Bobby simmons born june 2, 1980 is an american former professional basketball player. 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. Author bill simmons, best known as s the sports guy, explores the nba with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footnotes. October 28, 2009 cohenaaron basketball, bill simmons, books, espn, sports bill simmons new book, the book of basketball, came out this week. Obama demands bill simmons update his book 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. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. Globe columnist charles pierce joins grantland observer. Mar 08, 2017 the book of basketball the nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons its that time of year my friends. Book of basketball 09 by simmons, bill hardcover 2009. Bill simmons announced on wednesday that he is going to be launching the book of basketball 2. Bill simmons to release a podcast book of basketball 2. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pierce, most recently of the boston globe, to write a column for grantland. The paperback edition of bill simmonss book of basketball is now in stores, and reader patrick sauer points out one notable tweak to this.
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. This winter i was reading the book of basketball by sports writer and nba analyst bill simmons. 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. 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. Published in 2009, it covers the history of the national basketball association nba. 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.
Nov 11, 2009 simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, has written the definitive book on. However, i can understand that the point of this wizards insider was to suggest a holiday gift, and thats cool. The nba according to the sports guy 2009 about book. But at the same time, simmons came of age as an adult basketball fan watching the 1980s celtics. Author and espn writer bill simmons lashed out at writer charles p. Dec, 2010 author and espn writer bill simmons lashed out at writer charles p. 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. Enoch simmons stats, game logs, splits, and much more.
Bill simmons can probably monetize book of basketball 2. I think we are all capable of digesting the facts and then formulating our own opinions. Shop the simmons university bookstore for mens, womens and childrens apparel, gifts, textbooks and more. I created this youtube channel to help serve as an interactive guide for the book of basketball by bill simmons. Over the course of those 700 pages and more than footnotes, simmons crazed. Large selection of official apparel exclusives flatrate shipping. Even though the writer of the book hates it, its still a cool read.
Bill simmons the book of basketball is a sports book for. Troy simmons career game log college basketball at sports. In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2. Simmons also has a son lekem mcgee that was recognized as one of the top players in illinois in 2015. 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. 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. Shot location data available for the 200001 through 201920 seasons. The nba according to the sports guy updated, reprint by simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm isbn. View the schedule, scores, league standings, rankings, roster, team stats, articles and video highlights for the simmons blue devils basketball team on maxpreps. The book of basketball quotes showing 110 of 10 if you dont agree with me, i have two words for you. Bill simmons and the secret of basketball the kansas. The nba according to the sports guy paperback december 7, 2010.
Bill simmons s new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. Bill simmonss new podcast, which will debut november 5, breaks down the nba as he reinvents his new york times no. Simmons basketball opus, his first book of predominately new material, is the sports guy at his best and worst. Book of basketball, bill simmons 9780345520104 boeken. The 201920 podcast sequel, the book of basketball 2.
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. And when are you gonna update that basketball book. The nba according to the sports guyforeword by malcolm gladwell newly updated with fresh takes on lebron, kobe, the. 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 simmons the book of basketball newly revised and. Otherwise, this doorstop of a book functions as an extremely extended version of the authors column. Serious if bill simmons were to write the book of basketball 2, how would the top 25 players of time ranking be different today. And bill simmons leaves his book pan grudge on the field. Pierce today on twitter, citing why he changed part of his book, the book of basketball. 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. Nov 30, 2009 a book of basketball facts, not simmons opinions, would be a better read or gift. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the nba. Simmons high school hollandale, ms basketball maxpreps.
As selected by bill simmons in the book of basketball 2010. Bill simmons renowned book of basketball was originally written in 2009, with a paper back revision being made in 2010. The nba according to the sports guy simmons, bill, gladwell, malcolm on. 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, which simmons has long promised to update. Obama is referring to simmonss 2009 best seller about the nba, the book of basketball. Vulture reading room the book of basketball, by bill. The book of basketball and staggering casual sexism bronx.
Im done reading the book of basketball by bill simmons. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Nov 17, 2015 and when are you gonna update that basketball book. The book of basketball by bill simmons nothing any good. The book of basketball is a 700page work of hoops genius that would make dr. 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. In an excerpt from the book of basketball, bill explains why patrick ewing is the 39th best player ever. Simmonss book, the book of basketball, on deadspin. The nba according to the sports guy is the second book by former espn columnist bill simmons.
The nba according to the sports guy was published in 2009 by espn books. Where does scottie pippen rank on bill simmonss hall of. 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. 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.
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