But why dont they remember orlandos epic game 4 collapse. The nba according to the sports guy ebook 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 fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. Blocked by james has become one of the most famous announcer calls in nba history, and its because lebron james made the signature play of his career. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball. Now heres an excerpt from the book where simmons talks about a trade the. Lonnie alexander lon simmons july 19, 1923 april 5, 2015 was an american baseball and football broadcaster, and was broadcasting parttime for the san francisco giants at the time of his death. 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 nba according to the sports guy is the second book by former espn columnist bill simmons.
Bill simmons shared some basketball secrets that most people or players don t even know. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the sports guy, has written the definitive book on. At 697 pages almost the american basketball bible the passionate reader has the opportunity to discover behindthescenes details and unbelievable facts that occurred to many of the major. Obama demands bill simmons update his book of basketball. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Interview with bill simmons, author of the book of basketball. Ill be honest, the book of basketball was one of my favorite sports books, as fit someone who grew up reading bill simmons web columns. Nov 11, 2009 simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst. Even if you are an nba fan yourself, and dont agree with his choices at first. 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. Vulture reading room the book of basketball, by bill.
Im done reading the book of basketball by bill simmons. The nba according to the sports guy paperback december 7, 2010. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. Like bills secret, the world is full of ideas, and as long as they dont violently. This book was actually pretty good, i thought this book would have mostly statistics on the latest player and the famous players. If we dont interview the grandmother of a star, who raised the. Where does scottie pippen rank on bill simmonss hall of fame. 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.
In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. Simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst. Bob follows michael over the year he spent playing baseball and it gives a really good insight into the whys and whats of everything that happened from someone who spent a lot of time with mj over that time. Where does scottie pippen rank on bill simmonss hall of. Bill simmons and the secret of basketball epicbuzzer. Im sure hes got other stuff going on, too, but heck, if i dont get to do it, im just. Obama is referring to simmons s 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball, which simmons has long promised to update. Mar 19, 2014 bill simmons and the secret of basketball. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Golden state coach steve kerr was a guest on bill simmons the book of basketball 2. Bill simmons best you teamwork basketball i want the book of basketball to do well if only so i can shop an absolutely ridiculous topic for my next book.
Kobe bryant, jalen rose, and bill simmons talk hoops on the grantland basketball hour recorded feb. May 05, 2009 this book was actually pretty good, i thought this book would have mostly statistics on the latest player and the famous players. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 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 by bill simmons the breaks of the game by david. Bill simmons and the secret of basketball the kansas city star. Stephen curry is a twotime mvp, threetime nba champion, and has revolutionized an entire generation of basketball. Report podcast where he has interviewed everyone from chuck klosterman to nba. The book of basketball by bill simmons penguin random house. The defining moment of lebron jamess career bill simmonss. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene. The nba according to the sports guyforeword by malcolm gladwell newly updated with fresh takes on lebron, kobe, the. The first entry deals with robertsons placement in simmonss basketball hall of fame concept. Steve kerr discusses kevin durant jealous of lebron james.
The secret about simmons is that his difference from the stuffy old sportswriters is and was a matter of. If you havent read the book and dont understand any of this, just nod. Nov 07, 2019 stephen curry is a twotime mvp, threetime nba champion, and has revolutionized an entire generation of basketball. The book of basketball can not be discussed without delving into the central tenet. I flew to san fran to hang out with my buddies bish, mikey and hopper the heart of the original vegas crew for a few days. And when are you gonna update that basketball book. The nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons and malcolm gladwell. The book of basketball by bill the sports guy simmons. Dec 22, 2019 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.
The nba according to the sports guy was published in 2009 by espn books. I really hope ben simmons gets royalties for the use of his book of basketball opening song. A sports column written far from print, and the game the. You see, that is when the modern era of basketball starts according to. Pages businesses medianews company bill simmons videos book of basketball 2. Before the fireworks start, simmons gives us another great chapter taking us from the leagues beginning in 1946 up through the year 1984. I really hope ben simmons gets royalties for the use of his. This is a discussion on the book of basketball by bill the sports guy simmons within the pro basketball forums. He also discusses his new book, titled backstage pass as well as the bands end of the road tour. Dec 19, 2019 blocked by james has become one of the most famous announcer calls in nba history, and its because lebron james made the signature play of his career.
Mar 15, 2012 in honor of the 50th anniversary of oscar robertsons 196162 season, where he averaged the first, and only, triple double in league history, here are two excerpts from bill simmonss book the book of basketball. The nba according to the sports guy updated, reprint by. Apr 29, 2014 from bill simmons fourthrow seats at the staples center in l. From bill simmons fourthrow seats at the staples center in l. Nov 17, 2015 and when are you gonna update that basketball book. Simmons was a star pitcher at burbank high school and glendale college before enlisting in the u. Obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball, which simmons has long promised to update.
The book of basketball and staggering casual sexism bronx. Simmons will launch a new podcast on tuesday called. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Over the course of those 700 pages and more than footnotes, simmons crazed. In honor of the 50th anniversary of oscar robertsons 196162 season, where he averaged the first, and only, triple double in league history, here are two excerpts from bill simmonss book the book of basketball.
Bill simmons shared some basketball secrets that most people or players dont even know. The book of basketball is a 700page work of hoops genius that would make dr. This book teaches you how to play basketball and how it works. Author bill simmons, best known as s the sports guy, explores the nba with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footnotes.
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