SGA vs. Jokic, Celts-Lakers, and the State of NBA Media With Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the
Thunder's 127-103 win over the Nuggets on Sunday, OKC's improvement
from last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible statistical
season (2:06), Saturday's big Lakers-Celtics showdown, LeBron's
late-game injury, Al Horford's impressive defensive performance, a
solidified first-team All-NBA, and second- and third-team arguments
(29:45). Then, Bryan Curtis joins Bill and Ryen to talk about 2025
NBA media discourse, Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron, Charles Barkley's
ESPN comments, cancelling 'Around the Horn', and the future of ESPN
(53:54). Finally, they discuss Bob Cousy, who is featured
prominently in Episode 1 of HBO's 'Celtics City' documentary,
greatest NBA broadcasters, the skyrocketing NFL salary cap, and
more (01:38:05). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Ryen Russillo and Bryan
Curtis Producers: Kyle Cricton and Chia Hao Tat Order Michelob
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