The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Celtics-Heat Rock Fight with Bill's Dad. Plus, Jalen Green Stops By and We Fix All-Star Weekend.

May 24, 2022

In this conversation, Jalen Green, a rising star for the Houston Rockets, shares insights from his rookie season and discusses his friendship with Anthony Edwards. He reflects on the high-pressure moments of playing against his idols. Meanwhile, Bill's Dad brings a nostalgic touch, dissecting the Celtics' thrilling Game 4 win over the Heat and sharing his personal experiences as a loyal Boston fan. They also brainstorm exciting changes for All-Star Weekend, including a fresh take on dunk contests that could shake things up in the NBA.

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Episode guests

Bill's Dad

Jalen Green

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Celtics vs. Heat: Strategies and Challenges

15min

Analyzing Game Dynamics and Player Performance

8min

Playoff Dynamics and Player Impact

16min

Playoff Anticipation and Family Connections

3min

Rookie Reflections: A Basketball Journey

12min

Navigating Rivalries and Injuries

15min

Aspirations and Dynamics in the NBA

6min

Reimagining Dunk Contests

4min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by his Dad to discuss the Celtics' Game 4 win over the Heat, the lack of rest for players with only one day between conference finals games, series predictions, and more (1:29). Then, Bill talks with Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets about his rookie season, being on the court with some of his basketball idols, his friendship with Anthony Edwards, deciding between the G League and college, the Rockets’ no. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, Jalen's goals for next season, tweaking All-Star Weekend, and more (43:28).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Jalen Green and Bill's Dad

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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