The Washington Post called it ‘the best Jordan book so far’ when it was first published in 1999 and as you read it, you understand why.

The extended time spent at home as the world grapples with the coronavirus crisis calls for some hobby reading with Quarantine reads becoming increasingly popular.

For sports fans, the dearth of live action is a chance to explore a lesser-pursued side of the game – reading non-fiction books. In this series, we look at the books about sports and athletes that can be read during this time of physical distancing. This list serves the dual purpose of keeping us connected to the sports we love and spend time by indulging in a hobby we may not always have the time for.

David Halberstam’s ‘Playing for Keeps: Michael Jordan and the World He Made’

As The Last Dance, the Michael Jordan documentary currently on Netflix, nears its end, take the time to read this book about one of the greatest NBA players to get a better understanding of what he meant to the sport.

Written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam, The Washington Post called it “the best Jordan book so far” when it was first published in 1999 and as you read it, you understand why.

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