Adventure basketball big game small world

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Big game, small world : a basketball adventure Item Preview. EMBED for wordpress. The first time I read this book was almost ten years ago. I was in a middle of my school research at a local library when I got bored and I thought I should entertain myself with an unrelated subject The chapter talks about the author's exper The first time I read this book was almost ten years ago.

The chapter talks about the author's experience in the Philippines. Observing local basketball from the courts of the country's professional league to the streets of Manila, the author talked about mimicry in Philippine basketball, how Filipinos watched the NBA the night before and then emulate their idols the next day.

The book also featured an interview of the living legend of Philippine basketball, Robert Jaworski who shared an incident early on his career when he bashed a referee that lead to his suspension. Another chapter that caught my interest was chapter concerning the break up of the decorated Yugoslav team in the late s and the aftermath. Unlike other basketball books who are more into trivias, this book is about basketball experience in the greatest basketball hot spots in the world.

Jun 24, Chris rated it really liked it. I got this book a few years ago from a teacher friend of mine as a thanks for sharing my passion of basketball with her. It set on the shelf for a while, but I picked it up not too long ago and finished it. It's one of the most well-written books I've ever read. Wolff does a great job of exploring the game's impact on the world by telling inspiring story after inspiring story.

This is definitely a must-read for fans of basketball. Sep 19, Nic Poe rated it it was amazing. I originally gave this book four stars but as time goes on I find myself coming back to it repeatedly, so I changed it to a five star rating. For someone who started watching basketball in the early nineties this was a very informative read.

You don't have to like basketball to enjoy this book, but I can promise you it will give you a deeper appreciation for the immense cultural impact of the sport. Apr 30, Dave Bolton rated it it was amazing. I'm a basketball fan in a big way, but this book made me fall in love with the game even more. Mr Wolff has a great writing style, and it's impossible to not be touched and moved by the stories of the game that he brings to life. Nov 19, Brad Huebner rated it really liked it. Great global perspective on the game around the world.

Nov 04, T. Peter rated it really liked it Recommends it for: everyone. Shelves: sports-books. A great look at the world of basketball through the eyes of a true global witness. Jan 30, Pavel Vlasov-Mrdulyash rated it it was amazing. Nice book about the best ball-game.

We met in Moscow and than Alexander kindly send me a signed copy of his book, thanks and best regards! Jun 13, Edwin rated it it was amazing. I love this book! I could read it again and again. Diego rated it it was amazing Mar 01, Dad rated it it was amazing Dec 22, Matt Barresi rated it it was amazing Jan 01, BJ rated it it was amazing Apr 25, Steve rated it liked it Oct 19, Lindsay rated it it was amazing Apr 06, Chris rated it liked it Jan 13, Alan Williams rated it it was amazing Dec 18, Frank Schneider rated it really liked it Aug 29, Rob rated it liked it Jun 27, LDF rated it it was ok Mar 11, David Barney rated it it was amazing Nov 23, SD rated it it was amazing Aug 20, Cruncin rated it it was amazing Jun 13, Daniel W.

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