Greeny talks with Harry Douglas and Jay Williams about the NBA in-season tournament, Yankees acquiring Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani's free agency, and overhauling an important statistic in NFL games.
The NBA's in-season tournament has been a success, creating a playoff-like atmosphere and curbing load management among players.
The New York Yankees' acquisition of Juan Soto could be a game-changer, pairing him with Aaron Judge to form a formidable duo.
Deep dives
In-season tournament in NBA gaining popularity
The NBA's in-season tournament has been a success, with players and fans showing interest in the competition. The tournament has created a playoff-like atmosphere, with a prize at stake for the winning team. The participation and enthusiasm of star players like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Zion Williamson have added to the excitement. The tournament has also helped curb load management as players are motivated to perform when fans are involved. Overall, the tournament has brought increased publicity and positive attention to the NBA during a typically football-dominated period.
Juan Soto's potential impact on the New York Yankees
The New York Yankees' acquisition of Juan Soto has the potential to be a game-changer for the team. Soto is considered one of the best hitters in the world and could be the best left-handed hitter for the Yankees since Reggie Jackson. Pairing Soto with Aaron Judge would create a dynamic duo that could rival the great tandems in Yankees' history. The move is seen as a go-for-it move by the Yankees, aiming to win the pennant or secure a long-term commitment from Soto. While there are risks involved, the impact of Soto on the team could be significant, making the trade a positive move for the Yankees.
The success of the NBA in-season tournament and hopes for show-hey, a tani's signing
The NBA's in-season tournament has been a success, generating interest from players and fans alike. The tournament has created a playoff-like atmosphere and features star players like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Zion Williamson. The hope is that the championship game, potentially between the Lakers and Bucks, will generate high viewership on ABC. Meanwhile, the signing of Shohei Ohtani is eagerly anticipated, with speculation suggesting that he may stay in Los Angeles, possibly with the Dodgers or the Angels. The potential signing of Ohtani to the Angels would be a baseball tragedy, as it would lead to continued anonymity for Ohtani and Mike Trout. Overall, the in-season tournament and Ohtani's signing hold promise for the NBA and MLB, respectively.
Proposing a new way to differentiate NFL quarterback turnovers
A suggestion has been made to differentiate between turnovers in the NFL, specifically for quarterbacks. The idea is to classify turnovers as either giveaways or takeaways, based on whether the fault lies with the quarterback or not. This distinction seeks to provide a more accurate representation of a quarterback's turnover problem. For example, interceptions resulting from tipped passes or dropped catches would be considered takeaways, absolving the quarterback of blame. However, interceptions resulting from misreads or poor throws would still be counted as giveaways. This approach aims to distinguish between turnovers that are the quarterback's fault and those caused by other factors.
Greeny talks with Harry Douglas and Jay Williams about the success of the NBA In-Season Tournament, this weekend's monstrous Eagles / Cowboys game, and the criticism of Josh Allen. We dive deep into the Yankees acquiring Juan Soto and discuss how they ensure this isn't a one year rental. Greeny breaks down how soon Shohei Ohtani's free agency could come to an end and explains why the NBA In-Season Tournament was never going to fail. We wrap up the hour with Greeny wanting to overhaul an important statistic to more accurately depict what happens in NFL games. Plus, the hardest person to work with.
