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The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball
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Some players dominate the game. Others redefine it. In Game Changers, acclaimed sports journalist Marcus Thompson II presents bold arguments for the handful of elite players who changed the sport and culture of basketball forever. Larry Bird. Michael Jordan. Shaquille O'Neal. Cheryl Miller. Stephen Curry. Kobe...
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Some players dominate the game. Others redefine it. In Game Changers, acclaimed sports journalist Marcus Thompson II, author of Dynasties (BDL, 2021) presents bold arguments for the handful of elite players who changed the sport and culture of basketball forever.
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Some players dominate the game. Others redefine it. In Game Changers, acclaimed sports journalist Marcus Thompson II presents bold arguments for the handful of elite players who changed the sport and culture of basketball forever. Larry Bird. Michael Jordan. Shaquille O'Neal. Cheryl Miller. Stephen Curry. Kobe Bryant. These are the players, among a handful of basketball's elite, who according the Marcus Thompson have earned the rare title: Game Changer. Their contributions to the sport go beyond the most talented or MVP, winningest or record-setting. What they and others like them have achieved is nothing short of revolutionary when it comes to the history and trajectory of basketball in the modern era. From the aggressive moxie unleashed on the league by Allan Iverson, and which spawned disciples such players as Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook, to the never-before-seen vertical dimension of Michael Jordan and the athleticism of Sheryl Swoops, to the effortless big-shot plays of Steph Curry and Dirk Nowitzki, when these players stepped on the court, everything from that moment forward shifted in the game for good. Fast paced, with plenty of inarguable stats and well-argued takes sure to create endless debates among fans, Game Changes is a whole new barometer for measuring the players we love to crown the G.O.A.T.s.
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ISBN: 9798894140537
Publisher: Running Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 October 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Running Press,U.S.
Illustration: 100 full-color and black-and-white photographs
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Marcus Thompson II is a lead columnist at The Athletic. With more than twenty years' experience, he has developed a respected voice in the industry through his storytelling, ability to connect with athletes, and unique perspective. He is the author of the national bestseller Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry, KD: Kevin Durant's Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest, and Dynasties: The 10 G.O.A.T. Teams That Changed the NBA Forever. He lives with his wife, Dawn, and daughter, Sharon, in Oakland, California.
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