The Bill Simmons Podcast

Embiid’s Crazy Career, Plus Harden’s Next Move, Big Papi’s Honor, and Charles Oakley Stops By | With Big Wos and Kevin Hench

Jan 26, 2022

Wosny Lambre, an insightful contributor to The Ringer, dives into Joel Embiid's incredible yet challenging NBA journey, dissecting trade speculations around Ben Simmons and James Harden. Kevin Hench, a passionate Red Sox fan, reflects on David Ortiz's momentous Hall of Fame induction and its cultural significance. Former NBA tough guy Charles Oakley shares legendary stories from his career, touches on ‘The Last Dance,’ and discusses his upcoming book, offering a gritty look at the life of one of basketball's fiercest competitors.

02:00:34

Episode guests

Charles Oakley

Kevin Hench

Wosny Lambre

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Behind the Mic: Overcoming Audio Challenges and NBA Highlights

2min

Embiid's Unpredictable Path

10min

The Weight of a Superstar: Challenges and Prospects for Joel Embiid

4min

Basketball Evolution: Embiid and the MVP Race

7min

James Harden's NBA Future and Trade Speculations

14min

Navigating NBA Trades and Team Dynamics

9min

Controversies and Celebrations: Hall of Fame Induction Reactions

2min

The Legacy of a Baseball Icon

15min

10.

The Great Boston Sports Debate: Williams vs. Ortiz

2min

11.

From Cursed to Champion: The Legacy of Big Poppy and Sports Icons

3min

12.

Basketball: Evolution of Competition and Playstyle

10min

13.

NBA Dynamics and Player Challenges

11min

14.

Analyzing Team Dynamics and the Impact of Evolving Game Strategies

3min

15.

Nostalgia and Legacy in Basketball

12min

16.

Legends in the Locker Room

12min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares an essay on Joel Embiid’s career in the midst of another spectacular season (2:36) before talking with Wosny Lambre about the 76ers’ need to trade Ben Simmons in order to get Embiid some support this season, James Harden trade rumors, the Lakers’ win over the Nets, trade deadline predictions, and more (16:42). Then Bill talks with his longtime friend and Red Sox fan Kevin Hench about David Ortiz being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (47:08). Finally, Bill is joined by Charles Oakley for the first time since 2018 to discuss stories from his career; ‘The Last Dance’; the NBA season; NFL playoffs; his upcoming book, ‘The Last Enforcer: Outrageous Stories From the Life and Times of One of the NBA’s Fiercest Competitors’; and more (1:06:26).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Charles Oakley, Wosny Lambre, and Kevin Hench

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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