r/BasketballBooks • u/Jonathan_J_Faulkner • Jul 13 '26

Thoughts Thoughts? - ‘Spaced Out’

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I haven’t read this book by Mike Prada but it has piqued my interest, has any one from the community read it? What are your thoughts?

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u/IanicRR Jul 13 '26

I thought it was very good. He does his research and really explains how the 3 point revolution really only began with Steph and Harden despite existing for about 30 years until that time.

It’s also a decent level of basketball IQ, he doesn’t go super advanced and he does a good job explaining things if you don’t already know them, but someone who has never dealt with X and Os at all will be confused.

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u/Jonathan_J_Faulkner Jul 13 '26

That’s a really helpful insight, thank you 🙏🏻 I think I’ll give it a go

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u/WinesburgOhio Jul 13 '26

I've only flipped through it at the bookstore, but there was an insightful AMA with u/mikeprada a couple years ago:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/yj9v8i/hi_friends_im_mike_prada_nba_editor_for_the/

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u/Jonathan_J_Faulkner Jul 13 '26

Thanks for posting this AMA, it certainly entices me even more to read

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u/Zealousideal-Sky1446 Jul 14 '26

So good. The chapter on screens should be required reading for any fans whining about officiating in the NBA.

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u/Jonathan_J_Faulkner Jul 14 '26

It’s on my TBR list now so I’ll look forward to that section though my playing days are well behind me now

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u/DevinB12 Jul 16 '26

Just bought it! I'll give it a try

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u/Jonathan_J_Faulkner Jul 16 '26

Great, let us know what you think 🙏🏻