The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Lakers Abyss, Plus Embiid Tales, Boston’s Bad Luck, and Will Smith Fallout With Chris Mannix and Larry Wilmore

Mar 30, 2022

Chris Mannix, a sports reporter for Sports Illustrated with deep basketball insights, discusses the struggles of the 76ers and their playoff hopes, alongside Boston Celtics' ups and downs. Comedian Larry Wilmore shares his take on the Lakers' dramatic decline post-championship and the lingering effects of the Oscars incident with Will Smith. They dive into the complexities of roster management, the Eastern Conference dynamics, and the cultural significance of sports. Expect humor, sharp analysis, and engaging storytelling!

02:09:37

Episode guests

Larry Wilmore

Chris Mannix

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Lakers in Decline: A Championship Aftermath

15min

The Lakers' Decline and Eastern Conference Dynamics

4min

Leadership and Dynamics in the 76ers

20min

Analyzing NBA Trades and Player Fitness

5min

Celtics' Playoff Prospects and Player Evolution

21min

Reflections on Sports and Unforgettable Oscar Moments

5min

Analyzing Celebrity Conflicts

11min

Reactions and Resilience in Fame

8min

10.

Lakers Legacy and Cultural Reflections

35min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on the Bucks’ win over the 76ers and wonders “Is this two-year Lakers collapse the worst of any modern title team?” (3:05). Then Bill talks with SI’s Chris Mannix about Joel Embiid, the 76ers’ playoff hopes, the third-place Celtics, the Eastern Conference standings, and more (20:34). Next Bill is joined by Larry Wilmore to discuss the Oscars, the 11th-place Lakers, and HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ (1:06:16).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Mannix and Larry Wilmore

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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