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Rory’s Special Win, Beware of the Clips, NBA Playoff Gut Reactions, and the Luka Trade Part 93 With Ryen Russillo

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo right after Rory McIlroy’s wild win at the Masters to discuss Rory finally getting the monkey off his back and the ridiculous pressure that comes with the sport of golf (2:22). Next, they break down the final day of the NBA regular season, discussing whether they believe in the Clippers, the Warriors’ path, a full look at the playoff matchups in the East and West, and maybe a surprising lean on the MVP race (31:35).

Host: Bill Simmons
Guest: Ryen Russillo
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Ronak Nair, Jonathan Frias, and Jessie Lopez

Rory McIlroy Finally, Finally Did It

Rory McIlroy Finally, Finally Did It

Eleven years after his last major win, 14 years after a Masters he should have won, and 16 years after his first tournament at Augusta National, McIlroy finally completed his career Grand Slam—and made the wider golfing world plenty emotional in the process
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