The Bill Simmons Podcast Best Beal Trades, the GameStop Scandal, and Super Bowl Talk With Joe House, Andrew Ross Sorkin, and Jamal Adams
Jan 29, 2021
Joe House, a contributor to The Ringer, shares insights on potential trades for Bradley Beal as the Wizards face a tough season. Andrew Ross Sorkin offers an analysis of the GameStop phenomenon, discussing its chaos on Wall Street and implications for retail investors. NFL strong safety Jamal Adams reflects on his career, the evolution of tackling in the league, and shares thoughts on Super Bowl predictions. The conversation mixes sports drama with market turbulence, making for an engaging talk.
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Wizards' Season Predictions Gone Wrong
- Bill Simmons and Joe House reflect on their previous optimistic predictions for the Washington Wizards' season.
- The predictions went badly wrong due to unforeseen circumstances, including Russell Westbrook's injuries and the team's COVID outbreak.
Westbrook's Health Concerns
- Russell Westbrook's health is a major concern, resembling Allen Iverson's decline with the Pistons.
- His declining performance suggests his best years might be behind him, impacting the Wizards' season.
Westbrook's Reckless Play
- Westbrook's playing style, characterized by "controlled recklessness", has been impacted due to injury.
- His aggressive, high-energy approach seems to be affecting his performance and leading to mistakes.
