Rights To Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers Podcast Forgetting Jimmy Butler, Encountering A Lakers Fan, D'Antoni With Simmons and Embiid
Sep 21, 2020
Alyssa, a co-host of the Table Flipping Podcast and a dedicated Lakers fan, shares her insights on Lakers fandom and the unique atmosphere of the NBA bubble playoffs. The discussion dives into the pain of Jimmy Butler tearing through Sixers fans, and whether it’s time to move on from that rivalry. They also explore the implications of potentially hiring Mike D'Antoni for Simmons and Embiid, along with the legitimacy of a Lakers championship during the bubble. The conversation wraps up with some lighthearted relationship advice and humorous listener mailbag questions.
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Hire Real Basketball People
- Owners should prioritize hiring competent basketball people since team value depends on performance.
- Replace underperforming executives rather than tolerate rival teams seeing you as an easy mark.
CEO Blogging While Team Sputters
- Michael highlights Scott O'Neill writing LinkedIn blog posts like 'Be Where Your Feet Are,' which he finds embarrassing.
- He uses this as evidence that front office leadership spends time on fluff instead of basketball work.
Front Office Tilted Toward Simmons
- The franchise repeatedly prioritized building around Ben Simmons' profile, often at Joel Embiid's expense.
- Hiring and roster choices (e.g., Horford over Redick) signaled long-term preference toward Simmons-style play.