USA Hoops, Harden Advice, the AFC East, and Half-Baked Ideas With Kevin Wildes and David Jacoby
Aug 21, 2023
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Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby and Kevin Wildes to discuss Team USA's comeback victory over Germany, James Harden's future, the perplexing AFC East, and half-baked ideas.
James Harden's future in the NBA is uncertain and may involve a trade due to his attitude and potential salary cap issues.
The podcast discussed half-baked ideas including creating lazy rivers as popular attractions in cities and introducing basketball gloves for enhanced grip and performance.
Deep dives
James Harden's Next Three Years
James Harden's next three years will likely involve a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, as he may not be fully content and engaged with the team. Despite his talent and skill, the combination of his attitude and potential salary cap issues may lead to a trade before the deadline. After being traded, he will become a free agent, and while he may receive a significant contract, it may not be at the level he desires or expects. Ultimately, his future in the NBA will highly depend on his performance and how he handles himself on and off the court.
The Rise of Lazy Rivers
The idea is to create lazy rivers in various locations, making them as ubiquitous as coffee shops. This would provide fun and relaxation for people of all ages, and would become a popular and unique attraction in many cities.
Basketball Gloves for Enhanced Grip
The idea is to introduce basketball gloves that provide enhanced grip for players. This would be similar to the concept of football gloves, which have become common in the sport. The gloves would improve ball control and handling, leading to better performance and a more enjoyable experience for players.
Lifeguard Stands for Sports Referees
The suggestion is to have elevated lifeguard stands for sports referees, similar to those used by lifeguards at beaches. This would provide a better vantage point for referees, allowing them to see the entire field and make more accurate calls. The stands would enhance the officiating experience and increase the fairness and quality of sports games.
'The BS Pod' is back! The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby and Kevin Wildes to discuss Team USA's comeback victory over Germany (4:02), Anthony Edwards's moment, James Harden's future (44:28), the perplexing AFC East (1:06:09), half-baked ideas (0:00), and much more (1:23:13)!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Kevin Wildes and David Jacoby
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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