The Bill Simmons Podcast

Talking Basketball, NBA, and Hoops With Ryen Russillo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the 76ers’ arduous journey to retaining their first-round draft pick, the unknown ceiling of the new-look Lakers (15:26), criticizing NBA player criticism, what it means to be the “face of the league” (32:59), biggest red flags for every NBA title contender, how the Celtics match up with the Cavaliers (01:20:18), Bill’s latest internet rabbit hole (01:55:59), and more.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat

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