num_pages: 160
description: Termed "America's New National Pastime" by USA Weekend, basketball has come a long way since 1891, when a Massachusetts teacher experimented with an overinflated ball and a peach basket. This vibrantly illustrated and informative guide offers fans up-to-the-minute reporting on the 1995-96 season, superstar and team histories, stats, and more. 160 color photos.
language: English
title: NBA: The Official Fan's Guide
titlecomplete: NBA: The Official Fan's Guide
ratings_count: 7
publisher: Carlton