The Bill Simmons Podcast

Jeter and A-Rod Save the Celts, the Jokic Moment, and LeBron’s Retirement Ploy With Kevin O’Connor and Jovan Buha

May 24, 2023

In a lively discussion, Kevin O'Connor, an NBA analyst from The Ringer, and Jovan Buha, a Lakers reporter from The Athletic, weigh in on the Celtics' dramatic Game 4 victory against the Heat. They dissect the implications for Boston's offseason and highlight Jayson Tatum's development. The duo also declaratively crowns Nikola Jokic as the NBA's top player, while delving into Lakers dynamics, LeBron's vague retirement hints, and what the offseason might hold for the iconic team.

02:00:23

Episode guests

Jovan Buha

Kevin O’Connor

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Celtics' Resilience in Playoff Pressure

14min

Assessing Player Development: Tatum's Potential vs. Brown's Ceiling

4min

Celtics' Struggles and Controversial Reports

3min

Celtics Coaching Dynamics and Playoff Prospects

13min

Jokic and the Nuggets: A Championship Blueprint

23min

Celtics Trade Strategies and Upcoming Show Insights

3min

LeBron's Retirement Riddle and Lakers' Offseason Strategy

17min

Basketball Dynamics: Trades, Legacy, and Media

8min

10.

Media Dynamics and Player Legacies

30min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin O’Connor to discuss the Celtics avoiding elimination with their Game 4 victory over the Heat and how the next couple of days might affect Boston’s offseason (1:44). They also crown Nikola Jokic the best player in the world (35:38). Then, Bill talks with Jovan Buha of The Athletic about the Nuggets-Lakers series, LeBron James’s ambiguous comments on the possibility of retirement, Lakers offseason decisions, and more (1:01:35).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kevin O’Connor and Jovan Buha

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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