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On December 12, 1891, 13 rules of a new game were posted in a YMCA gym in Springfield, Massachusetts. At each end of the floor, Dr. James A. Naismith, who had invented the game, had peach baskets nailed below a walkway that happened to be 10feet high. Within a few days, one of Naismith's students would christen the new game 'Basket Ball.'Over a century ago, no one could possibly have envisioned the extraordinary changes that were going to transform Dr. Naismith's game. Who could have imagined a 610 George Mikan swatting shots away from the basket? Julius Erving in flight, soaring in from the free throw line for a heartstopping stuff? Or Bob Cousy throwing a mindboggling nolook, behindtheback pass; Jerry West hitting a 60foot shot with no time left in a crucial playoff game; Larry Bird's threepoint prowess and Michael Jordan rising to heights literally and figuratively never before seen by any athlete? Who could have foreseen more than 62,000 fans crowded into the Georgia Dome to see a game between the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks? Or the titanic battles between Wilt and Russell? Or the Dream Team? The longevity of Stockton and Malone? Red Auerbach's victory cigars? Phil Jackson's Zen coaching? Or Shaquille O'Neal's powerful dunks? Who could have ever predicted talent like Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Walt Frazier, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Grant Hill, Vince Carter, Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, and Kobe Bryant?With an Introduction by NBA Commissioner David J. Stern and a Foreword by Michael Jordan, this third edition of The Official NBA Encyclopedia captures it all: The past and the present. The complete stats and the complex personalities. Dynasties, rivalries, coaches, referees, all the preNBA leagues, vignettes and features by the top basketball writers in the world. Every NBA season is reviewed and individual statistics are provided for every player who has ever played in the league. An extraordinary 32page color photo essay that captures the spirit of the game since Naismith conceived it opens this encyclopedia in an unprecedented and spectacular manner.From the peach basket to the slam dunk championship it's all here in The Official NBA Encyclopedia, a book that's almost as exciting as a triple overtime seventh game of the NBA Finals.
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- Q: What is the publication date of The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia? A: The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia was published on October 17, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does this encyclopedia contain? A: The encyclopedia contains a total of 896 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia? A: The author of the encyclopedia is the National Basketball Association.
- Q: What edition is The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia? A: This is the third edition of The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition of the book is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Does the book include color photos? A: Yes, the encyclopedia features an extraordinary 32-page color photo essay.
- Q: What topics are covered in The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia? A: The encyclopedia covers the history of the NBA, complete stats, player profiles, dynasties, rivalries, and more.
- Q: Is this book suitable for basketball fans of all ages? A: Yes, it is suitable for basketball fans of all ages, providing a comprehensive look at the sport's history and players.
- Q: Where can I find additional information about the book's content? A: Additional information can be found in the book's introduction and foreword, which feature insights from notable figures like David J. Stern and Michael Jordan.