The Bill Simmons Podcast

Can Wemby’s Spurs Shake Off a True Gut Punch? Plus: Adam Friedland on NYC Coming Alive, Trump at MSG, and the World Cup.

June 8, 2026·2h 7m·7-min readconversationalsports
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Bill Simmons breaks down a chaotic NBA Finals Game 2 between the Knicks and Spurs, highlighting Wemby’s disastrous final play and the Knicks’ improbable comeback. He then welcomes Adam Friedland for a wide-ranging, humorous conversation about sports, fandom, and podcasting.


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