The Basketball Maniac's Almanac

Name: The Basketball Maniac's Almanac
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781683584391
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The Absolutely, Positively, and Without Question Greatest Book of Fact, Figures, and Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled

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The Basketball Maniac's Almanac is an exhaustive compendium of basketball statistics, trivia, and intriguing facts, inspired by Bert Randolph Sugar's The Baseball Maniac's Almanac. It covers a vast array of topics, including historical records like Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld's unique Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in the same season, and stats such as Kevin Love's streak of 53 consecutive double-doubles. The book features extensive lists and tables featuring legends like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant, alongside lesser-known but fascinating details like career quadruple-doubles, oldest All-Star selections, and technical foul records. Far beyond a mere stats book, it offers a fun and surprising exploration of basketball's rich history and achievements.
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This book is ideal for devoted basketball fans, sports trivia enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by detailed sports statistics and histories. Its wide-ranging facts will captivate both casual followers and expert maniacs eager to deepen their appreciation for the game.

The Basketball Maniac's Almanac

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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 overall
Points leaders by state of birth
Most blocked shots by players under six-feet tall
Career leaders in four-points plays
Oldest player selected to an All-Star Game
Players with career Quadruple-Doubles
Former ABA players leading the NBA in 3-pointers
Most career technical fouls
Fathers and sons both drafted in the first round
Coaches winning Coach of the Year award and championship in the same season
And 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!

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Praised by SLAM magazine as a "block of fun" perfect for both solitary enjoyment and entertaining friends with unusual stats, The Basketball Maniac's Almanac delights with its engaging and sometimes silly NBA facts. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ira Berkow calls it essential for basketball enthusiasts, highlighting its unparalleled depth and Wilt Chamberlain's remarkable presence throughout the book. It is celebrated as a must-have for diehard fans who crave comprehensive, surprising, and enjoyable basketball knowledge.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683584391

Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sports Publishing LLC

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Compiled by Editors of Sports Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 409g

Pages: 600

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Basketball Non-Fiction Sports

About the Author

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.