The Playmasters: from Sellouts to Lockouts--An Unauthorized History of the NBA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Contemporary Books
- Publish date: 12/01/2006
The Playmasters details how NBA insiders -- such as David Stern, Rod Thorn, Jerry Reinsdorf, and Ted Turner -- subtly collaborated with Jordan, his agent David Falk, Nike, and television media to engineer the greatest entertainment-marketing partnership in the history of' Professional sports. Unfortunately, with this boom hats come $100 million-plus contracts, outrageous incidents on and off the court, rising ticket prices keeping fans at home, and a general distaste for players' attitudes. This book takes an unabashed look at the NBA that no fan will want to miss.
-- This book follows on the heels of the first NBA season after Jordan's permanent retirement and the lockout
-- The NBA is one of the most watched, most discussed, and most analyzed professional sports leagues in the world
-- Ham covers more than 50 years of pro basketball's evolution, from dingy gyms to glamorous arenas