The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA 75 Snubs, 2004 Lakers Flashbacks, Million Dollar Picks and Year of the Kebabs With J.A. Adande, Peter Schrager and David Chang.
Oct 22, 2021
Join J.A. Adande, a prominent sports journalist and Northwestern professor, as he dives into the NBA 75th Anniversary Team snubs and parallels between past and present player struggles, particularly with Magic Johnson and Ben Simmons. NFL Network reporter Peter Schrager shares insights on the undefeated Cardinals and discusses million-dollar betting picks for the upcoming games. Renowned chef Dave Chang brings humor with culinary trends, including kebab recipes and late-night ramen debates, bridging food and sports in a delightful conversation.
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Shared Fandom
- Bill Simmons and J.A. Adande reminisce about their shared experiences as basketball fans.
- They discuss the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team and their surprising snubs.
75 Team Selection
- Voters likely started with the NBA 50 list and added 25 more players.
- Surprisingly, the Spurs' trio of Parker, Ginobili, and Duncan wasn't fully included.
Balancing Eras
- Bill Simmons prioritized representing all eras of the NBA when making his list.
- He included younger players like Luka Doncic, anticipating their future greatness.