The Bill Simmons Podcast

Unanswerable NBA Questions With Zach Lowe, Plus Brian Koppelman and David Levien on Creating ‘Super Pumped’ During a Pandemic

Feb 24, 2022

Zach Lowe, ESPN NBA analyst known for his sharp insights, dives deep into the crucial questions shaping the NBA's future, like the impact of the Ben Simmons–James Harden trade and the Warriors' playoff dynamics hinging on Draymond Green's health. He even ranks the most shocking trades of the last decade. Later, showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien share their creative journey behind 'Super Pumped,' discussing the triumphs and challenges of producing during a pandemic and the complexities of storytelling in television.

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Zach Lowe

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Navigating NBA Player Dynamics

15min

Injury Concerns and Playoff Predictions for the Warriors

8min

Playoff Aspirations and Player Dynamics

17min

Navigating Team Dynamics in the NBA

10min

NBA Team Dynamics and Player Trades

37min

Navigating Side Hustles and Smart Savings

2min

Creating 'Super Pumped': Navigating Tech and Creativity

12min

The Art of Adaptation: Storytelling in TV

18min

10.

Pinball, Poker, and Player Rankings

15min

11.

A Deep Dive into Maravich's Legacy and Exciting Showtime Returns

4min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to run through the biggest questions remaining for the rest of the NBA season, including how the Ben Simmons–James Harden trade will play out, the Warriors' dependence on Draymond Green’s health, Denver’s playoff potential, a Lakers-Clippers play-in possibility, and Brooklyn’s ceiling (2:28). Then they rank the most shocking trades from the past decade (74:42). Later, Bill is joined by showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien to talk about their newest show, ‘Super Pumped’ (87:12).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe, Brian Koppelman, and David Levien

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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