Jumpman: The Making and Meaning of Michael Jordan

by Johnny Smith

Book Overview

How Michael Jordan's path to greatness was shaped by race, politics, and the consequences of fame

To become the most revered basketball player in America, it wasn't enough for Michael Jordan to merely excel on the court. He also had to become something he never intended: a hero.

Reconstructing the defining moment of Jordan's career--winning his first NBA championship during the 1990-1991 season--sports historian Johnny Smith...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1541675657
• ISBN13: 9781541675650
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 9.3"