The Joy of Basketball celebrates the meteoric rise of basketball over the last quarter century by ignoring the bland, traditionalist binary of wins or losses. Instead, the book's focus is on everything else. Using text, charts, and illustrations that upend conventional jock wisdom, the book details the most incredible players in history, draft flops, long-limbed oddballs, superteams, the international talent wave, brawls, scandals, the rapid evolution of contemporary gameplay, coaching, fashion, crime, positional erosion, tragic tales, memes, and the sacred Kardashian Blessing. Bouncing between witty graphics and keen sociopolitical observations, The Joy of Basketball is a subversive sports manifesto camouflaged as a colorful reference book for your coffee table.
Download or read book Basketball Beyond Borders written by Ermay Duran and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Basketball Beyond Borders: The Global Game-Changer" is a groundbreaking exploration of the transformative potential of cross-cultural collaboration in basketball player development. This comprehensive eBook delves deep into the multifaceted world of international basketball, uncovering the immense opportunities that lie in embracing diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to the game. The book begins with an introduction to the concept of cross-cultural collaboration in basketball, highlighting the role that different cultural backgrounds play in shaping the way players approach the game. As the sport's popularity continues to skyrocket across the globe, this unique fusion of styles and techniques is revolutionizing the way basketball is played and coached, offering fresh insights and new possibilities for growth. In the chapters that follow, readers are taken on an eye-opening journey through the many ways that cross-cultural collaboration can impact basketball player development. From examining the influence of local culture and traditional games on playing styles, to exploring the societal values that shape basketball development, "Basketball Beyond Borders" offers a fascinating look at the myriad factors that contribute to the game's ever-evolving landscape. A key focus of the book is the growing importance of international scouting and recruitment, as basketball organizations around the world seek to tap into the vast pool of global talent available. Through detailed case studies, the book illustrates how the Dutch Basketball Federation, among others, can benefit from adopting innovative scouting and recruitment strategies, forging partnerships with international basketball programs, and investing in diverse coaching staff to elevate their game. Energy Generating Behaviors (EGBs) are also a central theme of "Basketball Beyond Borders," with a particular emphasis on their role in fostering positive energy, teamwork, and high performance within teams. By examining the origins and impact of EGBs, the book demonstrates how coaches and players can create a culture of support, positivity, and collaboration that transcends cultural differences and unites teams in pursuit of a common goal. Throughout the book, real-world examples and case studies are used to bring these concepts to life, showcasing the power of cross-cultural collaboration in action. One such case study focuses on the success of the Toronto Raptors and their "Global Game Plan," which serves as a powerful example of how basketball organizations can harness the potential of the global basketball community to propel their teams to new heights. The conclusion of "Basketball Beyond Borders" offers a compelling vision for the future of Dutch basketball, highlighting the steps that coaches, players, and the community can take to grow the sport both domestically and internationally. By embracing cross-cultural collaboration, EGBs, and community engagement, Dutch basketball has the potential to make a lasting impact on the global stage, inspiring a new generation of players and fans. "Basketball Beyond Borders: The Global Game-Changer" is a must-read for anyone involved in the world of basketball, from coaches and players to fans and administrators. With its unique blend of cultural analysis, practical strategies, and inspiring real-world examples, this book offers a roadmap for success in an increasingly globalized and competitive basketball landscape. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of international basketball and discover the game-changing potential of cross-cultural collaboration, with "Basketball Beyond Borders."
Download or read book Basketball Beyond Borders the Globalization of the NBA written by Chris Milholen and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Basketball Beyond Borders: The Globalization of the NBA" provides an in-depth look into the history of how the NBA, through trailblazing international stars, significant teams, and monumental events, became one of the world's most globalized sports leagues in the world. Chris Milholen begins the book with Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian-American physical education instructor, inventing the game of basketball in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts and concluding with Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek Freak, being crowned the 2018-19 NBA's Most Valuable Player. The book includes quotes from former/current NBA and international basketball players and sports media television personalities and journalists.
Download or read book Basketball Beyond the Bench Aspire to be More Than Just a Player written by Angela Fields and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-29 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many kids grow up wanting to become a star athlete without achieving their dreams. Being on a winning team is more than just watching a star player. Basketball Beyond the Bench is a book that introduces and educated kids about different careers in basketball. To inspire kids to be more than just a player and to use their gifts to be the best at whatever they choose to become. This is an informative book that shares with kids, what is like to work behind the scenes and the many facets of different jobs. Kids will be inspired to be great, whether they are an athlete or non-athlete. But most importantly to be themselves and believe in their abilities.
Download or read book Beyond Basketball written by David O'Brien and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brothers on Three written by Abe Streep and published by Celadon Books. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Winner of the 2021 Montana Book Award** **Winner of the 2021 New Mexico-Arizona General Nonfiction Book Award** **Finalist for the Spur Award for Best Contemporary Nonfiction** **A New York Times Editors' Choice Pick** "A heart-stomping, heart-stopping read. Unsentimental. Unforgettable. Astonishing. Brothers on Three captures the roar of a community spirit powered by blood history, loyalty, and ferocious love." —Debra Magpie Earling, author of Perma Red From journalist Abe Streep, a story of coming-of-age on a reservation in the American West and a team uniting a community March 11, 2017, was a night to remember: in front of the hopeful eyes of thousands of friends, family members, and fans, the Arlee Warriors would finally bring the high school basketball state championship title home to the Flathead Indian Reservation. The game would become the stuff of legend, with the boys revered as local heroes. The team’s place in Montana history was now cemented, but for starters Will Mesteth, Jr. and Phillip Malatare, life would keep moving on—senior year was just beginning. In Brothers on Three, we follow Phil and Will, along with their teammates, coaches, and families, as they balance the pressures of adolescence, shoulder the dreams of their community, and chart their own individual courses for the future. Brothers on Three is not simply a story about high school basketball, state championships, and a winning team. It is a book about community, and it is about boys on the cusp of adulthood finding their way through the intersecting worlds they inhabit and forging their own paths to personhood.
Download or read book Values of the Game written by Bill Bradley and published by Rosetta Books. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestseller offers “slam-dunk lessons in teamwork and character” from the NBA hall of famer and former US senator (People). Bill Bradley, whose varied career highlights include a gold-medal win in the Olympics, two world championship victories with the New York Knicks, and three terms as a US senator from New Jersey, writes here about the game that helped form his philosophies for success in basketball and in life. Each chapter is devoted to a value that is fundamental to Bradley’s vision of a purposeful life: passion, discipline, selflessness, respect, perspective, courage, leadership, responsibility, resilience, and imagination. In each, he illustrates these principles with personal anecdotes and observations, creating a concise philosophical treatise that readers can apply to their own lives. With an introduction by Bradley’s friend and teammate Phil Jackson, this “love letter to basketball . . . is every bit as prescient, thoughtful, and just plain valuable a work as you’d expect from a man who never approaches any task without a full commitment” (The Boston Globe). “Bradley hits nothing but net with Values of the Game. Call it The Book of Virtues meets hardwood.” —USA Today “This may be the single most important present a parent can give a sports-loving child.” —The Dallas Morning News
Download or read book The Capital of Basketball written by John McNamara and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The celebration of Washington D.C. basketball is long overdue. The D.C. metro area stands second to none in its contributions to the game. Countless figures who have had a significant impact on the sport over the years have roots in the region, including E.B. Henderson, the first African-American certified to teach public school physical education, and Earl Lloyd, the first African-American to take the court in an actual NBA game. The city's Spingarn High School produced two players – Elgin Baylor and Dave Bing – recognized among the NBA’s 50 greatest at the League’s 50th anniversary celebration. No other high school in the country can make that claim.These figures and many others are chronicled in this book, the first-ever comprehensive look at the great high school players, teams and coaches in the D.C. metropolitan area. Based on more than 150 interviews, The Capital of Basketball is first and foremost a book about basketball. But in discussing the trends and evolution of the game, McNamara also uncovers the turmoil in the lives of the players and area residents as they dealt with prejudice, educational inequities, politics, and the ways the area has changed through the years.
Download or read book Beyond Layers written by TL Alexander and published by TL Alexannder. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samantha & Logan’s Story Years after the tragic death of her fiancé, Samantha Grant, finds herself on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She needed a break from her crazy-busy life, but she finds… Oh, so much more. I sit my ass in one of those low-rider beach-chair thingies. You know what I’m talking about? The kind where your ass floats an inch from the ground, and you wonder why you even bothered. My ass is floating an inch above pea-sized razor-rocks. One wrong cheek shift and my crack could be sectioned like a grapefruit. The sand is smoother farther down the beach but this is the perfect place for my now daily ritual. What daily ritual, you ask? Watching sex-on-a-kabob run past my cottage, of course. He runs by twice a day. Once at 7:00 a.m. then again at precisely 3:15 p.m. Oh, how this girl loves a prompt man.
Download or read book Rise Above Beyond written by CLD Basketball Planners and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BASKETBALL PLANNER JOURNAL This unique basketball planner is perfect for those who love sports and who love to play basketball. Great novelty plan as a great gift idea for basketball coaches, players and basketball fans. Enjoy daily planning, chores, tasks, shopping and meal planning with this simply designed daily planner. Unique day diaries for those who want to get a little more organized in their life and home! Click on the author name CLD Basketball Planners below the title and view the assortment of journals and notebooks. Add To Cart Now and buy an extra to share with players, parents, fans and coaches Features: *Custom page to write daily tasks, practices, games, to-do-list *Section to write meal plan *Space to track WOD (workout of the day) *Spot to check off hydration - water intake *Blank note pages to elaborate Product Description: *6x9 *120 pages *Beautifully designed matte cover *High quality, heavy paper These planners are great gift ideas: Basketball Coaches Gift Basketball Fans Basketball Moms Basketball Dads Basketball Players Back To School Gift Coach Thank You Gift Sports Banquet Coach Gift Teacher Appreciation Day Coach Birthday Gift and more
Download or read book Beyond Buckets written by Daniel J. Gibson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Why do you love the game Dr. James Naismith invented? What doors did basketball open for you? How did that orange ball allow you to see the world, pay for college, help your community, develop a video game and more? Those answers are all given in "Beyond Buckets. Whatever you can think of that matters in basketball, Daniel Gibson found it in his amazing book that is definitely a must-read for those who like to round ball rap. I suggest you get into the game through the eyes of Daniel Gibson." - Marc J. Spears, NBA writer for ESPN'S The Undefeated Beyond Buckets is a collection of personal stories from people who love the game of basketball, and have used it as a tool to open doors for themselves and others. Storytellers include Baron Davis, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Marc Spears, Ronnie "2K," Devin Williams, Cassy Athena, Chris Broussard, Jonathan Abrams, Matt Rodriguez, Brian Kortovich, Jermel Jenkins, and many more. I interviewed 40 people who share their journey and offer inspiration and advice to help others reach their goals. My goal is to inspire people to expand their horizons; combine your love of the game with education and other talents to create awesome careers connected to basketball. I recommend this book to basketball fans of all ages and everybody who has great goals they want to accomplish!
Download or read book Beyond Boycotts written by Philippe Vonnard and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport during Cold War has recently begun to be studied in more depth. Some scholars have edited a book about the US and Soviet sport diplomacy and show ow the government of these two countries have used sport during this period, notably as a tool of "soft power" during the Olympic games. Our goal is to continue in this direction and to focus more on the sport field as a place of exchanges during the Cold War. Regarding this point, our aim is to show that there were events "beyond boycotts"many and that unknown connections existed inside sport. Morevoer, many actors were involved in these exchanges. Thus, it is important not only to focus on the action of States, but also on private actors (international sporting bodies and journalists), considering that they acted around sport (an "apolitic" field) as it was tool to maintain links between the two blocs. Our project offers a good opportunity for young scholars to present original research based on new materials (notably the use of institutional or personals archives). Morevoer, it is also a step forward with a view to conduct research within a global history paradigm, one that is still underused in sport academic fields.
Download or read book Beyond Ordinary written by Justin Davis and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-12-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How safe is your marriage? The answer may surprise you. The biggest threat to any marriage isn’t infidelity or miscommunication. The greatest enemy is ordinary. Ordinary marriages lose hope. Ordinary marriages lack vision. Ordinary marriages give in to compromise. Ordinary is the belief that this is as good as it will ever get. And when we begin to settle for ordinary, it’s easy to move from “I do” to “I’m done.” Justin and Trisha Davis know just how dangerous ordinary can be. In this beautifully written book, Justin and Trisha take us inside the slow fade that occurred in their own marriage—each telling the story from their own perspective. Together, they reveal the mistakes they made, the work they avoided, the thoughts and feelings that led to an affair and near divorce, and finally, the heart-change that had to occur in both of them before they could experience the hope, healing, and restoration of a truly extraordinary marriage.
