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Bill Simmons—known as ESPN’s Sports Guy—brings his deep passion for basketball to The Book of Basketball, a single‑volume, comprehensive look at the National Basketball Association. From the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the best team of all time, Simmons tackles every major pro‑basketball debate with humor and insight. He proposes a new Hall of Fame system, the Pyramid, and explores how the NBA’s institution could be reshaped. The book is both authoritative and controversial, making it a must‑read for basketball fans and a classic in sports nonfiction.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Bill Simmons
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