Part 2: NBA League Pass Rankings and Million Dollar Picks With Chris Ryan, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre, Sheil Kapadia, and Anthony Dabbundo
The Bill Simmons Podcast
Deep Dive
Why did Chris Ryan pick the Minnesota Timberwolves as his first pick in the NBA League Pass draft?
Ant is his favorite current professional athlete, and the team has a tougher, more competitive, and more 'fuck you' attitude without Kat.
Why did Wosny Lambre pick the Oklahoma City Thunder as his second pick?
He likes the sense of discovery with young players learning and teams adjusting, and OKC has top-to-bottom talent and potential for new things every week.
Why did Rob Mahoney pick the San Antonio Spurs as his third pick?
He's eager to see what Victor Wembanyama is capable of and how Chris Paul will fit in, despite theoretical concerns about Paul's health.
Why did Chris Ryan pick the Orlando Magic as his fourth pick?
He thinks they're fun to watch, have a distinct physical style, and Palo is an X-factor with nights where he puts up big numbers.
Why did Wosny Lambre pick the Cleveland Cavaliers as his fifth pick?
He likes the human interest stories of Joel Embiid and Paul George, and the team feels all-in with its new roster construction.
Why did Rob Mahoney pick the Sacramento Kings as his seventh pick?
He likes the Kings for their distinct style of playing fast and being committed to that style, even if they don't do anything in the playoffs.
Why did Chris Ryan pick the Atlanta Hawks as his 11th pick?
He likes the vibe change without DeJounte Murray, the multiple 6'9
Why did Wosny Lambre pick the Chicago Bulls as his 12th pick?
He likes Kobe White as one of his favorite players to watch in the NBA and thinks the Bulls can be a fun team to watch.
Why did Rob Mahoney pick the Milwaukee Bucks as his 16th pick?
He will watch Giannis play every game he can play and likes the addition of Damian Lillard to the team.
Why did Chris Ryan pick the Phoenix Suns as his 17th pick?
He still finds Kevin Durant really fun to watch and is interested in seeing how the team chemistry develops.
- NBA League Pass rankings are based on five categories: relevancy of the playoff picture, hoop nerdgasm potential, league pass experience, individual player appeal, and unintentional comedy.
- Teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder are highlighted for their watchability due to young talent and potential for discovery.
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