--- product_id: 14366815 title: "The Hoops Whisperer: On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players" price: "$47.14" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/14366815-the-hoops-whisperer-on-the-court-and-inside-the-heads store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Hoops Whisperer: On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players **Price:** $47.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hoops Whisperer: On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players - **How much does it cost?** $47.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/14366815-the-hoops-whisperer-on-the-court-and-inside-the-heads) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Hoops Whisperer: On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players: 9781592409372: Ravin, Idan: Books Review: A Wonderful Blueprint for the Flexible Dreamer - Great book - truly inspiring, interesting and heart warming. Here's the 2 cent notes: -Fantastic and perfect book for anyone with an interest in any form of coaching or teaching -Fun book for any basketball fan -Awesome book for anyone looking to chase or follow a dream I loved this book. It's rare to find those that have chased a dream and have been able to adapt and contort with that dream as it elusively evolves as life goes on -- it's very hard to explain and Idan Ravin does a remarkable job explaining it. Everything else I have to say here is pretty much personal mumbo jumbo - the book is cheap enough to take a chance on and the story is really good and inspiring that it's TOTALLY worth it -- you're curious enough that you're reading reviews - just buy the book. If you've ever seen "Dead Poet's Society" - (if not do so immedietly) - this book captures that feel of obsession and passion being channeled and sought after -- the big difference is that here it's done ... responsibly AND with faith AND trust in truth. It's a great book and a type of loose blueprint to follow as you look at what and where you want to be Review: Better than Expected - Surprisingly good; Ravin writes well / good editor. I picked it up on a lark (desertcart recommended it to me), read first chapter on Kindle for free, ended u buying it and read it in a few days. I was expecting a poorly conceived hastily assembled type work, the kind coaches have ghost-written for them after they win the super bowl or something. This work was a lot more interesting, surprisingly introspective. Ravin's story itself is a nice yarn - how he inconceivably ends up where he does, there are probably dozens or hundreds of individuals that are more qualified on paper to do what he does, yet the best players want him for training. I think the reasons why shine through in the book -- Ravin seems much more conscientious of player privacy, more focused knowing the players at a deep level, respecting and seeing boundaries others would likely march right across; understanding the NBA and all of its cronies for what they are. It's a good self improvement book too if you want it to be that. As for basketball itself, the most interesting thing is asking why the best of the best even get a personal trainer in the first place, as there are literally dozens of assistant coaches ready to try to do what Ravin does if such is looked at in simplistic terms - work on moves, fundamentals, etc. But obviously there's a lot more to what these training sessions mean to the players than just fundamentals; and there's something said for having the training sessions by somebody who's 100% in your camp, not the coach's camp. I think this just shows that getting back to basics (hardwood, sweat, jump rope), is kind of like getting into one's core of what makes one tick, and can recharge batteries, cause one to think differently about situations -- seems like Ravin is half trainer, half shrink for his players, unlocking hidden motivations. Found it really interesting. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #911,918 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #424 in Basketball Biographies (Books) #1,132 in Sports Training (Books) #19,683 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (375) | | Dimensions | 5.3 x 0.67 x 8 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1592409377 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1592409372 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | May 5, 2015 | | Publisher | Avery | ## Images ![The Hoops Whisperer: On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aNK7mconL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful Blueprint for the Flexible Dreamer *by T***S on May 6, 2020* Great book - truly inspiring, interesting and heart warming. Here's the 2 cent notes: -Fantastic and perfect book for anyone with an interest in any form of coaching or teaching -Fun book for any basketball fan -Awesome book for anyone looking to chase or follow a dream I loved this book. It's rare to find those that have chased a dream and have been able to adapt and contort with that dream as it elusively evolves as life goes on -- it's very hard to explain and Idan Ravin does a remarkable job explaining it. Everything else I have to say here is pretty much personal mumbo jumbo - the book is cheap enough to take a chance on and the story is really good and inspiring that it's TOTALLY worth it -- you're curious enough that you're reading reviews - just buy the book. If you've ever seen "Dead Poet's Society" - (if not do so immedietly) - this book captures that feel of obsession and passion being channeled and sought after -- the big difference is that here it's done ... responsibly AND with faith AND trust in truth. It's a great book and a type of loose blueprint to follow as you look at what and where you want to be ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than Expected *by S***N on October 31, 2016* Surprisingly good; Ravin writes well / good editor. I picked it up on a lark (Amazon recommended it to me), read first chapter on Kindle for free, ended u buying it and read it in a few days. I was expecting a poorly conceived hastily assembled type work, the kind coaches have ghost-written for them after they win the super bowl or something. This work was a lot more interesting, surprisingly introspective. Ravin's story itself is a nice yarn - how he inconceivably ends up where he does, there are probably dozens or hundreds of individuals that are more qualified on paper to do what he does, yet the best players want him for training. I think the reasons why shine through in the book -- Ravin seems much more conscientious of player privacy, more focused knowing the players at a deep level, respecting and seeing boundaries others would likely march right across; understanding the NBA and all of its cronies for what they are. It's a good self improvement book too if you want it to be that. As for basketball itself, the most interesting thing is asking why the best of the best even get a personal trainer in the first place, as there are literally dozens of assistant coaches ready to try to do what Ravin does if such is looked at in simplistic terms - work on moves, fundamentals, etc. But obviously there's a lot more to what these training sessions mean to the players than just fundamentals; and there's something said for having the training sessions by somebody who's 100% in your camp, not the coach's camp. I think this just shows that getting back to basics (hardwood, sweat, jump rope), is kind of like getting into one's core of what makes one tick, and can recharge batteries, cause one to think differently about situations -- seems like Ravin is half trainer, half shrink for his players, unlocking hidden motivations. Found it really interesting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting journey from an unexpected source *by B***N on November 27, 2019* I enjoyed hearing about the author's life as he has a very unique story that will never be duplicated again. I was amazed that he was rewarded not for his basketball pedigree, but instead by his ability to essentially create a service with a different focus from others. It was good to hear about his interactions with each of the players that he has trained as well as his thoughts on the NBA. Overall a very quick and easy read that is a great addition to any NBA fan's library. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/14366815-the-hoops-whisperer-on-the-court-and-inside-the-heads](https://www.desertcart.us/products/14366815-the-hoops-whisperer-on-the-court-and-inside-the-heads) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*