My favorite NBA team while growing up on the streets of Brooklyn, New York was the New York Knicks. Red Holzman was their coach and he preached to play the right way and always hit the open man. One of their forwards, Bill Bradley put together an excellent book that all players/coaches/parents should own. ‘Values of the Game’ is a must read for all. I look at it almost every day.
There are excellent passages by Bradley; stories and examples of the values of the game that should never be neglected. Bradley was a player who played the right way and really bought into the team concept. The Princeton graduate has written other books too but ‘Values of the Game’ to me is his best.
Here’s a review from a customer via Amazon.com
In this inspiring book, Bradley demonstrates the values that have helped shape him as a person, and enabled him to achieve excellence. The book is a colorful and creative collection of eye-catching basketball photos interlaced with chapters on values of the game.
In describing ideals that have helped him and other champions to succeed both on and off the court, he encourages us all to pursue excellence in our own lives- whatever our life circumstances may be.
He names ten core values that he has found meaningful in his development as a player and a person. They are: passion, discipline, selflessness, respect, perspective, courage, leadership, responsibility, resilience and imagination.
Bill Bradley has demonstrated here that he is truly a man of the people. He wants to encourage every American to celebrate the gifts, abilities and values that give them meaning and hope in their lives.
I highly recommend this book to everyone with the courage to reach beyond their grasp and strive for excellence in their lives. The pictures and stories are great, and the essays are even better. Pick it up today, and also, be sure to make your vote count in November- your opinion matters and deserves to be heard!
-Coach Finamore
Hoops135@hotmail.com
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