In the NBA, and life, it's all about getting your reps
Bill Simmons, Page 2Before Bill Simmons breaks down the NBA, he has to get in his column reps.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Attention: Home-field advantage has left the building
Bill Simmons, Page 2In the era of state-of-the-art stadiums, Bill Simmons has discovered that home-field advantage isn't what it used to be.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008THE SPORTS GUY
Bill SimmonsI hate being wrong. Except when it's about Greg Oden.
Story | November 05, 2008The king of all fantasy previews
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons offers a cheat sheet for your fantasy basketball draft and tries to put LeBron's greatness in historical perspective.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008THE SPORTS GUY
Bill SimmonsHopkins. The Sternado. Yup, it's time to play "More Reasons I Love Sports."
Story | October 22, 2008The Red Sox make it to midnight
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons interrupts the funeral for the 2008 Red Sox for this important announcement: It's not over.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008The mailbag returns after a long summer's nap
Bill Simmons, Page 2After a four-month absence, the Sports Guy's Mailbag makes a triumphant return.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008Elgin took the game to new heights
Bill Simmons, Page 2You probably remember Elgin Baylor as a bad GM in a goofy sweater. Bill Simmons explains why you should remember as a transcendent player who revolutionized basketball.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008Time to flick the power switch
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons compiles his first NFL Power Poll of the season and finds the league is more wide-open than ever.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008The '08 Pats season: Gone in eight minutes
Bill Simmons, Page 2After Tom Brady's injury, the Sports Guy is proclaiming the 2008 Patriots' season officially over. The readers try to ease his pain.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008NFL reshuffles the deck for 2008
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons says you can't even attempt to preview an NFL season anymore, but he still has a few predictions to throw out there.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008Introducing the comedic stylings of the Lopez twins!
Bill Simmons, Page 2As he chronicled every moment for his annual NBA draft diary, the Sports Guy developed a new fascination with the Lopez brothers.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008Notes from a good ol'-fashioned Garden party
Bill Simmons, Page 2Bill Simmons is walking on air after the obliteration of the Lakers and the celebration in the streets of Boston.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008Can Celts answer the call at closing time?
Bill Simmons, Page 2As the NBA Finals return to Boston, Bill Simmons isn't quite sure if Boston has the moxie to seal the franchise's 17th title.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008You want answers? I think you're entitled
Bill Simmons, Page 2Is KG getting enough sleep? Are the L.A. fans awake? Who has the upper hand now in the NBA Finals? The Sports Guy has all the answers.
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