NBA 75 : The Definitive History, Hardcover by Zarum, Dave, Brand New, Free sh...

Description: NBA 75 : The Definitive History, Hardcover by Zarum, Dave, ISBN 0228102901, ISBN-13 9780228102908, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

The most iconic moments and stories of the NBA.

In NBA 75, sportswriter and basketball super fan Dave Zarum tells the story of the NBA, all 75 years -- from its early barnstorming days to the multibillion-dollar sports league it is today.

Readers are treated to all the biggest moments and greatest superstars, with over 75 stories ranging from Jerry Wests 33-win streak Lakers, through Jordans repeat three-peat Bulls, to Steph Curry and the 73-win Warriors and beyond. But this retrospective doesnt shy away from the leagues controversies, covering its struggles with racial bigotry, Magic Johnsons HIV diagnosis, Len Bias tragic draft-night death and the cocaine-fuelled late seventies when the Finals were broadcast on tape delay.

Each story is fully illustrated with iconic photos and accompanied by stat boxes and side stories of some of the Associations more curious and overlooked moments.

Some of the events covered in NBA 75:

1946: The first professional basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Huskies

1969: The legendary duels between Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell

1976: The merger of the ABA and NBA

1980: The rivalry of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

1993: Air Jordan and his Bulls dynasty

2006: Kobe Bryant scores 81 points

2010: LeBron James makes his Miami decision

2016: Steph Curry and the Warriors blow a 3-1 lead to lose the NBA Finals.

NBA 75 is the definitive guide to the history of the NBA -- perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the league they love or simply catch up on what theyve been missing. With the 75th anniversary of the NBA in 2021, now is the perfect time to add it to your collection.

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