Episode
2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
1:39:25
Published: Fri Apr 13 2018
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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the NBA playoff matchups. They talk gambling stay-aways, questionable coaching, and give their playoff predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bill Simmons and Ryan Rosillo discuss the upcoming NBA playoffs, while also briefly touching on topics like lifeguarding in Massachusetts and the controversial Chappaquiddick trailer.
00:00 - 01:02 (01:02)
Summary
Bill Simmons and Ryan Rosillo discuss the upcoming NBA playoffs, while also briefly touching on topics like lifeguarding in Massachusetts and the controversial Chappaquiddick trailer. Sponsored by ZipRecruiter.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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Bill Simmons talks about attending the Pearl Jam concert and how their music has the power to start things.
01:02 - 05:08 (04:05)
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Bill Simmons talks about attending the Pearl Jam concert and how their music has the power to start things.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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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.
05:08 - 10:06 (04:58)
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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.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The podcast explores how players' reputations are formed and how James Harden's reputation is impacted by his playoff performances.
10:06 - 14:10 (04:03)
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The podcast explores how players' reputations are formed and how James Harden's reputation is impacted by his playoff performances. The discussion also touches on the approach of teams during the final weeks of the NBA season.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
A discussion on the severity of Steph Curry’s injury and how it affected his performance, as well as the Golden State Warriors’ recent record.
14:10 - 16:38 (02:28)
Summary
A discussion on the severity of Steph Curry’s injury and how it affected his performance, as well as the Golden State Warriors’ recent record.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The podcast host talks about Joel Embiid's clutch plays and how the Miami Heat could possibly fund a documentary for Dwayne Wade to circumvent the salary cap.
16:38 - 21:09 (04:30)
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The podcast host talks about Joel Embiid's clutch plays and how the Miami Heat could possibly fund a documentary for Dwayne Wade to circumvent the salary cap.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The transcript is a jumbled up conversation involving sports predictions and analysis of famous players.
21:09 - 25:28 (04:19)
Summary
The transcript is a jumbled up conversation involving sports predictions and analysis of famous players.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
Just For Men offers a range of beard care products, including Face and Beard Wash, Beard Conditioner, Beard Oil, and Beard Balm, to help maintain a healthy beard and skin.
25:28 - 29:46 (04:18)
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Just For Men offers a range of beard care products, including Face and Beard Wash, Beard Conditioner, Beard Oil, and Beard Balm, to help maintain a healthy beard and skin.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The Wizards struggled to recalibrate after John Wall's injury and the Raptors are benefiting from having no pressure on them.
29:46 - 32:55 (03:09)
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The Wizards struggled to recalibrate after John Wall's injury and the Raptors are benefiting from having no pressure on them. However, the Raptors can still be frustrating despite the lack of expectations.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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The speaker talks about the lackluster performance of DeRozan and Lowry in the NBA playoffs for several years and emphasizes the importance of having depth in a team for certain matchups.
32:55 - 36:01 (03:05)
Summary
The speaker talks about the lackluster performance of DeRozan and Lowry in the NBA playoffs for several years and emphasizes the importance of having depth in a team for certain matchups.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The podcaster talks about how LeBron James is a master of trash talking and how his opponents react to it.
36:01 - 39:03 (03:02)
Summary
The podcaster talks about how LeBron James is a master of trash talking and how his opponents react to it.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The hosts argue that it's not completely fair to attribute Oladipo's poor performance to Westbrook, as Oladipo himself took charge of his own body and wanted to make improvements.
39:03 - 42:59 (03:56)
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The hosts argue that it's not completely fair to attribute Oladipo's poor performance to Westbrook, as Oladipo himself took charge of his own body and wanted to make improvements.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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The blame for Oladipo's underwhelming season should not be solely assigned to Westbrook, and his opinion on the situation has remained diplomatic.
42:59 - 45:32 (02:32)
Summary
The blame for Oladipo's underwhelming season should not be solely assigned to Westbrook, and his opinion on the situation has remained diplomatic.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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The speaker discusses conversations he has had about keeping an NBA player on the team and potentially adding to the team in the upcoming off season.
45:32 - 47:55 (02:23)
Summary
The speaker discusses conversations he has had about keeping an NBA player on the team and potentially adding to the team in the upcoming off season. It is suggested that there is a proactive approach towards keeping the player on the team.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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The speaker shares their thoughts on Klay Thompson's performance this year and questions why he hasn't been playing better, especially with Steph Curry injured.
47:55 - 53:43 (05:47)
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The speaker shares their thoughts on Klay Thompson's performance this year and questions why he hasn't been playing better, especially with Steph Curry injured.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The podcast discusses topics ranging from sports to everyday anecdotes in a conversational format.
53:43 - 57:03 (03:19)
Summary
The podcast discusses topics ranging from sports to everyday anecdotes in a conversational format.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
Bill Simmons discusses the 2016 NBA Finals, hesitating to make excuses for the Warriors but acknowledging the incredible performance of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, and suggesting there may have been less fear from the Warriors once they knew they wouldn't have Kawhi Leonard to face.
57:03 - 1:01:03 (04:00)
Summary
Bill Simmons discusses the 2016 NBA Finals, hesitating to make excuses for the Warriors but acknowledging the incredible performance of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, and suggesting there may have been less fear from the Warriors once they knew they wouldn't have Kawhi Leonard to face.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The Portland Trail Blazers might have a tough time in their upcoming match against the Los Angeles Lakers, especially with a lottery guy like him who has a great college career.
1:01:03 - 1:06:29 (05:25)
Summary
The Portland Trail Blazers might have a tough time in their upcoming match against the Los Angeles Lakers, especially with a lottery guy like him who has a great college career. The speaker also doesn't like the matchup for the Blazers and predicts that they may face a difficult time winning against the Lakers.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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The speakers discuss Rondo's performance in the NBA and the debate around him being better than Chris Paul, his departure from Boston Celtics, and his level of motivation to continue playing basketball.
1:06:29 - 1:10:47 (04:18)
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The speakers discuss Rondo's performance in the NBA and the debate around him being better than Chris Paul, his departure from Boston Celtics, and his level of motivation to continue playing basketball.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The speaker reflects on their impression of Damian Lillard's performance in a recent game, noting that despite the team winning there were moments of deflation and uncertainty about the future, but also highlights some positive potential from younger players on the team.
1:10:47 - 1:15:04 (04:16)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their impression of Damian Lillard's performance in a recent game, noting that despite the team winning there were moments of deflation and uncertainty about the future, but also highlights some positive potential from younger players on the team.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The Philadelphia team has been one of the best defensive teams despite being young.
1:15:04 - 1:20:14 (05:10)
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The Philadelphia team has been one of the best defensive teams despite being young. Usually, young teams are not good defensively, but this team is an exception.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as a top team in the NBA after a slow start to the season, with a recent win over the Cleveland Cavaliers drawing attention to their potential championship run despite the absence of star player Joel Embiid for nearly half of the season.
1:20:14 - 1:23:09 (02:55)
Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as a top team in the NBA after a slow start to the season, with a recent win over the Cleveland Cavaliers drawing attention to their potential championship run despite the absence of star player Joel Embiid for nearly half of the season.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The host discusses possible scenarios for the Celtics, including trading Clay for a cheaper salary and draft pick and potentially trading one of their key players if they don't perform well in the playoffs.
1:23:09 - 1:27:06 (03:57)
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The host discusses possible scenarios for the Celtics, including trading Clay for a cheaper salary and draft pick and potentially trading one of their key players if they don't perform well in the playoffs.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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The importance of winning the first round of NBA playoffs for free agents and their decision to stay or leave a team is discussed.
1:27:07 - 1:31:26 (04:18)
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The importance of winning the first round of NBA playoffs for free agents and their decision to stay or leave a team is discussed. Paul George's decision to stay with the Clippers after beating the Jazz in the first round is used as an example.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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The podcast host discusses how NBA teams are constantly trying to obtain the best players, such as Kawhi and Anthony Davis, and how some teams, like Boston, still have the upper hand when it comes to trades and contracts.
1:31:26 - 1:34:45 (03:19)
Summary
The podcast host discusses how NBA teams are constantly trying to obtain the best players, such as Kawhi and Anthony Davis, and how some teams, like Boston, still have the upper hand when it comes to trades and contracts.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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The speaker discusses his current living situation in a hotel and his plans to get settled in LA.
1:34:45 - 1:37:22 (02:37)
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The speaker discusses his current living situation in a hotel and his plans to get settled in LA. He also talks about the likelihood of being bothered by fans in his new location.
Episode2018 NBA Playoff Mega-Preview With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep. 352)
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Just For Men offers a range of beard care products, including face and beard wash, beard conditioner, beard oil, and beard balm.
1:37:22 - 1:39:04 (01:42)
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Just For Men offers a range of beard care products, including face and beard wash, beard conditioner, beard oil, and beard balm. Casper Mattresses provides three different models to accommodate different sleeping needs and preferences.