Elevated: The Gobal Rise of the N.B.A.

Harvey Araton, Editor (EDITOR SIGNED)

ISBN 10: 1629376507 / ISBN 13: 9781629376509

Published by Triumph Press, Chicago, IL, 2019

About this Item

Triumph Press, Chicago, IL. 2019. Hardcover. Edition/Printing not stated. Inscribed by the Editor on the title page. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Fine; NOT Price Clipped ($30.00). Yellow paper over boards with black overlay on the spine; bright gilt lettering on the spine. 483 pp 8vo. This book is a collection of basketball articles by the staff of The New York Times. All the writers are covering the N.B.A. (National Basketball Association) from the days of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird to LeBron James. This book gives a courtside seat to four decades of the NBA in its iconic moments and the quieter ones which are further illuminated in "back story" revelations and commentary from the editor. This book chronicles the rise of a world wide phenomenon from a contemporary vantage point. A clean very presentable copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elevated: The Gobal Rise of the N.B.A.
• Publisher: Triumph Press, Chicago, IL
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1629376507
• ISBN 13: 9781629376509
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biographies
  • Journalism/Writing
  • General Sports

About this title

Synopsis

A courtside seat to the history of basketball's global phenomenon.

Elevated provides a nuanced view of the NBA, chronicling its growth from the Bird-Magic era to the age of LeBron. This expansive compilation by New York Times reporters and columnists explores the league's most intriguing personalities and issues.

Through in-depth features and incisive commentary, this collection captures the essence of basketball's evolution. Enhanced by Araton's chapter introductions and reporter postscripts, it offers a look into the complexities of the sport and its cultural impact. Discover the stories behind the stories of:

• The Bird-Magic rivalry
• Michael Jordan's dominance
• The rise of global stars

For sports enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of the NBA's legacy, Elevated is an insightful journey through the defining moments and figures that shaped the game.

About the Author

Harvey Araton has been a sports columnist for The New York Times since 1991, where he has covered ten Olympics and countless NBA finals, World Series, Super Bowls, and Final Fours. In 2017, Araton was honored by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award. He is the author of several previous books, including When the Garden Was Eden and Driving Mr. Yogi.

Jeff Van Gundy is an ESPN N.B.A. analyst, 2017 FIBA AmeriCup gold medal–winning coach, and former coach of the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets