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The L.A. Lakers Near a 12th Title and Remembering Eddie Van Halen With Ryen Russillo and Chuck Klosterman

Remembering the late Eddie Van Halen and discussing a hard-earned Lakers win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Lakers’ role players stepping up, Jimmy Butler’s ascension to a “top-10 guy,” and much more

By Bill Simmons, Ryen Russillo, and Chuck Klosterman

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss a hard-fought Lakers win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Lakers’ role players stepping up, Jimmy Butler’s ascension to a “top-10 guy,” superb defensive play by Anthony Davis, LeBron’s command of the series and what a fourth NBA title will do for his legacy, Anthony Davis contract speculation, and more. Then Bill is joined by author Chuck Klosterman to remember the late Eddie Van Halen.

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