The Bill Simmons Podcast A 2024 NBA Redraft, Plus 2020s Sliding Doors With Ryen Russillo
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Mar 23, 2025 
Ryen Russillo, a renowned sports analyst from ESPN and The Ringer, joins for a lively discussion. They dive into the Bulls’ surprising victory over the Lakers, leading to insights about NBA team strategies. The conversation shifts to the Cavaliers’ struggles and Donovan Mitchell's All-NBA spot in jeopardy due to Anthony Edwards. Finally, they explore intriguing 'sliding doors' moments of the 2020s, pondering how key decisions have shaped the league's landscape.
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Blueprint to Beat the Lakers
- The Bulls' fast-paced, attacking style troubled the Lakers, revealing a potential blueprint for defeating them.
- Teams like OKC, who share this style, might pose a significant threat to the Lakers in a series.
Bulls Trade Victory Lap
- Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo are taking a "victory lap" for correctly predicting the success of the Bulls' trade last summer.
- They were among the few who supported the trade, and the Bulls' recent performance has proven them right.
2024 NBA Redraft
- Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo conduct a no-prep redraft of the 2024 NBA draft's top eight picks.
- While acknowledging Paolo Banchero's Rookie of the Year status, they prioritize Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson.