Posts Tagged ‘NBA’
Mark Jackson: Clippers fans shouldn’t show up
Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson joined the show to talk about Donald Sterling’s remarks and the series against the Clippers. Jackson said that he couldn’t coach for Sterling. And he said that the scandal was a distraction for him on Sunday – and for everyone else involved in the game. “I sensed it was…
Read MoreDave Zirin on NBA’s options with Donald Sterling
Zirin thinks that David Stern should answer for this because Sterling operated this way under Stern’s watch. He feels Stern and owners like Jerry Buss were enablers. Zirin thinks that the NBA will try to give the team to Sterling’s estranged wife. But Zirin thinks he could force Sterling to sell the team. Zirin thinks that…
Read MoreRick Fox explains why we don’t appreciate Spurs
NBA TV analyst Rick Fox joined the show to break down the NBA playoffs and more. Fox weighed in on the situations in New York with the Knicks and LA with the Lakers. He talked about what makes Gregg Popovich so special and why people don’t get into the Spurs. Fox says it has everything…
Read MoreChris Mannix breaks down NBA playoff picture
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the NBA playoff picture, the potential top picks in the Draft and much more.
Read MoreReggie Miller: Five teams can win NBA title
TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about the big storylines in the NBA. Miller said five teams can win the title: 1) Pacers, 2) Heat, 3) Thunder, 4) Spurs, 5) Clippers. Dan asked him if he had to name a sixth team. Miller said Brooklyn was a darkhorse … a “real darkhorse.” Miller…
Read MoreAdam Silver explains why he can’t end one-and-done
New NBA commissioner Adam Silver joined the show to talk about replacing David Stern and the state of the League. Here are some of his takes … — Silver explained why they haven’t been able to change the one-and-done rule. He said the union hasn’t had an executive director and it’s been tabled for the…
Read MoreReggie Miller on Pacers’ chemistry problems
TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show from Dallas to talk about the Final Four and more. Miller weighed in on shooting at the AT&T Arena and said the size does affect your shot. But to Dan’s chagrin, Miller said he didn’t get out on the court and shoot. Miller also weighed in on the Indian…
Read MoreJamal Crawford says Doc better than advertised
Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford joined the show to talk about some of the big stories in the NBA. — Crawford said there’s no way he’s losing a shooting contest to his coach Doc Rivers, like Steph Curry did to Mark Jackson. — Mannix asked if he won the Billion Dollar Bracket and could…
Read MoreMagic: Too many ex-Lakers winning in places other than LA
Hall of Famer Magic Johnson joined the show to talk about the Lakers, his Dodgers and his place in history. Johnson said fans are wondering what’s the plan to get Lakers back to the next level. Johnson said the plan will depend a lot on Kobe’s health and their draft pick. Johnson said he was…
Read MoreSteph Curry vows to get revenge on coach
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry joined the show to talk about his team, the NCAA Tournament and the art of shooting. Curry commented on Jabari Parker at Duke. Curry said he heard Parker after the loss to Mercer and it sounded like returning to college was a real option. Curry said the key is…
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