Values of the Game — Bill Bradley’s Basketball and Life Lessons
Lessons: Values of the Game is Bill Bradley’s concise reflection on how basketball values can inform life beyond the court. Ten chapters address ideas including teamwork, discipline, respect, courage, leadership, and resilience, drawing on Bradley’s experiences as a player and public servant.
At a glance
- Ten chapters each focus on a value, including passion, discipline, selflessness, respect, perspective, courage, leadership, responsibility, resilience, and imagination.
- Bill Bradley uses personal anecdotes and observations to connect basketball with character and purposeful living.
- Includes an introduction by Bradley’s friend and teammate Phil Jackson.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The short, chapter-based format offers a focused read rather than a full-length career memoir.
- The basketball examples are paired with themes that readers can consider beyond sports.
- Kindle listing identifies support for screen readers and Word Wise, plus enhanced typesetting and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | RosettaBooks |
|---|---|
| Publication date | February 15, 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 100 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0795323300 |
| File size | 4.1 MB |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- This listing is for the Kindle edition. Kindle reading features depend on the device or app used. The book description calls it a New York Times bestseller, but the supplied product details do not establish the edition or time period associated with that claim.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Basketball fans interested in Bill Bradley’s perspective on sport and character.
- Parents or educators looking for a concise, sports-centered discussion of values.
- Readers who prefer brief chapters built around individual themes.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a detailed chronological biography or technical basketball instruction.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive overall, while a smaller share of ratings are lower. Without written review feedback, they do not show which parts readers liked or disliked, so treat them as a broad signal rather than evidence about specific themes or writing style.
Frequently asked questions
What is Values of the Game about?
Bill Bradley considers how values associated with basketball, including discipline, selflessness, courage, and leadership, can apply to life beyond the game.
Is this a biography of Bill Bradley?
The description presents personal anecdotes and reflections, but frames the book as a discussion of values rather than a full chronological biography.
How long is the Kindle edition?
The listing gives a print length of 100 pages. The Kindle file size is listed as 4.1 MB.
Does it include basketball strategy or drills?
The supplied description focuses on character and life lessons drawn from basketball. It does not describe drills or technical instruction.
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