Surprising NBA Numbers, Plus a Super Bowl Team Confidence Draft With Sheil Kapadia
Nov 8, 2023
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Ryen Russillo and Sheil Kapadia discuss surprising NBA numbers, analyze James Harden's performance with the Clippers, and do a Super Bowl team confidence draft. They also give life advice about losing expensive sunglasses and navigating career opportunities.
Top quarterbacks remain highly valuable in terms of trade value in the NFL.
Lamar Jackson now belongs in the top tier of quarterbacks with his impressive performance this season.
The 2021 draft class is highly competitive and includes standout rookies in various sports.
The Baltimore Ravens' defense dominates opponents with effective schemes and coaching.
Deep dives
Top QBs Maintain High Trade Value
Despite the changing narratives and rankings in the NFL, the top quarterbacks, including Mahomes, Allen, and Burrow, remain highly valuable in terms of trade value.
Lamar Jackson's Rise in Trade Value
Lamar Jackson has impressed with his performance this season, showcasing his ability to operate in a modern passing game. His stock has risen and he now belongs in the top tier of quarterbacks.
The Competitive 2021 Draft Class
The 2021 draft class has been highly competitive. Each month, the ranking of the best player in the class changes. This class includes standout rookies such as Kade, Mobley, Scottie Barnes, and Jalen Suggs.
Underestimating Baltimore Ravens' Defense
The Baltimore Ravens' defense has proven to be highly effective and has the best defense in the league. Despite not having superstars at every position, the Ravens utilize their scheme and coaching to dominate opponents.
Summary
A person recounts a situation where they were promised a job opportunity and a discounted house by a family friend who was planning to retire and pass on their lucrative book of business. However, the retirement has been postponed and there are concerns about the reliability and trustworthiness of the friend. The person is unsure whether to put their career on hold or to look for other opportunities. While grateful for the favors received, there are doubts about the friend's intentions and whether the job offer will eventually materialize. The person is seeking advice on how to handle this situation and whether to continue waiting for the promised opportunity.
Uncertain Upside in the Draft
The podcast discusses the potential upside of certain teams in the draft and highlights the importance of considering their long-term prospects.
The Challenges of Waiting for Career Advancement
The podcast explores the frustrations of waiting for career advancement and emphasizes the need to be flexible and prepared for alternate paths to success.
Ryen opens the show with how the Clippers looked with newly acquired James Harden and what their fatal flaw was in their debut against the Knicks Monday night (00:59). Ceruti then chimes in and gives some numbers that have stood out so far in the NBA season (10:46). Ryen revisits NFL player trade value with Sheil Kapadia, and they do a Super Bowl team confidence draft (39:03). Plus, Life Advice! One guy lost his expensive sunglasses from a pretty girl and needs them back (01:14:52).
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Sheil Kapadia
Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton
