Pulitzer prize-winning author Ira Berkow has written sports and occasional features for the New York Times for more than twenty years. Among his other books are The Minority Quarterback, Hank Greenberg, and Red: A Biography of Red Smith. He lives on Manhattan's East Side.
A wonderful book—not just for basketball fans but for everyone.
*Earvin "Magic" Johnson*
An extraordinary look into the art of pickup basketball. Who would
have guessed that, along with his writing talents, Ira knows how to
play the game!
*Bill Bradley*
Ira Berkow is one of the best sportswriters around, so it is no
surprise that his basketball odyssey is one of the best sports
books of this or any other year.
*George Plimpton*
A fine book by a fine writer and a wise man.
*Booklist*
One of the best sport books to appear in many years...filled with
humor, humanity...thoroughly readable....Highly recommended.
*CHOICE*
Berkow has a rare understanding of the subtle protocols of pickup
basketball.
*The New York Times*
A wonderful book-not just for basketball fans but for everyone. --
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
An extraordinary look into the art of pickup basketball. Who would
have guessed that, along with his writing talents, Ira knows how to
play the game! -- Bill Bradley
Ira Berkow is one of the best sportswriters around, so it is no
surprise that his basketball odyssey is one of the best sports
books of this or any other year. -- George Plimpton
A fine book by a fine writer and a wise man. -- Wes Lukowsky *
Booklist *
One of the best sport books to appear in many years...filled with
humor, humanity...thoroughly readable....Highly recommended. *
CHOICE *
Berkow has a rare understanding of the subtle protocols of pickup
basketball. -- Charley Rosen * The New York Times *
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