Open Floor: SI's NBA Show
657 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratingsFrom the NBA draft to the playoffs and back again, Open Floor takes you on a ride across the NBA standings, laying out the latest news and rumors along the way and leaving no basketball conspiracy theory stone left unturned. Join hosts Chris Herring and Rohan Nadkarni as they let their imaginations run free up and down the court and around the world. Welcome to the Open Floor Globe.
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The Kyrie Celtics, MVP Giannis, Week 1 Overreactions
October 20, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show Sharp and Golliver process the first meaningful NBA basketball in five months, and run through their favorite overreactions to the first wave of games. First they discuss the state of the Celtics after Gordon Hayward's awful injury on opening night. Will Kyrie Irving be explosive enough to keep them in the top half of the East? Then (15 minutes): MVP Giannis, the Rockets, more Warriors arguments, the Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge, and Thibs and the Wolves. At the end (42 minutes...
Last Minute Awards Picks, Our First Real NBA Preview
October 16, 2017 21:48 - 1 hourOn today's show Sharp and Golliver offer their first and only serious predictions for the NBA season. They begin (3 minutes) by picking surprise teams this season, including the Pistons, Bucks, Wolves, and Heat. Then (10 minutes) they look for potential flops in 2018, including the Bucks, Blazers, and Thunder. Then (20 minutes): picks for MVP, rookie of the year, coach of the year, most improved, sixth man, and defensive player of the year. Then (40 minutes) they pick the playoff brackets in ...
Three Teams to Ignore, Kyrie vs. Cleveland, Utah National Parks
October 13, 2017 18:36 - 1 hourOn today's show Sharp and Golliver begin by listing three teams they're not interested in this season, including thoughts on the Kings, Bulls, Knicks, Raptors, Pistons, Grizzlies, and Warriors. At 18 minutes they talk through Joel Embiid's debut, Jahlil Okafor's place in Philly, the outlook for Ben Simmons, and the state of Markelle Fultz. Then, mailbag (33 minutes): Can the Nets make the playoffs? How should Boston feel about Isaiah? How should Cleveland feel about Kyrie? Are there any NBA p...
Embiid's $148 Million, Preseason Means Nothing, Five Teams to Watch
October 10, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show Sharp and Golliver begin by discussing Joel Embiid's contract and whether $148 million for 31 games is as crazy as it sounds. Then they discuss preseason basketball and whether anyone can actually learn anything from these games. At 25 minutes they discuss the Clippers, Nuggets, Thunder, Celtics, Rockets, Sixers, Heat, Wolves, and new-look Cavs, among other teams to watch this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Silver Disappoints Golliver, Extreme Smallball, Spurs vs. Rockets vs. OKC
October 06, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show Sharp and Golliver answer more mailbag questions. First they talk through Adam Silver's exciting support of the podcast, but his disappointing failure to give the West the respect it deserves. At 15 minutes, they talk through lottery reform: what the NBA got wrong, and what could be great anyway. At 25 minutes they talk about Kevin Love starting at center and the NBA's smallball destiny. At 35 minutes: Thoughts on the Spurs, what's possible for CP3 on the Rockets, and the West...
Westbrook's $200 Million Weekend and Fantasy Hoops Guidance
October 04, 2017 00:52 - 1 hourOn today's show Sharp and Golliver begin by talking through Russell Westbrook's massive extension. Was this a no-brainer for Westbrook? Will this deal look as good a few years from now? How will OKC handle the CBA? And how good is OKC right now? At 20:00: Sharp forces Golliver to endure 45 minutes of fantasy basketball discussion. Topics include: Giannis vs. Westbrook, Gary Harris vs. Harrison Barnes, Marcus Morris on the Celtics, Kyrie vs. Steph, fantasy football vs. fantasy basketball, and ...
The New Cavs, Media Day Recaps, and Our Worst Articles
September 29, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin by answering some questions about the Cavs. How will Ty Lue handle the egos in Cleveland? Is Wade still useful? Did the Cavs get better this summer? At 20 minutes: Recaps from Media Day in Los Angeles and Philly, including thoughts on Lonzo Ball's altitude training and the two sides of the Embiid coin. At 40 minutes: the state of the NBA's superteam system, the next stranded superstars to watch, LeBron and Popovich, and another visit to the ...
Half-Full vs. Half-Empty on Carmelo, Donald Trump vs. the Warriors
September 25, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show we spend the first half discussing all things Melo. Will it really matter with the Warriors waiting for them? How much credit should Presti get? Will Adam Silver have to change the All-Star Game? At 20 minutes: Just how Knicksy are the Knicks after this summer? And how will Melo be remembered in New York? At 40 minutes they shift to the other news that broke Friday. If there were podcast championships, would we go to the White House? Were the Warriors baiting Trump into action...
L'Affaire de Burner Accounts, Coffee Shop Kyrie, and More Top 100
September 22, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver talk through this week's Kevin Durant social media controversy, the summer of KD silencing the haters, and Golliver's thoughts on what we've learned from the past few days. At 25 minutes they answer more mail, with topics including: Kyrie Irving's triumphant and very much woke return to the media, Giannis' place in the NBA's top 10, John Wall vs. CP3, the value of Draymond Green, angry Bulls fans, the Wheel solution to the lottery, the future in N...
Our Five Favorite Games of All Time
September 19, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show Sharp and Golliver take a break from preview season to remember their five favorite games of all time. Highlights include: Reliving Damian Lillard's playoff game-winner against the Rockets, Steph Curry on a Saturday night in February, close encounters with Michael Jordan, Klay Thompson in Game 6, LeBron in Game 7, a field trip to Chapel Hill, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking Down the Top 100 NBA Players
September 15, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver are joined by Sports Illustrated's Rob Mahoney to talk through this year's list of the 100 best players in the NBA. Topics include: Elfrid Payton (96) vs. Dion Waiters and Malcolm Brogdon, the dynamism of Marvin Williams (88), Devin Booker (64) vs. Ben Golliver (not ranked), Avery Bradley (54) and Otto Porter (52) vs. Jae Crowder (44) and Danillo Gallinari (42), Boogie (23) vs. Gasol (24), Kyrie (21) vs. Conley (18), KD (2) vs. LeBron (1), and mor...
MVP Odds, Sneaker Wars, and Lottery Reform
September 12, 2017 22:04 - 58 minutesOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver take an early look at the MVP odds for 2018, and talk through the contenders to watch. At 25 minutes, they talk through KD and Steph sneaker wars, the NBA's proposed lottery reform, and potential landing spots for DeMarcus Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Nuclear Westbrook Trade, Anthony Davis, Future Hibberts
September 08, 2017 19:43 - 1 hourOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver answer questions from listeners. First: Why hasn't Russell Westrbook signed his extension, and why can't Golliver see that Paul George and Westbrook will on the Cavs in six months? Then: Players lying about their height, the best way to steal a superstar, Kyrie believers and Kyrie haters, the reason everyone is talking about Anthony Davis' future, and the current All-Star most likely to disappear in a few years. At the end: Melo trade ideas, facts...
Lakers Tampering, Kyrie in Boston, Early Over/Unders
September 06, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver return from their vacations and regroup after the past few weeks of NBA news. First they discuss the Lakers tampering charges. Was L.A.'s Paul George courtship business as usual, or a real problem for the NBA? If it's a problem, could it even be solved? At 20 minutes: More Kyrie Irving discussion, including expectations for this year's Celtics, the plight of Isaiah, and the debut of Coffee Shop Kyrie in Boston. At the end: they talk Nerlens Noel i...
A tribute to Australian basketball fans with NBA TV's Leigh Ellis
August 31, 2017 07:01 - 1 hourOn today's show Ben Golliver pays tribute to Open Floor's Australian listeners with help from Leigh Ellis, an analyst on NBA TV's The Starters. Why are there so many rabid NBA fans in Australia? How did Ellis get into NBA hoops as a child in Sunbury in the 1980s? Ellis hails the 1987 All-Star Game, shows off his Rain Man recall of statistics, correctly names the greatest basketball card set of all time, and breaks down which 1980s stars would succeed in the modern era. Most importantly, he se...
Kyrie Irving traded for Isaiah Thomas: Winners, losers, predictions, repercussions and more
August 23, 2017 07:01On today's show Andrew Sharp makes a triumphant return from vacation to join Ben Golliver for an emergency podcast breaking down the Cavaliers' trade of Kyrie Irving to the Celtics for a package that includes Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder and a first-round pick. Did Cleveland's rookie GM Koby Altman hit a home run? How will the move affect LeBron James's future with the Cavaliers? Why did Danny Ainge decide to trade for Irving when previous trades involving superstars repeatedly failed to materi...
NBA hot seat watch with Danny Leroux
August 17, 2017 07:01On today's show Ben Golliver phones NBA writer Danny Leroux of The Athletic and Real GM Radio to discuss which GMs and coaches will be on the hot seat next season. How will this summer's many front-office changes alter the landscape going forward? Are the Pelicans destined for a major overhaul? Will star departures create ripple effects in Atlanta, Chicago and Indiana? Should Doc Rivers be on the clock in LA? How bad do the Bulls need to get before they clean house? Is Memphis a good sleeper ...
ESPN's Kevin Pelton breaks down RPM win projections
August 10, 2017 07:01On today's show Ben Golliver chats with NBA writer and analytics guru Kevin Pelton of ESPN Insider about his 2017-18 RPM win projections. Why are the Warriors projected to backslide after a strong summer? Are the Raptors really going to fall out of the East's elite? Can Minnesota vault all the way into home-court advantage? Is Houston, not Cleveland or San Antonio, now the biggest challenger to Golden State? How will the West's bubble shake out? Who will be the East's worst team? Plus, Golliv...
SI's Chris Ballard talks Monty, Hinkie, Kobe, Dirk, and pick-up hoop ethics
August 03, 2017 07:01On today's show Ben Golliver chats with SI senior writer Chris Ballard. Why is Ballard drawn to weighty topics like suicide (Ryan Anderson), tragedy (Monty Williams) and a mid-career crisis (Sam Hinkie), and how does he get his interview subjects to open up on such personal material? What is it like inside the Spurs' secret curtain? After writing countless Kobe Bryant stories over the last 17 years, which version of the Lakers star is his favorite? Will Dirk Nowitzki be properly remembered on...
Rob Mahoney joins for a deep dive into SI's Top 100 NBA Players list
July 31, 2017 07:01Ben Golliver invites SI writer and "Breakaway" podcast host Rob Mahoney on for an extra-length look at SI's annual Top 100 NBA players list. Ben and Rob lay out their ranking process and criteria, look back on 2017's biggest debates, and highlight key philosophical developments from the 2017-18 season. Then, they field questions and hate mail from Andrew Sharp, addressing Booker, Giannis, DeRozan, Jokic, Millsap and many others. They close by taking a victory lap over 2017's hotly-contested t...
10 Questions about Kyrie Irving and the Cavs
July 24, 2017 20:07On today's show, Sharp and Golliver talk through Kyrie Irving's trade request and the many layers of confusion in Cleveland. Questions include: What percentage of this is a response to LeBron's summer? Whose Instagram stories do you believe, and who leaked news of the trade request? When did Kyrie indicate he wanted out, and what changed since the Finals? Is it possible that Kyrie stays? If not, where will he create his next self-sustaining community: New York, San Antonio, Miami, New Orleans...
SI's Lee Jenkins dishes on PG's welcome party, LeBron 2018 scenarios, Russ & Lonzo
July 20, 2017 07:10On today's show Ben Golliver catches up with SI senior writer Lee Jenkins. What did Jenkins learn about Paul George's future from his recent visit to Oklahoma City? Why will Russell Westbrook will be even more fascinating in 2018, and will he sign his extension? What's Jenkins' take on Lonzo and LaVar Ball, and does he prefer the Spurs Banana Boat or the LeBronzo Lakers as a LeBron James destination in 2018? Is Cleveland still in the mix? At the end: some advice for aspiring journalists. Note...
LeBron and Lonzo, Vegas Standouts, and End-of-Summer Mailbag
July 14, 2017 07:01On today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver check in one more time from Vegas summer league. First: What is going on with LeBron James? Why was Lonzo wearing Nikes against the Sixers? Where do Magic and Pelinka fit in? How is it connected? Then: Who are the standouts among the rookies in Vegas? Is Donovan Mitchell about to take over the league? What about Dennis Smith? How good would OKC have to be for Paul George to stay? Why hasn't John Wall signed his extension? Who are on the "if he cou...
ESPN's Chris Haynes on Hayward, NBA Scoops, and the Warriors Beat
July 12, 2017 15:00On today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver are joined in Las Vegas with ESPN's Chris Haynes. At the outset, they talk through the mechanics of Haynes' 4th of July reporting on Gordon Hayward's free agency. When did he know? How did he handle the backlash? Did he ever worry that he might swing Hayward's decision and become a lifelong villain in Boston? Then they talk through the culture of scoops, in general, and the lessons Haynes has learned over the past few years. At the end, Haynes tal...
Watching Lonzo Ball, The Celtics Offseason, and Summer League Mail
July 10, 2017 21:33On today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver are in Vegas and checking in after the first weekend of summer league. First, what are the takeaways from the opening weekend of Lonzo Ball? And what about LaVar? At 20 minutes, they talk through the Harden extension and the Knicks Tim Hardaway signing. At 35 minutes, they talk about the Avery Bradley trade and offer some final thoughts on the puzzling summer of the Celtics. From there, more mail: How did the Otto Porter deal change after the Nets...
LeBron's Next Move and Free Agency Winners and Losers
July 07, 2017 07:02On today's show Sharp and Golliver recap more of free agency. First: Golliver crosses over to become a banana boat truther with a new for LeBron's plans next summer. Then: Winners and losers from free agency, including thoughts on the Sixers and the Wolves, the summer Lakers, Clippers confusion and the Blake Museum, the summer of Dan Gilbert, Jazz optimism, and Celtics follow-ups. At the end: John Wall in no-man's land, Westbrook and Presti allowing us to pretend everything is OK, and killing...
Hayward's July 4th, PG in OKC, and KD's Discount
July 05, 2017 20:29On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver regroup after five or six days wild days of NBA free agency. First, they talk through the awkward rollout of Gordon Hayward's decision and what Hayward means for the Celtics summer. Then they move to the Pacers baffling Paul George trade, the possibilities for Paul George in Oklahoma City, and the summer of Sam Presti. At the end: the Raptors, Kevin Durant's discount, and Paul Millsap to Denver, and Nuggets workout videos. Learn more about your ...
The CP3 Trade, Goodbye Phil, and Free Agency Preview
June 30, 2017 04:35On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver answer questions from listeners and preview free agency. First: What does the CP3 trade mean for the Rockets? What does it mean for the Clippers? Is Austin Rivers catching more heat than his father? And how realistic are the summer '18 banana boat dreams? At 30 minutes: Why wasn't Avery Bradley on the All-Defense team, and does Lou Williams have a point about sad podcast nerds? At 40 minutes: Are the Knicks quietly in good shape after Phil Jackso...
The NBA Awards, John Wall Dreams, and More Mailbag
June 27, 2017 21:31On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin by talking through Monday's NBA awards and settling some old Westbrook scores. Then they discuss the awards show itself, including the fashion, the voting, rookie of the year arguments, and whether the show succeeded. At 30 minutes, they talk about John Wall's comments and whether the Wizards can steal Paul George. At 35 minutes, mailbag questions: Do the Warriors deserve credit for this crazy offseason? Did Jordan Bell win draft night? Is ...
Draft Winners and Losers: Knicks vs. Bulls, Celtics, Sixers, and WOLVES
June 23, 2017 14:02On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver get together late night to talk through the winners and losers from the 2017 NBA Draft. Questions include: Which team is more depressing: Bulls or Knicks? How badly did the Bulls misplay their hand? How good can the T'Wolves be with Jimmy Butler? Is the Celtics blockbuster dead, or is it coming in July? How much better do the Sixers look with Fultz instead of Tatum? What's the state of The Process? How does Jonathan Isaac fit in Orlando? What abo...
Draft Preview, Rumor Roundup, and Offseason Chaos
June 21, 2017 23:58On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver run through questions, rumors, and players to watch at the NBA draft. First, Golliver quizzes Sharp on the top 10 players in the Draft as they preview the biggest names in play Thursday. At 35 minutes: They answer questions and talk Lakers and D'Angelo, Cavs and David Griffin, Suns and number 4, LeBron and the Clips, Nuggets and superstars, Pistons and hope, and more. At 1:05, they run through a rumor lightning round, answer podium questions, and...
Draft week: Markelle Fultz is a Sixer, and Paul George doesn't want to be a Pacer
June 19, 2017 14:47On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver talk through this weekend's Sixers-Celtics trade, and what it means for both teams. Why was Fultz so valuable to the Sixers? How did they make this happen with only one extra pick? How does this affect Sharp's ongoing feud with Sixers fans, and how does it affect the future of Ben Simmons? Does it validate the Process? Then: A closer look at the Celtics side of the deal, and some rationale that still seems pretty puzzling. At the end: What should...
Post-Finals Instagrams, De'Aaron Fox, and the Summer of Gordo
June 16, 2017 13:57On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver celebrate the arrival of the offseason and Thursday's Instagram theatrics around the NBA. Then they spend a few minutes discussing De'Aaron Fox and his future. Around 30 minutes they get into mail: What will the Kings do at 5 and 10? Will the Lakers pick tell us anything about LeBron's future? What's the best case comp for Josh Jackson? When will people realize defense is half the game? At 50 minutes: the Summer of Gordo, Pat Riley vs. Danny Aing...
The Warriors are NBA Champions
June 13, 2017 20:16On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver talk through the end of the NBA Finals and the beginning of the KD Warriors era. First: Golliver shares his thoughts from the scene, the game, and the celebration at Oracle. Then Sharp explains why this series felt anti-climatic, and they talk through Durant's story, Steph's role, LeBron James, Kevin Love, Steve Kerr, Nike commercials, and the dynasty that's coming. At the end: Mailbag questions on Steph as Randy Moss, Durant vs. Bird, that Warri...
Durant Answers, LeBron Questions, and 16-0 vs. 73-9
June 08, 2017 19:37On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver take more questions from listeners and relive an incredible Game 3 and another takeover from Kevin Durant. First: What was that game like in the stadium? Did the Cavs choke? Is LeBron's fatigue a fair explanation? And how much has the Kevin Durant conversation changed after three Finals games? At 30 minutes: 73-9 vs. 16-0, Cavs air conditioner conspiracies, a feisty e-mail about Steph's showboating, the future of the Cavs, and at the end, the fut...
Late Night Game 2 Reactions, Durant's Statement, and the 90s Bulls
June 05, 2017 14:40On today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver talk through Game 2 of the Finals. Topics include: more dominance from Steph and KD, Durant exceeding Finals expectations, the disappearance of Tristan Thompson and JR Smith, LeBron's place in the pecking order of this series, Steph and KD in the NBA's franchise player pecking order, the chances of the Warriors becoming the 90s Bulls of this generation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Warriors Game 1, Role Player's Revenge, and More Mailbag
June 02, 2017 19:50On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver review Game 1 of the Finals and answer more questions from listeners. First: Is Kevin Durant still a "role player"? Do the Cavs have anyone who can guard him? What else did we learn from Game 1? Then: Who are history's greatest role players? If the Cavs could add anyone from a non-playoff team, would it be enough to swing the series? If LeBron gets swept for a second Finals, should that count against him in the MJ debate? What happens if these te...
The NBA Finals Mailbag, aka Warriors-Cavs Take Roundup
May 31, 2017 01:16On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver preview the NBA Finals with help from listeners. First, they debate how excited we should be about this series, and then: What can the Princess Bride tell us about Cavs-Warriors? Who are the favorites for Finals MVP? Does smallball favor LeBron or Golden State? Does Kyrie Irving have a neckbeard, and is Kyrie the most important player in the series? Are the Warriors the villains? Where do things stand with LeBron vs. Jordan? Is KD better off on a...
Mailbag: CBA Regrets, Celtics vs. Sixers, Fake Trades
May 26, 2017 07:01On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver meet live and in person to answer more questions from listeners. First: Does the NBA's designated player exception actually make sense? Will hurt more teams than it helps? Then: Would you rather have the Sixers future or the Celtics future? Is there any Porzingis trade that wouldn't end in riots? Is Lamarcus Aldridge still a top-30 player? Can Boogie work in DC? Who will run the Bucks? At the end: more on Lonzo v. Fox, the best Nets e-mail, and t...
Spurs Religion, the 27-1 Warriors, and more
May 23, 2017 18:21Description: On today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver talk through Warriors-Spurs after Game 4. What was it like in the stadium as Manu Ginobili (maybe) played his last game? What sets the Spurs apart? Are they still ignored, or properly appreciated? How will Manu be remembered? Then: Could this year's Warriors beat the Super Spurs -- with 2003 Tim Duncan, '05 Tony Parker, '07 Manu, '17 Kawhi, and '99 David Robinson? Is there too much focus on the Golden State stars? Can they go 16-0 in ...
Mailbag: "Vulnerable" Cavs, Celtics/Lakers, and more
May 19, 2017 07:01On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver answer more questions from listeners, and they begin by addressing the fools who doubted the Cavs two months ago. Plus: How great is LeBron right now? How bright is the Celtics future? Is the world ready for heat check Danny Ainge? What will the Lakers do at number two? Should they make a deal for Paul George? Plus: What will the Wizards do after this playoff run? Should they sign Otto Porter? Was Game 7 worth it? At the hour-mark: T'Wolves lotte...
Our Premature Post-Lottery Mock Draft
May 17, 2017 22:11On a special draft episode of Open Floor, Andrew Sharp is joined by SI's Jeremy Woo to run through picks 1-14 from Woo's initial mock draft after the lottery. Questions include: How unfair are the Celtics now? Could the Lakers pass on Lonzo? Is Ben Simmons worth the complications he creates in Philly? Did the Suns secretly get lucky at the lottery? And where do the Kings go from here? Plus: thoughts on Jonathan Isaac in Minnesota, Malik Monk in New York, Justin Patton in Denver, and more. Lea...
Warriors Game 1, Wizards-Celtics, and Lottery Scenarios
May 15, 2017 13:57On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin by breaking down Game 1 of Warriors-Spurs, with Golliver sharing thoughts from the scene at Oracle. Then they revisit Game 6 of the Wizards-Celtics series and Sharp shares his experience watching in D.C., and they offer some final thoughts before Game 7. At the end, they spend 15 minutes simulating the lottery simulator on Tankathon and discussing various scenarios that may emerge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
CSI James Harden, the Future Spurs, and More Mailbag
May 12, 2017 22:01On today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver talk through the playoffs with more help from listeners. First: What the hell happened to James Harden in Game 6? How much will this affect how he and the Rockets are viewed going forward? How much should it affect MVP discussions? Then: Where do things stand for LaMarcus Aldridge in San Antonio? How will the Spurs build around Kawhi? What's wrong with Cavs-Warriors III? Will the Finals be sponsored by Mack Weldon? Should Giannis and Ben Simmons p...
The Kevin Durant Conversation, Draymond Brilliance, Porzingis Emojis
May 09, 2017 00:32On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver take a break from the playoffs to talk about Kevin Durant in Golden State. Is this good for the league? Is it good for Durant? Would the playoffs be more interesting if he were somewhere else? And how long will Golden State's reign last? Plus: Draymond Green is the most enjoyable player in the postseason, Porzingis emoji theories, a Raptors postscript, and quick thoughts on John Wall and Wizards-Celtics after four games. Learn more about your ad ...
The Kelly Oubre Game, Lonzo Sneakers, and More Mailbag
May 05, 2017 17:11On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver break down the playoffs with more questions from listeners. They begin by discussing the Kelly Oubre incident in Washington, the potential fallout for the rest of the series, and anything else that could be learned from Game 3. Then: How much has Isaiah Thomas proved this postseason, and what makes him so dangerous? Should the Celtics pay him? What can the Raptors do this summer? Is Steph the best bargain in NBA history? Who are the best and wors...
Disrespectful Game 1s, Celtics-Wiz, and Clipper Darkness
May 02, 2017 20:06On today's show Sharp and Golliver begin by breaking down the blowouts in San Antonio and Cleveland. They discuss the dominance of LeBron James and the marvelous disrespect of the Cavs, and from there they discuss whether three-pointing shooting could go too far from a fan's perspective. Then they consider the most extreme example, with the Rockets shooting LaMarcus Aldridge and the Spurs off the court. In the second half they talk Wizards-Celtics after Game 1, the dark future of the Clippers...
Mailbag: Bucks/Raptors, Final Westbrook Thoughts, and Musecage Candidates
April 28, 2017 23:02On today's podcast, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver pick up the pieces from the playoffs with help from listeners. Questions include: Should DeMar Derozan haters apologize after the past week? How good can the Bucks be with Giannis Antetokuonmpo? Had Larry Bird lost his touch? Why haven't the Wizards made a statement against the Hawks? Which players are most in need of some time in their musecage? What are the final thoughts on the Rockets and Russ? Who is the angriest person in the playoffs? A...
Weekend Recap: Celtics-Bulls, Podium Russ, Terminator Kawhi
April 24, 2017 14:00On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver connect for a late night recap of the playoff weekend. They begin by discussing the Celtics-Bulls Game 4, including perplexing lineup choices from Fred Hoiberg and a dominant second half from Isaiah Thomas. Then: recapping Westbrook in Game 4 and Westbrook at the podium, thoughts on Steve Kerr's health, Blake Griffin's future, and the battle between Kawhi Leonard and Mike Conley in Memphis Saturday night. At the end: goodbye to Paul George and th...
Raptors Meltdown, the Bulls Campaign, and Playoff Nonsense
April 21, 2017 21:00On today's show, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver sort through the NBA Playoffs with help from listeners. First: They answer question about the Raptors ongoing struggles in the playoffs and the upset potential against the Bucks. Then: How wrong was Sharp about Thon Maker? Will confirmation bias ruin the Russ/Harden showdown? Could Paul George end up on the Cavs? Are the Bulls the NBA's version of Donald Trump's campaign? Are the Celtics paying the price for patience at the trade deadline? Do peo...