The NBA Mega-Redraftables (2012 & 2013 Combined!) With J. Kyle Mann and Joe House, Plus Portland vs. “El Cheapo” for the Blazers With Justin Verrier

What you'll learn

• 1 (00:00) **Episode Introduction and Housekeeping** - Bill Simmons opens with podcast housekeeping, including upcoming Rewatchables episodes (Karate Kid 2, Speed redo), before setting up the show's main segments: a combined 2012 & 2013 NBA Mega-Redraftables with J. Kyle Mann and Joe House, followed by a Portland Trailblazers mailbag with Justin Verrier.
• 2 (01:25) **Why Combine The 2012 & 2013 Drafts?** - The panel explains the rationale for merging these two notoriously weak drafts into a single "mega-draft" of 24 players.
• 3 (03:04) **Setting Up the Mega-Draft Rules** - The trio explains the competitive format for their combined redraft, where they will each select eight players to build the best possible team.
• 4 (04:04) **Pick 1: Giannis Antetokounmpo** - Bill Simmons selects Giannis Antetokounmpo with the first overall pick, celebrating his remarkable rise from a mid-first-round pick to a two-time MVP and Finals MVP.
• 5 (07:46) **Pick 2: Anthony Davis** - Joe House selects Anthony Davis with the second pick, acknowledging his incredible pedigree as a can't-miss prospect but noting his career has been "mildly disappointing" relative to his top-25 all-time potential.
• 6 (10:28) **Pick 3: Damian Lillard** - J. Kyle Mann takes Damian Lillard, calling him a top-75 all-time player whose elite dribble-shooting changed pick-and-roll coverages and who has a resume full of iconic playoff moments.
• 7 (12:24) **Pick 4: Draymond Green** - J. Kyle Mann uses his second consecutive pick (4th overall) to select Draymond Green, praising his elite basketball IQ, defensive versatility, and role as the engine of a dynasty.

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