The Bill Simmons Podcast Part 2: In-Season Tournament Kudos, GSW in Trouble, NFL MVP Weirdness, and Million-Dollar Thanksgiving Picks With Rob Mahoney, Steven Ruiz, and Danny Kelly
Nov 22, 2023
Rob Mahoney, an NBA analyst for The Ringer, joins with NFL experts Steven Ruiz and Danny Kelly to dive deep into the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament and its electrifying competitive spirit. They dissect aging superstars like LeBron and Curry, who are navigating the pressures of the MVP race. The trio also explores the NFL's MVP conundrum, highlighting overlooked contenders while prepping for Thanksgiving's betting excitement. From player performance to strategic insights, their lively banter makes sports analytics both fun and thought-provoking!
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NBA Team Diversity
- NBA teams now have diverse playing styles and "gimmicks."
- Bill Simmons appreciates the eclectic nature compared to last year.
Aging Superstars
- LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, despite their age, are still MVP contenders.
- Bill Simmons includes LeBron in his top five title contenders.
Lakers' LeBron Dependency
- The Lakers' overreliance on LeBron James is a concern.
- The team needs other players to step up when he is off the court.