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Are top scorers really the most valuable players? Are games decided in the final few minutes? Does the team with the best player usually win? Thinking Basketball challenges a number of common beliefs about the game by taking a deep dive into the patterns and history of the NBA. Explore how certain myths arose while using our own cognition as a window into the game's popular narratives. New basketball concepts are introduced, such as power plays, portability and why the best player shouldn't always shoot. Discover how the box score can be misleading, why 'closers' are overrated and how the outcome of a game fundamentally alters our memory. Behavioral economics, traffic paradoxes and other metaphors highlight this thoughtprovoking insight into the NBA and our own thinking. A mustread for any basketball fan you'll never view the sport, and maybe the world, the same again.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Thinking Basketball'? A: 'Thinking Basketball' challenges traditional beliefs about basketball, exploring concepts like the value of top scorers, the significance of late-game performance, and the meaning behind statistics.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Thinking Basketball'? A: The book is authored by Ben Taylor, who presents a thought-provoking analysis of basketball and its common narratives.
- Q: How many pages does 'Thinking Basketball' have? A: 'Thinking Basketball' contains 180 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of basketball insights.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Thinking Basketball' have? A: 'Thinking Basketball' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'Thinking Basketball' published? A: 'Thinking Basketball' was published on June 29, 2016.
- Q: Is 'Thinking Basketball' suitable for casual basketball fans? A: Yes, 'Thinking Basketball' is a must-read for any basketball fan, as it offers new perspectives and challenges existing assumptions about the game.
- Q: Does 'Thinking Basketball' include statistical analysis? A: Yes, the book discusses how statistics, like box scores, can be misleading and emphasizes the importance of understanding the context behind the numbers.
- Q: What new concepts are introduced in 'Thinking Basketball'? A: The book introduces concepts such as power plays, portability, and critiques the idea that the best player should always shoot.
- Q: Can 'Thinking Basketball' change how I view basketball? A: Yes, the insights provided in 'Thinking Basketball' can significantly alter your perspective on basketball and its narratives.
- Q: What audience is 'Thinking Basketball' intended for? A: 'Thinking Basketball' is intended for basketball enthusiasts, analysts, and anyone interested in a deeper understanding of the game's complexities.