A revealing portrait of a once-in-a-generation athlete and global icon One of sport�s biggest superstars, Michael Jordan is more than an internationally renowned athlete. As illuminated through David Halberstam�s trademark balance of impeccable research and fascinating storytelling, Jordan symbolizes the apex of the National Basketball Association�s coming of age. Long before multimillion-dollar signings and lucrative endorsements, NBA players worked in relative obscurity, with most games woefully unattended and rarely broadcast on television. Then came Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, Jordan�s two great predecessors, and the game�s status changed. The new era capitalized on Jordan�s talent, will power, and unrivaled competiveness. In Playing for Keeps, Halberstam is at his investigative best, delving into Jordan�s expansive world of teammates and coaches. The result is a gripping story of the athlete and media powerhouse who changed a game forever. This ebook features an extended biography of David Halberstam.
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