An Olympic Hoops Four-Game Marathon of Fun With Rob Mahoney

Update: 2024-08-07

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The podcast begins with a brief introduction to the Ringer Fantasy Football Show, hosted by Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horalbeck. They discuss their plans for the upcoming 2024 fantasy football season, covering news, topics, and listener emails. The hosts then mention a recent two-part podcast on the Rewatchables, dedicated to Pulp Fiction, which was released without prior notice. They highlight the extensive coverage of the movie and encourage listeners to check it out on Spotify and YouTube. The speaker shares their thoughts on the recent Olympic basketball games, particularly the performance of Team USA. They discuss the team's reliance on LeBron, Durant, and Curry, and express concerns about Steph Curry's struggles. The speaker also discusses the possibility of the Patriots trading for Brandon Ayuk, a receiver they believe is underrated. They also mention the recent energy and changes within the Patriots organization, including a new coach and a more accessible atmosphere. The speaker announces their return to the podcast on Thursday, following the Olympic semi-finals. They mention their plans to discuss the games and conclude with a segment on "Presumed Innocent." The speaker, along with Rob Money, recaps the four Olympic basketball games they watched. They discuss the overall excitement of the event, highlighting the presence of top players and the intensity of the games. The speakers delve into a detailed analysis of Team USA's performance, focusing on individual players like LeBron, Durant, Curry, Tatum, and Booker. They discuss the team's strengths and weaknesses, lineup combinations, and potential for success. The speakers highlight the unique aspect of Olympic basketball, where superstars are placed in unfamiliar contexts, either on a loaded Team USA or on international teams with limited talent. They discuss the challenges and opportunities this presents for players. The speakers express their admiration for Germany's basketball team, particularly Dennis Schroeder's performance. They discuss the differences between Schroeder's NBA and international play, and ponder whether he is being underutilized in the NBA. The speakers discuss Franz Wagner's recent contract extension with the Orlando Magic, and the speaker's initial hesitation but eventual acceptance of the deal. They also briefly recap the "Presumed Innocent" segment. The discussion starts with a comparison between Team USA's team building strategy and the "Bad Boy" Pistons. The hosts ponder if the Orlando Magic should embrace a more aggressive, "asshole" approach to become a more intimidating team. The hosts discuss Anthony Black's potential and whether he should have played more last season, including in the playoffs. They acknowledge his defensive prowess and his improvement from three-point range. The hosts discuss the Orlando Magic's likability due to their young players and their lack of a "mean edge." They suggest potential moves to improve the team, including acquiring Dennis Schroder and potentially signing Bojan Bogdanovic. The hosts discuss France's performance in the Olympics, highlighting Victor Wembanyama's athleticism and the team's overall improvement. They also express their preference for France and Germany over the USA in the tournament. The hosts analyze France's upset win over Canada, focusing on the emergence of Gershon Yabusele as an X-factor. They discuss the impact of Rudy Gobert's absence and the strong performance of Mateusz Lusor. The hosts discuss Canada's disappointing performance, criticizing Jamal Murray's lackluster play and the team's inability to match France's energy. They attribute some of the loss to home court advantage and Canada's lack of cohesion. The hosts discuss Canada's lack of big men, highlighting the absence of Zach Edey and the struggles of Dwight Powell. They also mention the absence of Maxi Kleber from the German team and the potential impact of Isaiah Hartenstein. The hosts discuss Canada's unclear pecking order and the lack of explanation for their struggles despite the talent on the team. They acknowledge Shay Gilgeous-Alexander's strong performance but question why other players couldn't contribute more effectively. The hosts discuss Yahoo Fantasy Football and the importance of drafting. They share their own experiences and highlight the importance of having a well-rounded team. The hosts discuss Rudy Gobert's limited minutes and potential surgery. They question whether the Gobert trade was a mistake, considering Victor Wembanyama's emergence and Gobert's lack of offensive impact. The hosts discuss Victor Wembanyama's performance, comparing him to his early days with the Spurs. They highlight his defensive prowess but question his offensive consistency. They also point out the lack of ball-handling skills on both the Spurs and Team France. The hosts discuss the upcoming Germany vs. France matchup, acknowledging the impact of home court advantage for France. They still favor Germany but acknowledge that France's performance against Canada could change the dynamic. The hosts discuss Germany's physicality and France's inconsistent offense. They believe Germany's depth and execution will overwhelm France, despite Wembanyama's potential for highlight plays. The hosts discuss the potential for a Jokic-Embiid rivalry, particularly in the context of the USA vs. Serbia matchup. They wonder if the American team might try to target Jokic defensively, given his status as a former MVP and champion. The hosts discuss hypothetical Olympics scenarios, including what if Embiid played for Cameroon with Siakam. They also discuss Oscar Schmidt's legacy as an Olympic basketball player and his place in the pantheon of great Olympic performers. The hosts discuss the possibility of Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant playing together, potentially in Minnesota. They acknowledge the potential for a strong partnership but believe a Durant move to Phoenix is more likely. The hosts discuss Steph Curry's recent extension and express concern about Jamal Murray's performance and potential work ethic issues. They acknowledge his injury history and his tendency to go through long stretches of inconsistency. The hosts discuss their favorite failed lottery picks and their performances in the Olympics. They highlight the strong performance of Luka Samanic and express disappointment that Killian Hayes wasn't involved in the tournament. The hosts reiterate their prediction for a US vs. Germany matchup in the Olympics. They then transition to discussing the TV show "Presumed Innocent" and their thoughts on the ending and its comparison to the movie adaptation.

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