The Bill Simmons Podcast

Kobe vs. Duncan, Lob City vs. Sterling, and the "We Believe" Warriors With Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes. Plus: Best ‘Last Dance’ Lies!

May 22, 2020

Jason Concepcion, a sports writer for The Ringer, joins former NBA players Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes to dive into the most intriguing facets of basketball history. They dissect the biggest fabrications from 'The Last Dance' while exploring the rivalry between Kobe and Tim Duncan. Jackson and Barnes reminisce about the unforgettable 'We Believe' Warriors and their turbulent experiences with the 'Lob City' Clippers amid the Donald Sterling controversy. Their candid anecdotes offer a unique glimpse into the highs and lows of NBA life.

01:43:08

Episode guests

Matt Barnes

Stephen Jackson

Jason Concepcion

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Legends and Anecdotes: The Jordan Chronicles

16min

The Pizza Incident and Podcast Origins

8min

Remembering 'We Believe': The Spirit of the Warriors

6min

NBA Team Dynamics and Legendary Players

26min

Team Dynamics and Upcoming Podcast Highlights

2min

Brawls and Brotherhood: The Indiana Incident

19min

Creating Authentic Connections

17min

The Changing Landscape of Basketball Culture

4min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Jason Concepcion to run though Jason's list of the biggest lies told in the ESPN documentary series 'The Last Dance' (2:20). Then, Bill talks with NBA champions Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes about the inception of the 'All the Smoke' podcast, their thoughts on the NBA playoffs prior to the league shutdown, Matt's time at the Clippers during the Donald Sterling era, the complex chemistry of the "Lob City" Clippers, the "We Believe" Warriors, Tim Duncan vs. Kobe Bryant, the best teams they've ever played on, and much more (25:55)!

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