The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Drunk Wolves-Grizz Series, Harden’s Fall, the Sleeper Mavs, and Brooklyn’s Future With Bob Voulgaris and Van Lathan

Apr 27, 2022

Haralabos Voulgaris, a basketball analyst known for his betting expertise, joins forces with Van Lathan, an insightful commentator and author. They dive into the thrilling Raptors' comeback and the intense Mavericks-Jazz playoff series. Voulgaris shares sharp insights on defensive strategies and team dynamics, while Lathan discusses the Nets’ uncertain future and his new book, touching on personal growth and resilience. The conversation also navigates social media's evolving landscape under Elon Musk and the complexities of fame in sports.

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Episode guests

Van Lathan Jr.

Haralabos Voulgaris

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Team Building and Defensive Strategies in Basketball

14min

Analyzing the Playoff Battle: Dallas vs. Utah

11min

Basketball Performance Analysis

11min

Navigating NBA Player Contracts and Team Dynamics

5min

Playoff Pivots and Personal Journeys

34min

Navigating the Podcast Landscape and Basketball Friendship

2min

Exploring Friendship Dynamics in Film and Sports

2min

Unpacking Talent and Legacy in Basketball

19min

10.

Navigating Controversy: Perception, Technology, and Human Nature

2min

11.

Critique of Sycophancy and Social Media Culture

4min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Haralabos Voulgaris to discuss the Suns’ Game 5 win over the Pelicans, why Bill believes the series will end in a Game 7, Mavericks-Jazz, the Raptors winning their second game in a row after going down 3-0 to the 76ers, the Grizzlies’ 111-109 win over the Timberwolves to go up 3-2 in the series, and more (1:50). Then Bill talks with Van Lathan about his new book, 'Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales From the Trenches of Transformation,' what is next for the Nets after being swept in the first round of the playoffs, Elon Musk purchasing Twitter, and more (1:10:51).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Haralabos Voulgaris and Van Lathan

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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