The Big Basketball Encyclopedia. The Game of Millions. From the First Shots to Legendary Champions

From the first shots into the basket to the intense NBA finals and dazzling performances at the Olympic Games.

This book will guide you through all eras of basketball.

Inside the book, you will find:

— analysis of key tactics and techniques that changed basketball;

— the journey of the Soviet basketball school: from the first steps of the Soviet basketball school on the world stage to the present day;

— data and records that take your breath away;

— stories of the greatest players – from Michael Jordan and Larry Bird to LeBron James and Steph Curry;

— captivating descriptions of legendary matches that still thrill the hearts of fans;

— the basics of the game and the original rules.

Each page is filled with energy and drive, and colorful illustrations immerse you in the atmosphere of the game so that you can feel the creak of the floor and the roar of the crowd.

Open the book and feel your heart stop before the shot in the final seconds!