Part 2: NBA Draft Winners, Losers, and More Losers With Ryen Russillo
Digest
Ryan Resilla and Bill Simmons recap the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, focusing on their favorite and least favorite picks. Resilla praises the Minnesota Timberwolves' trade for the eighth pick, which allowed them to draft Dillingham, a player he believes can provide much-needed scoring. Simmons, on the other hand, is confused by the San Antonio Spurs' decision to trade for the eighth pick, questioning their motivation for acquiring swap rights with Minnesota. He also criticizes the Detroit Pistons' decision to draft Ron Holland, arguing that they already have too many non-shooters on their roster. Simmons also expresses his disappointment with the Portland Trail Blazers' selection of Klingon, believing that they already have enough centers. The two then discuss the Celtics' selection of Jordan Walsh, with Simmons expressing his excitement for the pick and highlighting Walsh's shooting ability. They also discuss the potential impact of the draft on the upcoming season, with Simmons predicting that the Spurs will continue to tank and the Celtics will be a contender. The conversation then shifts to jerseys, with Bill Simmons sharing his experiences with buying and wearing jerseys, including the time he bought a Tony Simmons jersey and the time Kyle Creighton stole a UVM lax zip up. Simmons also talks about his collection of jerseys, which includes a Moses ABA jersey and a UMass can be one. He also shares his thoughts on the different types of jerseys, including the real ones and the cheaper ones. The conversation ends with Simmons talking about his experience going to a Patriots game at the old Foxboro stadium and how it was a terrible experience. He also talks about his Charles Barkley jersey and how he has been known to wear it in the past.
Outlines
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Draft Recap
This Chapter begins with Ryan Resilla and Bill Simmons discussing their favorite and least favorite picks from the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Resilla praises the Minnesota Timberwolves' trade for the eighth pick, which allowed them to draft Dillingham, a player he believes can provide much-needed scoring. Simmons, on the other hand, is confused by the San Antonio Spurs' decision to trade for the eighth pick, questioning their motivation for acquiring swap rights with Minnesota. He also criticizes the Detroit Pistons' decision to draft Ron Holland, arguing that they already have too many non-shooters on their roster. Simmons also expresses his disappointment with the Portland Trail Blazers' selection of Klingon, believing that they already have enough centers.
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Draft Analysis
This Chapter continues with Ryan Resilla and Bill Simmons discussing their favorite and least favorite picks from the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Simmons highlights the Celtics' selection of Jordan Walsh, expressing his excitement for the pick and highlighting Walsh's shooting ability. They also discuss the potential impact of the draft on the upcoming season, with Simmons predicting that the Spurs will continue to tank and the Celtics will be a contender.
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Jersey Talk
This Chapter begins with Ryan Resilla and Bill Simmons discussing their experiences with jerseys. Simmons shares his thoughts on the different types of jerseys, including the real ones and the cheaper ones. He also talks about his collection of jerseys, which includes a Moses ABA jersey and a UMass can be one. He also shares his thoughts on the different types of jerseys, including the real ones and the cheaper ones.
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Foxboro Stadium Memories
This Chapter continues with Bill Simmons talking about his experience going to a Patriots game at the old Foxboro stadium and how it was a terrible experience. He also talks about his Charles Barkley jersey and how he has been known to wear it in the past.
Keywords
NBA Draft
The annual event where teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) select amateur players to join their rosters. It is a highly anticipated event for fans and teams alike, as it represents an opportunity to acquire future stars and build a competitive team.
Dillingham
A basketball player who was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2023 NBA Draft. He is known for his scoring ability and his potential to be a valuable asset to the Timberwolves.
Wembee
A basketball player who was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft. He is considered to be one of the most talented prospects in the draft and has the potential to be a dominant player in the NBA.
Ron Holland
A basketball player who was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2023 NBA Draft. He is known for his athleticism and his ability to drive to the basket, but he is not considered to be a good shooter.
Klingon
A basketball player who was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2023 NBA Draft. He is a center who is known for his defensive abilities, but he is not considered to be a good offensive player.
Jordan Walsh
A basketball player who was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2023 NBA Draft. He is known for his shooting ability and his potential to be a valuable asset to the Celtics.
Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs, a professional basketball team in the NBA. They are known for their long history of success and their commitment to developing young players.
Celtics
The Boston Celtics, a professional basketball team in the NBA. They are one of the most successful teams in NBA history, with 17 championships.
Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves, a professional basketball team in the NBA. They are known for their young and talented roster, but they have struggled to find consistent success in recent years.
Pistons
The Detroit Pistons, a professional basketball team in the NBA. They are known for their history of success in the 1980s and 1990s, but they have struggled to find consistent success in recent years.
Q&A
What was Ryan Resilla's favorite pick from the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft?
Resilla's favorite pick was Dillingham, who was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves after they traded for the eighth pick.
What was Bill Simmons' least favorite pick from the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft?
Simmons' least favorite pick was Ron Holland, who was drafted by the Detroit Pistons. He believes that the Pistons already have too many non-shooters on their roster.
What was the Celtics' pick in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft?
The Celtics drafted Jordan Walsh, a player who Simmons believes has the potential to be a valuable asset to the team.
What is the potential impact of the draft on the upcoming season?
Simmons predicts that the Spurs will continue to tank, while the Celtics will be a contender.
What is Bill Simmons' most memorable jersey experience?
Simmons bought a Tony Simmons jersey when he was in his 20s and drove to Foxboro to get it. He was very excited about the purchase, but Tony Simmons' career did not go well and he was out of the league in a few years. Simmons still has the jersey, but it is a reminder of a bad investment.
What is Kyle Creighton's most memorable jersey experience?
Creighton stole a UVM lax zip up from a girl and never saw her again.
Show Notes
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to react to Round 1 of the NBA draft, including the Frenchmen leading the draft, Reed Sheppard to Houston, the Timberwolves moving up for Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht falling to the Lakers at no. 17, Zach Edey making the lottery, the Spurs getting their guard, questionable moves from the Pistons and Trail Blazers, a steal for the 76ers, telecast notes, Bill getting his guy at no. 30, and much more!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Ryen Russillo
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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