The Bill Simmons Podcast Ageless LeBron, Kawhi’s Crazy Career and NFL Draft Burning Questions With Zach Lowe and Peter Schrager
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Apr 23, 2025 AI Snips
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Kawhi's Elite Career Efficiency
- Kawhi's career PER is elite among Hall of Famers, with fewer minutes played than most.
- Only three Hall of Famers have similar PER with fewer minutes: George Mikan, Neil Johnston, and Yao Ming.
Kawhi's Legendary Playoff Performance
- Kawhi's playoff PER (24.3) surpasses his regular season, placing him among legends like Jordan and LeBron.
- Only eight players in history maintain such elite playoff efficiency over significant minutes.
Clippers' Unexpected Success Story
- The Clippers surprised many by winning 50 games and performing well despite losing Paul George.
- Zach Lowe calls them the NBA franchise of the year alongside the Thunder.