The Bill Simmons Podcast

Phoenix Takes Charge, Brady’s TV Gig, and a Celts-Bucks Classic With Jonathan Tjarks, Bryan Curtis and Chris Mannix

May 11, 2022

Jonathan Tjarks, an NBA analyst at The Ringer, dives into the Mavericks' playoff challenges against the Suns, spotlighting Luka Doncic's critical impact. Chris Mannix from Sports Illustrated breaks down the Celtics-Bucks clash, calling Boston's Game 4 win pivotal for their future. He also touches on Canelo Alvarez's surprising loss. Finally, Bryan Curtis discusses Tom Brady's upcoming move to Fox, exploring the challenges he's set to face transitioning from the field to commentary. It's an engaging mix of basketball insights and media dynamics!

01:37:52

Episode guests

Bryan Curtis

Chris Mannix

Jonathan Tjarks

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

6min

Playoff Showdown: Mavericks vs. Suns Analysis

13min

Intense Playoff Analyses and Strategic Advertisements

3min

Defensive Struggles and Playoff Dynamics

17min

Basketball Buzz: Predictions and Performance

8min

Playoff Performances and Strategic Adjustments

24min

Analyzing Legends: Insights on Sports Commentary and Unforeseen Losses

8min

Transitioning Beyond the Field

16min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Jonathan Tjarks to discuss the Mavericks' Game 5 loss to the Suns, the Heat's runaway win over the 76ers, Warriors-Grizzlies, and more (2:42). Then, Bill talks with SI's Chris Mannix about the Bucks-Celtics series, why Boston's Game 4 win was the most important of the Tatum/Brown era, some Lakers dysfunction, and Canelo Alvarez's loss to Dmitry Bivol (37:06). Finally, Bill talks with Bryan Curtis about the news that Tom Brady will be joining the Fox NFL broadcast crew when he retires from the NFL (1:10:18).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Jonathan Tjarks, Chris Mannix, and Bryan Curtis

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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