Simmons tallied 34 points 1214 fg, 1014 ft, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, five steals and two blocks in 42 minutes monday in the 76ers 117111 win over the nets. October 28, 2009 cohenaaron basketball, bill simmons, books, espn, sports bill simmons new book, the book of basketball, came out this week. Otherwise, this doorstop of a book functions as an extremely extended version of the authors column. Bill simmons the book of basketball newly revised and. Serious if bill simmons were to write the book of basketball 2, how would the top 25 players of time ranking be different today. Obama demands bill simmons update his book of basketball. Nov 30, 2009 a book of basketball facts, not simmons opinions, would be a better read or gift. Nov 17, 2015 and when are you gonna update that basketball book. 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.
As requested by the readers, heres a recap of all the books featured in my best sports books series. The nba according to the sports guy was published in 2009 by espn books. 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. Large selection of official apparel exclusives flatrate shipping. But at the same time, simmons came of age as an adult basketball fan watching the 1980s celtics. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no.
Enoch simmons stats, game logs, splits, and much more. Last month, espns bill the sports guy simmons published his longawaited magnum opus. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the sports guy, has written the definitive book on. 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. Published in 2009, it covers the history of the national basketball association nba. Shot location data available for the 200001 through 201920 seasons. 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. 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. Shop the simmons university bookstore for mens, womens and childrens apparel, gifts, textbooks and more.
Simmons high school hollandale, ms basketball maxpreps. This winter i was reading the book of basketball by sports writer and nba analyst bill simmons. To kick us off in march, lets take a look at the mammoth 754 page book on the best basketball players of all time. Obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball. Bill simmonss new podcast, which will debut november 5, breaks down the nba as he reinvents his new york times no. Bill simmons renowned book of basketball was originally written in 2009, with a paper back revision being made in 2010. 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. Bill simmons can probably monetize book of basketball 2. In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2. Also the book of basketball ive honestly have never read a book that is goes so in depth into one topic, in this case that one topic would be the game of basketball. The paperback edition of bill simmonss book of basketball is now in stores, and reader patrick sauer points out one notable tweak to this. The book of basketball quotes showing 110 of 10 if you dont agree with me, i have two words for you. Over the course of those 700 pages and more than footnotes, simmons crazed.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The nba according to the sports guy paperback december 7, 2010. Simmons also has a son lekem mcgee that was recognized as one of the top players in illinois in 2015. Author bill simmons, best known as s the sports guy, explores the nba with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footnotes. I think we are all capable of digesting the facts and then formulating our own opinions. Even though the writer of the book hates it, its still a cool read. However, i can understand that the point of this wizards insider was to suggest a holiday gift, and thats cool.
And bill simmons leaves his book pan grudge on the field. 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. Book of basketball, bill simmons 9780345520104 boeken. Globe columnist charles pierce joins grantland observer.
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. Im done reading the book of basketball by bill simmons. View the schedule, scores, league standings, rankings, roster, team stats, articles and video highlights for the simmons blue devils basketball team on maxpreps. Nov 11, 2009 simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst. And when are you gonna update that basketball book. The book of basketball and staggering casual sexism bronx. Pierce today on twitter, citing why he changed part of his book, the book of basketball. Author and espn writer bill simmons lashed out at writer charles p. The nba according to the sports guy simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm on. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Simmonss book, the book of basketball, on deadspin. I created this youtube channel to help serve as an interactive guide for the book of basketball by bill simmons. The 201920 podcast sequel, the book of basketball 2. The book of basketball by bill simmons nothing any good.
Pierce, most recently of the boston globe, to write a column for grantland. The book of basketball is a 700page work of hoops genius that would make dr. Dec, 2010 author and espn writer bill simmons lashed out at writer charles p. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. The nba according to the sports guy updated, reprint by simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm isbn. In an excerpt from the book of basketball, bill explains why patrick ewing is the 39th best player ever. Bill simmons and the secret of basketball the kansas. Bill simmons the book of basketball is a sports book for. 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. 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. Troy simmons career game log college basketball at sports.
There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the nba. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, has written the definitive book on. Simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst. Bill simmons announced on wednesday that he is going to be launching the book of basketball 2. Book of basketball 09 by simmons, bill hardcover 2009. Vulture reading room the book of basketball, by bill. Bill simmons s new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. Where does scottie pippen rank on bill simmonss hall of. 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. Obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball, which simmons has long promised to update. Bobby simmons born june 2, 1980 is an american former professional basketball player.
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