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Dynasties: The 10 G.O.A.T. Teams That Changed the NBA Forever
Acclaimed sports journalist Marcus Thompson II picks the 10 teams that transformed basketball in this illustrated history of the NBA. Love it or hate it, being dubbed a dynasty is one of the ultimate accomplishments in team sports.
In Dynasties , Marcus Thompson II contends dynasties are good for the NBA and have pushed the sport to new heights. The ten teams identified have changed the game of basketball forever by raising the bar of greatness, introducing new skills and implementing never-before-seen strategies, all while having a lasting impact on society and culture. From the Bill Russell Celtics and the Michael Jordan Bulls to the Tim Duncan Spurs and the Steph Curry Warriors, each team had its own architect, star, villain, and unbelievable stats.
It is extraordinary to win an NBA championship. It’s legendary to win multiple titles and forever change the game we know and love.
In Dynasties , Marcus Thompson II contends dynasties are good for the NBA and have pushed the sport to new heights. The ten teams identified have changed the game of basketball forever by raising the bar of greatness, introducing new skills and implementing never-before-seen strategies, all while having a lasting impact on society and culture. From the Bill Russell Celtics and the Michael Jordan Bulls to the Tim Duncan Spurs and the Steph Curry Warriors, each team had its own architect, star, villain, and unbelievable stats.
It is extraordinary to win an NBA championship. It’s legendary to win multiple titles and forever change the game we know and love.
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256 pages, Hardcover
Published October 5, 2021
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August 9, 2022
I am a huge fan of the author Marcus Thompson. He's talented, interesting, bright, and articulate.
This is not one of his better works, to say the least.
Put simply, if you know very little about the NBA's dynasties (ex: you don't know Magic's early years, Bird's trash talking, Bill Russell's discovering of "jumping", Jerry Krause's role on the Bulls, etc.), this book is probably worth the read if you wanted to know more.
However, if you're a basketball fan who grew up with the Lakers and Celtics in the mid 80s, this book will do nothing for you. There is nothing new explored. No novel opinions. No awesome unknown stories. Put simply, it's not interesting. One might even call it boring.
I love MTII (author) and cannot stand Bill Simmons, but Bill Simmons is a great example of various techniques that can be used to make rehashing history very interesting.
I'm still a big MTII fan though. Everyone has a hiccup now and then.
3/10.
This is not one of his better works, to say the least.
Put simply, if you know very little about the NBA's dynasties (ex: you don't know Magic's early years, Bird's trash talking, Bill Russell's discovering of "jumping", Jerry Krause's role on the Bulls, etc.), this book is probably worth the read if you wanted to know more.
However, if you're a basketball fan who grew up with the Lakers and Celtics in the mid 80s, this book will do nothing for you. There is nothing new explored. No novel opinions. No awesome unknown stories. Put simply, it's not interesting. One might even call it boring.
I love MTII (author) and cannot stand Bill Simmons, but Bill Simmons is a great example of various techniques that can be used to make rehashing history very interesting.
I'm still a big MTII fan though. Everyone has a hiccup now and then.
3/10.
October 21, 2021
Fun content and interesting context on and off the court. Downside is this needed more editing - some glaring errors in the text and even the key W-L charts for each dynasty. Also illustrations instead of photographs is an interesting choice, but I liked them.
June 3, 2022
Some interesting chapter ending statistics but, not much else. A real lightweight of a book.
January 11, 2022
I wasn't exploring a foreign topic here, but this was a fun read. For one, I enjoyed Marcus' explainers for choosing each dynasty, and secondly, it's always enjoyable to hear about the stories of the early NBA and the players and coaches that took the league from nothing to something.
January 18, 2022
I Love Basketball. 5 Stars! 🏀🏀🏀
February 26, 2024
Read Wikipedia instead
January 15, 2022
Fun, easy read. I loved the section on the 1989 Detroit Pistons. A fantastic - and often underrated - team.
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