
The Art of a Beautiful Game
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Ballard talks to Dwight Howard, a prolific shot-blocker, about the enervating feeling of meeting another man at the height of his leap; challenges Steve Kerr to a game of H-O-R-S-E to understand the mentality of a pure shooter; reveals the roots of Kobe Bryant's unmatched killer instinct; and spends time with LeBron James to better understand both his mental game and his seemingly unlimited physical skills. He tracks down renowned dunkers from Dominique to Shaq to explore the impact of the dunk on the modern game, shadows Shane Battier during his preparations to defend LeBron, takes lessons from a freethrow shooting guru who once hit 2,750 in a row, and attends an elite NBA training camp to feel the pain that turns a prospect into a pro.
Packed with lively characters and basketball history, and grounded in superb writing and the reportage that is the hallmark of Sports Illustrated, The Art of a Beautiful Game is an often witty, always insightful look at the men like Steve Nash, Yao Ming, and Alonzo Mourning who devote themselves to this elegant and complicated sport. It ultimately provides basketball fans what they all want: an inside read on the game they love.
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- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Killer Instinct: Why Kobe Bryant Wants to Beat You at Everything
- 2. Pure Shooter: A Double-Barrel Duel with Steve Kerr
- 3. The Rebound: Dwight Howard and the Science of Extra Possessions
- 4. The Dunk: Why We All Wish We Could Fly
- 5. Free Throws: Standing in the Loneliest Place in the World
- 6. Point Guard: Steve Nash Can See the Future
- 7. The Defensive Specialist: Stranded on Kobe Island with Shane Battier
- 8. Training: Preparing Like the Pros (and Feeling Their Pain)
- 9. Fine Tuning: Secrets of the Hoops Whisperer
- 10. The Superbigs: Shaq, Yao and the Rise of Size
- 11. Shot Blockers: A Rare Affection for Rejection
- 12. Prototype: The Anatomy of LeBron James
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Index
- About the Author
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