Buckets, Boards and Blocks
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsBasketball is steadily becoming an even bigger global game, and as the sport expands and captivates a larger audience sometimes the nuances get lost. Monica is a former Georgetown baller who wants her audience to be reminded of why they love this game. King is a Baylor alum who had NBA potential, but health issues caused him to change plans. Both Monica and King are analysts for ESPN and their shared experiences and chemistry will provide listeners with a fun and informative experience. Come for the love of the game stay for the buckets.
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Washington Wizards Insider Quinton Mayo sizes up the "Lakers of the East"
November 19, 2021 15:23 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBThe Washington Wizards are near the top of the Eastern Conference with almost 20% of the regular season in the books. The team has been transformed with three former Lakers playing key roles along with stalwart Bradley Beal. Montrezl Harrell, Kyle Kuzma, and Kentavious Caldwell Pope came over in the Russell Westbrook trade and have given rookie head coach Wes Unseld Jr. a formidable rotation that has given opponents fits early in the season. Quinton Mayo is a close observer of t...
Monica & King are #BBBack!
November 04, 2021 13:19 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBMonica McNutt and King McClure are back from their summer hiatus and they have a lot to share. They're both impressed with the hot start by the Miami Heat. Monica and King debate whether the Bulls or Knicks are more impressive so far. And they welcome in producer Bruce Bernstein to discuss the problems his Boston Celtics are dealing with. And fresh off their ESPN college basketball meetings, Monica and King size up the top 10 teams in men's and women's college hoop. See Privacy...
The Best of #BBB: Baylor's "Mullet Bros" Matthew Mayer & Jackson Moffatt
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBMonica & King are still on their off-season break, so they want to share a great show you may have missed. The NCAA Champion Baylor men will soon begin defense of their title. After crushing Gonzaga in the NCAA Championship Game, everyone knows about the heroics of Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell, and Coach Scott Drew. But less well-known are the legendary "Mullet Bros" Matthew Mayer and Jackson Moffatt. When these two decided to go "Full Mullet," a series of positive events follow...
The Best of Buckets, Boards, & Blocks: Segments & Guests to Remember
September 23, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Buckets, Boards, & Blocks podcast debuted in April of 2019. During that time, Monica McNutt and King McClure have welcomed scores of great guests and also had meaningful discussions about the weighty issues of the day. In this "Best of #BBB" show, we relive some of those moments. We hear Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman describe her close friendship with Muhammad Ali. Journalists J.A. Adande & Marc Spears reflect on the life of Kobe Bryant. Andrea Kremer & David Aldridge describe...
Best of Buckets, Boards, & Blocks: Nate Burleson of CBS is a Baller
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBNate Burleson made his name as a wide receiver in the NFL and has become a media superstar with CBS and the NFL Network. But he is a crazy NBA fan, a baller from Seattle, and has stories of competing against the likes of Jamal Crawford back in the 206. When he visited the #BBB crew two years ago his stories were dope. If you only have time to listen to one podcast this week, it should be this one! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Best of #BBB: Baylor Men's Basketball Coach Scott Drew
August 26, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMonica McNutt and King McClure are taking some time off, but we wanted to share some of our favorite interviews that you might have missed. The Baylor Bears were ranked #2 in the preseason men's college basketball poll when their head coach Scott Drew joined Monica and King prior to the start of his championship season. Coach Drew took over a program in shambles back in 2003, but has led it to the very top of the college basketball world. Scott shares some classic memories, incl...
Best of #BBB: Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBBuckets, Boards, & Blocks has done nearly 130 shows but we're taking a summer break to regroup and share some of our favorite shows from the archive. In this classic interview from September 2019, Nancy Lieberman shares her legendary story. She has been a pioneer in every sense of the word. She is an extraordinary story teller and almost all of them are from a first person perspective. After Monica checks in with an update on the WNBA Playoffs, Nancy shares her emotional tribute...
Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! on the new NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks
July 22, 2021 21:04 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBVinnie Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports is one of the best hoop writers out there. On the morning after the Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Championship, he joined Monica McNutt for a breakdown of Giannis Antetokounmpo's brilliant performance and his remarkable approach to his team and career. Vinnie also shares thoughts on what is next for Chris Paul as he approaches the twilight of his Hall of Fame career. Vinnie and Monica have a great discussion of how this year's version of the Bu...
ESPN Radio's Freddie Coleman on the NBA Finals
July 15, 2021 18:23 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBFreddie Coleman of ESPN Radio joins Monica McNutt and King McClure on the new Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. Freddie has been holding down the late nights for 17 years at the World Wide Leader and is one of the smartest voices anywhere. In this discussion of the NBA Finals, the crew breaks down how Giannis can be the Bucks' "best player" even while Khris Middleton is their "closer." Of course they relived "The Block," as well as the heroics of Devin Booker and the struggles of Chris Pau...
The Suns rise in the west, Pat Bev is trippin, the coaching carousel spins, & college athletes cash in
July 01, 2021 23:45 - 30 minutes - 28 MBChris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 after destroying the LA Clippers on Wednesday night. Patrick Beverley of LA, who already had a shady reputation added to his lengthy history of bad behavior in the final minutes of game 6, which drew the ire of the Buckets, Boards, & Blocks crew. There are still three open NBA head coaching jobs, but will one of the teams have the courage to hire a woman for the position? And a new era begins in c...
Cindy Brunson of Pac 12 Network on an Olympic snub, the WNBA, & the rising Suns
June 24, 2021 21:45 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBCindy Brunson of Pac 12 Network joins Monica McNutt on the new Buckets, Boards, & Blocks for some hard hitting comments on Nneka Ogwumike's Olympic snub, the WNBA season so far, and her hometown Phoenix Suns' meteoric rise during the NBA Playoffs. Cindy pulls no punches when it comes to her feelings about the only WNBA MVP to not compete for her country in the Olympics. With 5 of the 12 team members having UConn connections, it is fair to ask whether the Connecticut brain trust h...
KD is "Up," CP3 is "Down", and Kawhi is "Out"
June 17, 2021 17:52 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBKevin Durant had a performance for the ages in game 5 against the Bucks on Tuesday night. But before we even finished breakfast on Wednesday, we learned that Chris Paul was in the COVID health and safety protocol with a return date unknown and Kawhi Leonard injured his ACL and would miss the rest of the series against Utah. On Buckets, Boards, & Blocks Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein examine all of these issues and also discuss whether Giannis Antetokounpo is real...
Ashton Keys & Jared Eummer of Athlytic
June 10, 2021 19:58 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOn July 1st, a new era begins in college athletic where student athletes will have the opportunity to profit off their names image, and likeness. At the forefront of this new frontier is "Athlytic." Co-founders Jared Eummer and Ashton Keys join Monica McNutt on Buckets, Boards, & Blocks to explain how their business works and help college athletes engage with their platform and begin the process of monetizing their personal brands. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
Veteran NBA writer Steve Bulpett on what is next for the Boston Celtics
June 03, 2021 19:58 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBSteve Bulpett covered the Boston Celtics and has been an observer of the team for almost 40 years. His institutional knowledge of the franchise makes him an ideal person to discuss this week's major moves with the retirement of team President Danny Ainge and promotion of head coach Brad Stevens to replace Ainge as team President. Who will Stevens hire as the next coach? Was Ainge forced out after a disappointing season? Will Kyrie Irving's accusations against Boston fans damage ...
Nekias Duncan of BasketballNews.com breaks down all the playoff series so far
May 27, 2021 18:27 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBMonica McNutt and King McClure welcome Nekias Duncan, who is one of the most analytical and opinionated hoop analysts out there. His analysis is straight to the point and he explains technical content in very "easy to understand" terms. His pet peeves are "soft switches," which he feels are lazy and ineffective. As for the LA Clippers, he's looking at you. Among other great discussions, he expresses sympathy for Evan Fournier of the Celtics, who has been relentlessly targeted by the...
@AriIvory joins #BBB for some WNBA talk with Monica & King
May 20, 2021 18:17 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBArielle Chambers .... a.k.a. @AriIvory of Bleacher Report and "HighlightHER" joins Monica McNutt and King McClure to discuss the WNBA as well as her initiatives to promote women's sports. Ari explains how she found her mission after a meeting with a little girl and letting her wear her press credential at a game. The crew also discussed ways that the younger WNBA players are building their personal brands and capitalizing on their accomplishments. See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Brendan Haywood previews the playoffs & tries to figure out Anthony Davis
May 13, 2021 21:47 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBNBA TV analyst Brendan Haywood played 14 NBA seasons and is one "Opinionated 7 Footer." On this week's show, "BWood" explains his love for the Brooklyn Nets, wonders if Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer can survive if his team misses the Eastern Conference Finals, and sizes up why he believes Anthony Davis is a solid "Number Two" but might not be a solid "Number One." All this plus a hilarious game of Word Association with Monica McNutt and King McClure. See Privacy Policy at https...
Kendrick Perkins on scary players, the second coming of Magic Johnson, the MVP race, & more
May 06, 2021 20:39 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBKendrick Perkins of ESPN and NBC Sports Boston is as real as NBA analysts get. Monica McNutt is on vacation this week, but Big Perk joins his pal King McClure for a great conversation. They cover Perk's 14 year career, which started when he was drafted out of high school at age 19. Perk and King also discuss the five scariest NBA players, the top rookies, the incredible intensity of Russell Westbrook, the roller coaster season of the Boston Celtics, why Chris Paul should be the ...
The Knicks & Wizards are on fire, plus an MVP discussion
April 29, 2021 20:46 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe Knicks continue to rise in the east and the Washington Wizards have become a scary team that hopes to make it to the "play in" round. Russell Westbrook has led the way in DC while New York's Julius Randle is a legitimate MVP candidate. Speaking of the NBA MVP race, Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein discuss why this race isn't as cut and dried as it appeared to be heading into the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
Terrika Foster-Brasby sizes up the WNBA as Training Camps are about to open
April 22, 2021 19:40 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBMonica McNutt welcomes Terrika Foster-Brasby of ESPN to preview the WNBA season. They projected how some of the rookies drafted last week will fill roles on their new teams, whether the idea of "one and done" is a good idea for Women's hoop, and if the "Sky" is the limit in Chicago (see what we did there?). With Renee Montgomery retiring as a player and joining the Atlanta Dream ownership group, Monica and "T" discussed which Women's players might follow in her footsteps and becom...
Ten Year NBA Vet (and UCLA alum) Ryan Hollins brings the heat to #BBB
April 16, 2021 00:03 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBRyan Hollins played for 9 teams in 10 NBA seasons. He's "been there and done that" and brings his bag of smoking hot takes to the show this week. From his thoughts on social media, to his feelings about load management, to his MVP selection, and his feelings about his beloved UCLA Bruins, Ryan does not hold back. And when Monica McNutt and King McClure play "Word Association" with him, the laughs are non-stop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
Baylor University's "Mullet Bros" Matthew Mayer & Jackson Moffatt
April 09, 2021 03:03 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBBaylor sits atop the college basketball world after crushing Gonzaga in the NCAA Championship Game on Monday. While everyone knows about the heroics of Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell, and Coach Scott Drew, less well-known is the legend of the "Mullet Bros" Matthew Mayer and Jackson Moffatt. When these two decided to go "Full Mullet," a series of positive events followed for the team. "Big Bro" King McClure and Monica McNutt share hilarious stories with two guys riding the wave of ...
Clark Kellogg of CBS Sports breaks down the Final Four & much more on #BBB Show #100
April 02, 2021 00:23 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBClark Kellogg of CBS Sports helps Monica McNutt and King McClure celebrate the 100th episode of Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. They size up the Final Four matchups, including the expected showdown in the championship game between King's Baylor Bears and undefeated Gonzaga. Clark also shares his thoughts on UCLA's improbable journey from the "play in" game to the national semifinal as well as the impact former NBA players like Juwan Howard are making in the college coaching ranks. Cla...
Monica & King's NCAA Upset Candidates (Buckets, Boards, & Blocks #99)
March 18, 2021 20:40 - 38 minutes - 35 MBKing McClure's Baylor Bears are a #1 seed while Monica McNutt's Georgetown Hoyas are a #12 seed. Monica and King size up their squads and then take a whole different angle on their tournament preview. Anyone can go with chalk, but picking upsets is the key to winning your pool. Predicting upsets is kind of random for most of us, but Monica and King base their picks on hard evidence. They zero in on the 12 vs 5 matchups. They also welcome in Bruce Bernstein for this week's "W...
Baylor's big win, McDermott's big mistake, & "Who's Trippin"
March 04, 2021 22:37 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBMonica McNutt & King McClure examine Baylor's big win on Tuesday vs. West Virginia and the Bears' Big 12 regular season championship. They also reflect on Creighton head coach Greg McDermott's insensitive racial analogy and what should be done. Texas native King tells us "Who's Trippin" and it's not an athlete or a coach! Also, is a freshman from UConn the "Player of the Year" in Women's hoop? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
Jay Bilas of ESPN on Jalen Johnson, his quarter century at ESPN, & NCAA Predictions
February 25, 2021 22:21 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBDuke legend Jay Bilas has been a player, an actor, a lawyer, and an analyst at ESPN for more than a quarter century. This week he joins Monica McNutt and King McClure for an in depth discussion on Jalen Johnson's departure from Duke. Jay and Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim clashed over the topic earlier in the week and Jay lays out his reasons for disagreeing with Boeheim. It's a compelling discussion with some pointed comments on "hot button" aspects of the story. On some lighter no...
Draymond Green calls out the hypocrisy in the NBA's management/player relations
February 18, 2021 19:36 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBDraymond Green has never been shy about speaking his mind. This week, he unloaded on the hypocrisy he sees in the NBA's double standard regarding how franchises and players are labeled when labor and management clash. We'll hear his words and then Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss the issue with Dave Wohl, host of Dave's Front Office from Pure Hoops Media. Dave was an NBA player, coach, and general manager and is uniquely qualified to offer perspective on this topic. Se...
UConn's Paige Bueckers leads the Huskies to the top of the Polls
February 11, 2021 23:23 - 58 minutes - 54 MBMonday's showdown between #1 South Carolina and #2 Connecticut was a classic OT thriller, won by UConn behind a 31 point performance from "Paige Buckets.". Monica McNutt was on the call for FS1 and she welcomes Alexa Philippou of the Hartford Courant and Mechelle Voepel of ESPN.com to discuss the fabulous freshman's impact, where the Huskies go from here, what South Carolina can learn from the loss, which team they all feel is the best in the country, and how Texas teams could thri...
ESPN's LaPhonso Ellis on "Blue Bloods, "New Bloods," and the NBA opponents that still give him nightmares
February 04, 2021 17:31 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBESPN college hoop analyst LaPhonso Ellis is one of the most perceptive basketball minds in the country. In this discussion with Monica McNutt and King McClure, "The Phonz" sounds off on the struggles of "Blue Bloods" Duke and Kentucky, the ascension of "New Bloods" like Florida State, and which college stars are the most "NBA Ready." In addition, the 11 year NBA vet (1992-2003) describes what it was like to guard Shawn Kemp, Karl Malone, and Charles Barkley and why he still has ni...
One Year after Kobe Bryant's death, Jorge Sedano of ESPN LA reflects on his legacy
January 27, 2021 13:17 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBMonday January 26th was the one year anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other friends in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles. Jorge Sedano of ESPN hosts a daily radio show from 4-7pm on ESPN 710 in LA and he shares his thoughts on Kobe's legacy, the mood among the fans in Southern California, and the past year which also saw the Lakers win their 17th NBA Championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
New President, New Big 3, New #1, & New Dreams in Atlanta
January 21, 2021 13:19 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWe have a new President, a new "Big 3" in Brooklyn, a new #1 in Women's college hoop, dreams of a new WNBA ownership group in Atlanta, and a new statue of A'ja Wilson on the campus of the University of South Carolina. On this week's show, Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss all of these events and even share some thoughts on how college and pro basketball can complete meaningful seasons in the time of the Pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
James Harden is a Brooklyn Net: So what could go wrong?
January 14, 2021 05:04 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJames Harden finally got his wish and put the city of Houston in his rearview mirror. But did the Nets pay too steep of a price by mortgaging their future, gutting their depth, and introducing another ball dominant guard to play with ball dominant point guard Kyrie Irving? And speaking of Kyrie, has his self imposed sabbatical damaged the chemistry of the team? So many questions and so many potential issues. Monica McNutt, Eric Newman, & Bruce Bernstein attempt to make sense o...
The WNBA, the Georgia runoff election, & Women's college hoop with Katie Barnes of ESPN
January 07, 2021 14:14 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBKatie Barnes of ESPN writes about women's basketball and social issues. On this week's show, Katie joins Monica and King to break down how the WNBA players had a major influence on the Georgia Senate runoff elections with the Atlanta Dream players actively organizing against the co-owner of their team (Kelly Loeffler) and raising the profile of (and money for) Loeffler's opponent, who defeated her in Tuesday's election. The WNBA players have been at the forefront of social change an...
Monica, King, & Bruce reflections on 2020 and hopes for 2021
December 23, 2020 23:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this special year end episode of the show, Monica McNutt, King McClure, & Bruce Bernstein reflect back on the year 2020 from a societal and sports point of view. Was it all bad? Were there any silver linings? And where would we like to see the world go from here? Our crew is VERY hopeful about the year ahead and everyone feels that 2021 will be a year of healing, understanding, and progress. As for the hoops .... the crew breaks down the storylines they plan to follow both ...
Ava Wallace of the Washington Post on Russell Westbrook & The Wizards
December 17, 2020 23:25 - 1 hour - 60 MBMonica McNutt and King McClure welcome Ava Wallace, the Wizards beat reporter for the Washington Post to this week's Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. Ava helps break down how Russell Westbrook will mesh with shooting guard Bradley Beal on the new look Wiz. Ava also discusses the challenges of covering a team on a daily basis during the pandemic. Ava details how the Wizards franchise is trying to build a culture and why Westbrook should be a catalyst in that area. And no Wizards discussion...
ESPN's Seth Greenberg on College Hoop, the Pandemic, and "Garzilla"
December 10, 2020 01:53 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBESPN college hoop analyst Seth Greenberg was a two time ACC Coach of the Year and hasn't lost a game in nearly 9 years. Which happens to coincide with the amount of time he's been at the "World Wide Leader." He is a master story teller, a great strategist, and has a great sense of humor. He joins Monica McNutt and Bruce Bernstein, who is filling in for King McClure. They discuss Coach K's remarks about playing (or not playing) during the pandemic and Seth makes some compelling ...
ESPN and Sirius/XM's Chris Spatola breaks down College Hoop with the #BBB Crew
December 03, 2020 23:34 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBChris Spatola of ESPN and Sirius/XM Radio is one of the most well informed and thoughtful hoop analysts in the national media. He joins Monica McNutt and Bruce Bernstein, who is filling in for King McClure for a discussion of his own unique background, the greatness of Mark Few's top ranked Gonzaga program, the ascension of Illinois under Brad Underwood, and how Baylor's Scott Drew empowers his players. Chris also explains why he believes Syracuse has struggled since entering the...
The #BBB Thanksgiving Special w/Leroy McClure & Kevin McNutt
November 24, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWith American families scaling back their Thanksgiving gatherings due to the surge in the COVID-19 pandemic, Monica McNutt and King McClure invited their Dads on the show to discuss basketball, society, and life. Both Leroy McClure and Kevin McNutt are great story tellers who shared their experiences raising incredibly accomplished human beings who also happen to be outstanding athletes and communicators. The Dads also have some funny and insightful stories of coaching their kids...
NBA Draft Thoughts from Monica, King, & Bruce
November 19, 2020 14:28 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBMonica, King, & Bruce share their takes on Wednesday's NBA Draft. Was Anthony Edwards the right man for Minnesota at #1? Did James Wiseman land in the perfect situation with the Warriors at #2? Will LaMelo Ball be the star that Michael Jordan can count on in Charlotte? Was Obi Toppin shedding tears of joy after being drafted by the Knicks? Why did Oklahoma City take on Al Horford's contract after they traded away Chris Paul to save money? All these topics and much more on B...
Justin Jackson of the Dallas Mavericks joins King McClure
November 12, 2020 12:59 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBJustin Jackson of the Dallas Mavericks is heading into his fourth NBA season and second full season with the Mavs. After leading the University of North Carolina to the 2017 NCAA Championship, he spent his first season and a half in Sacramento before being traded. In this interview, he talks about the UNC Brotherhood, being traded on Draft night, playing with Luka Doncic, his experiences in the Orlando bubble, and his feelings about racial justice and inclusiveness. A great intervie...
John Fanta joins the show to preview Men's & Women's College Hoop
November 05, 2020 13:08 - 53 minutes - 49 MBJohn Fanta, the co-host of Pure Hoops Media's "Full Court Press with Fanta and Fischer" joins Monica McNutt and King McClure to preview the Men's and Women's college basketball season. They discuss what a season during the pandemic might look like, player of the year candidates, the top conferences, and their picks to win the National Championship. King and Monica also have their "Post Election" edition of "Who's Trippin," and the winner this week is actually a loser (and it isn'...
"It's The Bald Girl" (Christine Williamson) of ESPN on her Adventures in Digital Media
October 29, 2020 12:57 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBChristine Williamson of ESPN has carved out a special place in the digital media world. Her distinctive "Bald Girl" look is unique and a source of real pride. But it's her intelligence and sharp opinions that grab your attention. In this discussion with Monica and King, Christine shares her story, sounds off on life during the pandemic, and even joins in on the always exciting "Who's Trippin" segment. Check it out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Baylor Men's Basketball Head Coach Scott Drew
October 22, 2020 03:07 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThe Baylor Bears are ranked #2 in the preseason men's college basketball poll and their head coach Scott Drew joins Monica McNutt and King McClure on this week's Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. Coach Drew took over a program in shambles back in 2003, but has led it to the highest level of NCAA basketball over the past 17 seasons. This year's team is on the short list of championship contenders as the Bears hope to make it to the Final Four for the first time since 1950. Coach Drew has so...
The GOAT Rubric: Where LeBron James ranks among the best NBA players of all time
October 15, 2020 13:36 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBLeBron James was already on the short list of the best NBA players of all time. After leading his third franchise to a championship, has he reached the top of the list? How does he compare to Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, and others? Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein examine all of the candidates, make the case for each one, and share their picks as the GOAT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...
Perfect Storm in Seattle, Lakers on the Verge, the #BBB Awards, & Who's Trippin'
October 08, 2020 11:44 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBMonica and King are joined by producer Bruce to break down how the Lakers took a 3-1 lead over the Heat. Monica and King give love to Sue Bird and the Seattle Storm, the new WNBA Champions. We present the first #BBB Bubble Awards where Monica and King choose winners in some categories that no other podcast would dare touch. And finally, the always controversial "Who's Trippin," where King and Monica call out some bad decisions in the football world. See Privacy Policy at https...
NBA Finals Game #1 Recap, WNBA Finals Preview, Mark Cuban lends a hand, & "Who's Trippin?"
October 01, 2020 17:58 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe Lakers crushed the Heat in Game #1 and Miami lost PG Goran Dragic, so can the battered Heat bounce back and make it a series? Monica previews the WNBA Finals between Seattle and Las Vegas. Liz Cambage does a racy photo shoot, Mark Cuban tries to rescue a "down and out" former player, and King and Monica tell us "Who's Trippin?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celtics/Heat Game 4 Breakdown, Lakers/Nuggets Game 4 preview, and Erica L. Ayala on the WNBA
September 24, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBErica L. Ayala is a journalist and podcaster covering the WNBA. Monica & Erica discuss the W playoffs and the impact of female athletes on current societal issues. King McClure is on the inactive list this week but Bruce Bernstein fills in. Monica & Bruce break down Wednesday's Celtics/Heat game 4 and preview Thursday's game 4 between the Lakers and Nuggets. Monica dedicates "Who's Trippin?" to Breonna Taylor, whose killers were not charged in her death. And we pay tribute to...
Clippers Collapse, Kawhi Overrated? "Who's Trippin?" & WNBA Playoff talk with Lea B. Olsen from the Minnesota Lynx
September 17, 2020 13:35 - 56 minutes - 52 MBMonica McNutt and King McClure discuss the shocking meltdown of the LA Clippers in the NBA Playoffs. King takes Kawhi Leonard to task for the collapse and suggests that he is overrated based on his analysis of how the Raptors continued to do well in his absence while the Clippers were .... still the Clippers when it came to playoff frustration. Minneapolis native Lea B. Olsen joins the show to discuss the WNBA Playoffs and how her hometown Lynx team is at the intersection of soci...
Toronto hangs in, Playoff Rondo, and Jose Paneda on the Red Hot Heat
September 10, 2020 02:47 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBBoston tried to make the Raptors extinct in game 6, but the defending champs are a gritty bunch. The Miami Heat took down the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks and their bilingual Spanish language play by play man Jose Paneda shares the secrets to their success and shares his own story. Also, Monica McNutt & King McClure analyze what The Greek Freak needs to do in order to make the Bucks a championship team. And we also explore the phenomenon of "Playoff Rondo." Check out the Video Quick ...
Remembering Legendary Georgetown Coach John Thompson & NBA Playoff Analysis
September 03, 2020 14:07 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBGene Wang of the Washington Post joins Monica McNutt and King McClure for a discussion of the life and legacy of legendary former Georgetown head coach John Thompson, who passed away on August 30th at the age of 78. Gene covered Georgetown basketball for the Post and Monica played for the Hoyas. Both knew "Big John" very well and share some personal memories. Also, Monica and King analyze the wild and exciting NBA Playoffs and make some bold predictions. See Privacy Policy at h...