First impressions matter more in basketball than in any other sport, and they can be savored only in person. Players can't hide behind pads or helmets, so we can stare at them, evaluate every move they make: running, jumping, walking,… — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
I started my Twitter account for selfish reasons: I wanted to have a place to post updates on my book signing tour and stuff… — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
In 1994, nobody could have predicted 'Shawshank' would one day be an iconic movie - and believe me, that would never have happened if… — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
We don't realize how much the NFL is quietly drifting towards flag football. During the '80s, part of the defense's goal was to put… — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
I always wanted to create a site that was sports and pop culture. '30 for 30 had a big impact because I loved how… — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
One of my favorite things about basketball is that you can't break it down into some sort of science that makes total sense. — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
“If you don't agree with me, I have two words for you: shut the fuck up.” — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
I am old enough to remember every Red Sox season since 1975. Baseball is long. Baseball takes forever. It's day in, day out, for… — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
Don't worry about what other people are doing. Worry about what you're doing. — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
The best under-the-radar rivalry is Dodgers-Giants. I had no idea how deep that one was until I moved to California... that one goes waaaaaaaaay… — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
Writing is like playing golf - you have to keep working at your swing. — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
The NBA and NHL have different agendas: The NBA is much more protective of its players and its brand; the NHL has less to… — Bill Simmons Copy Share Image
