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“Bill Simmons writes about this in his book and it was published in 2009.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: NBA history and broadcasting
For: Basketball enthusiasts and sports history buffs
Key quote: “What ABC has to prove to a disbelieving national public, Arledge believed, was that this was not simply a bunch of tall, awkward goons throwing a ball through a hoop.”
The host mentions Bill Simmons in relation to his basketball book, highlighting a quote from David Halberstam about the early perception of the NBA. This reference serves to illustrate the evolution of the league's image and the motivations of its players during that era.