The Bill Simmons Podcast

A Boston Boomerang, Butler the Superstar, a Yankees Revival, and NFL Schedule Lessons With Haralabos Voulgaris, Warren Sharp, and JackO

May 20, 2022

Haralabos Voulgaris, a sharp basketball analyst, shares insights on the Celtics' playoff performance, highlighting key player impacts and team adjustments. Warren Sharp, a football analytics expert, discusses the 2022 NFL schedule, analyzing team advantages and potential sleeper picks. JackO, a sports commentator known for his baseball expertise, sparks excitement over the Yankees' impressive start to the season and the revitalization of Aaron Judge, weaving nostalgia with hopes for the team's future.

01:57:32

Episode guests

JackO

Warren Sharp

Haralabos 'Bob' Voulgaris

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Analyzing Celtics and Heat Dynamics in the Playoffs

4min

Basketball Dynamics & Player Evaluation

10min

Analyzing Player Impact and Team Strategies in the Playoffs

4min

Analyzing Player Development and Game Strategy

2min

Analyzing NBA Playoff Strategies and Scheduling Impact

4min

Strategic Shifts and Performance Insights in Celtics Basketball

4min

Pacing and Playoff Perils

4min

Playoff Performances and Strategic Insights

23min

10.

Strategies for Analyzing NFL Schedule Impact on Performance

3min

11.

NFL Scheduling Dynamics and Team Performance

20min

12.

Examining NFL Draft Dynamics

17min

13.

Analyzing NFC Dynamics and NFL Betting Insights

3min

14.

Yankees Rising: A Season of Hope

16min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Haralabos Voulgaris to discuss the Celtics’ Game 2 win over the Heat in Miami, how different the matchup looks with Al Horford and Marcus Smart back in the lineup, and adjustments the Heat could make heading into Boston (2:05), before revisiting the Suns' collapse against the Mavericks, upcoming roster decisions for Phoenix, Warriors-Mavericks predictions, and more (29:48). Then, Bill talks with Warren Sharp about the 2022 NFL schedule, which teams have advantages in rest, strength of opponent, sleeper teams, and more (54:35). Finally, Bill is joined by JackO to discuss the Yankees’ 28-10 start to the season, the rejuvenated Aaron Judge, and more (1:34:36).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Haralabos Voulgaris, Warren Sharp, and JackO

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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