SprawlBall: A Visual Tour of the New Era of the NBA

Synopsis

From The Leading Expert In The Exploding Field Of Basketball Analytics, A Stunning Infographic Decoding Of The Modern Nba: Who Shoots Where, And How-- Goldsberry's Spatial And Visual Analyses Of Players, Teams, And Positions Have Helped Teams Understand Who Really Is The Most Valuable Player At Any Position. In This Book, He Combines Stunning Visuals, In-depth Analysis, Behind-the-scenes Stories And Gee-whiz Facts To Chart A Modern Revolution. He Shows That, From The Introduction Of The 3-point Line To Today, The Game Has Changed Drastically. Today's On-court Product-- With Its Emphasis On Shooting, Passing, And Spacing-- Has Never Been Prettier Or More Democratic. -- Adapted From Back Cover Prologue: The Geography Of The Nba -- The Evolution Of Steph Curry -- Pop Time: The Arms Race On The Outskirts Of Town -- The Investor (james Harden) -- The Interior Minister (lebron James) -- The Man Love Left Behind (kevin Love) -- What A Time To Be A Five -- The Future Aesthetic Of The Game. Kirk Goldsberry ; Illustrations By Aaron Dana. Includes Index.