The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA 75 Snubs, 2004 Lakers Flashbacks, Million Dollar Picks and Year of the Kebabs With J.A. Adande, Peter Schrager and David Chang.
Oct 22, 2021
Join J.A. Adande, a prominent sports journalist and Northwestern professor, as he dives into the NBA 75th Anniversary Team snubs and parallels between past and present player struggles, particularly with Magic Johnson and Ben Simmons. NFL Network reporter Peter Schrager shares insights on the undefeated Cardinals and discusses million-dollar betting picks for the upcoming games. Renowned chef Dave Chang brings humor with culinary trends, including kebab recipes and late-night ramen debates, bridging food and sports in a delightful conversation.
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Accountability then vs. now
- The Ben Simmons situation, handled with leaks and no accountability, contrasts with how Magic Johnson's situation unfolded.
- Forty years ago, players and coaches spoke on the record and took responsibility.
2004 Lakers
- J.A. Adande covered the 2004 Lakers, a team with parallels to the current Lakers.
- Both teams feature Hall of Famers shoehorned into new roles.
LeBron's Usage
- LeBron James's usage rate has consistently remained high throughout his career.
- This suggests that teammates, not LeBron, must adapt, unlike other stars like Wade or Shaq.