The Bill Simmons Podcast Part 1: An NBA Popularity Check and Tyson’s Big Comeback With Wosny Lambre and Van Lathan
Nov 14, 2024
Wosny Lambre, an NBA analyst at The Ringer, and Van Lathan, a sports and culture commentator, dive into the nuances of the current NBA landscape. They debate the viability of tanking amidst the league's burgeoning talent and evaluate the surprising dynamics of teams like the Knicks and 76ers. The conversation later shifts to Mike Tyson’s upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul, reflecting on Tyson's tumultuous yet legendary career. Their insights blend humor and sharp analysis, making for an engaging discussion.
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Tanking in the Modern NBA
- Tanking in the NBA is becoming harder due to the abundance of talent throughout the league.
- Even teams aiming to be bad struggle to lose consistently because there are no guaranteed wins.
Load Management's Impact on Regular Season
- The NBA's handling of load management has inadvertently devalued the regular season.
- This has led to increased competitiveness and higher effort from players, even early in the season.
The 2013-14 Sixers
- Bill Simmons recalls the 2013-14 Sixers, a historically bad team led by Evan Turner and Michael Carter-Williams.
- This anecdote highlights how much talent has increased even at the bottom of the league rosters.