Hoop Atlas: Mapping the Remarkable Transformation of the Modern NBA by Kirk Goldsberry
Who is the greatest basketball player? Rather than look at stats, we can look at how they have influenced the NBA. Michael Jordan received many individual awards. He also significantly altered the course of the NBA. Stephen Curry was on the vanguard of similar changes. Shooting and ball handling became more important. The three pointer grew in importance. Great players are excellent at what they do and are emulated by many others. This book looks at the evolution of the NBA by focussing on many of the key greats that have lead the change. The NBA went from being dominated by big centers to being dominated by outside shooters. Today things are coming back with big men with shooting and ball handling skills getting their day. The author doesn't proclaim any of the players the greatest, but does show how each of many greats are important by their stats and future influence.
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