Bill Simmons tells a story about the time Kobe randomly contacts him because of an article he had wrote about leadership during the '12-'13 season.

Jaylen Brown I was inspired by LAs Kobe Bryant He inspired me not only to play basketball but his thoughts and stuff he did off the court inspired me as well Before he passed he was exploring starting his own brand and giving athletes better percentages and deals

The Bill Simmons Podcast Bill Simmons somehow thought Jalen Williams played 14 minutes last night vs the Lakers Simmons has an MVP vote

Inside the NBA Kenny tells a story about Hakeem watching David Robinson win the MVP

Jaylen Brown I was inspired by LAs Kobe Bryant He inspired me not only to play basketball but his thoughts and everything he did off the court inspired me as well

Bill Simmons The Giannis second MVP 2019-2020 gotta reinvestigate that at some point I think I voted for Giannis but now when they talk about did LeBron win enough MVPs that might've been the shaky one

Sam Presti answers what books he is reading this summerHe also mentions a basketball book at the end