The Bill Simmons Podcast Jon Jones’s Last Stand, Wemby’s Ceiling, the Jokic Backlash, and UFOs With Ariel Helwani and Chuck Klosterman
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Mar 3, 2023 Join Ariel Helwani, an MMA journalist famed for his insights, and Chuck Klosterman, a celebrated author with a knack for pop culture, as they dive deep into the worlds of UFC and NBA. Helwani discusses Jon Jones's long-awaited return and the dynamic landscape of UFC 285. Klosterman brings humor to the hype around rookie Victor Wembanyama while tackling the fading allure of sports records. They also explore the rising MVP candidacy of Nikola Jokic and intriguingly connect sports debates to UFOs and the supernatural.
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Jon Jones Compared to Gooden and Strawberry
- Ariel Helwani compares Jon Jones to Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, athletes with immense talent but troubled personal lives.
- Unlike Gooden and Strawberry, Jones achieved greatness despite his struggles, becoming the youngest UFC champ.
Lawrence Taylor: A Better Comparison for Jones?
- Bill Simmons suggests Lawrence Taylor as a better comparison for Jon Jones.
- Both are considered the best in their respective sports despite self-destructive behaviors.
Jones's TikTok Fame
- Bill Simmons's son admires Jon Jones's fighting style through TikTok and YouTube clips.
- This highlights Jones's appeal to a younger generation despite not having seen his pay-per-view fights.
