Bill Simmons defends his previous TV blunders | Always Late with Katie Nolan

[@DZ-lx4iu]

What people don't realize is that Bill Simmons made a lot of the popular shows now on ESPN.

[@VirantRoss]

D Smoove ESPN went down hill when Bill LEFT, now they really seem anti white... having guys who hate white people like Stephen Jacksoff on pushing his white/ european Hatin propaganda.

[@evancornell5820]

@@VirantRoss lol Stak isnt anti white. He just keeps it real.

[@thsu8]

What shows did Simmons make?

[@duptygupty]

@@thsu8 Jalen and Jacoby, 30 for 30, you can count bringing Zach Lowe to ESPN, and the list continues

[@jpghost7579]

The Podfather!!

[@eastoakland91]

One of the greatest sports personalities ever. This man put so many people on and created so many great shows

[@bmarley]

captain save LeHoe the podfather!

[@drewfleming5584]

He's created a lot of great content. Grantland was truly special and I listen to a lot of Ringer podcasts, but he's far from a great personality. He's one of those dudes who thinks he's really smart when in reality he doesn't know a whole lot.

[@austintrummel1945]

ah i see you've taken him giving a lot of his opinions to mean he must think he's really smart and a few of his blunders to mean he's dumb. keep up the good work drew

[@drewfleming5584]

@@austintrummel1945 lolol did I hurt your feelings?

[@austintrummel1945]

did i seem upset? just pointing out a bad comment

[@UFspeed]

Bill Simmons real af. He doesn’t care what people think he’ll always say whatever is on his mind whenever he wants.

[@g.coleman]

Andrew Garfield he cares oh yea he cares

[@drphot6050]

WP ran out for him

[@deepaksomesula3168]

Dude dishes it out but cant take it.

[@csd8204]

Someone who does that in the real world is called an asshole.

[@csd8204]

@@deepaksomesula3168 Just like Skip Bayless but a certain bred of "fan" like that. They like when people more accomplished at a sport than they'll ever be at anything are taken down a peg by someone just as ordinary as them.

[@philliposkaypaghian]

Jalen rose and bill was gold back in the day too

[@aepr84]

nba preview was crazy good lol

[@krob41]

What happened to jalen bill and Jacoby was downright tragic. They interview mike Tyson like it was nothin

[@goseeaboutagirl]

their summer previews... omg

[@andrewbristow2817]

Absolutely! Grantland was my go to

[@nickkaley33]

@@goseeaboutagirl Yessir! Those were the days!

[@michaelbiscay9836]

"Top it with what, a hat?" Very underrated joke.

[@csd8204]

Or just not that funny.

[@Chiro_ASMR]

It was funny

[@alwynsam5349]

Lol, yes :)

[@RespectProcess]

Pretty good for a broad

[@Mupwumg]

"'Top it with what, a hat?' Very underrated joke." Very overrated comment.

[@feathertopDT]

Bill is the GOAT. Ringer > ESPN

[@CheefChaos]

The title of this video is still cringy as F ESPN.

[@ssotkow]

Ringer not doing so hot on KZbin. Like 20 likes and comments combined max for every uploaded vid.

[@Kruppt808]

Ringer is DOA, Bill has never recovered and that's why his HBO show failed and the ringer sucks.

[@GuitarD30]

Kruppt808 he hired too many super dork nerds and thought people would like that

[@chaitu.petluri8113]

@@GuitarD30 yea people like scam artists like stephen a, and skip

[@BootlegFightVideo]

They need a 30 for 30 on why ESPN hates Bill Simmons.

[@Kruppt808]

He wanted to act like he is a free lancer but he was an employee of ESPN and he took shots at Roger Goodell for silly reasons, they told him not to do and say certain things and he choose not to listen. He's never recovered career wise.

[@aviks3698]

🔥

[@rickDArula]

@@Kruppt808 how hasn't he recovered? He has a successful podcast and podcast network. He is his own boss and answer to no one

[@lanebonnar9101]

Well that's incredible, not a single thing you said there is correct.

[@Kruppt808]

@@Alexvic222 Grantland and Ringer, say what you want about BS, he is a good businessman 😂

[@pancon5]

Bill Simmons COULD REALLY WRITE, his pieces were so enjoyable, I still haven't managed to find a substitute.

[@hrs1414]

pancon5 for real

[@kingabalos]

Chuck Klosterman is just as good, but he doesn't talk about sports as much as pop culture in general. Incidentally Chuck wrote the Wilt Chamberlain section in Bill's Pyramid

[@BabylonGateLA]

Zach Lowe!?

[@pancon5]

@@BabylonGateLA Zach Lowe is fantastic, delving even deeper into the minutiae of the game, but I miss Bill's sense of humour.

[@BabylonGateLA]

@@pancon5 You know what? Im a die hard Lakers fan, so I suppose to hate Simmons, but he’s the only Celtic fan that I really like lol. I just love how he is so smart about basketball back to the 60’s 70’s 80’s, so I understand what you’re talking about especially when he does a podcast with Ryen Rusillo its so funny! Have you listened to the Lowe Post podcast? I think Zach shows a more funny side of him!

[@RudieObias]

ESPN has gone downhill since Bill Simmons left.

[@Buttington_Headerson]

It has but not necessarily because he left

[@mmldr9306]

Because skip left

[@ogravesnesm1270]

@@Buttington_Headerson that’s true, but ESPN kinda started dying in the mid 2010s, and then kinda died in like 2018, 19

[@PabloMartinezDutra]

Bill Simmons is a freaking legend. The guy is really underappreciated as a buisnessman in the industry. The guy invented Grantland and 30 for 30, and now The Ringer is awesome. Salute.

[@taylorb7191]

Amazing writer back when he actually wrote

[@deanwalker7216]

Get that c*ck outta your mouth.

[@jackjackthompson5771]

He has 100s of millions. He’s appreciated just fine 😂

[@aaronalvarado2481]

⁠Bill and Connor Schell got the idea for “30 for 30” from the 1999-2007 ESPN program “SportsCentury.” Simmons’ just expounded on an already Peabody award winning framework built by that aforementioned program. And SportsCentury was more than just the Top 50 athletes of all time series. They documented such topics as “The Flu Game”, “1972 Olympic Men’s Basketball Final”, “1985 NCAA Championship Game”, “1999 Ryder Cup” and various other topics & athletes. Michael Husain was the writer/director.

[@bwen18]

When was this clip filmed? James Young was signed by the Bucks on 9/17 but he was cut 3 days later. So there was a 3 day window where Katie was right about James Young being on the Bucks.

[@Billy0317]

Bernie Wen I was thinking the same thing. It seemed like a trick to make him seem like he doesn't know what he's talking about by saying James Young is in the NBA. He's in and out of the G-League. Without looking it up right before going on air no sports fan or analyst would be expected to know that.

[@bizmen81]

Hi ESPN, this is what the people need on their TV's. FS1 was willing to do it, so maybe add this to ESPN/2. The title makes sense, Katie just goes on after whatever sporting event is on. So she is always late.

[@zacpooler]

Despite him being a nasally Boston homer and notorious Kobe hater for years, Ive always loved Bill because he's forward-thinker that wears his heart on his sleeve. He stayed true to himself and his career took a hit because of it, but at least he didn't sell his soul like most of the lame analysts on ESPN now. I miss his weekly email response column and what grant land could have been.

[@Frank_San_Nicolas]

I knew him as a soso sports personality but rediscovered him as the undisputed podfather.

[@GuitarD30]

Frank San Nicolas you mean Adam Carolla?

[@joblaaa]

Hey ESPN, you should post more Always Late clips.

[@juancarloslang]

Please! or give her her own program channel

[@brandonshalkowski6464]

yes need to show more... but Katie was on Bill Simmons pod and she said rules at ESPN and the pay wall content means they can't show to much it might even be a FCC rule

[@Murphyj102]

Cancelled

[@bobwalton4630]

30 for 30 is just about the only thing left on ESPN that I still want to watch.

[@ApocalypseKurtz]

This is a solid 7/10 rewatch every couple of years.

[@Veyronp87]

ppl dont wanna give him his props but Bill Simmons is a media legend.

[@Yarelgg]

It’s great seeing Bill on ESPN again!

[@bobsiyt6548]

They don’t show the Nets/Celtics trade??? Where Simmons said he hated the pick and the Celtics got 0.35 cents on the dollar. The ULTIMATE Simmons blunder!!

[@scottlouis]

Bill Simmons is so damn cool. I listen and read about everything he does. THE RINGER!!!!

[@navakashgill2967]

BS is the pod father, his early work for espn laid the foundation for its success in sports coverage. Dude is one of the greatest sports writers of all time. Anyone remember grant land ? Book of basketball ? This mans the truth!!

[@erikripley9285]

Shouts to bill for a legitimately good swimming reference. The kid who thinks their ahead but it was just a fall start where the kid doesn’t realize it and keeps swimming. Swimmers will know

[@captcav767]

Love Bill Simmons has such a cool insight that many others just can't get their heads around

[@2ReAL0317]

People sleep on Katie. She’s one of the most entertaining sports personalities in the game

[@joebriggs5781]

I’d sleep on her

[@3LlTE]

Never thought I'd see this man back on ESPN ever again

[@deadaim89]

Well the giant piece of shit that owned the company had to step down after someone threatened to extort him over his cocaine addiction.

[@DB-gm8sc]

Why? What he do?

[@FlipRunner23]

The writers that have worked for Bill Simmons are some of the top writers in sports and pop culture today. This guy finds the top talent

[@rata_laadat]

How did they leave the Anthony Bennet Moment Off😂

[@SkillBeatz]

Simmons is such a G, even after letting him go ESPN still needs him

[@tre00lucky]

The ringer poppin now they showing my mans bill love again

[@maximumaverage]

truu

[@awake1251]

Haters gonna hate, Bill’s the absolute best.

[@RachelDavis705]

James Young got waived by the Bucks two days after this video was posted!

[@bobsiyt6548]

I’m so glad someone called him out. He’s the ultimate “Know it all.” I know this show isn’t on anymore, but someone now has to do this with Kendrick Perkins. It would be around 20 minutes.

[@voistina]

Slowly dying ESPN sped up the decomposition once this man left the network

[@zacharyno9598]

I feel like Walt Disney himself was like, "Katie, if you achieve any chemistry with Bill whatsoever, you fired."

[@danielevans142]

"he was like 19. he had played 38 minutes in the championship game"

[@mark11967AD]

At least with Bill Simmons he says what he means at the time based on his true opinions not politics, hype, or money based concerns. I’m sure he regrets some things he says, but his honesty is refreshing especially in these corporate sales job cryptic times.

[@detective___mcnulty]

I will marry Katie Nolan, right now.

[@awake1251]

Also, y’all were so off the mark by letting this guy get fired. He’s gotta be one of the most honest & real, sports-literate analysts.

[@Dustomatic]

I love both these people.

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

As someone who is diehard espn fan for years but also big fans of both simmons and nolan i can't believe they have neither of them stayed but glad there both successful.

[@KingMelo007]

Bill's initial reaction to the KG+Pierce / Brooklyn trade, try defending that 😂

[@specialwhenlit8435]

I really thought they were going to bring that up, but it's defensible I think. Bill was a "Ride or Die" fan with the Bird-McHale-Parish Celtics, not a huge surprise that he hated the KG-Pierce Celtics being broken up, at least in how he initially reacted to it right off the bat. He's a fan first and foremost, and he had a strong emotional connection to those guys, especially Pierce. I'm a Spurs fan, I'd have had the same initial reaction if "later years" Tony and Manu had been shipped off for future draft picks (though our front office has earned a whole lot of trust, and yeah that includes the Kawhi-Uncle Dennis drama).

[@KingMelo007]

True, it's still just funny in hindsight. I mean he made it sound like Gerald Wallace's contract was the end of the world.

[@specialwhenlit8435]

Yeah, I forgot about the Wallace contract part lol. Though, on principal alone, hating a contract engineered by Billy King is usually the prudent thing to do.

[@keaundreyclark7538]

The Decision was the best thing for the NBA.

[@davidgroth26]

The Pod Father rocks

[@jeremyenwright]

Bill Simmons is awesome. Give the guy a second chance for God’s sake. He’s possibly the best analyst alive.

[@robotsex111]

I was skeptical but that was actually pretty funny. Well done.

[@thiinkerca]

Bill always a sense of humor

[@-mw.]

I miss the Grant land basketball hour so much

[@khpitbos17]

4:50 that is the most absolutely adorable thing I have ever seen

[@wheresrain]

Isn't it just?!

[@faroutsider24]

she is perfect

[@IXIRob_MarleyIXI]

I remember when he did the fist pump I was so weak 😂😂

[@bendrew6356]

Bill is a legend...class act!

[@marcospinto-leite2200]

"With what, a hat" is a fucking quality one-liner

[@tyrrellhueston8588]

" im surprised they let you in the building " 🤣🤣

[@kevbotchill]

Best ESPN in a very long time!

[@ericsmith8254]

Bill Simmons from the Boston 2004 espn film I remember and all the NBA playoff back in day

[@JC-ev2ns]

Two of my favorite people

[@caveman153]

WOW ! I see why this on at 3 am in the MORNING! Thanks ESPN for not having on during regular hours! LOL!

[@HueyLewisFan22]

That show was brutal to watch

[@davidellis5141]

2 of my favorite people, the beautiful Katie Nolan, and the returning genius of NBA Bill Simmons. I wish Katie was my wife.

[@roccopaolino463]

You really don’t wish Katie was your wife. Not wife. Side chick you can leave? Sure

[@andrewpark7016]

Katie Nolan is so gorgeous, especially her smile

[@masterk115]

Should have asked him about his critisms of the nets trade on draft night XD. I love bill

[@JWELCHREALESTATE]

I was just thinking what happened to bill Simmons. He was like top 3 biggest sports personalities

[@Dennis-zf7jr]

Him and Cousin Sal's guess the line podcast is second only to PMT.

[@VirantRoss]

Juss Buckss The Ringer. I barely listen to ESPN anymore. Especially podcast and NBA talk Ringer is so much better honest opinions. Unfiltered Truth over there without ESPN's biased opinions.

[@evancornell5820]

@@Dennis-zf7jr ive been listening to guess the line for years thinking i was the only one that listened.

[@Roman365]

Anthony Anderson KJ Check out my music. I might be better than you expect 👀🎶🎶

[@Dennis-zf7jr]

@Evan same brother. I even love parent's corner.

[@robgjara]

“A hat?” lmfao

[@EmraldoDaSilva]

Hate him or love him, BS is one of the greatest media personalities ever.

[@KalelaChannel]

Man I really thought James Young was going to be a very good player. I am with Simmons here. Good shooter, decent athlete, very young and good size for his position. I still think he had the potential to be a good player but didn't work hard enough to reach that potential.

[@Monsterr713]

Great to see bill back at espn even if its for a day

[@SarcasmSmith]

Can this show go the way of any given Wednesday already.

[@serialkiller77]

I honestly miss this guy on ESPN. He was honest as fuck and real

[@JohnDoe_88]

Bill Simmons knows basketball we want him back and staying. He's great he knows classic basketball as well as todays

[@TheLastWalenta]

ESPN owes a lot to Bill Simmons. They can start with some respect.

[@cjwelch4275]

I mean I LOVE this guy

[@jjoe7078]

this was a great mix of personalities.

[@LegendaryTony.]

Hot take conspiracy theory: He was going to flip the guy off but then he chickened out midway and transitioned the gesture into the awkward wave that was seen. 👋🌊😁

[@robertdimitrelis5567]

Bill is awesome.

[@TimC-n5p]

I miss me some @katienolanofficial she was the best - super witty, charismatic, knowledgeable, and a baddie!

[@deliman7203]

I loved his 'Any Given Wednesday' show.

[@tylito4764]

Gotta love Bill.

[@cholmakai2625]

She is so damn cute.

[@zerogeass21]

Bill shouldn't have come on ESPN again after the way they treated him.

[@uwaaa111]

That was great. I already liked Katie Nolan after being on simmons podcast last month (apparently she's been guest on many simmons podcasts but I didn't listen to them), now I am a fan.

[@dariuslynard158]

Man Bill is another league. She came at him with that bs question and not only did he have a valid historical reference but she had nothing to say afterwards.

[@paulb10486]

Theyre friends...

[@dariuslynard158]

@@paulb10486 But the whole point of the segment is trying make Bill look stupid for things he has said in the past. She tried, and failed to do that.

[@paulb10486]

Atrocious D no, it wasn’t. The two are friends. She was playfully poking fun at him. There’s a difference.

[@dariuslynard158]

@@paulb10486 I didn't know Katie and Bill were cool. But to me it didn't come off like that.

[@legodisthebesteversomelege4778]

Wow Katie Nolan a snack.

[@VirantRoss]

Legod is the best ever Some Legends gots no rings yea i Wana face fuk her

[@jspaceman]

google alison tyler

[@OGGOAT23]

Snack? Nah

[@deKlaw_04]

@@jspaceman shes better

[@DannyFrio]

I think she pretty average looking. you can walk into any walmart and find 10 women that look just like her

[@oooohsnaaaap]

Dude is a legend.

[@richardwelsh9577]

I don't get "The Decision" cut off... why would ESPN cut someone off for bringing up the decision?

[@zdraper99]

They lost signal. It wasn’t intentional.

[@drevm7991]

Katie is absurdly fine and good to listen to as well.

[@forgetit3966]

Really? This awkward head shape fake eyelash chic is absurdly fine to u? Smh u gotta get out more bro

[@roccopaolino463]

She’s fake woke and her attitude ain’t worth the looks of that’s what you see which Indont

[@kikovazquez7277]

ESPN needs to bring back both Bill Simmons and Katie Nolan. Except for VanGundy, I'm good with their decision to say goodbye to the crew they sent out the door. Leaves plenty of room to rectify mistakes of the past.

[@doktarr]

"You know who I was dating? Nobody!"

[@cfbgoespop]

Where is the Sage Steele eye roll! Come on Katie!

[@mrmacross]

Seriously, I thought they would bring that up. Disappointing.

[@cfbgoespop]

Absolutely the first thing I thought of.....

[@daviddates4211]

“With what, a hat” 😂😂

[@Dzejman]

James Young is not on the bucks. He was cut a year ago! He then was on 76ers, played there some games in nba and g league but he was waived there too and he's not right now in the nba. And if you wanted Bill to defend his take you should show him his reaction to the nets-celtics trade.

[@kevincastillo3448]

Flicked him off? 😂😂😂 Umm Katie, it’s FLIPPED.!

[@leinad0504]

This would probably be better without the somewhat awkward audience noise. It's like too distant to be cheesy, standard audience noise, but too close where it's not subtle for especially funny moments. Should do it more like how Roosterteeth does the crowd in On the Spot, where they mostly don't have an audience noise.

[@asifseriously]

Adding Katie Nolan to anything makes it better.

[@drevm7991]

Katie is the queen of sports media. Love her voice and face and jokes.

[@iwishiwasthomasshelby]

I bet she could give a mean bee jay

[@coolstory6193]

I didn’t really understand at 3:45 talking about the decision. Can someone please explain?

[@bonessolo7563]

I love bill I love Katie and I wish both of them would sub on Pti from time to time

[@nickc5503]

she really said "with what a hat" and thought something would happen other than crickets. so sad how pame espn is. never fails

[@Oraleproductions23]

Dude ultimately came out ahead. ChaCHING!!!

[@versatiletitan2466]

Welcome back bill Espn is changing this is great

[@ayyyyeD]

Bill Simmons is the fuckin man