The Pistons’ Big Problem, Warriors Exec Revisits Drafting Steph & Finding Another Star, Plus Rockets GM Rafael Stone

The Ryen Russillo Show

Barstool Sports

Sports, Football

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2026

⏱️ 99 minutes

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Summary

In our final show from Chicago, Ryen opens with the Pistons’ major problems after going down 3–2 to the Cavs. Then, Warriors assistant GM Larry Harris stops by to look back at the process of drafting Steph Curry, the pitch to Kevin Durant, why the two-timelines strategy didn’t work, and the continued search for another star to play alongside Steph. Next, Rockets GM Rafael Stone joins to talk about the injury-riddled season, expectations for Kevin Durant, and what needs to change next season for Houston to take the next step. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti hang out for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a girlfriend wanting to move and more. CAVS GO UP 3–2 (1:49) Pistons have a problem LARRY HARRIS (13:37) Drafting Steph Curry (22:12) How they courted Kevin Durant (24:49) Using the draft to help Steph (32:26) The failure of the “two timelines” strategy (41:08) Why he gravitated toward the front office over coaching (42:58) Warriors pursuit of another star alongside Steph RAFAEL STONE (51:50) NIL impacting the draft’s depth? (52:47) Getting over a disappointing season (58:53) How Durant impacts the rest of the roster (1:04:24) Reed Sheppard (1:08:40) Jalen Green (1:13:11) How he became a GM LIFE ADVICE (1:14:56) _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _ Get your tickets and get courtside for the playoffs, at https://Cosm.com _ _ _ _ _ Shell V-Power® NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline. More power. More performance. In gasoline direct injection engine fuel injectors with continuous use of Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline. Compared to lower octane fuels. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, driving conditions and driving style. See shell.us/more for more details. _ _ _ _ _

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0:23.4	We have assistant GM of the Warriors Larry Harris on a future built-around step.
0:28.2	We have the general manager of the Houston Rockets, Rafael Stone,
0:31.4	who is going to talk about his to-do list this off season for Rocket season,
0:35.7	which, again, I think they had all said collectively was disappointing at the end.
0:39.8	Disappointing if you're a Pistons fan, thrilled if you're hardened and you enjoy free throws.
0:47.1	I couldn't help myself once again.
0:48.8	All right, life advice.
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2:25.3	obviously a little bit later, live from our Chicago Combine
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