Dan Patrick Show
Chris Mannix explains how Pacers jumped to 2-1 lead over Heat
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the NBA Playoffs. He was at the Pacers’ win over the Heat. Mannix weighed in on the key to the Pacers’ success. “They look like a bunch of guys who have grown together,” Mannix said. “They’re very comfortable together.” Mannix said he was sitting near where…
Read MoreDusty Baker on unwritten rules of baseball and hitting behind Hank Aaron
Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker joined the show to talk about his season and some of the big stories around baseball. Baker weighed in on the unwritten rules of baseball and beaning. He said we’re going a little overboard thinking every hit batter is intentional. He said that when a ball is going 90 mph,…
Read MoreMike Florio weighs in on NFLPA appeal, Jets QB situation, Hard Knocks
Profootballtalk.com and NBC NFL analyst Mike Florio joined the show to have the latest on Jonathan Vilma and more. Florio said that the NFLPA appeal is aiming to get the appeal process away from Roger Goodell and they’re arguing actions before the current CBA don’t fall under the current administration’s jurisdiction. Florio also said that…
Read MoreTom Thibodeau doesn’t regret playing Derrick Rose when he got hurt
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau joined the show to talk about his season and help break down the playoffs. Here are some his takes: — Thibodeau said the season was greatly affected by injuries. He said the bench did great, but there was only so much this team could do with so many players hurt.…
Read MoreKevin Ding breaks down Lakers’ final shot in loss to Thunder
Orange County Register Lakers reporter Kevin Ding joined the show to talk about L.A.’s Game 2 loss to the Thunder. Ding broke down the last play. He said that the Lakers were trying to get Kobe a shot on the last play. But Metta World Peace’s pass to Steve Blake made sense in that situation…
Read MoreBernie Miklasz says Pujols out of comfort zone
St. Louis Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz joined the show to talk about Albert Pujols’ struggles with the Angels. Miklasz said Pujols had “unconditional love” from the fans in St. Louis and he fed off that. Miklasz said he likes to control his environment and he doesn’t want anything new coming his way. “I found it…
Read MoreGeorge Karl comments on LeBron James’ fourth-quarter struggles and Lakers’ problems with Thunder
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl joined the show to help break down the NBA Playoffs and more. Karl commented on LeBron James’ fourth-quarter struggles. “I’m rooting for LeBron to have more confidence and more savvy,” Karl said. He said he’d take him on his team in the fourth quarter any time. Karl said there are a…
Read MoreHigh School basketball player Jabari Parker graces cover of SI
Parker is considered the No. 1 high school player, but is in a very unique situation because he may put the NBA on hold to complete a Mormon mission.
Read MoreDoc Emrick breaks down Stanley Cup playoffs
Doc Emrick joined the show to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and talk about the art of broadcasting. — Emrick gave Dan his due for jumping on the Kings bandwagon early. “If you can go five weeks and only lose one playoff game, you’re doing pretty good,” Emrick said. — Emrick weighed in on…
Read MoreRick Carlisle says it’s not as simple as LeBron wanting ball at end of games; Popovich best coach he’s seen
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and his new contract. Dan asked Carlisle if he was surprised the Pacers beat the Heat in Game 2. Carlisle said no, because they suffered a bad loss to Indy this season: “They beat us senseless. They have size and strength.”…
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