The Bill Simmons Podcast The NBA’s Almost Club, Denver-Miami Picks and Taylor Swift’s Iconic Year with Joe House, Raheem Palmer, Nathan Hubbard and Chuck Mindenhall
Jun 1, 2023
Joe House, an NBA history expert, dives into the storied legacy of teams that almost made it, particularly the Celtics. Raheem Palmer shares his top NBA Finals bets, while Chuck Mindenhall sheds light on the passionate journey of the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic. Nathan Hubbard discusses the phenomenal cultural impact of Taylor Swift's concert tour, drawing parallels to icons like Elvis. The conversation balances sports insights with entertainment, highlighting the unpredictable nature of both realms.
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Brown's contract
- Jalen Brown's upcoming supermax contract poses a significant challenge for the Celtics.
- Raheem Palmer suggests exploring a trade now to avoid future complications.
Denver's advantage
- Denver's consistent ability to generate quality shots makes them a difficult matchup for Miami's zone defense.
- Bill Simmons likens this series to a football game where a strong running team faces an elite run defense.
Nuggets series bet
- Raheem Palmer recommends betting on the Denver Nuggets to win the series with a -1.5 spread.
- He believes the Nuggets should comfortably win in six games, making the series spread valuable.