When the Game Was Ours
by Larry Bird, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jackie MacMullan
When the Game Was Ours by Larry Bird, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jackie MacMullan holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 9.4K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 340 pages.
About When the Game Was Ours
From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. These were the basketball epics of the 1980s Celtics vs Lakers, East vs West, physical vs finesse, Old School vs Showtime, even white vs black. Each pushed the other to greatness together Bird and Johnson collectedeight NBA Championships, six MVP awards and helped save the floundering NBA at its most critical time.When it started they were bitter rivals, but along the way they became lifelong friends.With intimate, fly-on-the-wall detail, "When the Game Was Ours" transports readers to this electric era of basketball and reveals for the first time the inner workings of two players dead set on besting one another.From the heady days of trading championships to the darker days of injury and illness, we come to understand Larry s obsessive devotion to winning and how his demons drove him on the court. We hear him talk with candor about playing through chronic pain and its truly exacting toll.In Magic we see a young, invincible star struggle with the sting of defeat, not just as a player but as a team leader. We are there the moment he learns he s contracted HIV and hear in his own words how that devastating news impacted his relationships in basketball and beyond.But always, in both cases, we see them prevail.A compelling, up-close-and-personal portrait of basketball s most inimitable duo, "When the Game Was Ours" is a reevaluation of three decades in counterpoint.It is also a rollicking ride through professional basketball s best times."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Larry Bird, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jackie MacMullan |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 340 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Sports, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 4.16 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,401 |
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What genre is When the Game Was Ours?
When the Game Was Ours is categorized as Sports, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is When the Game Was Ours worth reading?
Based on 9.4K reader ratings, When the Game Was Ours has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is When the Game Was Ours?
When the Game Was Ours has 340 pages.
Who wrote When the Game Was Ours?
When the Game Was Ours was written by Larry Bird, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jackie MacMullan. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for When the Game Was Ours?
The ISBN-13 for When the Game Was Ours is 9780547225470.0.
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When the Game Was Ours is available on Kindle for $9.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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