What Kirk Goldsberry has said about Philadelphia 76ers
3 quotes · 1 episode · May 13, 2026
Kirk Goldsberry, Basketball analytics writer and visual analyst, contributor to The Ringer, has been quoted on Philadelphia 76ers 3 times in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on May 13, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Goldsberry blames Morey's firing primarily on the Paul George and Joel Embiid contracts.
“if I had to hang it on something bill i would say those two contracts the paul george and joelle mb that's what got it done”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby (May 13, 2026) · Listen from 31:36
Goldsberry credits Morey and Mike D'Antoni's Houston teams with changing the league through the three-point shot.
“it was Mike and Daryl building that whole team around the three-point shot that changed this league forever”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby (May 13, 2026) · Listen from 35:51
Goldsberry says no GM should trade for Embiid given his age and contract, setting his games-played line for next season at 43.5.
“no GM should be trading for Joel Embiid at this phase of his career with the amount of money that is owed”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby (May 13, 2026) · Listen from 1:25:18
Episodes
Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David JacobyThe Bill Simmons Podcast · May 13, 2026 · 2 h 4 min
Bill Simmons and Kirk Goldsberry break down the Spurs' Game 5 win and Daryl Morey's firing, then join David Jacoby for an NBA mailbag and trade predictions.
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