The Bill Simmons Podcast Part 2: The Perfect LeBron Trade With Chris Ryan, Kevin O’Connor, Wosny Lambre
Feb 10, 2022
Join Chris Ryan, a sports and pop culture writer, and Wosny Lambre, an NBA analyst, as they dive deep into the current NBA trade frenzy. They analyze the James Harden trade's impact on the Sixers and debate whether he can regain his top form. The surprising Porzingis deal to the Wizards stirs conversation about team dynamics with Luka Doncic. Tune in for hot takes on how roster changes, like the Celtics’ moves, influence team strategies and the broader implications for this season's playoff chase!
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Potential Smart Trade?
- The Celtics trading for Derrick White might indicate a future Marcus Smart trade.
- Both guards have similar defensive, combo-guard skillsets, making them a potentially awkward pairing.
Everyone Wins?
- Wosny Lambre argues that Ben Simmons, James Harden, and Daryl Morey all got what they wanted.
- Simmons gets a bigger market, Harden escapes Brooklyn, and Morey acquires a star.
Harden's Health
- Bill Simmons points out the uncertainty surrounding Harden's performance due to his hamstring issues.
- There's a possibility he'll be great or that he is declining.