The Bill Simmons Podcast The Dysfunctionally Dysfunctional Nets With Raja Bell, Plus a Big Dolphins Move and Philly’s Ceiling With Sheil Kapadia and Benjamin Solak
Nov 2, 2022
Raja Bell, a former NBA player known for his candid basketball insights, dives into the chaos surrounding the Brooklyn Nets and the implications of Steve Nash's firing. He discusses coaching challenges and the impact of star players on team culture. Later, NFL experts Sheil Kapadia and Benjamin Solak evaluate the flurry of trades at the deadline, including Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins and Roquan Smith to the Ravens. They weigh the playoff prospects for teams like the Dolphins and the evolving landscape of the league.
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Raja's Near-Coaching Gig
- Raja Bell almost coached the Brooklyn Nets.
- His family's uncertainty about COVID protocols prevented the move.
Nash's Leadership Style
- Steve Nash's coaching style, leading by example, was difficult in Brooklyn.
- He needed strong personalities around him to enforce culture and accountability.
Nets' Cultural Chaos
- The Nets' organizational culture has fostered chaos.
- Clear parameters and consequences are essential for success.