cover of episode A 2024 NBA Redraft, Plus 2020s Sliding Doors With Ryen Russillo

A 2024 NBA Redraft, Plus 2020s Sliding Doors With Ryen Russillo

2025/3/23
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Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo discuss the Chicago Bulls surprising victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzing the impressive performance by the Bulls' players and what it means for the Lakers' strategy and future matchups.
  • The Bulls are emerging as an exciting end-of-season team.
  • Their strategy of fast-paced play and relentless attacking was key against the Lakers.
  • The Lakers struggled defensively and showed vulnerability without a strong rim protector.
  • OKC's athleticism and speed could pose a significant threat to the Lakers in the playoffs.
  • The Bulls' performance highlighted a potential blueprint for beating the Lakers.

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Bulls shocking the Lakers on Saturday night and reexamine the 2024 NBA draft class (4:01). Then they discuss the Cavaliers' four-game losing streak and wonder whether Donovan Mitchell could lose his first-team All-NBA spot to Anthony Edwards (35:43). Finally, they discuss their biggest NBA "sliding doors" moments of the 2020s (58:49).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat

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