The Bill Simmons Podcast

Dame vs. Curry, NFL Draft QBs, and Flea on the Lakers With Chris Haynes and Danny Kelly

Feb 19, 2021

Chris Haynes, an NBA reporter for Yahoo Sports and TNT, breaks down the fierce competition in the Eastern Conference and trade buzz surrounding superstars. Danny Kelly, an NFL writer for The Ringer, dives into the intricacies of quarterback prospects and the upcoming draft, highlighting Justin Fields versus Zach Wilson. Meanwhile, Flea, bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, shares his vibrant memories of the Lakers' championship run and reflects on the excitement of returning to live music after the pandemic.

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Episode guests

Flea

Danny Kelly

Chris Haynes

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

3min

Playoff Dynamics and Team Challenges

15min

Analyzing Trade Talks and Personal Struggles in the NBA Bubble

2min

Emotional Struggles and NBA Trades

20min

Reflections on NBA Figures and NFL Draft Insights

4min

Quarterback Futures: Fields vs. Wilson

8min

Draft Strategies and Quarterback Trades

17min

Draft Day Dreams and Team Needs

7min

Exploring Side Hustles and Welcoming a Guest for Sports Debate

2min

10.

Basketball and Nostalgia: The Bubble Experience

13min

11.

Resurgence of Live Events and the Evolution of Music

9min

12.

Reflections on Woodstock '99

3min

13.

Live Music and NBA Playoff Insights

9min

14.

Wrapping Up with Future Anticipations and Hiring Insights

2min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports and TNT to discuss the Brooklyn Nets, the Jazz's ceiling, NBA trade rumors, Steph Curry vs. Damian Lillard, covering the 2020 NBA playoffs, and more (2:00). Then Bill talks with The Ringer's Danny Kelly about his NFL mock draft, first-round QBs, the Patriots’ QB problem, Russell Wilson trade rumblings, and more (43:00). Finally Bill talks with Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers about his Lakers winning the Finals, missing out on in-person games, Red Hot Chili Peppers stories, the eventual return of live music, and more (1:18:00).

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