The Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as a top team in the NBA after a slow start to the season, with a recent win over the Cleveland Cavaliers drawing attention to their potential championship run despite the absence of star player Joel Embiid for nearly half of the season.
Bill Simmons discusses the mental toughness challenges of professional athletes, his predictions for the two teams who can win the NBA finals, and the current odds for each of the teams in the playoffs.
The public tends to underestimate basketball teams like the Detroit Pistons and the Philadelphia 76ers, who are now proving to be strong contenders in the league.