Basketball (and Other Things)
By Shea Serrano
A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated. Abrams Image, 2017.
Summary of Basketball (and Other Things) book by Shea Serrano
An entertaining assortment of basketball-related questions you’ve probably never considered, with witty arguments that combine history and fun facts which even the most seasoned fans may find surprising.
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What do you get from this book? Have fun debating thought-provoking questions about basketball
Deliberating basketball’s players, games, and rules is a fun way to stimulate discussion and forge connections
Slam dunks are an exciting part of the game, and Vince Carter does them better than anyone
Shameful dunks show a lack of respect for your opponents and the game itself
Players should be remembered for what they do well, not their mistakes
The 1998 and 1984 Championship games were impactful, iconic, and are still talked about today
Silly questions stimulate our imagination and are great for kids or kids-at-heart
Don’t choose one player for your fantasy team when you can make a “Frankenplayer” from scratch
The “moment before the moment” is an important but overlooked part of basketball history
The point of pickup games is to enjoy yourself instead of worrying about the rules
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Who should read Basketball (and Other Things) book
- Basketball fans
- basketball players
- anyone with an interest in sports
About the author of Basketball (and Other Things)
Shea Serrano
Shea Serrano is a former middle school science teacher turned sports and pop culture journalist. His career taken him from staff writer of popular sports website The Ringer to the New York Times bestsellers list. In 2017, Barnes and Noble named his text, Basketball and Other Things, one of the Best Nonfiction Books for that year.
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