The Bill Simmons Podcast A Knicks Title, "Whaddya Do?" NBA Teams, the QB Pyramid, and a CFB Playoff Primer With Zach Lowe and Todd McShay
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Dec 17, 2025 
Zach Lowe, a veteran NBA writer for The Ringer, discusses the Knicks' thrilling victory in the NBA Cup, alongside intriguing conversations about young rising teams like the Spurs and Thunder. They analyze potential trades and roster dilemmas for NBA teams. On the football side, Todd McShay, a college football analyst, presents his quarterback pyramid while evaluating NFL QBs, including the impressive performances of Justin Herbert and CJ Stroud. He also dives into the upcoming college football playoffs and debates the need for playoff expansion.
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Knicks Depth Drives Early Overperformance
- The Knicks' bench and Mitchell Robinson's health are pivotal to their ceiling this season.
- Role players like Ananobi and Clarkson have pushed New York ahead of schedule.
Young West Teams Can Leap Quickly
- Young West teams like Spurs and Thunder feel playoff-ready despite youth because of elite athleticism and perimeter defense.
- Such precocious young contenders are historically rare but can define a decade.
Wembanyama's Impact Is Immediate Even Limited
- Wembanyama remains on a minutes restriction but his lob threat changes game dynamics immediately.
- Spurs' young guards already understand how to exploit his gravity.