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The Chet Holmgren Hard-to-Evaluate Hall of Fame and Other Lottery-Related Madness Subplots With Ryen Russillo

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Navigating Complex Sports Contracts

This chapter explores the intricate world of player contracts and salary caps in professional sports, with a focus on the NFL and comparisons to the NBA. It discusses the evolution of contract structures, particularly guaranteed money, while examining teams' spending strategies and the disparity between perceived and actual player value. The conversation also includes an analysis of NBA player performances and potential, culminating in a lighthearted debate about reliability in clutch moments.

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