Posts by Mario Miranda
The Old Rules of Winning Titles May Be Gone
Ryen Russillo joined the show from San Antonio and discussed the rapid rise of Victor Wembanyama. Russillo said he expects Wemby to enter next season viewed as the best player in the world and the face of the NBA. Russillo also noted that unlike stars like Stephen Curry, Wembanyama’s game is impossible to replicate. He…
Read MoreMiller: Knick’s in 7
Reggie Miller admitted he never would have predicted a Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs before the season. Miller praised rookie Dylan Harper for his poise and maturity and giving him credit for the Spurs surge. He also identified De’Aaron Fox as a potential dark horse finals MVP candidate and…
Read MoreRiddick: Brown’s Selling Hope
Louis Riddick joined the show and discussed the blockbuster trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. While he believes the Cleveland Browns acquired valuable assets, Riddick said the move felt like another example of the franchise selling hope for the future. He praised the Rams for balancing win-now moves with long-term planning.…
Read MoreJim Jackson Urges Patience With Chet Holmgren
Fox NBA analyst Jim Jackson urged patience when evaluating Chet Holmgren after his struggles against San Antonio. Jackson discussed how many players have had bad series,Kobe Bryant and Scottie Pippen faced criticism early in their careers for similar failures early on in their career. Jackson also praised stars like Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić,…
Read MoreElliott: Wemby has Kobe like Drive
Spurs TV analyst Sean Elliott joined the show and discussed the rapid rise of Victor Wembanyama, saying the Spurs star is still nowhere near his full potential. Elliott compared Wembanyama’s relentless pursuit of greatness to Kobe Bryant, noting few young players have ever shown that level of dedication. He also explained Wembanyama’s time training with…
Read MoreDraft Picks Are Lifeblood of NFL Roster Building
Senior NFL Insider Albert Breer joined the show and discussed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Star receiver A.J. Brown, noting the framework for a deal appears to be in place and expecting a resolution soon. Breer explained that while teams like the Chiefs and Rams could make sense, salary cap realities and roster construction make adding…
Read MoreBargatze Adjusting to Movie Stars
Stand up comedian and now movie star Nate Bargatze joined the show and discussed the nerves that come with releasing his upcoming movie. Bargatze explained the biggest adjustment from standup to acting and joked that his daughter is usually the first person to tell him when a joke misses. Bargatze later discussed how comedy compares…
Read MoreCompetition Made PGA Stronger
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp joined the show and discussed the future direction of the PGA Tour. Rolapp admitted the emergence of LIV Golf forced the PGA Tour to evolve, comparing the rivalry to the old AFL/NFL competition that ultimately strengthened football. Rolapp went on to address golf’s ongoing distance debate as well as the…
Read MoreThunder & Spurs Trading Punches
NBC Sports Austin Rivers joined the show and broke down what he believes has been the best series of the postseason between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. Rivers discussed how Wembanyama’s defensive presence creates doubt for opponents, comparing it to facing prime Rudy Gobert, though he admitted Wemby impacts the game on…
Read MoreVotto Thinks we are Watching Baseball History
Joey Votto joined the show and reflected on life after baseball, discussing his travels around the world and even completing an eight-week sushi chef course. Votto explained that traveling reminds you quickly that you’re not special. The conversation eventually turned to Shohei Ohtani. Votto believes we may currently be witnessing the greatest season in baseball…
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