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Kevin Wildes breaks down the three reasons why he believes there needs to be more ring culture in sports, following LeBron’s comments on ring culture in the NBA. He cites real life examples and gets into the business side of the game.
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Jul 7
LeBron opts into player option, Bucks real threat, Mahomes addresses doubters
(00:00) USMNT drop Gold Cup, LeBron opts into $52.6M player option (24:18) Kelce on Hunter: "Teams will try to make his day miserable" (31:36) Starting to believe in Pittsburgh after getting Jonnu Smith & Jalen Ramsey? (38:55) Has Nick Sirianni evolved as a head coach? (45:05) Co ... Show More
2h 27m
Jul 2023
That’s True, That Might Be True, That’s Ridiculous: LIV NBA, 2024 Futures, and Player Empowerment
Verno and KOC have another rendition of everyone’s favorite game: That’s True, That Might Be True, That's Ridiculous (01:53)! They debate all the hottest topics in the NBA, from Austin Rivers’s comments about players demanding trades to why the Celtics and Jaylen Brown still have ... Show More
54m 57s
Dec 2024
Does the NBA Have a Problem—and If So, What’s the Fix? Plus, a Cup Quarterfinals Primer. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss the narrative that the NBA has a problem, whether they agree with that premise, and how to fix what problems the league might have. Then they briefly preview the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup (1:07:28).
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1h 23m
Jun 2024
Part 1: The Legacy Episode, the Next Kyrie, and White Boy Summer With Ryen Russillo
In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the history of sports legacy "reassessments," NBA players who can change their legacies over the next few seasons, Reed Sheppard NBA draft thoughts, and more.
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1h 18m
Jan 2025
New Orleans Aftermath & The Rose Bowl, Plus Ignoring Your DMs With Jason Kidd
NBA Legend Jason Kidd joins the guys to discuss the NBA, whether sports gambling is hurting the game, and MJ vs. LeBron. Plus, Gavin shares a bit about how he reacted after the New Orleans attacks.
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1h 5m
Nov 2024
Things We Can’t Believe This Season. Plus: Star Players Return From Injury, Ivey’s Rise, and Life Outside Basketball.
Verno and Jacoby discuss Jaden Ivey’s performance this season after his game-winning shot against the Raptors last night and the Pistons' future with Ivey and Cade Cunningham (00:40). They also discuss the Knicks blowing out the Nuggets as well as the return of Kristaps Porzingis ... Show More
1h 18m