Book of Basketball 2.0

The Ringer

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Последен 10.04.2025

Bill Simmons's podcast breaks down the NBA's most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his New York Times bestselling book from 2009. He uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top media members to explore how the league has evolved over the past decade and where it's headed. The show is produced by Bill Simmons and Kyle Crichton, with music by Jackson Lowe and lyrics and vocals by Tic Tac and Melatonin.

Епизоди

Chris Webber: The Star-Crossed Superstar 17.12.2020 1ч 24мин

In the sixth episode of Season 3, Bill Simmons and Joe House explain why Chris Webber should have been one of the best power forwards of all time had bad luck, bad timing, and bad decisions not conspired against him. He may have one of the ultimate “What If?” careers of all time, yet wasn’t he memorable and talented enough to make the basketball Hall of Fame anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Barry: The Disagreeable Superstar (With Malcolm Gladwell and Tony Kornheiser) 10.12.2020 1ч 37мин

In the fifth episode of Season 3, Bill Simmons, Malcolm Gladwell, and Tony Kornheiser explain why Rick Barry was one of the 35 greatest players ever, as well as one of the most influential stars of the league’s first 40 years. However, his prickly personality and a few unfortunate mistakes somehow overshadowed much of his basketball legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Paul: The Almost Point God (With Ryen Russillo) 03.12.2020 1ч 28мин

In the fourth episode of Season 3, Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo explain why future Hall of Famer Chris Paul is so hard to evaluate historically. They compare him to Isiah Thomas and other smaller stars, break down his biggest playoff moments (and stumbles) and decide where Paul ranks in Bill’s Hall of Fame Pyramid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Garnett: The Stealth Superstar (With Jackie MacMullan) 25.11.2020 1ч 24мин

In the third episode of Season 3, Bill Simmons and Jackie MacMullan explain why Kevin Garnett’s career should have been even greater than it was, compare and contrast him to Tim Duncan, break down what it was like to cover him every day, reveal why he may have been the most secretly impactful player of the past 25 years, and decide where KG ranks in Bill’s Hall of Fame Pyramid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Julius Erving: MJ Before MJ (With Brian Koppelman) 17.11.2020 1ч 18мин

In the second episode of Season 3, Bill Simmons and Brian Koppelman explain why Julius Erving kept basketball fun before Bird and Magic arrived, why his barely seen ABA seasons added to his legend, why he eventually became an underrated superstar, and where he ranks in Bill’s Hall of Fame Pyramid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Allen Iverson: You Had To Be There (with J.A. Adande) 12.11.2020 1ч 33мин

In the first episode of Season 3, Bill Simmons and J.A. Adande break down Allen Iverson’s incredible career, the surreal experience of seeing him in person, why he belatedly became one of the league’s most beloved superstars, and where he ranks in Bill’s hall of fame pyramid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2010 Redraftables: PG-13, Wall, Hayward, and the Snakebit 2010 Draft With Ryen Russillo 01.07.2020 57мин

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to revisit the 2010 NBA draft and discuss some of its subplots, draft comedy, and NBA legends before redrafting the top 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2009 Redraftables: Curry, Harden, and Kahhhhhhhhhn With Zach Lowe 29.06.2020 1ч 23мин

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and ESPN’s Zach Lowe revisit the 2009 NBA draft and discuss some of its subplots, draft comedy, and NBA legends before redrafting the top 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2008 Redraftables: A Genius Westbrook Pick and Rose vs. Love With Ryen Russillo 24.06.2020 43мин

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to revisit the 2008 NBA draft and discuss some of its subplots, draft comedy, and NBA legends before redrafting the top 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2007 Redraftables: Oden vs. Durant With Ryen Russillo 17.06.2020 1ч 30мин

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to revisit the 2007 NBA draft and discuss some of its subplots, comedy, and legends before redrafting the top 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2006 Redraftables: The Unluckiest, Goofiest, Most Incompetent Draft of the 2000s, With Chris Ryan and Joe House 15.06.2020 46мин

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Joe House to revisit the 2006 NBA draft and discuss some of its subplots, comedy, and legends before redrafting the top 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2005 Redraftables: The Revenge of CP3 With Ryen Russillo 11.06.2020 1ч 20мин

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to revisit the 2005 NBA draft and discuss some of its subplots, draft comedy, and NBA legends before redrafting the top 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2004 Redraftables: A Series of Unfortunate Events With Joe House 29.05.2020 1ч 23мин

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to revisit the 2004 NBA draft and discuss some of the subplots, draft comedy, and NBA legends from that class before redrafting the top 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Jordan's Legacy with Ryen Russillo 11.05.2020 1ч 20мин

Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to talk about Episodes 7 and 8 of the ESPN documentary series 'The Last Dance' and Michael Jordan's legacy. Originally published May 11, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Jordan vs. Chris Webber with Ryen Russillo and Joe House 07.05.2020 1ч 19мин

Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Ryen Russillo revisit Game 2 of Round 1 of the 1997 Playoffs between the Chicago Bulls and Washington Bullets. They discuss Michael Jordan scoring 55 points in the game despite not really hogging the ball, why this game is embodies the potential and disappointment of Chris Webber's career, and why the Bulls defense made them an all-time great team. Originally published May, 2020 on The Ryen Russillo Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Was Michael Jordan's Best Bulls Team with Joe House 06.05.2020 44мин

Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to do a deep dive into the 1990s Chicago Bulls to determine which of Michael Jordan’s teams was the best. They talk about the ferocious defense of Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman and how that compares with Jordan’s offensive apex of the early ’90s. Originally published May 6, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Jordan vs. Shaquille O'Neal with Ryen Russillo 04.05.2020 51мин

Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo revisit Game 6 of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals between the Chicago Bulls and the Orlando Magic. They discuss Michael Jordan's first season returning from baseball, why this Magic team with Shaq and Penny Hardaway is underrated, and whether or not this Bulls team was actually good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dennis Rodman in 'The Last Dance' with Ryen Russillo 27.04.2020 1ч 25мин

Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo talk about Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen in ‘The Last Dance.’ Originally published April 27, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Jordan vs. Charles Barkley in the 1993 Finals with Ryen Russillo 27.04.2020 53мин

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to revisit Game 4 of the 1993 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns. They discuss Michael Jordan's 55-point performance, why this was Charles Barkley's best chance at winning a championship, and why this game isn't remembered as well as some of Jordan's other iconic moments. Originally published April 20, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2003 Redraftables: LeBron Arrives, Darko vs. Melo, Wade The Sleeper + the First “Modern” NBA Draft with Chad Ford | Book of Basketball 2.0 21.04.2020 35мин

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chad Ford to revisit the 2003 NBA draft and discuss some of the subplots and legends from that draft class before redrafting the top 14 lottery picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices