The Bill Simmons Podcast Curry vs. Klay, the Embiid Situation, Atlanta’s New Look and Cleveland’s Ascent With Dave Jacoby and Kirk Goldsberry
Nov 13, 2024
David Jacoby, a sports analyst, and Kirk Goldsberry, a basketball analytics guru, dive deep into the NBA's latest developments. They celebrate Klay Thompson's emotional return and dissect the Warriors' playoff readiness. The duo also analyzes the surprising Hawks' upset over the Celtics without Trae Young and discusses the challenges facing the Timberwolves. Additionally, they evaluate Joel Embiid’s performance after injury and predict the Cleveland Cavaliers' upcoming success. Their insights on young talent and player dynamics keep the conversation lively and engaging!
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Hawks' Ideal Team
- Bill Simmons believes the Hawks' success without Trae Young revealed their ideal team composition.
- He suggests Jalen Johnson, Dejounte Murray, and Dyson Daniels as key players in this new look.
Trae Young Trade Value
- Jacoby questions which team would truly benefit from trading for Trae Young.
- He points out the lack of a clear fit due to salary and Young's ball-dominant playstyle.
Trae Young as Sixth Man
- Bill Simmons proposes Trae Young embrace a sixth-man role.
- Simmons suggests this could be beneficial, citing examples of other great players who thrived in such roles.