The Bill Simmons Podcast

Tatum’s 50 and PGA Picks With Joe House, Plus Dirk Nowitzki on Jokic, Luka, 2011, and Much More

May 19, 2021

Joe House, a contributor to The Ringer, and Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA legend and Hall of Famer, dive into the excitement of recent basketball matchups. They discuss Jayson Tatum’s stunning 50-point game and the upcoming Lakers-Warriors showdown. Nowitzki shares insights on the Mavericks' historic 2011 championship, his thoughts on Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, and the evolution of loyalty in the NBA. They also touch on rivalries and the challenges facing teams in the playoffs, blending nostalgia with a fresh perspective on the game.

01:57:08

Episode guests

Dirk Nowitzki

Joe House

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

5min

Game Day Insights and Player Performances

13min

Basketball Insights and Betting Strategies

7min

NBA Playoff Predictions and Performances

14min

Hockey Rivalries and Young Golf Stars: A Championship Perspective

2min

Golf Strategy and Betting Insights

6min

Golf, Bets, and Rivalries

6min

Rivalries and Triumphs in the NBA

16min

The Evolution of Loyalty in the NBA

8min

10.

Evolving Play: Growth of a Basketball Player

18min

11.

Challenges Ahead for German Basketball and the Evolution of Team Ownership

4min

12.

Resurgence Through Evolution

15min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Wizards’ loss to the Celtics in the play-in tournament, Jayson Tatum’s 50-point game, the anticipated Lakers-Warriors matchup, most fun play-in tournament outcomes, the upcoming PGA championship, and more (2:30). Then Bill talks with NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki about NBA playoffs stories, the 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash, and much more (50:30).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Dirk Nowitzki, Joe House

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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