What Bill Simmons has said about Jimmy Butler versus Klay Thompson debate

2 quotes · 1 episode · Jul 24, 2026

Bill Simmons, Sportswriter and founder of The Ringer, host of The Bill Simmons Podcast, has been quoted on Jimmy Butler versus Klay Thompson debate 2 times in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on July 24, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Simmons argues Thompson is an even greater shooter than generally appreciated.
“So I actually think he's a greater shooter than maybe people realize”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe. (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 57:17
Simmons says he would prefer Thompson over Butler for a full career because of his gravity and lack of drama.
“I just think I would rather have Clay Thompson on my team for the 15 years than Jimmy Butler”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe. (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 1:00:55

LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe.
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 h 46 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, then redraft the 2011 NBA draft class.