The Bill Simmons Podcast Giannis Goes Down With Big Wos and Chris Ryan, the Streaming Wars With Matthew Belloni, and Teen Culture Half-Year Awards With Zoe Simmons
Jun 30, 2021
Joining Bill Simmons are Wosny Lambre, an NBA fashion expert, and Chris Ryan, a savvy basketball analyst, who dissect Giannis Antetokounmpo's unfortunate injury and its impact on the Bucks' playoff journey. Matthew Belloni, a former Hollywood Reporter editor, shares insights on the struggles of theatrical movie releases in the streaming era. Meanwhile, Zoe Simmons, Bill's daughter, brings a fun twist with her half-year teen culture awards, spotlighting TikTok trends and notable disappointments from the youth scene.
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Giannis's Injury
- Giannis's knee injury in Bucks-Hawks Game 4 shocked Bill Simmons and Wosny Lambre.
- They initially assumed it was an ankle injury, recalling similar incidents with Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.
Unprecedented Injuries
- The numerous injuries in the 2021 NBA playoffs, including stars like Giannis, AD, Jamal Murray, and Kawhi, are unprecedented.
- These are freak accidents, not typical wear-and-tear injuries.
Freak Injuries
- Bill Simmons is surprised that freak injuries don't happen more often in the NBA, given the physicality.
- He points out how seemingly minor incidents can lead to significant injuries, like Gordon Hayward's.