Dan Patrick Show
Charles Barkley: “Don’t give extra ping pong balls to losing teams”
TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about the big stories in the NBA and more. Barkley thinks several teams tank and has a solution: “Don’t give extra ping pong balls to losing teams. …. Having more balls doesn’t make you a winner. … Just give each team one ball. Don’t give teams extra…
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Law and Order rips off a bunch of NFL headlines
Jeff Pearlman discusses impact of Showtime Lakers in ’80s
Author Jeff Pearlman joined the show to discuss his new book on the Showtime Lakers. He told an incredible story about how Jerry Tarkanian almost took over the team and what Pat Riley was like when he first came on the scene in L.A.
Read MoreDarius Rucker sticks up for Clowney
Country star Darius Rucker, a South Carolina alum and huge Gamecock fan, joined the show to stick up for Jadeveon Clowney, who Rucker believes should be the No. 1 pick.
Read MoreDirk Nowitzki talks shooting, retirement, Arnold impressions
Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki joined the show to talk about his season and more. Here are some nuggets from the interview: — Dan asked how much longer he wants to play. “Probably sign on two or three more years,” Nowitzki said. “As long as it’s still fun.” — Nowitzki talked about trying to adjust…
Read MoreSeperated at birth: Paulie, McConaughey
Here are prom photos from 1987 of Paulie and Matthew McConaughey …
Read MoreRick Pitino’s issues with one-and-done
Louisville coach Rick Pitino joined the show to talk about his season and the big issues in college basketball. Pitino said the NBA players union is to blame for one-and-done. Pitino said that most kids aren’t ready to go to the NBA after one season. Pitino also had interesting comments on the shot clock.
Read MoreJason Jackson: LeBron could leave
Miami Heat broadcaster Jason Jackson joined the show to talk about LeBron James scoring 61 points against the Bobcats. Jackson explained it’s not in LeBron’s nature to put scoring first: “Even when he’s going to score 60, he’s still going to make the best basketball decision,” James said. Jackson talked about James’ future. He said…
Read MoreDan: John Calipari may not stay at Kentucky, could go back to NBA
Dan discussed John Calipari’s future at Kentucky on today’s show. Dan believes that Calipari is setting up the team to move on and could back to the NBA before long.
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