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David Halberstam delivers a comprehensive examination of one season with the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team. His account covers not only on‑court performance but also the broader realities of professional sports, including star players, salary negotiations, media scrutiny, fan engagement, ethical dilemmas, drug issues, and racial tensions that shaped the team’s experience.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: David Halberstam
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