Brian Windhorst has covered the NBA for ESPN since 2010. He began covering LeBron James in 1999 and was the daily beat writer on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal and Cleveland Plain Dealer from 2003 to 2010. He is also the co-author of three books, including the New York Times bestseller Return of the King, The Franchise, and The Making of an MVP.
"[A] dishy and fun narrative...With lively writing and rich
anecdotes that reveal the struggles that made the triumph anything
but inevitable, Windhorst and McMenamin provide the definitive
account of the greatest accomplishment of one of the game's
greatest players."--The Washington Post
"Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin are courtside and in the locker
room for the most improbable comeback in NBA history. Through
exhaustive, incisive reporting, the duo have delivered an
important, essential book for all NBA fans."--Jonathan Abrams, New
York Times bestselling author of Boys Among Men: How the
Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball
Revolution
"Brian Windhorst and Dave McMenamin don't just cover the NBA. They
live it. And in RETURN OF THE KING, their storytelling has never
been better. From the decision-making process in the Cavaliers'
front office which led to LeBron James' return, to the assembly of
a championship roster, to the players-only email from GM David
Griffin with the Cavs down 3-1 in the NBA Finals, to the candid
exchanges between LeBron and Tyronn Lue, there is nothing left
uncovered. Man, what a compelling read!"--Ernie Johnson, studio
host of TNT's "Inside the NBA"
"I've always admired Brian's acumen and his seasoned perspective.
This story with Dave McMenamin of LeBron and the Cleveland
Cavaliers' championship run is captivating and filled with
spectacular detail."--Tracy McGrady, 7-time NBA All-Star
"On the court and off, the LeBron James journey back to Cleveland
and back to a championship is one of the most intriguing stories in
NBA history. Brian and Dave do a masterful job of adding context,
details, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes to the signing, the
season, and the series. RETURN OF THE KING is a great way to
remember all that led up to the Finals and the greatest
comeback."--Mike Tirico, NBC Sports
"On the surface, this story may seem like it would only appeal to
Cavaliers fans -- don't be dissuaded. The work illustrates the
highs and lows necessary to reach the level of a champion, and will
be the basketball book to own in 2017."--Library Journal Starred
Review
"This account of how a championship was built is the best NBA book
in many years."--Booklist
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