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more about #bookexcerpts more comments → ChrisBallard: Alright, I'm headed out. Thanks again for having me on. Great questions - only wish I had better answers. And, one final plug, the book is available ... more » ClintonPortishead: Alright, a final question about my Wizards. Does it make any sense that a team known for its atrocious defense went and hired Flip Saunders as their h... more » Tony Reali's Winning Smile: I posed this question to Stephon Marbury during his UStream meltdown over the summer, but I was dissatisfied with his answer; Who is the toughest (i.e... more » roland_t_flakfizer: Can you give us a quick breakdown of Henry Abbott's game? What would the scouts say? #bookexcerpts more » ClintonPortishead: Chase Budinger: Great White Hope, or Greatest White Hope? #bookexcerpts more » DennyCrane: Favorite sportswriters (in any sport)? #bookexcerpts more » ChanHoParkour: chris, who has the most hilarious tattoo in the league? #bookexcerpts more » David Hume: Chris, is there any player in the NBA that stands out for clearly not deserving a roster spot, and could be replaced with a more effective d-leaguer, ... more » bevraj of choice: Chris, If Allen Iverson leaves Memphis on a plane at 11:30am on Monday to "resolve family issues", at what time and on what day will he never return?... more » DirkToberFest: Who of the 2010 FA class do you think is a logical fit to go to the Mavs next season (assuming Dirk also stays)? Fans are pushing for Chris Bosh (bec... more » ClintonPortishead: Is Mike Brown really as clueless as he looks? Or is his coaching actually hamstrung from having to placate LeBron on and off the court? Also, can anyo... more » roland_t_flakfizer: In your opinion, who sets the best screens in the NBA? #bookexcerpts more » Artie Fufkin: Better basketball/baseball player? Ainge or Jordan #bookexcerpts more » Bobby Big Wheel: 1. Would you rather be here with us or breaking the Byron Scott getting fired story? 2. Does CP3 bail on New Orleans? How could he when he gets to ... more » DennyCrane: Chris, thanks for answering my earlier question. I have one more: Before the season began, Stern went nuts over a less-than-$1M difference in the ref... more » -
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Live Chat With Chris Ballard
Chris is in the comments below. Suggested topics for discussion: what Steve Kerr wrote on his shoes; LeBron's actual weight; Reggie Miller's portable massage tool; where to get a run in South Dakota; mushroom prospecting; that other basketball book.
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: The Art Of A Beautiful Game
Today's comes from Sports Illustrated's ever-excellent Chris Ballard, author of The Art of a Beautiful Game: The Thinking Fan's Tour of the NBA. Here's Chris on Kobe Bryant, basketball nerd. Chat with him at 1 p.m. in a followup post. More » -
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Tomorrow: Live Chat With A Sports Illustrated Writer Who's Actually Familiar With The Internet
Chris Ballard, SI wordsmith and author of The Art of a Beautiful Game: The Thinking Fan's Tour of the NBA will be here (and not some Geocities page at the far end of the Internet) at 1 p.m. Join us. -
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: Monday Morning Quarterback
Today's excerpt comes courtesy of SI writer Peter King's "Monday Morning Quarterback." Read along in the gallery below about Belichick's wizardry, then come back at 1 p.m. for the live chat in the follow-up post. Enjoy. More » -
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: Shooting Stars
Today, cretins, we're joined by Deadspin provocateur and best-selling author Buzz Bissinger to discuss "Shooting Stars". You know, the as-told-to book about Lebron James' high school glory days. This should be entertaining.
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: The Machine
Today, we have a selection from Deadspin favorite Joe Posnanski's The Machine, a rollicking account of the 1975 Reds. Buy the book here. Read his blog here. Joe's in the comments now, awaiting your demeaning questions. More » -
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: "Fading Echoes"
Put on your long-reading glasses.Today's selection is "Fading Echoes" an amazing true story about football and suburban America and sadness and life written by my fellow La Salle University alum, Mike Sielski. Buy it here. Talk to him below.
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: "The Sure Thing"
Today's excerpt is from Eric Adelson's book about prodigious lady golfer Michelle Wie, "The Sure Thing: The Making And Unmaking Of A Golf Phenom." Buy it here. And, of course, Mr. Adelson will field your inappropriate questions in the comments. More » -
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: "On Rocky Top"
The mighty Clay Travis returns to the Muertospin to show off the Big Orange fruits of his labor. Read the excerpt, then buy "On Rocky Top", then chat with him down below.
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: "The Football Fan's Manifesto"
Today's a glorious day. Michael Tunison aka Kwanzaa Primate's utterly fantastic book has arrived and he's graciously given us an excerpt. Plus! He's here to live chat with you. Buy it then pepper him with inane questions.
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: Strokes of Genius
Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim uses the 2008 Wimbledon final to reflect on Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and their rivalry, begetting "the greatest tennis match every played," the 2008 Wimbledon Final. Buy it here, if you're feeling frisky. More » -
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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck: "The Big One"
Who knew a book about a fishing tournament could be so damn compelling? Journalist David Kinney goes inside Martha's Vineyard's annual Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby with his book, "The Big One".
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