What is *There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension* about?

*There's Always This Year* explores basketball’s cultural significance through memoir, lyrical essays, and social commentary. Hanif Abdurraqib reflects on 1990s Ohio, legends like LeBron James, and the tension between success and unfulfilled potential. The book weaves personal stories about fatherhood, community, and identity with broader critiques of American expectations and resilience.

Who should read *There’s Always This Year*?

Fans of Abdurraqib’s previous award-winning works (*A Little Devil in America*, *Go Ahead in the Rain*) and readers interested in sports-as-metaphor will appreciate this book. It resonates with those exploring race, belonging, and the interplay between individual ambition and collective identity. Basketball enthusiasts and memoir lovers will find its blend of history and autobiography compelling.

Is *There’s Always This Year* worth reading?

Yes—critics praise its emotional depth, lyrical prose, and innovative structure. Described as “mesmerizing” and “a clarion call to reimagine culture,” it combines basketball history with intimate reflections on family and failure. Ideal for readers seeking nuanced narratives about race, aspiration, and the Midwest’s cultural legacy.

What are the main themes in *There’s Always This Year*?

Key themes include: - The fragility of success and societal expectations of Black excellence. - Basketball as a lens for analyzing community, nostalgia, and resilience. - Fatherhood, memory, and the complexities of home. Abdurraqib ties these ideas to broader conversations about American identity and belonging.

How does Hanif Abdurraqib use basketball as a metaphor in the book?

Basketball frames discussions of marginalization, perseverance, and collective joy. Abdurraqib likens the sport’s rhythm to personal growth—examining how players (and individuals) navigate “making it” in systems stacked against them. The court becomes a space to dissect race, economic struggle, and fleeting triumphs.

What memorable quotes appear in *There’s Always This Year*?

While direct quotes aren’t provided in sources, Abdurraqib’s standout lines include reflections like: - “Here is where I would like to tell you about the form on my father’s jump shot” (highlighting absence and legacy). - “What does it mean to ascend in a place that doubts your worth?” (tying athletic ambition to systemic barriers).

How does this book connect to Abdurraqib’s earlier works?

Like *A Little Devil in America* (Black performance) and *Go Ahead in the Rain* (music history), this book uses cultural touchstones to explore identity. However, it deepens his focus on geography—Ohio’s influence on his worldview—and blends memoir with sharper critiques of systemic inequality.

How does *There’s Always This Year* address race and identity?

Abdurraqib interrogates how Black athletes and communities navigate exploitation and adoration. He contrasts LeBron James’ mythmaking with everyday Ohioans’ struggles, arguing that Black success is often conditional and tethered to others’ expectations.

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In "There's Always This Year," MacArthur genius Hanif Abdurraqib transforms basketball into poetry, exploring how LeBron's rise mirrors our own dreams of ascension. "The sharpest writing of his career," raves bestselling author Shea Serrano - a love letter to hoops that transcends the court.

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