Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose's Reaction to Anthony Bennett Being Selected #1 Overall

In this video we look at both Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose's reactions to Anthony Bennett becoming the 1st overall selection in the 2013 NBA Draft. To say the least, Bill Simmons was shocked that he was selected first overall.

[BallingandTalking]

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[Maq]

0:58 “he can really shoot it” 😂😂 he went 0/23 his first 5 games or something like that

[KK-pmud]

Back when the NBA draft on ESPN was watchable

[darrendent]

So surreal that this was the draft that Giannis was in.

[kevbotchill]

God, Simmons and rose got me so ridiculously into basketball. Their chemistry is, dare I say shaq and chuck levels. Bill should have been the gm of the t wolves

[jmendey]

This is absolutely head and shoulders above what they do now just honest reaction from experts instead of i don’t even know what they’re doing now it’s like everyone is doing a take they don’t believe and have one person interview everyone

[wildx]

The fact that Victor Olidipo and Otto Porter Jr were suggested as overall #1 pic choices is wild

[JC-semi]

I stood next to Bennett and Wiggins in the crowd of an OVO/Caribbana tournament that summer, he was a big dude but looked so out of shape - I couldn’t believe he was the #1 pick.

[justinburgos]

Bennet told Kwame "hold my beer"

[aspill]

1:32 I love how almost a decade later the magic are in basically the same position 😂

[danielc]

What a shit draft overall.

Redraft
1. Giannis
2. Gobert
3. CJ
4.Oladipo

The drop-off after that is insane

[bballwarrior]

In hindsight, it's easy to say they should have chosen Giannis. Same with Gobert. But those guys were both projects and nobody had them near a top 5 pick, much less the top pick. Of the realistic possibilities, Bill was pretty much spot-on in saying they should have taken Oladipo. Of all the guys who went in the lottery, I believe he is the only one who ever made an all star game.

[OEx]

When Bill's biases (pro-Celtics, anti-Lakers, etc.) are not a factor, the dude does know ball. Everyone else up there was trying to defend the pick and Bill was even being a bit kind in his doubts

[brianbadonde]

Bro we need more uploads! Maybe next do an "Analysts reaction to Anthony Bennett" like maybe post draft, or analyst react to worst NBA picks or something. Love your vids!!!

[basterdinabasket]

Wheres woj 20 seconds before the pick to tell everyone that the cavs are "highly intrigued with the prospects of selecting Anthony Bennett"

[DanielJamesEgan]

Bill Simmons is a soothsayer like usual.

[Chief]

Bill & Jalen had genuine chemistry espn really fumbled that

[maelhadj]

"this kid can play" speaking of Anthony Bennett...

[jonnyboy]

crazy cause bill simmons was 100% right

[LogicOverEverything]

This when ESPN knew Bill wasn’t the guy for the live broadcast lol