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Mar 2022
1h 16m

Danny Green on the Simmons-Harden Trade ...

The Ringer
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Ryen opens with his thoughts on the Russell Wilson trade and why the Seahawks were ultimately OK with letting him go (0:32). Next he chats with 76ers guard Danny Green about how the team dealt with the Ben Simmons saga, what it’s been like playing with James Harden, and how he thinks Philly stacks up in the East (8:59). Finally, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (41:05).


Host: Ryen Russillo

Guests: Danny Green

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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