NBA draft intrigue, Harper vs. Fox, and a USMNT temperature check
This preview-based episode pairs Bill Simmons with Tim Legler for NBA draft questions before shifting to Anthony Dabbundo for World Cup discussion. Based on the show notes, expect debate around Harper vs. Fox, a Giannis landing-spot angle, and a look at the USMNT after its 4-1 win over Paraguay.
If you want one episode that jumps between NBA offseason speculation and international soccer, this looks like a strong sampler. Based on the published show notes, Bill Simmons opens with Tim Legler to preview the NBA draft and dig into broader roster-building questions, then later pivots into a specific comparison segment on **Harper vs. Fox** and a discussion of a **favorite Giannis landing spot**. The second half appears geared toward soccer fans following the World Cup. Anthony Dabbundo joins to recap the tournament so far, with the notes specifically calling out the **USMNT’s 4-1 win over Paraguay** and “many other topics related to the tournament.” If you’re especially interested in the U.S. team, this seems positioned as a ceiling-check conversation rather than a full match-by-match breakdown. Who this may be for: listeners who enjoy Simmons-style topic hopping, NBA draft preview chatter, and broad tournament conversation in a single feed. Who it may be less for: anyone looking for a deep single-subject episode or a detailed tactical recap, since the notes suggest a multi-topic format. A useful way to approach this one is as a preview of the questions the hosts want to explore, not a full recap of the audio itself. The show notes point to clear segments, so if one topic stands out more than the others, you can likely jump to the part that fits your interests.
About this episode
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to preview the NBA draft. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to recap the World Cup matches so far, including the USMNT’s impressive 4-1 win against Paraguay, and discuss many other topics related to the tournament. (0:00) Intro (2:27) NBA draft questions with Tim Legler (01:02:42) Harper vs. Fox (01: 23:57) Favorite Giannis landing spot (01:33:13) World Cup talk with Anthony Dabbundo Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tim Legler and Anthony Dabbundo Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices