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Jun 2023
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Marcus Smart Therapy Session With Bill S...

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Brian chats with Bill Simmons and his dad, Dr. Bill Simmons, about the Marcus Smart–Kristaps Porzingis trade, Smart’s legacy in Boston, the Celtics’ draft pick being Jordan Walsh, Jaylen Brown’s future with the Cs, and more (0:15). They then briefly talk about the Patriots and their chances of signing DeAndre Hopkins (57:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bill Simmons and Dr. Bill Simmons (Bill’s dad)

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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