The Bill Simmons Podcast Giannis Trade Advice, Duncan Vs. Kobe, Ohtani Vs. the Babe, the Frugal-ish Yankees, and Life After ‘First Take’ With Max Kellerman
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Dec 3, 2025 
In a lively discussion, Max Kellerman, a renowned sports commentator and boxing analyst, shares insights on the struggling Clippers and Anthony Davis's trade prospects. He and Bill Simmons dive into potential Giannis trade scenarios, with intriguing teams like San Antonio and Atlanta in the mix. The duo also debates the merits of aging stars versus younger talent, while comparing the legacies of Kobe, Curry, and LeBron. Plus, they tackle the current state of the Yankees and compare Shohei Ohtani's achievements to Babe Ruth's historic feats.
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Why The Clippers Collapsed
- The Clippers' collapse reflects cumulative poor personnel decisions and bad luck rather than a single mistake.
- Max Kellerman and Bill Simmons call the Clippers a 'snake pit' cursed by misfortune and poor roster construction.
Fit Beats Raw Ability
- Role fit and personality matter as much as raw talent in roster construction.
- Both hosts emphasize that players who 'can' handle a role are not necessarily the right fit to 'should' play it.
Celtics Trade That Hinged On A Role Player
- Bill recounts the Celtics' 2007 trade for KG and the Rondo holdout as an example of a key role player altering destiny.
- He compares that to the Clippers sacrificing Shea for the Kawhi-Paul George deal and regretting missing the complementary pieces.