The Bill Simmons Podcast Brooklyn Steals New York, Kemba's Next Move, and July NBA Predictions With Marc Stein, Plus Michael K. Williams on Life After Omar | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Jun 25, 2019
Marc Stein, NBA writer for The New York Times, shares insights on the chaotic world of NBA free agency, speculating on star players' next moves while reflecting on the uncertain futures of teams like the Celtics and Knicks. Actor Michael K. Williams, known for his powerful role as Omar in 'The Wire,' discusses his new Netflix series 'When They See Us,' tackling themes of identity and representation in media. He also reflects on gentrification in Brooklyn, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in connecting personal and societal narratives.
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Knicks' Potential Free Agency Failure
- The Knicks striking out on free agents after two years of planning would be a major blow to the franchise.
- This potential failure raises questions about James Dolan's ownership and the Knicks' future.
Celtics Moving On From Kyrie
- The Celtics seem to have accepted Kyrie Irving's departure and are moving on.
- Their draft strategy suggests they're creating cap space for a new player.
Stein Steals Simmons' Thunder
- Bill Simmons was upset that Marc Stein's tweet about Kemba Walker's potential move to the Celtics stole his thunder.
- Simmons had been speculating about this possibility.