What Bill Simmons's father has said about Boston Celtics

Simmons's father said he would trade Jaylen Brown immediately for the right package.

“If the package was perfect for Jalen Brown, I would move him in a heartbeat”

The Bill Simmons Podcast: Harden’s Moment, an NFL Schedule Glut, Owning the Jazz, and a Boston Sports Check-In—With Bryan Curtis, Bill’s Dad, and Ryan Smith (May 15, 2026) · Listen from 1:13:09

Simmons's father blamed coaching for letting Tatum and Brown bring the ball up, which let Embiid rest on defense.

“if Tatum and Brown consistently are bringing the ball up so that Embiid can just stand there and be lazy and rested, that's a coaching decision”

The Bill Simmons Podcast: Harden’s Moment, an NFL Schedule Glut, Owning the Jazz, and a Boston Sports Check-In—With Bryan Curtis, Bill’s Dad, and Ryan Smith (May 15, 2026) · Listen from 1:17:55