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Takes about the Lakers
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- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026Luka Dončić averages 36+ points per game.
Luka to average 36+ points per game was +340.
“so 36 doesn't feel like a stretch”
85%Season scoring average settles it, but it's a lean at +340 rather than a firm call.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026The Lakers are bad this season.
“I think the Lakers are going to suck”
55%A record or seed has to stand in for 'suck'.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Joe House)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026Walker Kessler doesn't reach 2,000 minutes for the Lakers.
“He'd have to play 20 to 2300 minutes for good luck.”
60%Minutes played settle it, but the call is sarcasm rather than a stated number.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026Luka Dončić has a huge statistical season and is the real MVP front-runner.
“I personally think Luka should be the favorite because he's number one and he's going to have a giant stat year.”
35%'Giant stat year' is vague, and 'should be favorite' is opinion.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 29, 2026The Lakers' perimeter defense is a major weakness this season.
“I think they're in a lot of trouble anyway at the point of attack”
40%Defensive ratings would have to stand in for 'trouble'.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Kirk Goldsberry)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 3, 2026The Lakers are better than people expect.
“I think they're going to be better than people realize.”
40%'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)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 3, 2026The Lakers don't win the championship this season.
“I don't think they're going to win the championship.”
95%The title winner is public record; 'I don't think' is a slight hedge.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Charles Barkley)