The Bill Simmons Podcast The Celtics Sale, USMNT’s Flop, Lakers Hail Marys, and 'The Bear' Season 3 With Rob Stone and Van Lathan
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Jul 3, 2024 
Rob Stone, a Fox Sports personality known for his soccer coverage, and Van Lathan, co-host of Higher Learning and cultural commentator, join the discussion. They dive into the USMNT's disappointing loss to Uruguay and debate Christian Pulisic's leadership. The conversation shifts to the excitement surrounding Bronny James' draft prospects and the hope for the new 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie. They also reflect on the emotional weight of sports ownership changes and share insights on the latest season of FX's 'The Bear', highlighting its critical themes.
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NBA Tiers
- Bill Simmons introduces NBA tiers to evaluate teams.
- Contenders, party crashers, illusion of contention, and tanking teams are discussed.
Markkanen Trade Speculation
- Bill Simmons questions the Utah Jazz's eagerness to trade Lauri Markkanen.
- He speculates Danny Ainge's strategy involves acquiring more picks for future drafts.
Markkanen to Golden State?
- Golden State needs Markkanen to remain competitive with Steph Curry.
- A trade involving expirings, picks, and swaps is suggested to bolster their chances.