The Bill Simmons Podcast

Bezos and the Celtics, Crown Jewel Franchise Rankings, Best Airplane Shows, Olympics Takeaways, and NFL Stadium Futures With Chuck Klosterman

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Aug 19, 2024
Joining the discussion is Chuck Klosterman, a renowned writer and pop culture commentator. They dive into the Olympics, contrasting sports cultures and the joy of competition beyond medals. Klosterman shares insights on the potential sale of the Boston Celtics, labeling them a 'crown jewel' franchise, and debates what makes a team iconic. The conversation also touches on air travel, from streaming challenges to evolving in-flight entertainment, and dives into the intersections of crime, sports, and society's larger issues.
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INSIGHT

Happiness in Second or Third Place

  • Chuck Klosterman observed a surprising trend in the 2024 Olympics.
  • Athletes seemed genuinely happy about winning silver or bronze medals, contrasting with the American emphasis on winning only gold.
ANECDOTE

Jokic's Olympic Joy

  • Klosterman noticed Jokic seemed happier winning an Olympic bronze than his NBA title.
  • He theorizes Jokic might dislike living in America due to differing sports culture.
INSIGHT

Real Basketball vs. Entertainment

  • Dennis Schröder commented that Olympic basketball is "real basketball," not entertainment.
  • Klosterman interprets this as international basketball being more about coaching and every possession mattering, contrasting with the NBA.
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