The Ryen Russillo Podcast Chris Ryan on Team USA, ‘Presumed Innocent,’ ‘The Bear,’ Philly, and Mail-It-in Summer Questions
Jul 11, 2024
Chris Ryan, film critic, talks NBA pressures, Joel Embiid's challenges, and family grudges. They discuss Team USA's exhibition win, TV shows, and summer-themed questions. The episode also includes life advice on holding grudges against family members.
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Bam-AD Pairing Shows Promise, Raises Spacing Questions
- Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo together showed promising defensive chemistry and playmaking potential.
- But modern spacing concerns make long-term frontcourt fits with Bam uncertain without additional shooters.
Talent Gap Still Favors Team USA
- The talent depth gap between the U.S. and other countries remains large despite international stars emerging.
- Many Team Canada players wouldn't be locks for Team USA, underlining U.S. depth advantage.
Pace Streaming To Preserve Suspense
- Watch prestige dramas in small batches to preserve suspense and weekly anticipation.
- Try two-episode sessions to enjoy cliffhangers without burning out the whole story.