The first edition of the novel was published in may 5th 2009, and was written by bill simmons. In an exclusive excerpt from the paperback version of the book of basketball, bill simmons wonders what would have happened if portland had drafted kevin durant. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the sports guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the nba. The nba according to the sports guy 2009 about book. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer.
Also there are a ton of great what ifs that he could write about. May 05, 2009 there is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the nba. Shea serrano explains how he wrote the coolest basketball book ever serrano talks to cbs sports about his book, basketball and other things, which was released tuesday. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 736 pages and is available in hardcover format. I created this youtube channel to help serve as an interactive guide for the book of basketball by bill simmons.
Bill simmons more commonly known as the espns the sports guy recently released the paperback version of his 700page tome the book of basketball. Author bill simmons, best known as s the sports guy, explores the nba with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footnotes. In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as espn. Simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst.
Apr 02, 2020 as requested by the readers, heres a recap of all the books featured in my best sports books series. The book of basketball quotes showing 110 of 10 if you dont agree with me, i have two words for you. The book of basketball is a 700page work of hoops genius that would make dr. Obama demands bill simmons update his book of basketball. The nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons at indigo. Is bill simmons ever going to write the book of basketball. Dec 08, 2010 bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the nba. Otherwise, this doorstop of a book functions as an extremely extended version of the authors column. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and. Dec 06, 2009 after reading the art of a beautiful game and the book of basketball, i found myself wishing that simmons, rather than merely holing up with a bunch of books and game tapes, had tagged. Dwight howard, the best center that never was in 2008, dwight howard was destined to become the nbas next great center, but in the years since he.
Oct 11, 2017 shea serrano explains how he wrote the coolest basketball book ever serrano talks to cbs sports about his book, basketball and other things, which was released tuesday. Obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball. Published in 2009, it covers the history of the national basketball association nba. About the author bill simmons writes the sports guy column for a. Nov 17, 2015 and when are you gonna update that basketball book. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, has written the definitive book on. The book of basketball the nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons its that time of year my friends. Bill simmons the book of basketball is a sports book for. Bill simmons more commonly known as the espns the sports guy recently released the paperback version of his 700page tome the book of basketball and the new version shows how much. Mar 08, 2017 the book of basketball the nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons its that time of year my friends. Obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball, which simmons has long promised to update.
After reading the art of a beautiful game and the book of basketball, i found myself wishing that simmons, rather than merely holing up with a bunch of books and game tapes, had tagged. But then bill simmons book of basketball came out in paperback, and he has been on a minitour to promote it, and started a minimultimediafeud with charles pierce who returned fire and then some, and alex started pestering me to do it, and so i will. Dec 07, 2010 buy the paperback book the book of basketball. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
The book of basketball by bill simmons overdrive rakuten. Benjamin david simmons born 20 july 1996 is an australian professional basketball player for the philadelphia 76ers of the national basketball association nba. Author bill simmons, best known as s the sports guy, explores the nba with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footn. The nba according to the sports guy simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm on. Im really interested at where he puts lebron and durant in his all time list. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the sports guy, has written the definitive book on. Nov 11, 2009 simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst. In an excerpt from the book of basketball, bill explains why patrick ewing is the 39th best player ever. He played college basketball for one season with the louisiana state university lsu tigers, after which he was named a consensus firstteam allamerican and the usbwa national freshman of the year. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. Stephen curry is a twotime mvp, threetime nba champion, and has revolutionized an entire generation of basketball. Grantland quarterly is a collaboration between mcsweeneys and bill simmonss new web magazine grantland.
The nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons 20101207 on. Bill simmons remembers the day when he learned the secret of basketball from hall of famer isiah thomas, then built his new york times no. There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the nba. The book of basketball the nba according to the sports guy. Over the course of those 700 pages and more than footnotes, simmons crazed. To kick us off in march, lets take a look at the mammoth 754 page book on the best basketball players of all time.
Im done reading the book of basketball by bill simmons. Shea serrano explains how he wrote the coolest basketball. Playing off the nbas dramatic changes during the past decade, bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top. Free download or read online the book of basketball. The book of nba revelations what weve learned after twoplus weeks of the 201718 season by the ringer staff nov 3, 2017, 9. Just so you know, the final question of todays mailbag doubles as the most important mailbag question in sports guy history even bigger than who would have won. Even though the writer of the book hates it, its still a cool read. Grantland quarterly is a collaboration between mcsweeneys and bill simmons s new web magazine grantland. As requested by the readers, heres a recap of all the books featured in my best sports books series. And when are you gonna update that basketball book. The book of basketball and staggering casual sexism bronx. Last month, espns bill the sports guy simmons published his longawaited magnum opus. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits.
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