Assouline Drops a Ballin' Book About the NBA, 'Basketball: The Impossible Collection'

Assouline is looking back at some of the most significant moments in history of the NBA. Journalist Howard Beck has recounted the most unforgettable events on and off the court, giving basketball fans a chance to relive history through captivating visuals.

A look back at the impact the league has had on the world, the luxury book publisher Assouline, is debuting it as a part of the Ultimate collection that explores 100 of the NBA’s most iconic moments. The book, titled Basketball: The Impossible Collection, features words from renowned journalist Howard Beck as these unforgettable events are shared through inspiring images that pinpoint NBA legends from Wilt Chamberlain to Michael Jordan, from Allen Iverson to LeBron James
, all contributing to the legendary history of the league. From backboard-shattering dunks to championship-winning buzzer beaters, the book is a historical capsule for the NBA and designed to take on the shape and texture of a basketball.

Beck, a senior writer at The Ringer who has covered the NBA full-time since 1997, seven years on the Lakers beat for the Los Angeles Daily News and nine years on the Knicks beat for The New York Times, is no stranger to covering the league’s most significant showcases. His writing has been honored multiple times by the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) and the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA).

Basketball: The Impossible Collection drops this month.