Shea Serrano on Why Basketball Is About Feelings, Not Stats

In this episode of Hoopsology, we welcome New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano, who joins us to discuss his latest book, Expensive Basketball — a unique and heartfelt exploration of why fans truly love the game. Shea breaks down the emotion behind basketball — why we remember Michael Jordan’s flu game or Kobe Bryant’s mentality more than any stat line. He explains how feelings, heartbreak, and connection define the game for fans around the world, from the NBA to the WNBA. We also dive deep into: The inspiration behind Expensive Basketball Why stats can’t capture the soul of the sport The evolution of how we connect with players in the social media era The growing respect and excitement around the WNBA How heartbreak and joy coexist in every fan’s journey Why Tim Duncan, MJ, and LeBron remain timeless icons Whether you’re an NBA diehard, a fan of great writing, or just love basketball culture, this is one of our most thoughtful and inspiring conversations yet. 📘 Buy Shea Serrano’s book “Expensive Basketball” everywhere books are sold 🎧 Subscribe to Hoopsology for more interviews with authors, players, and creators who shape basketball culture. 👉 Follow Hoopsology Podcast: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Ballislife Podcast Network #HoopsologyPodcast #SheaSerrano #ExpensiveBasketball #NBA #BasketballBooks #BasketballCulture #MichaelJordan #LeBronJames #TimDuncan #KobeBryant #WNBA #AjaWilson #BasketballStories #SportsWriting #NBAHistory Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices