NBA One Guy (the East!), a Man City Punishment Primer, and Tom Cruise’s Bomb With J. Kyle Mann, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann to talk NBA rookies before they highlight one player from each East NBA team ahead of the season. Then, Chris Ryan and Van Lathan join to discuss the Cable/Streaming Hall of Fame, Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger,’ and Manchester City's troubles.

(0:00) Intro

(2:44) Rookies and NBA One Guy (the East) intro

(7:01) Bulls, Hawks, and Celtics

(21:37) Nets, Hornets, and Cavs

(36:28) Pistons, Pacers, and Heat

(50:36) Bucks, Knicks, and Magic

(59:09) 76ers, Wizards, and Raptors

(01:10:23) Cable Star Hall of Fame

(01:19:06) ‘Digger’ and Tom Cruise

(01:35:40) Manchester City's situation

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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