Hard Labor
The Battle That Birthed the Billion-Dollar NBA
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От издателя
Discover the untold story of the NBA's fight for financial freedom.
Hard Labor unearths the incredible story of how Oscar Robertson and a team of NBA stars battled for player's rights, forever changing the league. Sam Smith, author of The Jordan Rules, dives into the fight for financial equity and free agency, examining the massive repercussions for the NBA and sports in the United States. Learn how "The 14" paved the way for today's record-setting paydays, while also facing harsh consequences. Hard Labor is an essential read for:
NBA fans curious about the league's evolutionSports enthusiasts interested in the history of labor movementsAnyone seeking an inspiring story of courage and determination
Отзывы покупателей
Good Read
I enjoyed the stories in the book as I was playing HS ball in the late 50s and remember most of the players. The book seemed to hop back & forth between decades so much it was distracting. And the author needed a better editor to correct English errors and a few historical facts (e.g. the United / TWA crash was over Arizona not New York).