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Not only that, a book is something thats finite and takes a long time to make. 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. 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. Alex malarkey the book of basketball bill simmons you might be a zombie and other bad news. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. Bill simmonss new podcast breaks down the nbas most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his new york times no. Interview with bill simmons, author of the book of basketball.
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