NBA The Official Fan's Guide Author:Mark Vancil Termed "America's New National Pastime" by USA Weekend, basketball has come a long way since 1891, when a Massachusetts teacher experimented with an overinflated ball and a peach basket. This vibrantly illustrated and informative guide offers fans up-to-the-minute reporting on the 1995-96 season, superstar and team histories, stats, and more. 16... more »0 color photos.« less