Sprawlball: A Visual Tour of the New Era of the NBA by Kirk Goldsberry (English)

Description: Sprawlball by Kirk Goldsberry From the leading expert in the exploding field of basketball analytics, a stunning infographic decoding of the modern NBA: who shoots where, and how. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the leading expert in the exploding field of basketball analytics, a stunning infographic decoding of the modern NBA: who shoots where, how well, and why. Says Nate Silver: "If you want to understand how the modern NBA came to be, youll need to read this book." The field of basketball analytics has leaped into overdrive thanks to Kirk Goldsberry, whose spatial and visual analyses of players, teams, and positions have helped us all understand who really is the most valuable player at any position. SprawlBall combines stunning visuals, in-depth analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and gee-whiz facts to chart a modern revolution. Since the introduction of the three-point line, the game has changed drastically, with players like Steph Curry and James Harden leading the charge. In chapters like "The Geography of the NBA," "The Interior Minister (LeBron James)," "The Evolution of Steph Curry," and "The Investor (James Harden)," Goldsberry explains why todays on-court product--with its emphasis on shooting, passing, and spacing--has never been prettier or more democratic. And its never been more popular. For fans of Bill Simmons and FreeDarko, SprawlBall presents a bold new vision of the game, giving readers an innovative, cutting-edge look at the sport based on the latest research, as well as a visual and infographic feast for fans. ¶"Beautifully illustrated and sharply written, SprawlBall is both a celebration and a critique of the three-point shot. If you want to understand how the modern NBA came to be, youll need to read this book." --Nate Silver, editor, fivethirtyeight.com, and bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise Author Biography KIRK GOLDSBERRY is an NBA analyst at ESPN, and a professor at the University of Texas. He has worked as the vice president of strategic research for the San Antonio Spurs and the senior analyst for Team USA Basketball. Review "Beautifully illustrated and sharply written, SprawlBall is both a celebration and a critique of the 3-point shot and how teams like the Warriors and Rockets have used it to dominate basketball. Whether you come away appreciating todays NBA even more or longing for the days of the post game and the mid-range shot, if you want to understand how the modern NBA came to be, youll need to read this book." - Nate Silver, editor of fivethirtyeight.com "Lots of books tell you about the NBA. Few books, however, teach you about the NBA, and thats what Goldsberry does here with Sprawlball, a smart and insightful (and sneakily funny) look at the way that the league has been stretched out into a free-for-all of three point shooting (a three-for-all?) and streamlined offensive attacks. Get this book. Read it. And then pretend like it was you who had these thoughts about the game when youre watching basketball with your friends." - Shea Serrano, bestselling author of Basketball (and Other Things) and The Rap Yearbook "Basketball has changed so much in the last 20 years. This book does an amazing job of describing where the NBA has been, where it is now, and where its going." - Chris Bosh, two-time NBA Championship winner "You dont have to be a stats geek to enjoy the ESPN writers new book, which pairs digestible analysis of basketball analytics with instructive data visualizations. The result is a vivid portrait of the NBAs stylistic evolution." - Sports Illustrated "This is a fascinating read for todays NBA fans, and the jaunty illustrations by Aaron Dana add both depth and fun." - Booklist "Highly recommended for fans of todays NBA and anyone interested in sports analytics." - Library Journal -- Review Quote "Lots of books tell you about the NBA. Few books, however, teach you about the NBA, and thats what Goldsberry does here with Sprawlball , a smart and insightful (and sneakily funny) look at the way that the league has been stretched out into a free-for-all of three point shooting (a three-for-all?) and streamlined offensive attacks. Get this book. Read it. And then pretend like it was you who had these thoughts about the game when youre watching basketball with your friends." - Shea Serrano, bestselling author of Basketball (and Other Things) and The Rap Yearbook "Basketball has changed so much in the last 20 years. This book does an amazing job of describing where the NBA has been, where it is now, and where its going." - Chris Bosh, two-time NBA Championship winner Details ISBN1328767515 Author Kirk Goldsberry Short Title SPRAWLBALL Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 1328767515 ISBN-13 9781328767516 Format Hardcover Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-04-30 Subtitle A Visual Tour of the New Era of the NBA UK Release Date 2019-04-30 Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-04-30 NZ Release Date 2019-04-30 US Release Date 2019-04-30 Imprint Mariner Books Publisher Mariner Books DEWEY 796.32364 Audience General Imprint US Mariner Books Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124949004;

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