"There's no other sport on the planet like basketball. Nothing comes close to matching the excitement generated by a game-winning buzzer-beater or a momentum-shifting dunk. And with its superhuman athletes, iconic franchises and all the glitz and glamour that comes with it, it's not surprising that the NBA is one of the most popular leagues in the world. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a basketball rookie, The NBA Book will teach you everything you need to know about basketball and the NBA. We'll head back in time for a brief history of basketball, take you through the essential rules of the game and explain how every aspect of the NBA works – from the draft to the Finals. Our 2023-24 season review will round up some of the standout moments and key games from the season just gone, while in our Meet the Teams section we'll look ahead to the coming season, giving you a detailed breakdown of all 30 NBA teams, analysing their key personnel and their hopes for 2024-25. And that's not all – we've also got two fascinating features for you. From Larry Bird and Magic Johnson to LeBron James and Michael Jordan, we discover the 50 greatest players in NBA history, while we also relive ten of the most memorable NBA games ever. Enjoy!"
THE NBA BOOK
The NBA Book
NBA: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • Become an instant expert by learning everything you need to know about the most exciting sport in the world
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NBA • From its humble beginnings in a local gym to global behemoth beamed worldwide, here’s the journey of the NBA
THE RULES OF BASKETBALL • Become an instant expert by learning the finer points of the world’s fastest, most dramatic sport
HOW THE NBA WORKS • From Air Jordan to LeBron James, exactly how did the NBA become a cultural force across the world?
THE NBA DRAFT • A lack of out-and-out star prospects made the 2024 draft one of the most intriguing and surprising yet, where the number 55 pick was the biggest story
2023-24 REGULAR SEASON REVIEW • While the Celtics were the dominant force in the East, established and rising powers made the West ferociously competitive once more
TOP 10 MOMENTS • FROM A PRIZED FRENCH ROOKIE TO A TREASURED TV INSTITUTION, THE NBA SERVED UP NUGGETS OF GOLD FROM OCTOBER TO JUNE
THE NBA PLAYOFFS 2023-24 • Knockout blows to key stars derailed the chances of the Bucks and Clippers, but the Celtics and Mavs survived their own bumps to pull through
NBA FINALS 2023-24 • The best team all season long, Boston lived up to their billing in the NBA Finals to claim a record 18th NBA Championship
50 ICONIC NBA PLAYERS • Defining the league’s many eras, these are the 50 icons who made the NBA what it is today…
10 GREATEST NBA GAMES OF ALL TIME • The moments that made the NBA’s legacy – the most extraordinary, momentous and exciting games in the league’s rich history
MEET THE TEAMS • From the championship contenders to the rebuilding organizations, here’s what you can expect
ATLANTA HAWKS • It’s back to the drawing board for Atlanta after a bitterly disappointing season
BOSTON CELTICS • Can the most successful team in NBA history win two years in a row?
BROOKLYN NETS • All change in Brooklyn as the Nets undergo a system reset
CHARLOTTE HORNETS • Can the Hornets end the longest playoff drought in the NBA?
CHICAGO BULLS • It’s all change in Chicago as the Bulls bet big on an injection of youth
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS • Could the Cavs be slowly getting over their post-LeBron hangover to challenge at the business end once again?
DALLAS MAVERICKS • The Mavericks fell agonizingly short of glory in 2024 – can they go one better?
DENVER NUGGETS • After surrendering their NBA...