{"product_id":"elevated-the-global-rise-of-the-n-b-a-hardcover","title":"Elevated: The Global Rise of the N.B.A. - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHarvey Araton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeff Van Gundy\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA courtside seat to the history of basketball's global phenomenon.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eElevated\u003c\/i\u003e provides a nuanced view of the NBA, chronicling its growth from the Bird-Magic era to the age of LeBron. This expansive compilation by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e reporters and columnists explores the league's most intriguing personalities and issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough in-depth features and incisive commentary, this collection captures the essence of basketball's evolution. Enhanced by Araton's chapter introductions and reporter postscripts, it offers a look into the complexities of the sport and its cultural impact. Discover the stories behind the stories of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bird-Magic rivalry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Jordan's dominance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of global stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor sports enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of the NBA's legacy, \u003ci\u003eElevated\u003c\/i\u003e is an insightful journey through the defining moments and figures that shaped the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvey Araton\u003c\/b\u003e has been a sports columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003esince 1991, where he has covered ten Olympics and countless NBA finals, World Series, Super Bowls, and Final Fours. In 2017, Araton was honored by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award. He is the author of several previous books, including \u003ci\u003eWhen the Garden Was Eden\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDriving Mr. Yogi.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Van Gundy \u003c\/b\u003eis an ESPN N.B.A. analyst, 2017 FIBA AmeriCup gold medal-winning coach, and former coach of the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50337513079021,"sku":"9781629376509","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/EME5Jni4k09781629376509.webp?v=1785062353","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/elevated-the-global-rise-of-the-n-b-a-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}