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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence"Balls of Confusion" interview with author Bob KuskaRay LeBov and Aaron Bollwinkel interview author and basketball historian Bob Kuska about his new book, Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War (1965-1970)—the most in-depth look we've been provided about the early days of the ABA. Please click the link to purchase your own copy of Bob's excellently written book: Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War (1965-1970): Kuska, Bob: 9798990585102: Amazon.com: BooksCheck out the daily newsletter at www.basketballintelligence.net for all the best NBA stories hand-curated from around the web!2025-01-081h 11
Basketball History 101Episode 230 - The Bob Kuska Exclusive: The Great Basketball War, pt. 2Today, we continue and conclude our interview with author, Bob Kuska, on his new book “Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes To War (1965-1970).”BUY BOB'S BOOK!Click here for Amazon link!CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS C...2025-01-0726 min
Basketball History 101Episode 229 - The Bob Kuska Exclusive: The Great Basketball War, pt. 1Today we interview author Bob Kuska to discuss his new book “Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes To War (1965-1970)” He goes deep into the ABA’s attempt to put pressure on the NBA by rivaling it in talent, hoping for a merger...BUY BOB'S BOOK!Click here for Amazon link!CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcas...2024-12-3139 min
New Books in SportsBob Kuska, "Balls of Confusion: Pro Baskelball Goes to War (1965-1970)" (From Way Downtown, 2024)Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War(1965-70) is the first of a two-part story about one of the most transformative events inpro basketball history: the war between the National Basketball Association and its challenger the American Basketball Association (ABA).From this nine-year battle for the heart of the game, modern pro basketball emerged in the mid-1970s and grew into today's global, multibillion-dollar sports industry. Part One takes a definitive behind-the-scenes look at both leagues marching to war, their marketing schemes, their labor woes, their legal challenges, and their coming to terms with the 1960s and the n...2024-12-171h 14
New Books in Economic and Business HistoryBob Kuska, "Balls of Confusion: Pro Baskelball Goes to War (1965-1970)" (From Way Downtown, 2024)Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War(1965-70) is the first of a two-part story about one of the most transformative events inpro basketball history: the war between the National Basketball Association and its challenger the American Basketball Association (ABA).From this nine-year battle for the heart of the game, modern pro basketball emerged in the mid-1970s and grew into today's global, multibillion-dollar sports industry. Part One takes a definitive behind-the-scenes look at both leagues marching to war, their marketing schemes, their labor woes, their legal challenges, and their coming to terms with the 1960s and the n...2024-12-171h 14
New Books in American StudiesBob Kuska, "Balls of Confusion: Pro Baskelball Goes to War (1965-1970)" (From Way Downtown, 2024)Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War(1965-70) is the first of a two-part story about one of the most transformative events inpro basketball history: the war between the National Basketball Association and its challenger the American Basketball Association (ABA).From this nine-year battle for the heart of the game, modern pro basketball emerged in the mid-1970s and grew into today's global, multibillion-dollar sports industry. Part One takes a definitive behind-the-scenes look at both leagues marching to war, their marketing schemes, their labor woes, their legal challenges, and their coming to terms with the 1960s and the n...2024-12-171h 14
Not In My House (A Basketball Podcast)Bob Kuska: Author of "Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War (1965-70)"Send us a textWe have a special episode for all of you ABA fanatics! Bob Kuska joins us today to share his journey in hoops and writing. We also have a great conversation about his new book titled Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War (1965-70). Kuska has authored 4 basketball books so he has some really incredible hoops insight. Kuska shares great stories about playing against Wooster & Hug High School, Bill Cartwright, Edgar Jones, Archie Clark, his new book and MUCH more! He also has some fun Reno ties! We absolutely loved t...2024-11-301h 01New Books in SportsBob Kuska and Archie Clark, "Shake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark" (U Nebraska Press, 2021)Shake and Bake is the story of Archie Clark, one of the top playmaking guards in the 1970s pre-merger NBA. While not one of the game’s most recognized superstars, Clark was a seminal player in NBA history who staggered defenders with the game’s greatest crossover dribble (“shake and bake”) and is credited by his peers as the originator of today’s popular step-back move.Signed as the Lakers third-round draft pick in 1966, Clark worked his way into the starting lineup in his rookie year. But Clark was more than a guaranteed double-double whenever he stepped on the floo...2021-06-1453 min
New Books in African American StudiesBob Kuska and Archie Clark, "Shake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark" (U Nebraska Press, 2021)Shake and Bake is the story of Archie Clark, one of the top playmaking guards in the 1970s pre-merger NBA. While not one of the game’s most recognized superstars, Clark was a seminal player in NBA history who staggered defenders with the game’s greatest crossover dribble (“shake and bake”) and is credited by his peers as the originator of today’s popular step-back move.
Signed as the Lakers third-round draft pick in 1966, Clark worked his way into the starting lineup in his rookie year. But Clark was more than a guaranteed double-double whenever he stepped on the floor. He was a de...2021-06-1453 min
Behind the BookBob Kuska and Archie Clark, "Shake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark" (U Nebraska Press, 2021)Shake and Bake is the story of Archie Clark, one of the top playmaking guards in the 1970s pre-merger NBA. While not one of the game’s most recognized superstars, Clark was a seminal player in NBA history who staggered defenders with the game’s greatest crossover dribble (“shake and bake”) and is credited by his peers as the originator of today’s popular step-back move.Signed as the Lakers third-round draft pick in 1966, Clark worked his way into the starting lineup in his rookie year. But Clark was more than a guaranteed double-double whenever he stepped on the floo...2021-06-1452 min
Sports' Forgotten HeroesArchie Clark-NBAArchie Clark broke into the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakes in 1966. He came off the bench his first season (1966-67) and averaged 10.5 PPG. Over the course of the next few seasons, Archie brought two new moves to the game that so any players use today, the “Shake and Bake” and the “step-back”. And while Archie was an innovator on the floor with such moves, it was what he did off the court that has made the most important and lasting impression for the NBA stars of today – he challenged management when it came to contract negotiations. Very few players wh...2021-06-011h 32The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball IntelligenceReflecting on Archie Clark, Billy McGill (Part 2) with authors Bob Kuska & Eric BrachRay is re-joined by authors of biographical books about the careers of influential basketball players. Eric Brach shares stories of the subject of his book, 'Billy "the Hill" and the Jump Hook: The Autobiography of a Forgotten Basketball Legend.' Bob Kuska discusses the creative process behind his book, 'Shake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark,' and the legacy that Clark left on the game. In Part 2 of their conversation, the trio discusses the role of race in these players' experiences, what it's like to get a basketball book published, and s...2021-04-2252 min
Basketball by AssociationBbA Byte: The NBA's Godfather of the Crossover and StepbackAuthor Bob Kuska joins Joel C. Cordes to preview his new book "Shake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark", telling unsung stories of Archie's impact on the modern game with revolutionary moves both on and off the court. They also delve into Elgin Baylor's legacy as well as which modern players would have thrived in the 1960s-70s NBA and vice versa.2021-04-0735 minThe Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball IntelligenceReflecting on Archie Clark, Billy McGill with authors Bob Kuska & Eric BrachRay is joined by two authors of biographical books recalling the careers of influential basketball players. Bob Kuska discusses the creative process behind his book, 'Shake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark,' and the legacy that Clark left on the game. Eric Brach shares stories of the subject of his book, 'Billy "the Hill" and the Jump Hook:The Autobiography of a Forgotten Basketball Legend.'Follow Ray on Twitter @ticketrulesEric's Amazon link: Click hereBob's Amazon link: Click hereCheck out the daily newsletter...2021-03-3032 min