The Bill Simmons Podcast

Previewing the Rest of the NBA Finals With Jackie MacMullan and Seerat Sohi

Jul 16, 2021

Jackie MacMullan, a veteran sports journalist, joins Seerat Sohi, a writer for The Ringer, to dissect the NBA Finals. They weigh in on Chris Paul's struggles and the Bucks' supporting cast while highlighting Giannis Antetokounmpo's resilience and impact. The duo predicts unexpected heroes for the remaining games and reflects on how young stars are faring under pressure. The discussions blend basketball strategy with cultural insights, making for an enticing look at this year's Finals.

01:32:15

Episode guests

Seerat Sohi

Jackie MacMullan

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Analyzing the Unpredictable NBA Finals and Chris Paul's Struggles

2min

Injury Impact and Defensive Dynamics in the NBA Finals

15min

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Rising Under Pressure

5min

Evolution of Greatness: Giannis and Player Dynamics

21min

The Journey of Young NBA Stars: Success, Disappointment, and Basketball IQ

5min

Kobe's Legacy: Mentorship and Mindset in the NBA

14min

Guarding Greatness: NBA Finals Challenges

7min

NBA Finals Dynamics and Player Strategies

16min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Jackie MacMullan and The Ringer's Seerat Sohi to examine and recap the first four games of the NBA Finals as well as speculate on the games to come. They discuss concerns about Chris Paul, the Bucks' supporting cast, Giannis Antetokounmpo's expanded impact on the game, unlikely heroes for the upcoming games, series predictions, and more.

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Jackie MacMullan and Seerat Sohi

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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