In The Game: 24 Short Stories About The Extraordinary Game Of Basketball: 24 Short Stories About The Extraordinary Game Of Baseball (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781915217349)

For generations, basketball has united people through the players' unwavering determination and the thrilling moments that define this sport

However, there exists a realm of untold stories and experiences beyond the scores displayed on the scoreboard and the excitement of winning or losing that have greatly influenced the sport and the individuals who participate in it.

These tales are the pieces to the whole puzzle of what makes basketball one of the greatest sports there are today.

It keeps you on the edge of your seat and inspires you to achieve greatness, motivating you to always put your best foot forward.

That's precisely why this must-have compilation of basketball short stories came to be!

To bring you a collection of the best stories, carefully curated to take you on a journey that transcends the court and the field and into the lives of the greatest players and moments as they left their marks on history and forever changed the course of this sport we love.

Inside this must-have inspiring and entertaining read, you will discover:

• The fascinating story of how basketball was invented and gradually became one of the most popular sports in history
• The rise of women in basketball with inspiring stories of some of the best female athletes that proved everyone wrong
• A closer look into basketball's greatest players of all time, their lives, and the almost-impossible-to-break records they set
• The ugly side of sports at a time when color was used to exclude some of the most talented players and the brightest diamonds in the shadows
• Inspiring stories of players whose lives were forever changed - from rags to riches, from gangs to glory; basketball has proven to be powerful catalysts for change!
• Scandals and controversies surrounding this sport to show you the reality of what happens behind the scenes
• A compilation of this sport's most peculiar superstitions and rituals that players would perform to bring good luck to their team and themselves

And much more!