The Bill Simmons Podcast Austin Rivers on NBA Vet Life, QB Arguments With Steven Ruiz, and Canceling 'Winning Time' With Chris Ryan
Sep 20, 2023
Austin Rivers, an NBA veteran who offers deep insights from his career, shares his experiences hunting for a new contract and the complexities of modern player movement. He discusses the impact of AAU culture on youth development and plays into the challenges young players face. Steven Ruiz dives into the intricacies of NFL quarterback evaluations, while Chris Ryan critiques HBO's 'Winning Time,' discussing its cancellation and what it reveals about the challenges of sports narratives in media. It's a compelling mix of basketball, football, and pop culture!
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NBA Player Movement
- Player movement dominates NBA discussion, unlike in football.
- Bill Simmons finds this concerning and questions its impact on the league.
NBA as Reality TV
- The NBA resembles a reality TV show due to excessive player movement.
- Austin Rivers believes this focus on drama overshadows the game itself.
Knicks Experience
- Austin Rivers felt the Knicks wanted Derek Rose from the start.
- He felt his success there was short-lived due to this preference.