{"product_id":"the-book-of-basketball-bill-simmons-nba-history-legends-basketball-culture-paperback","title":"The Book of Basketball | Bill Simmons | NBA History \u0026 Basketball Culture Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eA detailed and entertaining basketball book exploring NBA history, legendary players, rivalries, dynasties, and the culture surrounding professional basketball.\u003cbr\u003eDelivery time: 6-10 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"yir7ie\" data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eThe Book of Basketball\u003c\/em\u003e is Bill Simmons’ large-scale exploration of NBA history, basketball culture, and the players and moments that shaped the league across multiple generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eWritten from the perspective of a longtime basketball fan and sports columnist, the book combines historical analysis, storytelling, statistics, commentary, and basketball debates in a conversational and highly detailed style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eThroughout the book, Simmons covers topics connected to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nj0kzy\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"828\"\u003elegendary NBA players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cl13qs\" data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"851\"\u003ehistoric rivalries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fzyvy7\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"878\"\u003echampionship dynasties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8d6xc7\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eall-time player rankings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lzqfvt\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eiconic teams and eras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tmc31n\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"970\"\u003ebasketball media and fan culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vhmljs\" data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003emajor moments in NBA history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eOne of the central elements of the book is Simmons’ “Basketball Pyramid” — his ranking and evaluation system for many of the greatest players in NBA history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eRather than presenting basketball history in a formal or academic way, \u003cem data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eThe Book of Basketball\u003c\/em\u003e approaches the NBA through discussion, opinion, nostalgia, and fan perspective, making it especially engaging for readers who enjoy basketball conversations and historical debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eWith more than 700 pages of content, the book has become one of the most widely discussed modern books about the NBA and basketball culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eSuitable for NBA fans, basketball enthusiasts, and readers interested in the history and evolution of professional basketball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o2c85r\" data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9cdpxg\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eAuthor: Bill Simmons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lp14du\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qzcr58\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14088ma\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003ePages: 752\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d3gmr6\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eISBN: 9780345520104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ctv7\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eDimensions: 235 × 152 × 44 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3hjpv1\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eWeight: 923 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"g8pe5l\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eWhy We Recommend This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eAt Orange Ball United Athletes, we believe understanding basketball also means understanding the history, rivalries, personalities, and culture that shaped the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eThe Book of Basketball\u003c\/em\u003e reflects that side of basketball through stories, debates, analysis, and long-form NBA discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eWork Hard – Play Smart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gi2z1r\" data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gl9db4\" data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eNBA history and basketball culture book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pdvf3r\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eWritten by Bill Simmons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e9kj2u\" data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eCovers legendary NBA players and rivalries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ivs4eg\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eIncludes the Basketball Pyramid rankings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"116atzu\" data-start=\"2434\" 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