The Bill Simmons Podcast The New NBA and Billionaire Secrets With Steve Nash, Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Chris Ryan | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Sep 4, 2019
Steve Nash, NBA icon and skilled playmaker, joins Brian Koppelman, co-creator of 'Billions,' and sports analyst Chris Ryan for a lively discussion. They explore the evolving landscape of player empowerment and its impact on the NBA. Nash shares insights on athlete agency, while Koppelman and Ryan discuss the intricacies of writing for television and hanging out with billionaires. They also analyze Team USA's recent performance and the challenges young talent faces in the international arena, wrapping it all in humor and engaging anecdotes.
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Player Empowerment
- Players are leveraging their importance to the business, flexing their power.
- This generational shift views player movement differently than previous eras.
Nash's Team Loyalty
- Steve Nash felt conflicted leaving Dallas and Phoenix, as the teams were done with him.
- He contrasts this with the current era, where players initiate moves more readily.
Durant's Warriors Exit
- Kevin Durant's departure from Golden State after three years was unexpected.
- Bill Simmons and Steve Nash discuss if playing with Steph Curry influenced Durant's decision.