Hard Labor

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Hard Labor

The Battle That Birthed the Billion-Dollar NBA

Sports management and facilities Basketball

Author: Sam Smith

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Language: English

Published by: Triumph Books

Published on: 1st November 2017

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 30 Mb

ISBN: 9781633197466


Oscar Robertson

Oscar Robertson is known as one of the best players in NBA history, a triple-double machine who set the stage for the versatility of today's NBA superstars like LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Draymond Green. But The Big O's larger legacy may lie in spearheading the fight for his fellow players' financial equity and free agency, joined by fellow stars John Havlicek, Bill Bradley, Wes Unseld, and more.

Hard Labor

In Hard Labor, Sam Smith, best-selling basketball scribe emeritus and author of The Jordan Rules, unearths this incredible and untold fight for players' rights and examines the massive repercussions for the NBA and sports in the United States in the 40 years since. Diving into how "The 14" paved the way for the record-setting paydays for today's NBA players - stars and role players alike - as well as the harsh consequences faced by those involved in the lawsuit against the NBA, Hard Labor is an essential read for both NBA and sports fans alike.

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