Can't Knock the Hustle Inside the Season of Protest, Pandemic, and Progress with the Brooklyn Nets' Superstars of Tomorrow

Explore the tumultuous 2019-2020 NBA season through a unique lens in Matt Sullivan's Can't Knock the Hustle. This account offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Brooklyn Nets, a team navigating a season marked by unprecedented challenges, from international controversy and the sudden loss of a basketball icon to a global pandemic and a re-energized civil rights movement.

Witness how the world of sports intersected with social justice and cultural shifts, as the NBA and its players became central figures in broader societal conversations. Based on hundreds of interviews, this book delves into the evolving power dynamics within the league, examining how athletes like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving wielded their influence both on and off the court. It provides a portrait of a pivotal era, revealing how basketball reflected and responded to a world in flux.