The Bill Simmons Podcast Emergency Kawhi/Raptors/WTF Saturday Pod with Joe House, Plus Andy Ruiz Jr. Stops By | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Jun 8, 2019
In a thrilling conversation, former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. shares his journey to becoming the first Mexican-American champion, emphasizing the emotional highs and the vital support from his family. The discussion also touches on the strategic insights of his fight prep and the significance of his historic upset over Anthony Joshua. Alongside Joe House, they recap Kawhi Leonard's playoff brilliance, analyzing the Raptors' impressive run and the intricate dynamics of trust in sports as they navigate through the ongoing NBA Finals.
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Raptors Predicted to Win
- Kawhi Leonard's historic playoff run may secure Toronto their first major sports title since 1993.
- Bill Simmons and Joe House believe the Raptors are likely to win unless Kevin Durant makes a miraculous, unexpected return.
Kawhi's Historic Performance
- Kawhi Leonard's performance, even at less than 100%, has been historically significant.
- His two-way play, combined with his scoring average, puts him among all-time playoff greats.
Rare Statistical Feat
- Bill Simmons and Joe House discuss a unique statistical achievement of Kawhi Leonard in the NBA finals.
- Only Kawhi and Michael Jordan have scored 35+ points with zero turnovers in a road finals game.