Skip to content

The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty Hardcover -

by Ethan Sherwood Strauss


From the publisher

How money, guts, and greed built the Warriors dynasty -- and then took it apart
The Golden State Warriors dominated the NBA for the better part of a decade. Since the arrival of owner Joe Lacob, they won more championships and sold more merchandise than any other franchise in the sport. And in 2019, they opened the doors on a lavish new stadium.
Yet all this success contained some of the seeds of decline. Ethan Sherwood Strauss's clear-eyed expos reveals the team's culture, its financial ambitions and struggles, and the price that its players and managers have paid for all their winning. From Lacob's unlikely acquisition of the team to Kevin Durant's controversial departure, Strauss shows how the smallest moments can define success or failure for years.
And, looking ahead, Strauss ponders whether this organization can rebuild after its abrupt fall from the top, and how a relentless business wears down its players and executives. The Victory Machine is a defining book on the modern NBA: it not only rewrites the story of the Warriors, but shows how the Darwinian business of pro basketball really works.

Details

  • Title The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty
  • Author Ethan Sherwood Strauss
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher PublicAffairs
  • ISBN 9781541736238 / 1541736230
  • Weight 0.93 lbs (0.42 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.63 x 6.25 x 0.88 in (24.46 x 15.88 x 2.24 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects National Basketball Association - History, Golden State Warriors (Basketball team)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2019038798
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.323

About the author

Ethan Sherwood Strauss is a Golden State Warriors beat reporter for The Athletic. Before that, he held the same role for ESPN. He hosts a podcast, House of Strauss, and is a frequent guest on Slate's Hang Up and Listen sports podcast. His articles have appeared in numerous outlets including Slate, Salon, FiveThirtyEight, Huffington Post, and more. He has 97,700 twitter followers and counting
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

THE VICTORY MACHINE: THE MAKING
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

THE VICTORY MACHINE: THE MAKING

by Strauss, Ethan Sherwood

  • Used
Condition
UsedVeryGood
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Center Moriches, New York, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£3.64
£2.43 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedVeryGood. Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure 7 days a week!
Item Price
£3.64
£2.43 shipping to USA
The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

by Strauss, Ethan Sherwood

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Like New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
3
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2020. Hardcover. Like New. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA
The Victory Machine : The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

The Victory Machine : The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

by Ethan Sherwood Strauss

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2020. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA
The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

by Strauss, Ethan Sherwood

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2020. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA
The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

by Strauss, Ethan Sherwood

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
3
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2020. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA
The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

by Strauss, Ethan Sherwood

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2020. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA
The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

by Strauss, Ethan Sherwood

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs, 2020. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
£4.91
FREE shipping to USA
The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

by Strauss, Ethan Sherwood

  • Used
Condition
UsedGood
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Interlochen, Michigan, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£4.98
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Item Price
£4.98
FREE shipping to USA
The Victory Machine : The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Victory Machine : The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

by Strauss, Ethan Sherwood

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£5.84
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
£5.84
FREE shipping to USA
The Victory Machine : The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Victory Machine : The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty

by Strauss, Ethan Sherwood

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781541736238 / 1541736230
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£5.99
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
PublicAffairs. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Item Price
£5.99
FREE shipping to USA