Mitch Kupchak on taking Russell, Nance Jr. Tweet, Kobe’s future

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak joined the show to explain why the Lakers took D’Angelo Russell and more. Here are some of his takes … — On choosing Russell: “It really came down to [Jahlil] Okafor and Russell,” Kupchak said. “The second workout we were pretty confident he was going to be our guy.” — Dan…

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Frank Kaminsky on how being drafted will change his life

Frank Kaminsky joined the show to talk about getting selected by the Hornets and meeting Michael Jordan. Here are some of his takes: — On the moment of being drafted … “My agent told me. They’re sneaky with the cameras behind you and the lady with the hat. … My heart started beating real fast.…

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Connor McDavid recounts Gretzky calling him when he was 15

Probably No. 1 overall pick Connor McDavid joined the show to talk about his future in the NHL. McDavid said he has several nicknames …. but he doesn’t like them because “all hockey players suck at giving nicknames.” Dan suggested “The Frozen One” … like the Chosen One. McDavid said that Wayne Gretzky called him…

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Doug Gottlieb: Lakers recognize it’s a new NBA with top pick

CBS’ Doug Gottlieb joined the show to talk about last night’s NBA Draft. Here are some of his takes … — He thinks the Lakers took a guard because they think they’ll get a big man in free agency, and they recognized the evolution of basketball toward perimeter players. — He said the steal of…

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Jay Bilas worried about sobriety of nation tonight

ESPN’s Jay Bilas joined the show to talk about the upcoming NBA Draft. here — Bilas likes Jahlil Okafor more than Karl-Anthony Towns. He thinks Okafor is more of a traditional inside scoring center, whereas Towns is more versatile. — Bilas says there is very little concern about baggage in this draft. It’s a high…

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