Bill Simmons and Tim Legler Discuss OKC's Prospects Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Bill Simmons and Tim Legler respond to OKC win total if Shai were replaced by Podziemski
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On a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, host Bill Simmons and former NBA player Tim Legler speculated on the Oklahoma City Thunder's performance if star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were replaced by Brandin Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors. They estimated the Thunder could still achieve around 53 to 58 wins, despite Gilgeous-Alexander's exceptional season stats.
- 01Bill Simmons and Tim Legler discussed a hypothetical scenario involving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's replacement.
- 02The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have the best record in the league with 64 wins.
- 03Legler estimated the Thunder would win in the mid to upper 50s without Gilgeous-Alexander.
- 04Simmons projected a total of 53 wins for the Thunder in the hypothetical scenario.
- 05Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stats highlight his significant impact on the team's success.
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In a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, host Bill Simmons and former NBA player Tim Legler engaged in a hypothetical discussion about the Oklahoma City Thunder's performance if star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were replaced by Brandin Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors. Currently, the Thunder boast the best record in the NBA with 64 wins in 80 games. Simmons posed the question directly to Legler, asking how many wins the Thunder would achieve under this scenario. Legler estimated a total in the mid to upper 50s, while Simmons projected 53 wins. This speculation underscores the significant impact Gilgeous-Alexander has had this season, as he averages 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game, marking him as one of the league's elite players. In contrast, Podziemski's performance is notably less impactful, averaging 13.7 points and 3.8 assists. This analysis raises questions about the extent of Gilgeous-Alexander's influence on the Thunder's success this season.
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