Kawhi’s Return, LeBron Fitting In, and Risers and Fallers With Howard Beck. Plus, a Look at Chris Paul’s Career With Bill Simmons.

24/11/2025 1h 54min
Kawhi’s Return, LeBron Fitting In, and Risers and Fallers With Howard Beck. Plus, a Look at Chris Paul’s Career With Bill Simmons.

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Episode Synopsis

What up, Beck (1:34)?! Howard joins Zach to see how the teams in Los Angeles are doing now  that Kawhi has returned and LeBron has two games under his belt (14:06). Next, to Florida to look at two rising teams: the Magic (30:59) and Heat. And then a look at two falling teams: the Warriors (51:30) and Wizards. Finally, Bill Simmons joins the show to talk about the career of Chris Paul (1:13:45): best years, worst moments, and his place in history. Plus, don’t miss Zach’s thoughts on parades and stories about high school chaperoning!



Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Howard Beck and Bill Simmons

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto



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