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NBA 75 : The Definitive History (Expanded and Updated for 2022) - DAVE ZARUM

NBA 75

The Definitive History (Expanded and Updated for 2022)

By: DAVE ZARUM

Hardcover | 1 October 2020

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The most iconic moments and stories of the NBA.

In NBA 75, Sportsnet editor 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 West's 33-win streak Lakers, through Jordan's repeat three-peat Bulls, to Steph Curry and the 73-win Warriors and beyond. But this retrospective doesn't shy away from the league's controversies, covering its struggles with racial bigotry, Magic Johnson's 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 Association's 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 they've been missing. With the 75th anniversary of the NBA in 2021, now is the perfect time to add it to your collection.

About the Author

Dave Zarum is a Toronto-born writer and editor who began his journalism career at Toronto Life magazine. In 2011, he was part of the launch of Sportsnet magazine, where he won a National Magazine Award. He is the editor for The Big Book of Sports Lists (and wrote for the television series based on the book), and authored The Greatest Game, an oral history of the 1989 Grey Cup. Zarum is currently the NBA Editor at Sportsnet.
Industry Reviews
[A] thoroughly researched photographic history of the organization. Bold-faced names and immediately recognizable faces are featured throughout... But Zarum addresses often overlooked highs and lows... Packed with facts and action-shot photos, this is an ideal resource for hoops fans.-- "Publishers Weekly" (9/14/2020 12:00:00 AM)
Any fan of the sport will enjoy this complete edition, a keepsake for those who love to follow the bouncing ball and their favorite stars.-- "Shelf Life" (4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)
The definitive guide to the history of the NBA, and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, college and university library American Sports History collections. This comprehensive coffee table volume is an ideal instructional reference for all dedicated basketball fans.-- "Midwest Book Review" (10/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)

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