Dan Patrick Show
Steve Nash on why he didn’t sign with Heat, future in L.A.
Lakers guard Steve Nash joined the show to talk about last season’s issue in Los Angeles and his future. Dan asked Nash how seriously he considered joining the Heat. “I knew that would be a great option basketball-wise,” Nash said, “but I ended up making the decision to be close to my kids, who are…
Read MoreTom Verducci shares his take on A-Rod, Braun and Biogenesis
Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about the report on MLB potentially suspending players for their connection to the clinic Biogenesis in Florida. Verducci said it’s surprising they got Tony Bosch to talk and explained that Bosch’s dad wrote a prescription to Manny Ramirez that started all of this. Dan asked Verducci…
Read MoreKarl Malone compares LeBron/MJ, picks his dream team without Jordan
The Hall of Famer discusses a wide range of topics, including who he’d take between LeBron James and Michael Jordan and where he ranks himself among the great power forwards. He also picked his dream team and leaves off Jordan, taking Scottie Pippen instead.
Read MoreTerry Francona on why he trusted Red Sox despite hi-jinx
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona joined the show to talk about the Indians and looking back at his Red Sox days. Francona talked about why he can be honest with his players. “I’m just so comfortable in [the clubhouse], I tell them how I feel,” Francona said. “When you develop relationships, you can tell guys…
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Dan Le Batard on LeBron’s future in Miami
Miami Herald columnist and ESPN host Dan Le Batard joined the show to share his thoughts on the Heat’s win over the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals. Le Batard weighed in on Dwyane Wade’s inconsistent play. “I think he’s very limited,” Le Batard said. “He can’t summon it the way he used to.” Le…
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Metta World Peace on LeBron, his past and his new kids book
Lakers forward Metta World Peace joined the show to talk about his new children’s book and the NBA playoffs. World Peace said he’s a big fan of LeBron James. Dan asked what it’s like to cover LeBron. “LeBron is a smart player,” World Peace said. “The difference with LeBron and other players, is he’s going…
Read MoreDave Zirin on Roy Hibbert, and athletes’ social responsibility
The Nation’s Dave Zirin joined the show to talk about his column stating the NBA should suspend Roy Hibbert. Zirin said that he continued to think about the topic as the day went on and he thinks the NBA should have used this as an opportunity to make a bigger program to fight homophobia. Zirin…
Read MoreQuinn Buckner breaks down Heat-Pacers, weighs in on Hibbert’s comments
Pacers analyst Quinn Buckner joined the show to talk about the Pacers-Heat series and more. Dan asked Buckner his thoughts on Roy Hibberts anti-gay slur in the Game 6 postgame press conference. “Totally out of character,” Buckner said. “[He] got carried away. Guys don’t really understand what they’re involved in. … He’s a really good…
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