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The Westbrook Cocoon
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05:08 - 10:06 (04:58)

The Laker fans built a protection around Kobe during his trial, and it's now happening with Russell Westbrook, whose fans believe he is one of the top three MVP candidates because he averaged a triple-double.

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The speaker describes an experience where once you're through the ropes, the place aims to make you feel special and it's not an experience that can be found elsewhere..
05:08 - 06:03 (00:55)
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Luxury
Summary

The speaker describes an experience where once you're through the ropes, the place aims to make you feel special and it's not an experience that can be found elsewhere.. The session touches on the NBA playoffs and how beautiful the series were, starting with Philadelphia and Miami.

Chapter
The Westbrook Cocoon
Episode
2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
Podcast
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The speaker discusses a basketball player's impressive rebounding performance, citing his 20 rebounds in 28 minutes as evidence of a successful betting opportunity.
06:03 - 07:50 (01:47)
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basketball
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The speaker discusses a basketball player's impressive rebounding performance, citing his 20 rebounds in 28 minutes as evidence of a successful betting opportunity.

Chapter
The Westbrook Cocoon
Episode
2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
Podcast
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The podcast discusses how NBA fans create a cocoon around their favorite players, as seen with Kobe Bryant and Russell Westbrook.
07:50 - 10:06 (02:15)
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NBA
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The podcast discusses how NBA fans create a cocoon around their favorite players, as seen with Kobe Bryant and Russell Westbrook. Fans tend to overlook flaws and overvalue their superstar's abilities to the point of denial.

Chapter
The Westbrook Cocoon
Episode
2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
Podcast
The Bill Simmons Podcast