The Bill Simmons Podcast

Part 2: In-Season Tournament Kudos, GSW in Trouble, NFL MVP Weirdness, and Million-Dollar Thanksgiving Picks With Rob Mahoney, Steven Ruiz, and Danny Kelly

Nov 22, 2023

NBA in-season tournament success and LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry's aging. Lackluster NFL MVP race. Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 12 games including Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Washington Football Team, and Seattle Seahawks. Analysis of the Phoenix Suns' performance. Jaylin Hertz as MVP candidate. Analyzing the NFL MVP race and Offensive Player of the Year award. Million-Dollar Picks success and Thanksgiving games excitement. Preview and predictions for 49ers vs Seahawks Football game. Analysis of Stafford's performance and Lions vs Packers game. Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos matchup analysis. Discussion of Thanksgiving desserts and undefeated million-dollar picks.

01:56:16

Episode guests

Steven Ruiz

Rob Mahoney

Danny Kelly

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Quick takeaways

Kevin Durant's exceptional offensive performance raises concerns about his potential burnout and injuries.

The Warriors' small lineup and reliance on their main stars, Steph Curry and Draymond Green, hinders their defensive capabilities and playoff chances.

The Lakers heavily depend on LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and their lack of depth and reliance on older players is concerning.

The Warriors, Suns, and Lakers all face challenges due to roster limitations and need to address weaknesses in trades, injuries, or workload management.

The Saints should have the edge in their game against the Falcons, given their overall talent and better rankings in offense, defense, and special teams.

Deep dives

Kevin Durant's offensive brilliance and high workload

Despite injuries and a small-sized team, Kevin Durant has been exceptional on offense, averaging 34.7 points, 7 rebounds over six games. However, the team's heavy reliance on him raises concerns about potential burnout and injuries.

Introduction

3min

Opinions on In-Season Tournament

15min

Diverse Styles of Play in the NBA

6min

Discussion of Three Old Guys in the MVP Conversation, Ug's Winter Lifestyle Collection, and Amazon for Holiday Gifts

2min

State of Basketball Players and MVP Odds

15min

Concerns and Performances: Analyzing the Phoenix Suns

10min

NFL Updates and Thanksgiving Sale

3min

The Case for Jaylin Hertz as MVP

8min

Analyzing the MVP Race and Player Performance

8min

10.

Comparing Offenses and Analyzing Quarterbacks

2min

11.

Analyzing the NFL MVP Race

12min

12.

Discussion on Million-Dollar Picks and Thanksgiving Parlay

2min

13.

The 49ers vs Seahawks Football Game Preview

3min

14.

Analyzing Stafford's Performance and Lions vs. Packers Game

9min

15.

Analyzing the Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos Game

4min

16.

Analyzing NFL Matchups and Betting Lines

11min

17.

Thanksgiving Desserts and Undefeated Million-Dollar Picks

2min

In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the success of the inaugural NBA in-season tournament and check in on some aging NBA superstars, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry (1:42). Then, Bill talks with Danny Kelly and Steven Ruiz about the lackluster NFL MVP race (50:58) before Bill and Danny run through NFL Week 12 games and make the Million-Dollar Picks (1:21:23).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney, Steven Ruiz, and Danny Kelly

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

Part 2: In-Season Tournament Kudos, GSW in Trouble, NFL MVP Weirdness, and Million-Dollar Thanksgiving Picks With Rob Mahoney, Steven Ruiz, and Danny Kelly

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Kevin Durant's offensive brilliance and high workload

The concerns surrounding the small and injury-prone Warriors

Anthony Davis's limitations and the Lakers' dependency on LeBron

The need for strategic trades and addressing roster weaknesses

Saints vs. Falcons: Saints have the talent advantage and a history of success against the Falcons

Browns vs. Broncos: Cleveland's strong defense and rushing game give them an advantage

Dolphins vs. Jets: Dolphins have the advantage with a solid defense and Jets' struggles

Lions vs. Packers: Lions have a chance with their strong run game against the Packers' weak run defense

Ravens vs. Chargers: Ravens Offense vs. Chargers Defense

Bengals vs. Steelers: Steelers Favorable Matchup

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Part 2: In-Season Tournament Kudos, GSW in Trouble, NFL MVP Weirdness, and Million-Dollar Thanksgiving Picks With Rob Mahoney, Steven Ruiz, and Danny Kelly

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Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Kevin Durant's offensive brilliance and high workload

The concerns surrounding the small and injury-prone Warriors

Anthony Davis's limitations and the Lakers' dependency on LeBron

The need for strategic trades and addressing roster weaknesses

Saints vs. Falcons: Saints have the talent advantage and a history of success against the Falcons

Browns vs. Broncos: Cleveland's strong defense and rushing game give them an advantage

Dolphins vs. Jets: Dolphins have the advantage with a solid defense and Jets' struggles

Lions vs. Packers: Lions have a chance with their strong run game against the Packers' weak run defense

Ravens vs. Chargers: Ravens Offense vs. Chargers Defense

Bengals vs. Steelers: Steelers Favorable Matchup

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