Nov 11, 2009 simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst. In a book of grand scope, bill simmons purports to resolve most of basketballs historic armchair controversies. The nba according to the sports guy foreword by malcolm gladwell newly updated with fresh takes on lebron, kobe, the. Interview with bill simmons, author of the book of basketball. Bill simmons and the secret of basketball the kansas city star. Booktopia has the book of basketball, the nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons. Free download or read online the book of basketball. The books on this list will cover coaching, playing, life in general, and many other. Dirk nowitzki is a top20 player of all time bill simmons examines nowitzkis career arc with the dallas mavericks and explains why he has him 17th. With how fast things change in basketball and the nba, making podcasts about its history and stories allow it to be a living. Here you will find links to videos, articles, and more discussed in the book. The nba according to the sports guy you essentially get a 700 page simmons column, complete with lists of the 96 greatest players of all time, the ten bes.
If you would like to submit to the guide, please comment on the post and it will be added with an attribution. The book of basketball can not be discussed without delving into the central tenet of the book. Nov 17, 2015 and when are you gonna update that basketball book. In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2. And when are you gonna update that basketball book. As one who personally witnessed pro basketballs earliest days, i wish this young cub.
Over the course of those 700 pages and more than footnotes, simmons crazed. James hardens career is one big whatif bill simmonss. In a book of grand scope, bill simmons purports to resolve most of basketball s historic armchair controversies. Author bill simmons, best known as s the sports guy, explores the nba with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footnotes. Bill simmons s new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. 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. Over the course of those 700 pages and more than footnotes, simmons.
Obama demands bill simmons update his book of basketball. Remembering an unusually hilarious draft with chris ryan and joe house book of basketball 2. Bill simmons explores the modern nba in book of basketball 2. 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. Apr 14, 2020 bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. 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 has evolved and where its headed. Bobby simmons born june 2, 1980 is an american former professional basketball player. Simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst. This page is a fans unofficial interactive companion to bill simmons s the book of basketball.
As requested by the readers, heres a recap of all the books featured in my best sports books series. The book of basketball, the nba according to the sports guy. Jan 14, 2020 reggie miller saved professional basketball in indiana and is one of the greatest shooters of all time. Womens basketball womens basketball womens basketball womens basketball womens basketball stapelfeld named to gnac womens. 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. 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. 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.
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. Published in 2009, it covers the history of the national basketball association nba. The following list covers our favorite basketball books and our recommendations for you. The book of basketball is a 700page work of hoops genius that would make dr. Bill simmons and the secret of basketball epicbuzzer. Buy a discounted paperback of the book of basketball online from australias leading online bookstore. The nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons. Nov 05, 2019 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. His anecdotes of popular culture television and movies, in bill simmons knows a lot about the game of basketball.
Simmons will launch a new podcast on tuesday called. The book of basketball, the nba according to the sports. Hbo and the ringers bill simmons examines his career to this point and the big. The book of basketball is a 715page tome that presents the nba according to the sports guy, apparently with the aspiration of trying to settle every hoops debate imaginable. Kobe bryant, jalen rose, and bill simmons talk hoops on the grantland basketball hour recorded feb.
This book was actually pretty good, i thought this book would have mostly statistics on the latest player and the famous players. While bill simmons enthusiasm for marrying hoops observations with generation x pop culture references can wear at times, his 2010 tome the book of basketball is an exhaustive breakdown of. This winter i was reading the book of basketball by sports writer and nba analyst bill simmons. Report podcast where he has interviewed everyone from chuck klosterman to nba. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the sports guy, has written the definitive book. The nba according to the sports guy is the second book by former espn columnist bill simmons. Simmons also has a son lekem mcgee that was recognized as one of the top players in illinois in 2015. This book teaches you how to play basketball and how it. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. Buy a discounted paperback of the book of basketball online from australias leading. The ringers bill simmons is joined by joe house and chris ryan to revisit the 1999 nba draft, talk through.
This page is a fans unofficial interactive companion to bill simmonss the book of basketball. Simmons has attempted what sounds like sports book suicide, or at least a dare to his fanbase. Escape 95, live anywhere, and join the new rich timothy ferriss cryptonomicon neal stephenson the book of. The nba according to the sports guy simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm on. 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. Perfect for giving or receiving whether you are looking for your next book to read or are looking to find a book for the basketball fan in your life. Basically the aliens have challenged us to a winner take all game of basketball, if we win. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as s the sports guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the nba. Bill simmons and the secret of basketball the kansas. The book of basketball bill simmons the 4hour workweek, expanded and updated. Ten years after publishing the book of basketball, bill simmons is returning to the text to offer an updated look on how the game is played. Bill simmonss new podcast, which will debut november 5, breaks down the nba as he reinvents his new york times no. Nov 21, 2019 james harden is one of the most polarizing players in the modern nba. The first edition of the novel was published in may 5th 2009, and was written by bill simmons.
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 media members to determine how. The book of basketball is essentially a thought dump from simmons. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, has written the definitive book on the. In the book of basketball by writer and sports journalist bill simmons, many pearls about the history of the nba are described indepth and with good humor. Mar 19, 2014 this winter i was reading the book of basketball by sports writer and nba analyst bill simmons. Reggie miller saved professional basketball in indiana and is one of the greatest shooters of all time. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 736 pages and is available in hardcover format. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and. The nba according to the sports guy simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm isbn. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no.
Apr 02, 2020 as requested by the readers, heres a recap of all the books featured in my best sports books series. Obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball, which simmons has long promised to update. The nba according to the sports guy updated, reprint by simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm isbn. Bill simmons, the from the womb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. If youve read bill simmons book of basketball he has a chapter where he lists his wine cellar team. Hbo and the ringers bill simmons debates this premise with. Not only that, a book is something thats finite and takes a long time to make. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of basketball. James harden is one of the most polarizing players in the modern nba. The defining moment of lebron jamess career blocked by james has become one of the most famous announcer calls in nba history, and its. The nba according to the sports guy bill simmons you might be a zombie and other bad news. The book of basketball, the nba according to the sports guy by bill. The nba according to the sports guy ebook written by bill simmons.
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