The Glory Years of the NBA, in the Words of the Men Who Played, Coached, and Built Pro Basketball

In the second half we discuss how to entice more people to join and what we like about reading / listening to in out NBA books .......

megans thread:

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C-n8abQSo2Y?xmt=AQGz85dP6RMETudFtZ1OvY3XUF5uD5IzCyWssKQRRvGr4w

Phenomenal overview of the controversies and complexities that make sports, teams, and players hard to root for at times and impossible at other times. Incredibly comprehensive and in depth look that offers information rather than solutions.

Threads thread: https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C9-pyDqy_fc?xmt=AQGzSMOKKXVdHMoG-rzvxARqcfScIRMlmliXomyo4R2jWg

Journey through the evolution of basketball via statistics and visualizations. Beautiful book that builds on the Sprawlball legacy.

**sound quality sorta bad for a few minutes tried to make it better after 5 or so min in it gets clearer sorry!!

Kings shot charts 2022-2024

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C7xJuMGyEbr

you can also search keyword Hoop Atlas on threads to see more of my thoughts

Incredible telling of black history and hoops history in Indiana through a post George Floyd lens. Focal points include the great migration, the history of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana , the double lynching in Marion Indiana, segregation, the rural Indian teams that provided the fodder for the Hoosiers movie fictional team and the truly great urban team from Crispus Attucks which included Oscar Robertson and his brothers.

my thread:

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C7HswvfPkKH

Engaging biography that spans a basketball career, opiate addiction, twitter fame and recovery.

Megan's Threads link :

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C6PQQ0jyJjj

Kevins X link:

https://x.com/RockmanDash12/status/1784786477911810525

Comprehensive look at how public funds are obtained and used to build stadiums, ball parks and arenas, Considers who benefits and what suffers. Also gives a great overview of corporate welfare historically and the efficacy of subsidies. Discusses the cultural impact of replacing buildings often before they are even paid for.

Megans thread:

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C4yQ7LuR2T_

Kevins X Thread:

https://x.com/RockmanDash12/status/1771095862443114507?s=20

Hagiography of the father of the fast break. John B. Mclendon was at the forefront of integrating basketball at almost every level including college, olympic, international, amature and professional and innovated college programs while making the game more fun to watch.

Kevins X thread :

Megans Threads thread : https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C3dicnWvmnX

Motivational read about what makes the best the best in basketball, business and life. Kevin Eastman is a former assistant coach in the NBA turned motivational speaker and gives insight into what some of the greatest basketball players ever have in common as well as his own organizational and motivational philosophy through the definition, use and belief in words and list as a means to enhance skillsets, mindsets or just reset.

Megan's Thread :

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C2Wcqz1OqgV

Chris Herring takes us on a journey through the 90s Knicks from Pat Riley to Jeff Van Gundy he provides an in depth look at the players, personnel and culture of a team that never reached the ultimate pinnacle but that was still great .

Megans Thread: https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C07_xgMruOS

Copywrite 2016 overview of the technology available to teams, coaches and players in the pursuit of perfection.

Ben does a great job of explaining through anecdotes what technological pathways are available to create perfected players if used correctly.

Covers things like Synergy, SportVU, P3 and organizational cohesiveness to explain successes and failures of said technology and information.

Megan's Thread :

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/CzPQ3T4S1B0

Jon's thread: