<p>If you're a fan of "Sports Guy" Bill Simmons from ESPN.com, you probably know that his new book, the 700-page "The Book of Basketball," is being released on Tuesday. Based on preorders, it's already ranked sixth on Amazon.com's best-seller list. </p>
<p>Simmons, a Boston native and Holy Cross graduate who now lives in Los Angeles, will be in Boston for book signings on Friday at 12:15 p.m. at the Prudential Center Barnes & Noble, 800 Boylston St., and at 4 p.m. at Hurricane O'Reilly's, 150 Canal St. At those locations, you can meet Simmons in person and either buy a copy of "The Book of Basketball" or get your copy signed</p>
<p>Boston</a> Celtics Blog - Sports Guy releasing his new book - ESPN Boston</p>