The Bill Simmons Podcast A Shocking Knicks/Wolves Trade, KAT Predictions and the NPBA Is Here With Austin Rivers
Sep 28, 2024
Austin Rivers, a seasoned NBA player, joins to dissect the shocking trade that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks. He dives into the implications of this move for both teams, particularly how it reshapes the Knicks' strategy. Rivers shares insights on the pressures faced by athletes in New York and the complexities of team dynamics. He reflects on the evolving culture of the NBA, touching on the emotional aspects of trades and how they affect performance and fan expectations. It's a deep dive into the highs and lows of professional basketball.
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Knicks Win Trade
- The Knicks won the trade because Karl-Anthony Towns is an upgrade from Julius Randle.
- Towns' skills, especially his spacing, better align with the Knicks' needs.
Minnesota's Potential Win
- Bill Simmons thinks Minnesota might have won because they got out of Towns' expensive contract.
- Getting Randle, DiVincenzo, and more flexibility seems beneficial for them.
Knicks' Timing
- The Knicks made the trade now because Towns became available, and they saw him as the best big man they could get.
- They may have been worried about a lack of centers due to injuries and other team needs.