Jimmy Butler versus Klay Thompson debate
Subject in Basketball
Jimmy Butler versus Klay Thompson debate has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including The Bill Simmons Podcast. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Zach LoweRinger NBA analyst referenced repeatedly
Lowe describes a pattern where Butler's stints start well and then sour, in Chicago, Minnesota and Miami.
“The Jimmy stuff is always really good until it's not like like Chicago”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe. (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 1:01:34
Lowe takes Jimmy Butler over Klay Thompson for his defense, size and all-around scoring.
“I would take him over Klay in a vacuum with apologies to one of the greatest shooters of all time”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe. (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 54:34
Bill SimmonsSportswriter and founder of The Ringer, host of The Bill Simmons Podcast
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
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
Podcasts
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · 1 episode
Episodes
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.