The Bill Simmons Podcast Brady’s Fun Golf Match, the NBA’s Big Return, Pierce vs. LeBron, and the Unforgivable Lance Armstrong With Ryen Russillo
May 25, 2020
The conversation kicks off with a recount of a fun golf match featuring Tom Brady and the camaraderie of elite athletes. A lively discussion ensues about the NBA's return and the implications of unique playoff scenarios. The hosts dive into the contentious rivalry between Paul Pierce and LeBron James while unpacking biases among ex-players. The complexities of public forgiveness in sports are examined, notably around figures like Lance Armstrong. The impact of iconic sports documentaries also gets its moment in the spotlight.
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NBA Return Plan
- The NBA playoffs are tentatively scheduled to start July 25th, with the finals ending by September 20th.
- The NBA draft will follow shortly after, with free agency beginning October 1st, aiming for a Christmas Day season start.
Play-in Tournament
- One proposed NBA playoff scenario involves eliminating the bottom three teams in each conference.
- This setup could lead to a play-in tournament involving seeds 7 through 12.
NBA Sounds
- Bill Simmons proposed having only the natural sounds of the game during NBA broadcasts.
- He expressed his annoyance with the constant music and artificial noise typically used.