The Bill Simmons Podcast The Worst NBA Contracts Draft With Joe House and Big Wos
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Mar 15, 2024 
Join sports analyst Joe House and contributor Wosny Lambre as they dive into the third annual worst NBA contracts draft. They dissect the impact of underperforming stars like Jordan Poole, LeBron James, and Ben Simmons on team strategies. The duo explores the complexities behind NBA contracts, balancing performance with value, and discusses the evolving landscape of player deals, including concerns over LaMelo Ball's extension. Expect humor and keen insights as they evaluate the fate of overvalued players and their teams.
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Past Draft Picks
- Bill Simmons recalls Davis Bertans being drafted first overall in the 2022 Worst Contracts draft.
- Duncan Robinson's poor performance even led to his podcast being temporarily suspended.
Draft Considerations
- Expiring contracts make players less appealing for the draft, but exceptions exist.
- The NBA has fewer long, bad contracts due to shorter terms and players betting on themselves.
Ben Simmons' Struggles
- Ben Simmons has only played 57 games since the 2021 Hawks series due to various reasons.
- Simmons' agent blamed himself for not finding the right doctors for Simmons' back issues.