NBA Book Club

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NBA Book Club

Once a month Book Club that meets Playback and focuses on NBA, Basketball and analytics content with a Sacramento Kings fan viewpoint. Join the discussion group : https://www.playback.tv/nbaclub other content : https://linktr.ee/nbabookclub

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NBA Book Club ep 29: BOOMTOWN by Sam Anderson

The chaotic and quirky history of OKC from land run to the Thunder told through the thematic element of the Boom. Sam covers alot of ground in this one including state and city history, local black history, urban planning, local music and geography, domestic terrorism, weather and finally the impact of and on the OKC Thunder. megans BlueSky notes: https://bsky.app/profile/megalu.bsky.social/post/3linlxauxqk2y

49min
30 DE JAN.

NBA Book Club ep 28: Different Dude by Rod Benson

We discuss the incredible page turner from Rod Benson about his basketball journey and somewhat complicated relationship with it . Rod tells a unique story that is a wild ride through his early resume and culminates in some pretty big self realizations. Truly one of the most unique reads and lives up to its title in full.

42min
17/12/2024

NBA Book Club Ep 27: Basketball Beyond Paper by Dean Oliver

Dean Oliver traces his risky journey to and through his dream job. He breaks down what data is worth collecting , what metrics are truly viable and how to communicate and utilize data effectively. Good breakdowns on numerous players beyond just the marquee guys , including non scorers. Lots of Kings talk sprinkled in .

1h5min
20/11/2024

NBA Book Club Ep 26: Above The Noise by Demar Derozan

Entertaining biography that tracks DeMars path to success , generational trauma , loyalty and struggles with his own mental health .

35min
12/10/2024

NBA Book Club ep 25: Playing for Keeps by David Halberstram

Broad picture of the league that Michael Jordan came into , changed and grew with. Far reaching overview of Michaels career with the Bulls, globalization as a star and the leagues growth in the same time frame . Looks at teammates, coaches and office members. Megan's thread: https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/DArOCuWTIFs?xmt=AQGzRQONJamOeXDrbVLmCdT4Of_UlbxuRQhdbXZLUYIxRQ

1h38min
02/09/2024

NBA Book Club ep 24: TALL TALES by Terry Pluto

The Glory Years of the NBA, in the Words of the Men Who Played, Coached, and Built Pro Basketball Another classic basketball history lore book told in the style of an oral history through stories and anecdotes from the people that were there. Covers the league from its earliest inception in 1946 from the BAA and NBL to the fluctuating 11 ish teams of the up to around 1970. Incredible anecdotes about and by the greats and not so greats of the time and their effect and impact on the game, the league and the popularity of the sport as well as how the world viewed and treated them . In the second half we discuss how to entice more people to join and what we like about reading / listening to in out NBA books ....... megans thread: https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C-n8abQSo2Y?xmt=AQGz85dP6RMETudFtZ1OvY3XUF5uD5IzCyWssKQRRvGr4w

2h
02/08/2024

NBA Book Club ep. 23: Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back by Jessica Luther and Kavitha Davidson

Phenomenal overview of the controversies and complexities that make sports, teams, and players hard to root for at times and impossible at other times. Incredibly comprehensive and in depth look that offers information rather than solutions. Threads thread: https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C9-pyDqy_fc?xmt=AQGzSMOKKXVdHMoG-rzvxARqcfScIRMlmliXomyo4R2jWg

58min
24/06/2024

NBA Book Club Ep 22: Hoop Atlas by Kirk Goldsberry and illustrated by Aaron Dana

Journey through the evolution of basketball via statistics and visualizations. Beautiful book that builds on the Sprawlball legacy. **sound quality sorta bad for a few minutes tried to make it better after 5 or so min in it gets clearer sorry!! Kings shot charts 2022-2024 https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C7xJuMGyEbr you can also search keyword Hoop Atlas on threads to see more of my thoughts

54min

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Once a month Book Club that meets Playback and focuses on NBA, Basketball and analytics content with a Sacramento Kings fan viewpoint. Join the discussion group : https://www.playback.tv/nbaclub other content : https://linktr.ee/nbabookclub

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2022 - 2025
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