Dividing the history of professional basketball into five distinct eras, this book first describes the style of play that prevailed during each period, giving an in-depth view of how the game has evolved. For each of the five eras, the best players to man the five positions on the court are selected. Each player's level of dominance during his time in the league is examined, as well as his individual statistics, the degree to which he impacted the fortunes of his team, and the extent to which he improved his teammates' level of play. Individual honors and quotes from teammates and opponents alike are used to support the rankings.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE: The Set Shot Era
The 1946-1960 All-Star Team
PART TWO: The Era of the Superstar
The 1961-1975 All-Star Team
PART THREE: The Bird/Magic Era
The 1976-1990 All-Star Team
PART FOUR: The Slam Dunk Era
The 1991-2005 All-Star Team
PART FIVE: The Free Agent Era
The 2006-2012 All-Star Team
PART SIX
Pro Basketball's All-Time All-Stars
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index