The book of basketball
by Bill Simmons · first published 2009
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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 from-the-womb hoops addict known to millions as ESPN.com's Sports Guy, is that writer. And The Book of Basketball is that book. 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 of pro basketball.From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to th
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The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons. I love basketball. And Bill Simmons.
on “Ask HN: Great books you read in 2009?” ↗…hundred pages around when it came out, then I went on a long vacation. Now I sort of nibble at it when I'm in the mood. One of the most compelling economics books I've ever read. Recently finished -The Book of Basketball - Bill Simmons. Fun to read about the history of the NBA from a true fanatic. Eyes glazed over in some sections on the Celtics though.
on “Ask HN: What is HN reading?” ↗Long time reader of Bill Simmons, ever since I read his Book of Basketball. Also listening to many of the Ringer podcasts, they have the best analysis and news coverage of NBA. Great move by Spotify to strenghten their media offerings, kudos to Simmons and the team, it looks…
on “Spotify in Early Talks to Buy Sports and Pop-Culture Outlet the Ringer” ↗…so Chris Bosh understanding this, elected to do what it took to win a championship rather than trying to inflate statistics, and he played his role exceptionally. If you have ever read Bill Simmons' "Book of Basketball" he describes this as "The Secret" (Thank you for this rare opportunity to talk sports on HN!)
on “How Andre Iguodala handled his rare NBA sabbatical in Silicon Valley” ↗I recently finished Bill Simmons The Book of Basketball. He frequently breaks a grammatical rule, then includes a footnote saying something like "Yes, that really did deserve a double negative."
on “The Rise of "Logical Punctuation".” ↗