What Chris Vernon has said about 2026 NBA playoffs
1 quote · 1 episode · May 11, 2026
Chris Vernon, Ringer podcaster and Memphis Grizzlies fan, has been quoted on 2026 NBA playoffs once in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on May 11, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
- Didn’t happen
Vernon predicted the Eastern Conference finals would eventually feature New York and Detroit, noting Detroit beat the Knicks during the season.
“i think it will eventually be new york and detroit and go look at those games this year detroit pump them out”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Wizards Win (Something!) and More Lottery Reactions, Plus the Juggernaut Knicks With Joe House, Tate Frazier, and Chris Vernon (May 11, 2026) · Listen from 1:14:54
Predictions
- Didn’t happen
Vernon predicted the Eastern Conference finals would eventually feature New York and Detroit, noting Detroit beat the Knicks during the season.
“i think it will eventually be new york and detroit and go look at those games this year detroit pump them out”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Wizards Win (Something!) and More Lottery Reactions, Plus the Juggernaut Knicks With Joe House, Tate Frazier, and Chris Vernon (May 11, 2026) · Listen from 1:14:54 · 2026 NBA playoffs
The 2026 Eastern Conference finals matched the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers, not Detroit, and the Knicks swept the series starting May 19. Top-seeded Detroit was knocked out by Cleveland 125-94 in Game 7 of the second round on May 17, 2026.
Sources: 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Cavaliers vs. Knicks - Basketball-Reference · Cavaliers eliminate the Pistons - Taipei Times · NBA playoff takeaways: Cavaliers close out Pistons in Game 7 win - ESPN · Eastern Conference Finals - 2026 NBA Playoffs
Checked Oct 6, 2026
Episodes
The Wizards Win (Something!) and More Lottery Reactions, Plus the Juggernaut Knicks With Joe House, Tate Frazier, and Chris VernonThe Bill Simmons Podcast · May 11, 2026 · 1 h 46 min
Bill Simmons, Joe House, Tate Frazier and Chris Vernon react to the 2026 NBA draft lottery won by the Wizards, preview top picks, and discuss the playoffs.
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