Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA

Black Ball: The Remarkable Story of the 1970s NBA is a groundbreaking narrative that rewrites the history of professional basketball during a pivotal decade.

This book masterfully weaves together a deep knowledge of the game with incisive social analysis, revealing how Black players introduced an improvisational style derived from playground courts and challenged team owners' autocratic power to garner higher salaries and increased agency.

Their skills, style, and savvy laid the foundation for the global popularity and profitability of the modern-day NBA.

Don't miss out on this gripping history that corrects the misconceptions of the past and sheds light on the remarkable legacy of Black players in the sport we love.