Has anyone started reading the book?
I did, and I'm really loving it so far (three chapters into it). I was afraid I would get bored by his stories about the old era, Russell, Bird and cie, but I was just amazed and thrilled by these chapters. I learned a lot about this era and these players, and I loved the way Simmons debunked the "Wilt Chamberlain is the greatest player ever" myth while showing Russell was the man.
I mean, I've never seen games from this era, but Simmons' arguments convinced me. Plus, his writing style is as enjoyable as always, and his footnotes - as some excerpts - are absolutely hilarious. I highly recommend this book. My only disappointment is that I miss a few references here and there.