Knicks Win the NBA Cup, Plus Brian Windhorst Talks Building Around Wemby, OKC vs. the Prime Warriors & LeBron’s Future
The Ryen Russillo Show
Barstool Sports
4.8 • 3K Ratings
🗓️ 17 December 2025
⏱️ 96 minutes
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Ryen opens with the Knicks beating the Spurs in the NBA Cup before chatting with ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst about whether that win proved firing Tom Thibodeau was the right move, how the Spurs plan to build around Wemby, whether this OKC team is better than the prime Warriors, and where he sees LeBron playing next season. Then, the guys close it out with listener-submitted Life Advice and a big show announcement. KNICKS WIN THE NBA CUP (1:38) BRIAN WINDHORST (10:03) Knicks vindicated for firing Thibs? (18:22) Cavs’ problems (25:48) How the Spurs will build around Wemby (35:21) Giannis trade debate (43:30) Lakers’ future (46:35) LeBron’s next team/contract (55:28) OKC vs. the prime Warriors (1:02:29) Nets trading their entire roster debate (1:05:09) Cooper Flagg/LeBron comparison LIFE ADVICE (1:08:00) _ _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 1/11/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/4/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app today and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase _ _ _ _ _ _ Go to Shake Shack and order the Big Shack. Sounds familiar, made different. _ _ _ _ _ _
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, Barstool listeners, you can find every episode of the Ryan Rissillo show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. |
| 0:05.7 | Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. |
| 0:20.8 | The Ryan Rissillo Show was presented by Draft Kings. |
| 0:23.7 | Little thoughts on the Knicks Cup win and also how they stack up in the east. |
| 0:26.8 | But way more important. |
| 0:27.7 | We got Brian Winhorse. |
| 0:28.9 | Yeah, that Brian Winhorse. |
| 0:30.4 | Star of the Hoop Collective. |
| 0:32.0 | He is going to run through the Knicks lessons. |
| 0:35.3 | What San Antonio is. |
| 0:36.5 | Is OKC better than historic Golden State? A lot on Janus and the Mar lessons. What San Antonio is. Is OKC better than historic golden state? |
| 0:39.5 | A lot on Janus and the market. |
| 0:42.1 | And I don't even mean to do this, but LeBron's future. |
| 0:44.9 | Look out, breakout aggregators. |
| 0:47.5 | And would you trade Cinnipple for the entire Nets? |
| 0:50.7 | We get a lot to do. |
| 0:52.2 | A new announcement with Netflix and life advice. |
| 0:55.9 | And should we all get into the arts? |
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| 1:02.9 | Player props, live bets, same game parlayes, bet on the biggest moments of the holiday season, |
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