The Bill Simmons Podcast

Six NBA Forks In the Road, Plus Wemby’s Charisma With Brian Windhorst and Best Early NFL Futures With Ben Solak

Jun 21, 2023

Brian Windhorst, an ESPN NBA reporter with deep league insights, discusses the unique qualities of Victor Wembanyama and how he’s navigating his newfound fame. They dive into San Antonio's long-term strategy for the budding star. Meanwhile, Ben Solak from The Ringer shares his expert take on NFL futures, examining key team dynamics and betting strategies for the upcoming season. Highlights include potential plays for teams like the Miami Dolphins and discussions on rookie quarterbacks shaping the league.

01:52:06

Episode guests

Ben Solak

Brian Windhorst

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

Navigating NBA Trades and the Draft

20min

Trade Talks and Future Stars

6min

Rising Star: The Journey of an NBA Prospect

18min

Influences and Fame: A Young Basketball Prodigy

4min

Navigating Fame and Future Prospects

16min

Navigating Slumps and Future Bets in Sports

6min

NFL Season Prospects and Team Dynamics

33min

Analyzing NFL Team Futures and Betting Strategies

5min

10.

Analyzing NFL Team Strategies and Performance

3min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons starts the show by talking about six guys he believes are the most interesting in the NBA over the next few days. Then, he is joined by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to discuss what makes Victor Wembanyama different from past generational prospects. They also talk about how Wemby's handled his growing fame, what San Antonio’s long-term plan is for him, and more (28:12). Then, The Ringer’s Ben Solak joins Bill to run through some of their favorite futures bets for the upcoming NFL season (1:05:15).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Brian Windhorst and Benjamin Solak

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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