The Book of Basketball

In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill explains why Patrick Ewing is the 39th best player ever.

Mulligans for the entire sports world

Page 2 suggests the entire sporting world take a page from golf to erase its worst memories.

The ultimate "don't come back" list

This is the year of the comeback, but Page 2 lists 100 of them that should be avoided at all costs.

Blazers don't deserve Bowie 2.0

Warning: Do not read this if you're a Portland Trail Blazers fan. The three-word e-mail came this morning from someone who knows things: "Oden -- mi...

One basketball nation, under Duncan

...never made a Finals before Duncan arrived), Hakeem Olajuwon (wildly unsuccessful for most of his prime), Patrick Ewing (played in only one Finals in his prime), Charles Barkley (ditto) and Karl Malone (played in...

NCAA renaissance peaks with great weekend

I keep hearing the same points from readers over and over again: • I can't remember enjoying March Madness as much as I've enjoyed it thi...

Oden, Wisconsin and lots more

Caught a slew of college basketball games over the past three days (Indiana-Michigan State, Florida-LSU, Syracuse-Georgetown, Wisconsin-OSU and Kansas...

Welcome to the Basketball Blog

During Wednesday night's Duke-Carolina game, Dickie V called this year's freshman class "the best freshman class since I've ever been on television." ...

Let's celebrate 'The Summer of Mailbag'

Bill Simmons is handing off the car keys and letting the readers drive him through the summer. He answers letters about Michael Jackson, the Lakers, John Madden and "Bloodsport."

LeBron's action again lacks grace

LeBron James' churlish reaction to getting dunked on by Xavier's Jordan Crawford is juvenile.

Remember the '80s: The iconic moments

Page 2 presents the top 80 iconic sports moments of the 1980s. With matching song titles.

Can the clouds get darker in Houston?

With the latest Yao Ming injury news, you have to wonder: Are the Houston Rockets cursed?

Open letter to Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin will be chosen No. 1 in the NBA draft Thursday night. Bill Simmons uses 33 years of history to explain why this is a terrible thing for the OU star.

For Clippers, lottery rarely a reward

No team has had as many lottery picks as the Clippers. And no team has blown as many lottery picks. The sad, sordid tales.

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Patrick Ewing #33 of the New York Knicks slam dunks against Derrick Coleman #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers...