The Bill Simmons Podcast
Biden Drops Out, a USA Hoops Six-Pack, and ‘Heat 2’ Ideas With Bryan Curtis, Tara Palmeri, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
Jul 21, 2024
Joining the discussion are Bryan Curtis, a media and politics expert from The Ringer, Tara Palmeri, a political journalist with Puck News, and Chris Ryan, a writer focused on sports and culture. They dive deep into President Biden's abrupt exit from the 2024 race and debate the future of the Democratic Party, including Kamala Harris's potential candidacy. In a lighter tone, they chat about Team USA basketball and analyze the upcoming NBA season. Plus, they brainstorm creative ideas for a sequel to the classic film 'Heat,' balancing thematic depth with commercial appeal.
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- Biden's exit has implications for the Democratic party's future direction and potential new candidates.
- Team USA historical players show predictable hierarchy for success in Olympics with key contributors like LeBron, Curry, and Davis.
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Team USA Basketball - Essential Players
In Team USA's history in the Olympics, certain players have emerged as essential for the team's success. The indispensables usually include three main players and one pivotal bench player. Looking at historical games like the 2008 gold medal, 2012 gold medal, 2016 semifinal, and 2021 gold medal matches, a hierarchy of key players emerges, such as LeBron, KD, and Drew Holiday. This pattern helps predict the indispensable players for 2024, with LeBron, Curry, and Anthony Davis likely leading the team, supported by Tatum and possibly Drew Holiday.
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