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First Ballot is a weekly podcast that celebrates the moments in sports that really matter, and decides whether to induct them into the First Ballot Hall of Fame.
In the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Philadelphia 76er Ben Simmons infamously passed up a wide-open dunk over Trae Young. Comedian, Philadelphia native, and host of the We Want Moore podcast, Anthony Moore joins the pod to break down this infamous play and decide if it is worthy of the First Ballot Hall of Fame. Anthony also breaks down Wemby's build, being the face of a viral meme, and his go-to bodega snack.
Timecodes:
(4:45) Joel Embiid's 70-point game
(6:36) Wemby's built like a churro
(11:08) The build-up of Ben Simmons hating
(12:47) Anthony's Ben Simmon's draft day tweet
(17:21) Pat Bev energy
(18:51) Philly wants effort
(26:11) Ben Simmon's record-setting in Philly
(31:04) Anthony's best Ben Simmons tweets
(34:47) Being the face of a meme
(48:36) Markelle Fultz vs Ben Simmons
(51:24) "What about my mental health?"
(52:24) The end of "The Process"
(54:50) Anthony's go-to late-night bodega snack
(1:02:30) An infamous moment in Philly basketball history
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First Ballot: The Hall of Fame Podcast
First Ballot is a weekly podcast that celebrates the moments in sports that really matter, and decides whether to induct them into the First Ballot Hall of Fame.