{"title":"Ben Golliver","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of professional basketball with the engaging works of \u003cem\u003eBen Golliver\u003c\/em\u003e. As a seasoned sports journalist, Golliver brings his extensive knowledge and passion for basketball to the forefront in his acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eBubbleball\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection delves into the fascinating intricacies of the sport, offering readers an insider's perspective on the NBA. With insightful storytelling and expert analysis, Golliver’s work is a must-read for basketball enthusiasts and novices alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Ben Golliver's intriguing explorations of one of the world's most popular sports, and gain a deeper appreciation for the game, its players, and its transformative moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bubbleball-by-ben-golliver-9781419755538","title":"Bubbleball","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA captivating account of the NBA's strangest season ever, from shutdown to championship, from a prominent national basketball writer living inside the bubble.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen NBA player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020, the league shut down immediately, bringing a shocking, sudden pause to the season. As the pandemic raged, it looked like it might be the first year in league history with no champion. But four months later, after meticulous planning, play resumed in a \"bubble\" at Disney World—a restricted, single-site locale, where teams could only bring limited staff and the outside world was largely cut off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to health concerns, the league invited only a handful of reporters to the show. Everyone who attended would need to sacrifice medical privacy, live in a simple hotel room for months on end, and submit to daily coronavirus testing in hopes of keeping the Bubble from bursting. Ben Golliver, the national NBA writer for the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of them. \u003ci\u003eBubbleball\u003c\/i\u003e is his account of the season and life inside, telling the story of how basketball shut down and how superstars like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kawhi Leonard battled for the throne once play resumed in unconventional circumstances and empty gyms. Based on months of reporting in the exclusive, restricted environment, this is an entertaining record of an extraordinary season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832583639276,"sku":"9781419755538","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13322913482693.jpg?v=1758392224"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ben-golliver.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}