The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Suns-Warriors Flip-Flop, A Sneaky-Bad NFL Draft, and Utah Groundhog Day With Rob Mahoney, Danny Kelly, and Jonathan Tjarks

Apr 20, 2022

Rob Mahoney, a seasoned NBA writer for The Ringer, shares insights on the Pelicans' surprising playoff victory over the Suns and discusses Devin Booker's injury impact. Danny Kelly highlights concerns about the upcoming NFL draft, predicting a slide for quarterbacks and unpredictable team strategies. Jonathan Tjarks dives into the Jazz-Mavericks series, analyzing performance dynamics and the significance of Jalen Brunson's standout game. The trio also debates player contributions and playoff strategies, promising an engaging look at both the NBA and NFL landscapes.

01:46:31

Episode guests

Jonathan Tjarks

Danny Kelly

Rob Mahoney

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

6min

Basketball Insights: Key Performances and Playoff Dynamics

6min

Playoff Prospects: Suns vs. Warriors Analysis

2min

NBA Playoff Dynamics and Player Contributions

20min

NFL Draft Predictions: Analyzing Top Picks

3min

Draft Day Dilemmas

13min

Draft Night Anticipation and the Importance of Sustained Business Growth

2min

Key Player Performance and Team Dynamics

15min

Navigating Playoff Drama and Star Matchups

6min

10.

The Game Within: Rivalries and Resilience

31min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the Pelicans' Game 2 win over the Suns, Devin Booker's 31-point half followed by a third-quarter injury, the Warriors' new outlook with Jordan Poole, Hawks-Heat Game 2, the Grizzlies' win over the Timberwolves, Celtics-Nets predictions, and more (3:02). Then, Bill talks with Danny Kelly about the 2022 NFL draft, why he thinks the QBs will slide, the most abundant positions in the first round, and more (32:54). Finally, Bill talks with Jonathan Tjarks about the Jazz-Mavericks series, Jalen Brunson's 41-point performance in the Mavericks' Game 2 victory, surviving until the return of Luka Doncic, the electric Celtics-Nets Game 1, NBA draft thoughts, and more (48:07).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney, Danny Kelly, and Jonathan Tjarks

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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