The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era

BIG BOOK: A major work of scholarship more than two decades in the making.PERFECT AUTHOR: Johnson is the founder of the Black Fives Foundation, which is dedicated to researching, preserving, and honoring the pre¿NBA history of African Americans in basketball.EXTRAORDINARY CONNECTIONS: We expect an introduction from a star player, support from the NBA, the NBA Players Association, and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Throughout his career, Johnson has worked at the NBA Properties and Nike, and he recently signed a deal with a major brand for apparel and shoes featuring logos of the Black Fives¿ teams.EXPERIENCED WRITER: Johnson has lectured widely on his work, and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, and Slate, and on programs such as Fox Sports, NPR, ESPN, NBA TV, Turner Broadcasting, and more.