In Values of the Game, Bradley returns to his first passion, basketball, to define what makes a champion. Discipline, selflessness, respect, courage, resilience and imagination are among the attributes that he believes distinguish successful teams and individuals. In ten thoughtful essays, Bradley explores these playing-field virtues as a framework for success in business, community and living.Beautifully told and filled with a mature wisdom, Bradley seasons his essays with vignettes of the greatest players. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar quietly perfecting his skyhook through countless hours of practice. Larry Bird diving for balls in spite of a withering back injury. Michael Jordan, debilitated by a 103-degree fever, playing because his team needed him in a championship game. Values of the Game not only describes the makings of a winner but offers insights into Bradley's own personal code and an understanding of why he excelled. Basketball lore, business savvy and Bradley's own rising national prominence make this an appealing selection, full of the "right stuff," for many audiences.