The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 736 pages and is available in hardcover format. The last great knicks moment bill simmonss book of basketball 2. 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. Im really interested at where he puts lebron and durant in his all time list. The nba according to the sports guy ebook written by bill simmons. As a big fan of the sports guys columns about the nba, i thought i would be. The main characters of this sports and games, sports story are. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. The book of basketball is a 700page work of hoops genius that would make dr. The big podcast with shaq podcastone book of basketball 2. Top bill simmons the book of basketball deals at mysimon. Bill simmons announced on wednesday that he is going to be launching the book of basketball 2. The book of basketball is essentially a thought dump from simmons. Heres nick kroll breaking the news to my son that theres gonna be a big mouth spinoff.
This book delves into the stranglehold that basketball has on africanamerican culture. The book of basketball quotes showing 110 of 10 if you dont agree with me, i have two words for you. Author bill simmons, best known as s the sports guy, explores the nba with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footnotes. 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. 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. The weekly series will use his 2009 new york times bestselling book as source text for an exploration of the sport and. Report podcast where he has interviewed everyone from chuck klosterman to nba. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of basketball. About the author bill simmons writes the sports guy column for s page 2 and espn. His anecdotes of popular culture television and movies, in bill simmons knows a lot about the game of basketball. Bill simmons s new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no.
Even though the writer of the book hates it, its still a cool read. 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. Stapelfeld named to gnac womens basketball allconference second team february 25, 2019 womens basketball winthrop, mass. This is a discussion on the book of basketball by bill the sports guy simmons within the pro basketball forums. Also there are a ton of great what ifs that he could write about. 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. A big part of the book is spent evaluating how teams and players from different eras can be compared and basically ranked as far as impact on. Bill simmons while this one was never considered traditional journalism, it probably includes just as much interesting. How espns sports guy found salvation, with a little help from nomar, pedro, shawshank and the 2004 red sox and the book of basketball. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games.
The book of basketball by bill the sports guy simmons. Interview with bill simmons, author of the book of basketball. Bill simmons explores the modern nba in book of basketball 2. Obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball, which simmons has long promised to update. Pages businesses medianews company bill simmons videos book of basketball 2. As selected by bill simmons in the book of basketball 2010. Playing off the nbas dramatic changes during the past decade, bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top.
Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the sports guy, has written the definitive book on. Buy a discounted paperback of the book of basketball online from australias. The big book of basketball part 2 dan responds editors note. Bill simmons can probably monetize book of basketball 2. Nowhere in the roundball universe will you find another single volume that covers as much in such depth as this. In a book of grand scope, bill simmons purports to resolve most of basketballs historic armchair controversies. The first edition of the novel was published in may 5th 2009, and was written by bill simmons. Im done reading the book of basketball by bill simmons. Simmons will bring discussions of the evolving nba to the podcast, using his 2009 book as a source of referral. Big call, but i rank the book of basketball right up there with jim carrolls the basketball diaries as the funniest basketballrelated book ever and borrowing from a simmonsstyle analogy, both books were about basketball, both books were about race, both involved sex and getting blown, and both dabbled in drugs and homosexuality. In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. Chad fords nba big board nba draft podcast on apple.
Published in 2009, it covers the history of the national basketball association nba. Ten years after writing the book of basketball, bill simmons is ready to give the text a reboot based on changes to the game in the last decade instead of writing an updated version of the book, simmons decided to launch a new podcast, book of basketball 2. In 2008, dwight howard was destined to become the nbas next great center, but in the years since he. The book of basketball by bill the sports guy simmons i already bought the prospectus and its definitely a musthave for any big nba fan. The book of basketball, the nba according to the sports guy by bill.
Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores. James hardens career is one big whatif bill simmonss. 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 the breaks of the game by david. Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible to put down even for celtichaters, the book of basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the games finest, funniest, and fiercest chronicler. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Simmons on tuesday will launch a new podcast called book of basketball 2.
Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Is bill simmons ever going to write the book of basketball part 2. Bill simmons biography, celebrity facts and awards tv guide. The nba according to the sports guy is the second book by former espn columnist bill simmons. The nba according to the sports guy updated, reprint by simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm isbn. 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. Bill simmons launches book of basketball podcast barrett. Its about 700 pages long and even the electronic version isn. There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the nba. 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. His anecdotes of popular culture television and movies, in bill simmons knows a. As one who personally witnessed pro basketballs earliest days, i wish this young cub had paid closer attention to detail before claiming the mantle of ultimate authority.
Free download or read online the book of basketball. The following is an excerpt from bill simmonss book the book of basketball. Is bill simmons ever going to write the book of basketball. The secret is now rented prologue book of basketball 2. Obama demands bill simmons update his book of basketball.