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How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius

What Game Designers, Economists, Ballet Choreographers, and Theoretical Astrophysicists Reveal About the Greatest Game on Earth
Book • 2022
Nick Green's book reframes basketball by applying interdisciplinary perspectives — from game designers to economists — to illuminate how the sport is structured and experienced.

It explains why certain plays, strategies, and production choices resonate with viewers and how broadcast techniques shape audience understanding.

The author blends technical analysis with accessible storytelling to help readers see the game more clearly and thoughtfully.

The book also discusses how innovations in broadcasting and presentation altered basketball's popularity and viewership.

Overall, it offers fans tools to appreciate the game beyond box scores and highlight reels.

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to illustrate how early TV broadcasts treated basketball and improvements in production values.
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