The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Comeback Clippers, Superstar Trae, and KD’s Brilliance With Seerat Sohi and Jackie MacMullan

Jun 25, 2021

Seerat Sohi, a talented writer for The Ringer, joins the discussion to analyze the Clippers' playoff dynamics and Trae Young's rise as a basketball star. They delve into how Young's team-oriented play has evolved, impacting the Atlanta Hawks. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by Ben Simmons and the coaching changes within the NBA, revealing how these factors intertwine with player relationships and team success. Additionally, they explore Kevin Durant's legacy in the context of player empowerment in modern basketball.

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Seerat Sohi

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Clippers Playoff Dynamics and Historical Context

7min

Duel on the Boards: Zubats vs. Aiton

15min

The Next Generation of Basketball Heroes

6min

The Rising Stars of the NBA and Playoff Predictions

4min

The Evolution of Trae Young: Team Impact and Playoff Dynamics

16min

Tensions in the Crucible: Analyzing Pressure and Performance in Basketball

9min

The Dynamics of Star Player Relationships in Basketball

2min

Analyzing Player Durability and Trade Dynamics in the NBA

9min

10.

Coaching Dynamics and NBA Challenges

21min

11.

Empowerment and Legacy in Basketball

15min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Seerat Sohi to discuss the Clippers' Game 3 win over the Suns (3:00). Then Bill talks with Jackie MacMullan about newly anointed NBA star Trae Young and how he's evolved as a teammate (35:00), what the future holds for Ben Simmons (53:00), and the NBA coaching carousel, including Rick Carlisle to the Pacers, Ime Udoka to the Celtics, the Mavericks' head coach vacancy, and more (1:11:00).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Jackie MacMullan and Seerat Sohi

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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