The Bill Simmons Podcast Brooklyn’s Bad Luck, Lakers Scapegoats, and Kyler’s Big Whiff With Raja Bell and Joe House
Jan 19, 2022
Raja Bell, a former NBA player and insightful commentator, joins Joe House, a contributor to The Ringer, for a lively conversation. They dive into Kevin Durant's injury and how it affected the Nets' troubled season. They also dissect the Lakers' roster flaws and explore the strength of the Cavaliers and Grizzlies. Later, House shares thoughts on the NBA All-Star voting and touches on the Cardinals' playoff loss, bringing a mix of basketball and NFL insights. Their banter keeps the vibe both entertaining and informative!
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Durant's Unlucky Career
- Bill Simmons reflects on Kevin Durant's career, highlighting a series of unfortunate events and missed opportunities.
- He questions when Durant will catch a break and draws parallels to Steve Nash's similar struggles with bad luck.
Vogel as a Scapegoat
- Bill Simmons and Raja Bell discuss Frank Vogel's potential firing as Lakers coach, attributing the team's struggles to front-office decisions rather than coaching.
- They question the logic of blaming Vogel for trades, signings, and roster construction.
Lakers' Questionable Decisions
- Raja Bell questions the Lakers' decision-making process, particularly regarding personnel moves, and wonders about LeBron James's influence.
- He suggests that aging stars sometimes misjudge players they faced in their prime.