This book is supposedly about the Portland Trail Blazer's 1979-80 season, but really it's about a lot more than that. It's a real look into the world of pro basketball without any sugarcoating. It's about what it takes to run up and down the court for 48 minutes. Halberstam's is unflinching in depicting the struggles of a lackluster team, the relationship of the NBA and television, Bill Walton's first post-Blazers season, and many, many other incredible stories surrounding a seemingly bland season of basketball. Even for non-sports fans, I highly recommend this one. A great, great read.