Posts Tagged ‘NBA’
Marv Albert on retirement, Popovich, LeBron vs. Jordan
TNT broadcaster Marv Albert joined the show to talk about the playoffs and much more. Dan asked Albert when it’s time for a broadcaster to retire. “When you lose the passion for the game,”Albert said. “It’s kind of an unusual situation these days. More so than in the past, there are many play-by-play guys that…
Read MoreMichael McCann explains Donald Sterling’s options
Sports Illustrated legal analyst Michael McCann joined the show to talk about the latest news on the NBA taking the Clippers away from Donald Sterling and his options. McCann talked about the Sterlings’ legal options — which could work if he fights hard enough. He even said Sterling could put other owners on the stand…
Read MoreMark Jackson on Bird v. LeBron, Bosh and HOF, coaching again
Former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and the coaching carousel. Jackson didn’t think that Lance Stephenson was very wise to trash-talk LeBron. Jackson said it doesn’t work on LeBron right now. Jackson said the Pacers aren’t going to win individual battles against the Heat. They…
Read MoreChris Mannix on bizarre Grizzlies coaching situation
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the playoffs and the bizarre situation with the Grizzlies. Mannix talked about the Grizzlies coaching situation. They let Dave Joerger interview with the T-Wolves. Mannix explained that owner Robert Pera wanted to play Grizzlies player Tony Allen in one-on-one. The game got cancelled and Pera…
Read MoreReggie Miller: Stephenson can talk, but he better back it up
Miller says if the Thunder win Game 4 with Serge Ibaka playing, they’re in control. “I don’t mind the comments by Lance Stephenson, but he has to back it up,” Miller said. Miller said Stephenson isn’t going to get enough shots to get at LeBron. Miller said he’d have to be the No. 1 or…
Read MoreJeff Van Gundy evaluates coaching vacancies
Jeff Van Gundy joined the show to talk about the playoffs and more. Jeff immediately called Dan out for favoring Stan of late, but they quickly moved on. Dan asked when was the last time he was offered a job. “This year,” Van Gundy said, but he wouldn’t specify which team. “I don’t think it…
Read MoreLe Batard: Cuban being truthful about how he feels
ESPN’s Dan Le Batard joined the show to talk about Mark Cuban’s controversial remarks on race. Le Batard said that Cuban is “serially honest.” And sometimes that doesn’t serve him. “What he said is absolutely so,” Le Batard thinks Cuban was being truthful about how he feels. Le Batard also commented on LeBron James. He…
Read MoreChris Mannix predicts Cavs take Wiggins at No. 1
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the NBA Playoffs and the Draft. Mannix shared his top three: 1. Cleveland: Andrew Wiggins, SG, Kansas 2. Milwaukee: Joel Embiid, C, Kansas 3. Philadelphia: Jabari Parker, F, Duke Mannix believes that the Cavs winning the Lottery will do nothing to quiet speculation LeBron James…
Read MoreReggie Miller: Heat’s season on line in Game 2
TNT analyst Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about the playoffs, the Lottery and more. Miller thinks the Heat are done if they don’t beat the Pacers tonight. “The Heat’s season is on the line tonight,” Miller said. Miller said this series is what the Pacers have been working for. “Their main focus has…
Read MoreFrank Isola on why Kerr chose Warriors over Knicks
New York Daily News’ Frank Isola joined the show to talk about Steve Kerr choosing the Warriors over the Knicks. Isola thinks that Kerr doesn’t think the Knicks’ front office was completely backing him and that’s why they stalled in negotiations. Isola thinks that there’s a slight – but growing — chance that Phil Jackson…
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