The Basketball Maniac's Almanac

The Absolutely, Positively, and Without Question Greatest Book of Fact, Figures, and Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled

The Basketball Maniac's Almanac
Editors of Sports Publishing
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Paperback
h228 x 152mm - 432pg
18 Oct 2022 US
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9781683584391
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Part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of basketball stats and facts ever assembled! Did you know that Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld are the only two players in basketball history to win both the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards in the same season? Or that Mark Jackson had more than 10,000 assists in his career, but is not in the Hall of Fame? How about that Kevin Love has the longest consecutive streak of double-doubles, with 53? Inspired by The Baseball Maniac' s Almanac-first created by legendary sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar-The Basketball Maniac' s Almanac includes thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts never before compiled in one place! Inside, you' ll find all of the big name basketball heroes like Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Rick Barry, Kevin Durant, Jerry West, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, and a lot of information that will be new to even the most devoted fans: Hall of Famers drafted #1 overallPoints leaders by state of birthMost blocked shots by players under six-feet tallCareer leaders in four-points playsOldest player selected to an All-Star GamePlayers with career Quadruple-DoublesFormer ABA players leading the NBA in 3-pointersMost career technical foulsFathers and sons both drafted in the first roundCoaches winning Coach of the Year award and championship in the same seasonAnd so much more!Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish basketball fan. Read up and amaze your friends, family, and anyone who loves the game of basketball!
For more than three decades, Sports Publishing has offered sports books to readers on both a regional and national platform. Covering all aspects of sports, they have published books from amateurs to professionals, national to international, making sure every and any subject is covered in depth. The Editors of Sports Publishing have continued their work of excellence in revising and updating The Baseball Maniac' s Almanac (now in its fifth edition), and hope to accomplish the same with The Basketball Maniac' s Almanac.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781683584391
Published: 18 Oct 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Sports Publishing LLC
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Format: Paperback
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Weight: 409g
Pages: 432

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