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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Chapter Outline
1.1 The League's Identity Crisis: A league torn between geriatric superteams (LeBron's 23rd season, KD's Maldives timeshare) and Gen Z squads who think "post moves" are Instagram stories. 1.2 Globalization Gone Wild: Games on SpaceX rockets, halftime shows by AI-generated Drake, and Adam Silver's new title: "Intergalactic Basketball Overlord." 1.3 Predicting Chaos: Methodology includes a Magic 8-Ball, a Roomba, and Uncle Dave's wisdom: "The tall guy who dunks will win."
2.1 Blockbuster Trades: LeBron trades himself to the Warriors for a lifetime supply of avocado toast. Zion Williamson demands a deal to IHOP ("better pancakes, fewer injuries"). 2.2 Draft Night Drama: Bronny James Jr. picked #1 by the Lakers... and immediately benched for violating Dad's "no TikTok during timeouts" rule. 2.3 Free Agency Fiasco: Kyrie Irving signs with the Flat Earth Society's exhibition team. The Knicks accidentally trade their mascot for a fax machine.
3.1 Rising Contenders: OKC Thunder: A roster of 19-year-olds who've already invented teleportation... but still can't shoot free throws. Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero leads a team that's 50% highlight reels, 50% "Wait, why are they dunking on their own hoop?" 3.2 Falling Empires: Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant's cyborg knee finally reboots... into retirement. L.A. Clippers: Their new arena is just a hospital wing with a scoreboard. 3.3 MVP Race: Luka Doncic averages a 40-point triple-double but loses to Victor Wembanyama, who blocks shots and patents a new French pastry.
4.1 Eastern Conference: The Celtics' robot coach malfunctions, starts benching starters for "lack of charisma." The Bucks' Giannis wins a game by carrying the ball, the hoop, and the ref to the locker room. 4.2 Western Conference: Warriors vs. Timberwolves ends in a brawl when Steph Curry's toddler drains a half-court shot. The Rockets' "rebuild" involves literal rockets; James Harden regrets everything. 4.3 Finals: Celtics vs. Thunder. Jaylen Brown vs. Chet Holmgren. Seven games of glory, culminating in a court-storming by Elon Musk's pet raccoon.
5.1 The NBA's New World Order: Expansion teams in Vegas (run by blackjack dealers) and Seattle (still bitter about the Sonics). 5.2 Global Domination: The Basketball Africa League's MVP is a goat. Literally. A goat. 5.3 The Future: LeBron announces he'll play until 2050 using a cyborg body funded by Disney+. Adam Silver unveils the NBA's first official cryogenic freeze chamber.
Epilogue
The 2026-2027 season preview: Rookie class includes Shaq's clone and a AI coach that quits mid-game to write poetry.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Chapter Outline
1.1 The League's Identity Crisis: A league torn between geriatric superteams (LeBron's 23rd season, KD's Maldives timeshare) and Gen Z squads who think "post moves" are Instagram stories. 1.2 Globalization Gone Wild: Games on SpaceX rockets, halftime shows by AI-generated Drake, and Adam Silver's new title: "Intergalactic Basketball Overlord." 1.3 Predicting Chaos: Methodology includes a Magic 8-Ball, a Roomba, and Uncle Dave's wisdom: "The tall guy who dunks will win."
2.1 Blockbuster Trades: LeBron trades himself to the Warriors for a lifetime supply of avocado toast. Zion Williamson demands a deal to IHOP ("better pancakes, fewer injuries"). 2.2 Draft Night Drama: Bronny James Jr. picked #1 by the Lakers... and immediately benched for violating Dad's "no TikTok during timeouts" rule. 2.3 Free Agency Fiasco: Kyrie Irving signs with the Flat Earth Society's exhibition team. The Knicks accidentally trade their mascot for a fax machine.
3.1 Rising Contenders: OKC Thunder: A roster of 19-year-olds who've already invented teleportation... but still can't shoot free throws. Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero leads a team that's 50% highlight reels, 50% "Wait, why are they dunking on their own hoop?" 3.2 Falling Empires: Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant's cyborg knee finally reboots... into retirement. L.A. Clippers: Their new arena is just a hospital wing with a scoreboard. 3.3 MVP Race: Luka Doncic averages a 40-point triple-double but loses to Victor Wembanyama, who blocks shots and patents a new French pastry.
4.1 Eastern Conference: The Celtics' robot coach malfunctions, starts benching starters for "lack of charisma." The Bucks' Giannis wins a game by carrying the ball, the hoop, and the ref to the locker room. 4.2 Western Conference: Warriors vs. Timberwolves ends in a brawl when Steph Curry's toddler drains a half-court shot. The Rockets' "rebuild" involves literal rockets; James Harden regrets everything. 4.3 Finals: Celtics vs. Thunder. Jaylen Brown vs. Chet Holmgren. Seven games of glory, culminating in a court-storming by Elon Musk's pet raccoon.
5.1 The NBA's New World Order: Expansion teams in Vegas (run by blackjack dealers) and Seattle (still bitter about the Sonics). 5.2 Global Domination: The Basketball Africa League's MVP is a goat. Literally. A goat. 5.3 The Future: LeBron announces he'll play until 2050 using a cyborg body funded by Disney+. Adam Silver unveils the NBA's first official cryogenic freeze chamber.
Epilogue
The 2026-2027 season preview: Rookie class includes Shaq's clone and a AI coach that quits mid-game to write poetry.