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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 3, 2026

BarkleySpeaker 95%00:59:55·NBAOpenNeeds a proxy
The Lakers are better than people expect.
Lakers
“I think they're going to be better than people realize.”
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'Better than people realize' needs a proxy, such as wins against the preseason total.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Charles Barkley)

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