The Bill Simmons Podcast Part 2: The 76ers Fell Apart, Embiid’s Next Five Years, and Week 12 NFL Picks With Chris Ryan and Joe House
Nov 22, 2024
Bill Simmons chats with Chris Ryan, a Philadelphia sports aficionado and co-host of the Rewatchables at The Ringer, and Joe House, a savvy sports analyst known for his Million-Dollar Picks. They dissect the 76ers' current turmoil and the impacts of Joel Embiid's health, pondering if redemption is possible. The trio also dives into NFL Week 12 predictions, analyzing matchups and betting strategies. Their banter dances between sports insights and Thanksgiving pie nostalgia, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking discussion.
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Sixers' Season in Crisis
- The 76ers' season feels like a "head-on collision" due to injuries, poor performance, and internal conflicts.
- The team's current state resembles their pre-process era, raising concerns about their potential.
Embiid's Extension
- The 76ers extended Joel Embiid's contract despite his injury history, similar to the Clippers' situation with Kawhi Leonard.
- This decision, made when Embiid wasn't fully healthy, has put the team in a difficult position.
Embiid's Conditioning Concerns
- Joel Embiid's work ethic and conditioning are questioned in comparison to other star players like Giannis and Tatum.
- Centers with similar physical profiles and injury histories have experienced rapid declines, raising concerns about Embiid's future.