The Bill Simmons Podcast The NBA’s Wild Wild West With Haralabos Voulgaris
Nov 23, 2022
Haralabos Voulgaris, a basketball analytics expert and recent buyer of a Spanish soccer club, joins to discuss the NBA's competitive Western Conference. He explores potential trade options for teams like the Mavericks, Lakers, and Warriors, highlighting the strategies needed to enhance team performance. Voulgaris also shares insights on the complexities of player trades, the significance of analytics in decision-making, and draws intriguing parallels between basketball strategies and European soccer management.
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Western Conference Parity
- The Western Conference is highly competitive this NBA season.
- The gap between the first and tenth-place teams is remarkably small.
Mavericks' Luka Dependence
- The Dallas Mavericks heavily rely on Luka Dončić, creating predictability.
- Their second-best player is unclear, highlighting a significant talent drop-off.
Mavericks' Playoff Run
- The Mavericks reached the Western Conference Finals last year.
- Bill Simmons expresses concern about maximizing Luka Dončić's prime.