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.
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Celtics' Advantage
- With Al Horford and Marcus Smart, the Celtics have more size and options.
- The Heat lack scoring options beyond Jimmy Butler, especially with Lowry's absence.
Defensive Strategy on Butler
- Defensively, go under on Butler's screens and make him shoot threes.
- Mix up defensive looks against Butler since the initial strategies were ineffective.
Butler's Superstar Status
- Jimmy Butler's superstar status is debatable despite his talent and team success.
- True superstars are franchise cornerstones, unlike Butler who has changed teams multiple times.