Dean Oliver traces his risky journey to and through his dream job. He breaks down what data is worth collecting , what metrics are truly viable and how to communicate and utilize data effectively. Good breakdowns on numerous players beyond just the marquee guys , including non scorers. Lots of Kings talk sprinkled in .

Entertaining biography that tracks DeMars path to success , generational trauma , loyalty and struggles with his own mental health .

Broad picture of the league that Michael Jordan came into , changed and grew with. Far reaching overview of Michaels career with the Bulls, globalization as a star and the leagues growth in the same time frame . Looks at teammates, coaches and office members.

Megan's thread:

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/DArOCuWTIFs?xmt=AQGzRQONJamOeXDrbVLmCdT4Of_UlbxuRQhdbXZLUYIxRQ

The Glory Years of the NBA, in the Words of the Men Who Played, Coached, and Built Pro Basketball Another classic basketball history lore book told in the style of an oral history through stories and anecdotes from the people that were there. Covers the league from its earliest inception in 1946 from the BAA and NBL to the fluctuating 11 ish teams of the up to around 1970. Incredible anecdotes about and by the greats and not so greats of the time and their effect and impact on the game, the league and the popularity of the sport as well as how the world viewed and treated them .

In the second half we discuss how to entice more people to join and what we like about reading / listening to in out NBA books .......

megans thread:

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C-n8abQSo2Y?xmt=AQGz85dP6RMETudFtZ1OvY3XUF5uD5IzCyWssKQRRvGr4w

Phenomenal overview of the controversies and complexities that make sports, teams, and players hard to root for at times and impossible at other times. Incredibly comprehensive and in depth look that offers information rather than solutions.

Threads thread: https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C9-pyDqy_fc?xmt=AQGzSMOKKXVdHMoG-rzvxARqcfScIRMlmliXomyo4R2jWg

Journey through the evolution of basketball via statistics and visualizations. Beautiful book that builds on the Sprawlball legacy.

**sound quality sorta bad for a few minutes tried to make it better after 5 or so min in it gets clearer sorry!!

Kings shot charts 2022-2024

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C7xJuMGyEbr

you can also search keyword Hoop Atlas on threads to see more of my thoughts

Incredible telling of black history and hoops history in Indiana through a post George Floyd lens. Focal points include the great migration, the history of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana , the double lynching in Marion Indiana, segregation, the rural Indian teams that provided the fodder for the Hoosiers movie fictional team and the truly great urban team from Crispus Attucks which included Oscar Robertson and his brothers.

my thread:

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C7HswvfPkKH

Engaging biography that spans a basketball career, opiate addiction, twitter fame and recovery.

Megan's Threads link :

https://www.threads.net/@megalutou/post/C6PQQ0jyJjj

Kevins X link:

https://x.com/RockmanDash12/status/1784786477911810525