The Bill Simmons Podcast An Olympic Hoops Four-Game Marathon of Fun With Rob Mahoney
Aug 7, 2024
Rob Mahoney, a basketball writer for The Ringer, joins the conversation to dive into the thrilling Olympic men's basketball quarterfinals. They examine Team USA's lineup, discuss Steph Curry's struggles, and break down exciting semifinal matchups like USA vs. Serbia. Mahoney highlights the evolving role of LeBron James and the rising strength of international teams, especially Germany. They predict the gold medal games while addressing the importance of mental health for players under pressure. A fun mix of analysis and fan enthusiasm!
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Big Three Olympics
- This Olympics was seemingly built around LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry.
- It's been beneficial for James and Durant, but detrimental to Curry's performance.
Tatum's Olympic Struggles
- Bill Simmons hasn't discussed Jason Tatum's Olympic performance before.
- Simmons has been privately analyzing Tatum's struggles on text threads.
Kerr's Coaching Strategy
- Steve Kerr's Team USA coaching strategy emphasizes ball movement, cutting, and shooting.
- Tatum's reluctance to shoot open threes, potentially stemming from his playoff slump, affects his playing time.