Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage
One day, I was sitting and pondering-probably in my favorite chair at my kitchen table; the place I refer to as my command center-what book should I review next? I…
Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball: Memoir of a Namibian Odyssey
As the title suggests, Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball highlights a unique approach to coaching hoops by author Ben Guest. An approach that contradicts the conventional…
Be Careful What You Wish For
R.L. Stine has quickly become one of my heroes. I happened upon his Master Class by accident, and I can not recommend it highly enough. If you have any…
This Was Never About Basketball by Craig Leener
Basketball fiction is a genre that is brimming with demand from an audience that has intense passion for the sport. Craig Leener has done it right. This Was Never About…
Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks by Chris Herring
Just sounding the name of this hallowed place tends to stir the soul. Madison Square Garden. Doesn't it conjure up something that is somewhat beyond ordinary? It is one of…
The Midrange Theory: Basketball’s Evolution in the Age of Analytics
Art or Science? Which path is better, when it comes to figuring out this game? That is the essence of the debate around basketball analytics, isn't it? Some people…
Tall Men, Short Shorts
By Leigh Montville There's a scene in one-of-the-best-movies-of-all-time, Moneyball, in which Brad Pitt (Billy Beane) ponders, "How could you not be romantic about baseball?" (Or something like that. Maybe…
OVERSEAS FAMOUS: The Travel and Tribulations of a Basketball Globetrotter
I am crediting Overseas Famous for sparking my new addiction to pre-orders. I've had it on my pre-order queue since earlier this summer, so my anticipation for this one…
Sooley by John Grisham
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The Young Champion’s Mind
If you have been fortunate enough to spectate a youth sporting event recently, I bet you did not witness a single athlete with their head down after a bad play,…