The Bill Simmons Podcast Part 2: The Incredible Brady Roast, plus Round 2 Picks, and the Murky Deion/Heat/Lakers Futures With Ryen Russillo and Van Lathan
May 6, 2024
Ryen Russillo, a seasoned basketball analyst, and Van Lathan, a sharp commentator on sports and culture, dive into juicy sports topics. They dissect the hilarious highlights of the Tom Brady roast, sharing laughs over its unpredictable humor. Expect insightful analysis on the upcoming NBA playoffs, including potential strategies for the Thunder-Mavs and Knicks-Pacers matchups. Van brings heat discussing the Miami Heat's future with Jimmy Butler, the Lakers' current struggles, and the challenge of balancing player legacies, especially between LeBron and Kobe.
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The Brady Roast Experience
- Bill Simmons shares his positive experience watching the Netflix roast of Tom Brady.
- He compares it to a wedding with increasingly crazy toasts from family members.
Bledsoe's Self-Deprecation
- Bill Simmons praises Drew Bledsoe's good humor and acceptance of his role in Patriots history.
- He highlights Bledsoe's self-deprecating jokes about owning a winery.
Gronk and Edelman's Success
- Gronk and Edelman's roasts were surprisingly funny.
- Edelman landed killer one-liners, while Gronk's chaotic energy was entertaining.