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Bill Simmons is leaving ESPN

This week's Deadcast did a solid job describing how I feel about the whole thing. They were a bit harsher on his TV capabilities than I am, but Magary summed up his appeal pretty well. Marchman said that most of the friends he as at Grantland have said they loved Simmons on a day to day type basis, while the higher ups all hated him. I found that interesting, as it contrasts greatly with the smear campaign that's been coming out of Bristol this week.
 
Sounds like he's getting 4 months paid vacation during the summer. I think he'll be ok.
 
Not being able to write about the NBA conference finals and finals is hell to this guy. He's going to be texting hot takes to everybody he knows.
 
Can he tweet? I thought ESPN controlled that as well. He tweeted as an ESPN employee. He's only had four tweets since Friday, three clips and "Truth."

Edit: He hasn't posted on his Facebook page since last Friday morning.
 
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So...Simmons messes with a Bull named Goddell, promptly gets the horns. NBA playoffs were just getting good, too. #coldblooded
 
He's a Clippers fan now, right? Too bad we can't watch his hottakes on their ongoing meltdown.
 
can't he just write a blog post. jesus. fuck big media.
 
Donkey shit organization. I wish they had a competitor anywhere near as comprehensive in its coverage and broadcast rights.
 
Donkey shit organization. I wish they had a competitor anywhere near as comprehensive in its coverage and broadcast rights.

So much this.
 
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