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Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics,Used
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From awardwinning Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy, an entertaining (The Wall Street Journal) and nostalgiafilled retelling of the 1980s Boston Celtics glory years, which featured the sublime play of NBA legend Larry Bird.Today the NBA is a vast global franchisea billiondollar industry seen by millions of fans in the United States and abroad. But it wasnt always this successful. Before primetime ESPN coverage, lucrative branding deals like Air Jordans, and $40 million annual player salaries, there was the NBA of the 1970s and 1980swhen basketball was still an upandcoming sport featuring old school beat reporters and players who wore Converse AllStars.Enter Dan Shaughnessy, then the beat reporter for The Boston Globe who covered the Boston Celtics every day from 1982 to 1986. It was a time when reporters travelled with professional teamsflying the same commercial airlines, riding the same buses, and staying in the same hotels. Shaughnessy knew the athletes as real people, losing free throw bets to Larry Bird, being gifted cheap cigars by the iconic coach Red Auerbach, and having his oneyearold daughter Sarah passed from player to player on a flight from Logan to Detroit Metro.Drawing on unprecedented access and personal experiences that would not be possible for any reporter today, Shaughnessy takes us inside the legendary Larry Birdled Celtics teams, capturing the camaraderie as they dominated the NBA. Fans can witness the cockiness of Larry Bird (who once walked into an AllStar Weekend locker room, announced that he was going to win the threepoint contest, and did); the ageless athleticism of Robert Parish; the shooting skills of Kevin McHale; the fierce, selfsacrificing play of Bill Walton; and the playful humor of players like Danny Ainge, Cedric Cornbread Maxwell, and M.L. Carr.For any fan who longs to returnfor just a few hoursto those magical years when the Boston Garden rocked and the winners circle was mostly colored Boston Green, Wish It Lasted Forever is a masterful tribute to the Celtics from 19821986 [that] is so good even fervent Celtics haters will have trouble putting it down (New York Post).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Wish It Lasted Forever'? A: 'Wish It Lasted Forever' focuses on the 1980s Boston Celtics, highlighting the team's glory years through the eyes of Dan Shaughnessy, who covered the team as a beat reporter.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Wish It Lasted Forever' is Dan Shaughnessy, an award-winning columnist for the Boston Globe.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide? A: The book offers personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from the author's experiences with the Celtics, providing unique insights into the players and the team's dynamics.
- Q: Is the book suitable for all basketball fans? A: Yes, the book is suitable for all basketball fans, especially those interested in the history of the NBA and the Boston Celtics during their peak years.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'Wish It Lasted Forever' was published on November 16, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the era.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Wish It Lasted Forever' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is brand new, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: Is there any discussion about Larry Bird in the book? A: Yes, the book extensively discusses Larry Bird, highlighting his influence on the team and his iconic moments during his career.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Wish It Lasted Forever' falls under the 'Biographies & Memoirs' category, focusing on the life and times of the Boston Celtics.