The Bill Simmons Podcast

Here Comes Luka, a UNC-Duke Showdown, and Possible NFL Sleepers With Rob Mahoney, Jay Caspian Kang, and Warren Sharp

Apr 1, 2022

Rob Mahoney, a basketball writer for The Ringer, talks about the thrilling playoff race in the West and Luka Doncic's crucial role for the Mavericks. Jay Caspian Kang, from the New York Times, adds excitement as they dive into the historic UNC-Duke rivalry and what it means for college basketball. Warren Sharp, a football analyst, discusses the dynamic landscape of the NFL, examining team strategies, playoff predictions, and insights on upcoming betting opportunities. Their conversations blend sports analysis with personal reflections, making for an engaging listen.

01:59:30

Episode guests

Warren Sharp

Jay Caspian Kang

Rob Mahoney

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Intensity and Excellence: Giannis Shines in High-Stakes Basketball

4min

NBA Playoff Race and MVP Candidacies Explored

2min

Analyzing the Dallas Mavericks' Playoff Prospects and Western Conference Dynamics

3min

NBA Playoff Matchup Insights

19min

NBA Playoff Dynamics and Rivalry Reflections

7min

Rivalries and Reflections in College Basketball

17min

The Future Star of the Court: Kaminga's Potential

3min

Shifts in Media and NFL Free Agency Insights

4min

10.

Tampa Bay and the NFL Landscape

18min

11.

NFL Season Insights: Washington's Journey

8min

12.

NFL Season Prospects: Teams and Quarterbacks

25min

13.

NFL Predictions and the Impact of Coaching Strategies

5min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the playoff seeding for the Western Conference, the increasingly scary Mavericks, the steady Suns, the stumbling Warriors, Clippers rumors, and more (7:26). Then Bill talks with Jay Caspian Kang of the New York Times about the upcoming Final Four showdown between Duke and UNC (31:49). Finally Bill is joined by Warren Sharp to discuss the current NFL landscape for the 2022 season, the wide-open NFC, the super-competitive AFC, big trades and free-agent signings, the top five easiest and hardest 2022 schedules, what to look for in NFL futures bets, and more (56:10).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney, Jay Caspian Kang, and Warren Sharp

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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