Basketball (and Other Things)

“Shea Serrano’s new book… is a hilarious, informative group of passages that answer questions you never realized needed to be asked.” * Slam Magazine *
“Shea Serrano’s Basketball (And Other Things) is equal parts hilarious and enlightening… this is the ultimate book on basketball fandom.” * NPR *
“Cleverly written and beautifully illustrated… It’s a must for any basketball fan.” * Esquire *
“Even if you’re a basketball novice or die-hard Spurs fan like Shea, this is a perfect companion to his Rap Year Book: full of myths, what-ifs, and hyperspecific fanaticism.” * Vulture *
“The book is Serrano’s testament to the great joys of basketball fandom…” * The FADER *
“It’s full of hilarious hypotheticals, fun footnotes, and magnificent illustrations…” * Buzzfeed *
…hilarious and insightful… * Men’s Journal *
“With colorful, comic-book depictions of Spurs great Tim Duncan and other NBA stars by artist Arturo Torres, Serrano drops some serious and seriously funny knowledge on a sprawling range of hoops debates.“ * San Antonio Express-News *
“The sports-obsessed teen will definitely love this (even if they don’t read any other books).” * Travel + Leisure *
“…weird and very fun…” * The Indianapolis Star *
“An original work that captures the spirit of basketball.” * Library Journal *
All of the musings—the book spans 240 pages and is comprised of 33 chapters—is playfully illustrated by Arturo Torres and serves as a reminder that although basketball fans may get all riled debating GOAT status and greatest teams, the NBA, at its core, is just plain fun. * Hoop Magazine *
“The questions Serrano asks and answers (and that Arturo Torres illustrates in engaging graphic-novel style) includes many barstool argument-starters (“Who’s the Greatest Dunker in NBA History?,” “What Year Was Michael Jordan the Best Version of Michael Jordan?”) as well as some nerdily conceptual ones.“ – Jim Higgins * The Milwuakee Journal-Sentinel *
Amazing artwork by Torres adds Jack Kirby-esque crackle to the book… * The San Antonio Current *
“Serrano deftly unravels the history of basketball via ridiculous debates, quirky answers and unexpected wisdom.” * Ozy *
“The game’s impact and influence on everything from fashion to young POC kids’ work ethic is undeniable and some, like Shea Serrano, have always been attuned to that.” * Remezcla *
“…this coffee-table-book-that-you’ll-actually-read is a perfect gift for anyone who’s up for debating which qualities make a great basketball villain—or which NBA player they’d want as an ally if The Purgehappened in real life.” * Mental Floss *

Shea Serrano is a three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and journalist known for his uniquely hilarious, deeply analytical approach to sports and pop culture.

He is the creator and author of the wildly popular, best-selling “And Other Things” series, which includes Basketball (and Other Things)—selected by President Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of the year—Movies (and Other Things), and Hip-Hop (and Other Things). His breakout hit, The Rap Year Book, was also a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a multi-part documentary series for AMC. Beyond his essay collections, he is the author of Expensive Basketball and the comedic fiction piece Werewolf Lawyer.

In addition to his books, Serrano is an accomplished television creator. He created, wrote, and executive produced the critically acclaimed coming-of-age comedy series Primo alongside Mike Schur, which earned a rare 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

A former staff writer for The Ringer and a former public school teacher, Shea lives in Houston, Texas, with his family and a rotating cast of very good dogs.

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