The Bill Simmons Podcast Inside the NBA Bubble, KD & LeBron, ‘Showbiz Kids’ and River Phoenix With Chris Haynes and Alex Winter
Jul 14, 2020
Chris Haynes, Yahoo's senior NBA reporter, shares insider anecdotes from the NBA bubble, discussing the challenges players faced and their motivations to compete during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Alex Winter, director of the HBO documentary 'Showbiz Kids,' delves into the complexities of childhood fame in Hollywood, addressing the psychological toll and societal stigma faced by young actors. The conversation touches on iconic figures like River Phoenix, comparing the pressures of performance in both sports and entertainment.
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'Showbiz Kids' and 'Stand By Me'
- Bill Simmons and Ringer Films produced the HBO documentary 'Showbiz Kids'.
- A Rewatchables episode on 'Stand By Me' commemorated the documentary release.
Haynes' Quarantine
- Chris Haynes spent two weeks quarantined in the NBA bubble.
- He was only allowed to leave his room for daily COVID testing.
Too Many Teams?
- Bill Simmons believes the NBA bubble could have worked with fewer teams.
- He questions the inclusion of teams with little chance of playoff success.