The Bill Simmons Podcast CP3’s Future, the Next Big NBA Trade, Netflix’s Swoon, and the Stream Adultery Epidemic With Kevin O’Connor, Amanda Dobbins, and Chris Ryan | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Jul 18, 2019
Kevin O’Connor, an insightful NBA writer for The Ringer, joins Amanda Dobbins and Chris Ryan to dive into Chris Paul's uncertain future and the complexities of upcoming NBA trades, including the much-discussed Kawhi Leonard deal. The trio also tackles the Netflix dilemma, examining its declining engagement strategies amid a fierce streaming landscape. They humorously address the impact of 'stream adultery' on relationships and reflect on their favorite summer TV shows, blending sports analysis with pop culture insights.
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CP3's OKC Stay
- Chris Paul may stay in OKC because the team reportedly couldn't find a suitable trade.
- Their spin suggests Paul is warming up to OKC, but they might have had no other options.
Timberwolves' Puzzling Strategy
- The Minnesota Timberwolves' disinterest in trading for Russell Westbrook is puzzling.
- It raises questions about their strategy for attracting free agents and maximizing Karl-Anthony Towns' prime.
Aging Small Guards
- Data reveals that small guards (6'1" and under) rarely perform well past age 35.
- Only John Stockton and Lenny Wilkens have averaged 11 points and 5 assists at that age and height.