Overview
In the storied history of NBA underdogs defying the odds and overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles, few tales are as captivating and inspirational as the Dallas Mavericks' improbable 2011 championship run. This unputdownable book is the definitive insider account of how an eclectic collection of unheralded veterans, mercurial stars, and defiantly resilient role players unified to slay the basketball giants against all odds. When the 2010-11 season tipped off, projections for the Mavs ranged from pessimistic to downright funereal as naysayers declared the window had closed on Dirk Nowitzki's prime. A lockout loomed, controversially dismantling its championship-caliber roster seemed inevitable, and the franchise's long, agonizing quest for its first NBA title appeared destined to end in heartbreak once again. Little did anyone realize, the Mavericks were about to embark on a transformational odyssey that would culminate in the greatest underdog story in NBA Finals history. Taking readers deep into the locker room strategies, emotional team meetings, intense battles with the league's powerhouses, and delirious championship celebrations, this book relives the Mavs' playoff gauntlet from a startlingly intimate vantage. Explosive personalities, unsung heroes, clutch moments, and a ubiquitous fortitude defined Dallas' resilient postseason trek. From Dirk's bittersweet journey from playoffs jobber to NBA Finals Superman, to the ageless grit of Jason Terry, Shawn Marion and the alchemical lineup alchemy masterminded by Rick Carlisle, the thrilling details are all assembled into an indispensable oral history. Star turns from mercurial figures like DeShawn Stevenson, J.J. Barea's epic rising, and the franchise-altering decisions that coalesced the championship core are laid bare through engrossing accounts from key figures and storytelling verve. Yet what lifts this championship memoir into the pantheon of all-time great sports books is the raw human element eclipsing the on-court heroics. We're transported into the inner anguish, belief-defying resilience, personal evolutions, and profound bonds formed among the brotherhood of Mavs battling the basketball behemoths of their era. From despair in the wake of past playoff missteps, to alienation from doubters, to the unbreakable self-belief required to finish the mission, it's all chronicled with insightful hindsight and uncensored vulnerability. For Rangers fans, or anyone simply craving an inspirational real-life testament to the power of perseverance and self-belief against long odds, this phenomenal book is destined to be an enduring classic. These pages leave us appreciating the journey - no matter how daunting - is always the true glory.
Full Product Details
Author: Amy E Tober
Publisher: Independently Published
Imprint: Independently Published
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.295kg
ISBN: 9798328646642
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 16 June 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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