The Bill Simmons Podcast Part 2: Tankapalooza 2021, Western Predictions, and All-NBA Picks With Ryen Russillo
May 17, 2021
Ryen Russillo, a renowned sports analyst known for his basketball insights, joins Bill Simmons to dissect the latest NBA happenings. They dive into the Clippers’ surprising loss, analyze playoff matchups, and weigh the impact of the play-in tournament on tanking strategies. Russillo and Simmons passionately debate All-NBA selections and MVP candidates while highlighting the enduring legacies of basketball legends. Listeners gain expert predictions on playoff prospects and fascinating insights into the upcoming NBA draft.
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Tankapalooza 2021
- The Clippers lost to the Thunder, securing a first-round series with the Mavericks.
- This was part of a larger tanking strategy by several teams, including the Mavericks and Nuggets.
Clippers Avoiding Lakers
- The Clippers' tanking strategy might be interpreted as fear of the Lakers.
- LeBron James might perceive this as a sign of weakness.
Clippers' Fear Analogy
- Bill Simmons compares the Clippers' avoidance of the Lakers to someone backing down from a fight.
- This analogy emphasizes their perceived fear of facing the Lakers.