The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Most Improbable 2023 NBA Story Lines Draft (So Far) With Joe House and Dave Jacoby

Feb 27, 2023

Joe House, a contributor to The Ringer, and David Jacoby, a former Grantland colleague, dive into the NBA's most intriguing storylines. They compare the postseason prospects of the Lakers and Warriors, analyze the Celtics' recent nail-biter against the 76ers, and reflect on a tightening MVP race. The duo also drafts the Most Improbable NBA Story Lines from the season, sharing hilarious insights and unexpected player performances that keep fans on the edge of their seats.

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Episode guests

David Jacoby

Joe House

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

NBA Game Recap and a Nostalgic Look at Digital Content

5min

NBA Playoff Prospects: Lakers and Warriors

18min

Navigating Injuries and Player Narratives in the NBA

5min

Player Dynamics and Contract Implications

21min

Evaluating NBA Performances and Unlikely Storylines

6min

NBA Dynamics and Transformations

14min

NBA Dynamics: Contracts, Strategy, and Challenges

24min

NBA Insights and Family Life

11min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and David Jacoby to discuss whether the Lakers or Warriors are a better postseason bet, how the rest of the Jazz's season will play out, the Celtics' narrow victory over the 76ers, a tightening MVP race, and more (4:00), before drafting the Most Improbable 2023 NBA Story Lines (So Far) (50:39).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House and David Jacoby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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