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Bill's Dad
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Bill's dad ranked the Celtics last among Boston's four franchises in terms of optimism, behind the Patriots, Red Sox, and Bruins.
Steph Curry is now the saddest older NBA superstar since Steve Nash on the 2011 Suns or Kevin Garnett before his Boston trade. Golden State had chances to trade for Jaylen Brown and Anthony Davis and passed on both — and now LeBron is gone to Philly.
The top three teams in the league — OKC, San Antonio, and New York — didn't want LeBron. Cleveland couldn't trade Harden. Miami had nothing to offer. Golden State wouldn't make the moves. Philly was the only path to a title.
The new Blazers owner arrived and immediately began antagonizing Portland — no arena lease in three years, public disrespect for the community, and Adam Silver staying silent. Bill and House see Oklahoma City all over again.
The best historical analogue for LeBron joining Philly isn't Brady to Tampa — it's Michael Jordan joining the 1999 Lakers with Shaq and Kobe. That team had Shaq in year 6, Kobe in year 3, Robert Horry, Rick Fox, and Derek Fisher. They still lost to the Spurs.
Brad Stevens traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and two firsts. That move attracted LeBron to Philly, creating a superteam that now threatens the Celtics. Boston essentially traded their archrivals a dynasty-starting piece.
In the next two years, who plays more total games for Philadelphia: LeBron James or Joel Embiid? Embiid played only 109 total games over his last three seasons. LeBron projects to play 57 of 60 if managed right. Both Bill and House take LeBron.
Bill Simmons's all-time 'one season too long' starting five: George Mikan coming back with the shot clock, Hakeem going to Toronto in 2001, Elvin Hayes playing 48 minutes for a tanking team, Allen Iverson on the Grizzlies, and Chris Paul's birthday party with two Clippers showing up.
The 2026 World Cup in Boston was a massive success — Scottish fans in kilts took over Beacon Street outside Cheers, Norwegians did their rowing celebration on the Green Line, and the city fell in love with the tournament in a way nobody expected.
Bill's dad admits he was ready to move on from Jaylen Brown after 10 years — but the trade package was horrendous. He ranks it alongside the Luka deal as one of the two worst trades he's seen in his lifetime. Street-level fan sentiment: nobody in Boston is defending it.
With Roman Anthony out for the year, Crochet hurt, and Trevor Story somehow improving the team by leaving, the Red Sox found their engine in Contreras — a lunatic who cares about every game. The 100-to-1 shot became the team's identity.
No two teams have met in back-to-back Western Conference Finals in 44 years — since the Lakers and Spurs in 1982 and 1983. OKC at +140 and San Antonio at +145 are both massive favorites and could finally end the drought.
Bill Simmons floated a scenario where San Antonio — armed with Atlanta's pick, Boston swaps, Dallas or Minnesota swaps, Sacramento swaps, and more — offers De'Aaron Fox plus picks for Steph Curry. Two-time Olympic Steph joining Wemby would be the most compelling team in basketball.
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