The Bill Simmons Podcast Team USA Survives, Plus Five Favorite NFL Futures With Joe House, Rob Mahoney, and Anthony Dabbundo
Aug 8, 2024
Joe House, contributor to The Ringer, teams up with Rob Mahoney, a basketball commentator, and Anthony Dabbundo, a sports analyst specialized in NFL, for a lively discussion. They dive into Team USA's nail-biting win over Serbia, highlighting standout performances from stars like Curry and Embiid. The conversation also teases the upcoming gold medal match against France. Dabbundo shares insights on his favorite NFL futures bets, offering strategic betting advice as the new season approaches.
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Unexpectedly Close Game
- Bill Simmons expected a USA blowout, but Serbia challenged them, prompting Rob Mahoney's inclusion in the podcast.
- This game resembled past close calls for Team USA, similar to their 2004 Olympics struggles.
Olympic Basketball Hierarchy
- Olympic basketball reveals team hierarchies and key players during crucial moments.
- This game solidified LeBron James's leadership, Steph Curry's reliability, and surprisingly, Joel Embiid's importance.
Embiid's Pivotal Basket
- Joel Embiid scored a pivotal basket against Nikola Jokić, described by Joe House as potentially Embiid's most impressive ever.
- House emphasizes the high stakes of the game and Embiid's direct competition with his MVP rival.