The Bill Simmons Podcast A Memorable NBA Reopening, Plus: Talking NFL With Kyle Brandt
Jul 31, 2020
Kyle Brandt, an NFL Network personality and co-host of '10 Questions With Kyle Brandt,' shares insights on the 2020 NFL season and the evolution of reality TV through his own experiences on 'The Real World.' He reminisces about nostalgic NFL moments while discussing the pressures athletes face during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Zoe Simmons offers a teen's perspective on culture during quarantine, reflecting on trends like TikTok and how they're shaping youth interactions. Together, they navigate the intersections of sports and social life in a changing world.
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Home-Court Advantage in the Bubble
- Home-court advantage is negligible in the NBA bubble.
- The regular season provided an advantage that now doesn't exist.
Arena Atmosphere
- Bill Simmons enjoyed not having fans in the arena, appreciating the sounds of the game.
- He also noted the wider space behind the basket changed how players drove.
Return of Bad Officiating
- Bill Simmons welcomes back the return of questionable NBA officiating.
- He finds it comforting to have something normal to complain about again.