The Game Within the Game

Frazier, Walt

ISBN 10: 1401303323 / ISBN 13: 9781401303327

Published by Hyperion, 2006

About this Item

SIGNED by WALT FRAZIER; First edition (stated, full number line) hardcover in very nice jacket; ex-library pocket, but no text marks; "Best Wishes" written in black marker above Frazier signature and approximately 1" strip of page has been cut off above this that probably included prev owner name; A2S3.

Seller Inventory # ABC207

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Game Within the Game
• Publisher: Hyperion
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1401303323
• ISBN 13: 9781401303327
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Walt Frazier, one of the greatest guards ever to play the game, writes about "old school ball" and his ideas for reinvigorating the sport

In The Game Within the Game, basketball legend Walt Frazier looks at basketball from both a historical and personal viewpoint. When Frazier first started playing the game, discipline and strategy were more highly valued than in today's game, which he describes as having devolved into "a playground fest of dunks and threes." The old-school style of Frazier's past emphasized substance over style, contrary to the current state of the game, where celebrity and fl ashy moves dominate.

In lively and accessible language, Frazier writes about how important "the game within the game" really is. He emphasizes timing and mental skill, far more than dazzling moves, as the strengths that today's players need to hone in order to achieve success. Frazier makes some controversial points, aimed at new basketball players.

"The game within the game starts with players respecting their coaches, their teammates, and the opposing team. The Indiana Pacers had a good chance of winning the NBA championship last year before Artest erupted. They had a record of 16 wins and only 8 losses at the time the brawl occurred and were touted as the team with the best chance of dethroning the Pistons in the East.

Artest had been out of control for a long time. The Pacers tried to rein him in by suspending him earlier in the season, but Artest didnt learn his lesson. He is a product of his times. Basketball is a microcosm of life. Walking down the street today, guys want their props. If you bump into a young guy, he might go off. It's carried over into the NBA. The guys in the league today are young and they often have a similar mindset."

About the Author

Two-time NBA champion Walt Frazier presided over the Knicks for 10 years from 1967 to 1977. As a Knicks player, Frazier scored 19.3 points per game, played in seven NBA All-Star Games, and was named to four All-NBA First Teams and seven NBA All-Defensive First Teams. For the past 14 years, he has entertained radio and television audiences alike as a Knicks analyst. His previous book, ROCKIN' STEADY, was a national bestseller. He is a professional basketball legend.