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. Published in 2009, it covers the history of the national basketball association nba. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. James hardens career is one big whatif bill simmonss. 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. Author bill simmons, best known as s the sports guy, explores the nba with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footnotes. Dec 06, 2009 now simmons has written the book of basketball, a 700page best seller about his favorite sport that showcases the strengths and, alas, the fundamental weakness of this genre. The book of basketball by bill simmons the breaks of the game by david. Michael jordan scared teammates like steve kerr into.
Adande, to discuss covering the jordanera bulls, thoughts about the espn documentary the last dance, michael jordans relationship with kobe bryant, and more 36. The sports guy took his lifelong passion for basketball and turned. But he has made his nameand his nickname, the sports. Plus, survivor greatness, big mouth season 4, mj vs. Podcasts have become one of the main ways to take in content now, and bill simmons is one of the biggest podcast hosts. Playing off the nbas dramatic changes during the past decade, bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top. And then theres the bill russell watermelon grin incident, which is discussed at length in bill simmons sublime the book of basketball. The nba according to the sports guy updated, reprint by simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm isbn. An excerpt from the book of basketball in honor of the 50th anniversary of the big os tripledouble season by bill simmons on march 15, 2012 editors note. In 2017, he joined the new generation of mouseketeers. Books by bill simmons author of the book of basketball.
The nba according to the sports guy, 2010 by bill simmons. The atlantic bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the. Bill simmons published the book of basketball in 2009. His anecdotes of popular culture television and movies, in bill simmons knows a lot about the game of basketball. Free download or read online the book of basketball. I listen to his podcast, read his columns, and even briefly subscribed to hbo to watch his shortlived show. Is bill simmons ever going to write the book of basketball.
Playing off the nbas dramatic changes during the past decade, bill uses new commentary and fresh. Playing off the nbas dramatic changes during the past decade, bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top media members to determine how. Ive been a fan of bill simmons, aka the sports guy, ever since he joined many years ago, but was taken aback by three things in his book on pro hoops. With how fast things change in basketball and the nba, making podcasts about its history and stories allow it to be a living and growing series.
Nowhere in the roundball universe will you find another single volume that covers as much in such depth as this wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining look at the past, present, and future. Bill simmons renowned book of basketball was originally written in 2009, with a paper back revision being made in 2010. This winter i was reading the book of basketball by sports writer and nba analyst bill simmons. The bill simmons podcast listen via stitcher for podcasts. New york times bestseller the nba according to the sports guynow updated with fresh takes on lebron, the celtics, and more. Bill simmons and the secret of basketball the kansas. May 05, 2009 the book of basketball is essentially a thought dump from simmons. The last shot by darcy frey august 16, 2005 if you loved the documentary hoop dreams, the literary equivalent is the last shot, which was written by darcy frey in 1994. Pages businesses medianews company bill simmons videos book of basketball 2. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. Playing off the nbas dramatic changes during the past decade, bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top media members to determine how the league. The heart of the book over 400 pages is what simmons calls the hall of fame pyramidhis idiosyncratic ranking and analysis of the 96 greatest players in nba history, from tom chambers to.
The ringers bill simmons reads an excerpt from the book of basketball on what makes michael jordan the goat 3. The defining moment of lebron jamess career blocked by james has become one of the most famous announcer calls in nba history, and its because lebron. As one who personally witnessed pro basketball s earliest days, i wish this young cub had paid closer attention to detail before claiming the mantle of ultimate authority. Bill simmons s new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 17, 2015 obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball, which simmons has long promised to update. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Mar 08, 2017 the book of basketball the nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons its that time of year my friends. The book of basketball is a 700page work of hoops genius that would make dr. The book of basketball by bill simmons nothing any good. Foreword by malcom gladwell the work of a true fan.
Bill simmons announced on wednesday that he is going to be launching the book of basketball 2. The nba according to the sports guy, which was released on october 27, 2009. As selected by bill simmons in the book of basketball 2010. The prologue 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. In 2008, dwight howard was destined to become the nbas next great center, but in the years since he. 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 book of basketball by bill simmons overdrive rakuten. In the 7 years since then, how do you think his pyramid of the 25 best players of all time has changed. In a book of grand scope, bill simmons purports to resolve most of basketball s historic armchair controversies. How espns sports guy found salvation, with a little help from nomar, pedro, shawshank, and the 2004 red sox, 2005 strives to write the definitive nba retrospective. Bill simmonss new podcast, which will debut november 5, breaks down the nba as he. Heres nick kroll breaking the news to my son that theres gonna be a big mouth spinoff. Is bill simmons ever going to write the book of basketball part 2.
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. By adam johnson in 2009 bill simmons then of espn published his second book, the aptly named, the book of basketball. Ive been a fan of bill simmons, aka the sports guy, ever since he joined many years ago, but was taken aback by three things in. Interview with bill simmons, author of the book of basketball.
From bill simmons fourthrow seats at the staples center in l. The following is an excerpt from bill simmons s book the book of basketball. Its 697 pages long i gave up somewhere around exodus, but before my will to. Also known as bigwill simmons, he is a talented dancer who has worked with choreographers such as willdabeast adams and sean lew. The simmons list seems to feature more retired or older players while the espn list weighs more heavily on the side of current players. Obama is referring to simmons s 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball, which simmons has long promised to update. The book of basketball is essentially a thought dump from simmons. The nba according to the sports guy is the second book by former espn columnist bill simmons. Book of basketball by bill simmons, 9780345520104, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oct 27, 2009 new york times bestseller the nba according to the sports guynow updated with fresh takes on lebron, the celtics, and more. As a big fan of the sports guys columns about the nba, i thought i would be. Report podcast where he has interviewed everyone from chuck klosterman to nba. The first edition of the novel was published in may 5th 2009, and was written by bill simmons.
Im really interested at where he puts lebron and durant in his all time list. Bill simmons writes the sports guy column for espn onlines page 2 and. The main characters of this sports and games, sports story are. I created this youtube channel to help serve as an interactive guide for the book of basketball by bill simmons. Kerr was on bill simmons book of basketball podcast in november and discussed the various leadership styles he encountered during his time in the nba. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. A former writer for jimmy kimmel live, he is currently serving as executive producer of espns 30 for 30 documentary series, and runs the b. Author bill simmons, best known as s the sports guy, explores the nba with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footn. Bill simmons and chris ryan remember the lakers legend, who died along with eight others in a helicopter crash on sunday. Bill simmons explores the modern nba in book of basketball 2. In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2. Apr 29, 2014 from bill simmons fourthrow seats at the staples center in l. In the spirit of full disclosure of ludditefuddyduddy lameness, let me begin by saying here that not only are some of simmons.
In the last few minutes of a belligerent game, full of glaring. Its about 700 pages long and even the electronic version isn. Vulture reading room the book of basketball, by bill. Also there are a ton of great what ifs that he could write about.
Now simmons has written the book of basketball, a 700page best seller about his favorite sport that showcases the strengths and, alas, the fundamental weakness of this genre. Basketball nut simmons basically packs every bar room argument, every eternal whowasbetter debate and creates the most definitive alltime best player list all to a soundtrack of wisecracks, popculture references, mindblowing detail, backed by the sports smarts of a man who has mined every ounce of material to back his theories up. To kick us off in march, lets take a look at the mammoth 754 page book on the best basketball players of all time. Here is his original list from 2010 after the finals. The nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons at indigo. The nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons. Bill simmons has several celtics ranked considerably higher than espn. Nov 11, 2009 yes, bill simmons is bill james with dick jokes.
Bill simmons the book of basketball newly revised and updated. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the sports guy, has written the definitive book on. Not only that, a book is something thats finite and takes a long time to make. Bill simmons can probably monetize book of basketball 2. During his national basketball association nba career, he was known for his 11year tenure with the detroit pistons. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores. The last great knicks moment bill simmonss book of basketball 2. He is a very well renown sports columnist from boston in the united states, and he has spent around 35 years of his life meticulously following the nba, the american professional basketball league.
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