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When The Game Was War: The Nba'S Greatest Season
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The Gritty, Noholdsbarred Account Of The 1987 Nba Season, A Thrilling Year Of Fierce Battles And Offthecourt Drama Between Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas, And Michael Jordanfrom New York Times Bestselling Author Rich Cohen.Cohen Brings New Life To These Athletes And Their Legendary Rivalries.Bob Ryan, Sports Columnist Emeritus, The Boston Globean Esquire Best Book Of The Yearfour Historic Teams. Four Legendary Players. One Unforgettable Season.The 1980S Were A Transformative Decade For The Nba. Since Its Founding In 1946, The League Had Evolved From A Bruising, Earthbound Game Of Mostly Nameless, Underpaid Players To One In Which Athletes Became Household Names For Their Thrilling, Physicsdefying Play. The 198788 Season Was The Peak Of That Golden Era, A Year Of Incredible Drama That Featured A Pantheon Of Superstars In Their Primethe Most Future Hall Of Famers Competing At One Time In Any Given Seasonbattling For The Title, And For Their Respective Legacies.In When The Game Was War, Bestselling Author Rich Cohen Tells The Story Of This Incredible Season Through The Four Teams, And The Four Players, Who Dominated It: Larry Bird And The Boston Celtics, Magic Johnson And The Los Angeles Lakers, Isiah Thomas And The Detroit Pistons, And A Young Michael Jordan And His Chicago Bulls. From Rural Indiana To The South Side Of Chicago, Suburban North Carolina To Rustbelt Michigan, Cohen Explores The Diverse Journeys Each Of These Iconic Players Took Before Arriving On The Big Stage. Drawing From Dozens Of Interviews With Nba Insiders, Cohen Brings To Vivid Life Some Of The Most Colorful Characters Of The Eralike Bill Laimbeer, Kareem Abduljabbar, Danny Ainge, And Charles Oakleywho Fought Like Hell To Help These Stars Succeed.For Anyone Who Longs To Understand How The Nba Came To Be The Cultural Juggernaut It Is Todayand To Relive The Magic And Turmoil Of Those Pivotal Yearswhen The Game Was War Brilliantly Recasts One Unforgettable Season And The Four Transcendent Players Who Were At The Center Of It All.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'When the Game Was War: The NBA's Greatest Season'? A: The book centers on the thrilling 1987 NBA season, exploring the fierce rivalries and off-the-court drama among legendary players like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas, and Michael Jordan.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Rich Cohen, a New York Times bestselling author known for his insightful sports narratives.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'When the Game Was War' published? A: The book was published on September 5, 2023.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: This book is ideal for basketball fans, sports history enthusiasts, and readers interested in the cultural impact of the NBA during the 1980s.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include rivalry, the evolution of the NBA, and the personal journeys of iconic players during a transformative era for basketball.
- Q: Does the book include interviews with NBA insiders? A: Yes, Rich Cohen draws from numerous interviews with NBA insiders, providing a vivid portrayal of the players and the context of the season.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into how the NBA evolved into a cultural phenomenon, as well as detailed accounts of the pivotal moments and personalities of the 1987 season.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with basketball? A: Yes, while it focuses on basketball, the engaging storytelling and historical context make it accessible to readers new to the sport.