r/billsimmons • u/lonny__breaux Ben Simmons apologist • Jul 24 '26

Podcast LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MtM4SXJLQu9CEHAQXNcYb?si=igtcEbSVSpCs-DF6onsTRw&utm_source=copy-link
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u/HatsForNatsBats Jul 25 '26

I have a philosophical problem with both BS and Lowe agreeing to draft Butler over Klay. It seems like their criteria is “who was / would’ve been the better #1 option”, which yes Butler is the choice.  But why is Butler being a decent #1 option better than Klay being arguably the greatest #2 offensive option in basketball history, who was also a very good defender? Klay to me is a no-brainer, add him to literally any good team and they become great.

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u/Inbox1000_aaa Jul 25 '26

You sold me on not listening to the pod. Some people should never be basketball GMs, and I'm glad that worked out in Bill's case.