Tate Frazier
The Ringer's first employee and producer/host on Ringer Tailgate, NBA draft enthusiast
Tate Frazier (The Ringer's first employee and producer/host on Ringer Tailgate, NBA draft enthusiast) has appeared as a guest on 1 episode in TMT. Topics they speak about most include Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation, Los Angeles Clippers, 2026 NBA draft.
In their words
Positions and remarks grouped by topic, each with the exact quote and where it was said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation
Frazier expressed his desire to see Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to a contender.
“I just want Giannis to be saved. I want Giannis to go somewhere”
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 35:30
Los Angeles Clippers
Frazier said the Clippers could easily justify taking Darius Acuff at No. 5 after landing Indiana's pick.
“you could talk yourself into acuff pretty easily there at number five”
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 31:37
2026 NBA draft
Frazier argued that AJ Dybantsa should be the No. 1 pick, citing his clear desire to be the top selection.
“I do think that AJ is number one. I feel comfortable with AJ. He wants to be the number one pick. That's the number one test”
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 11:56
Appearances
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.
Often appears with
- Bill Simmons · 1 shared episode
- Joe House · 1 shared episode
- Chris Vernon · 1 shared episode