We discuss potential challenges the teams will face getting ready to play competitively again (0:49), and then we open up the mailbag to answer...We discuss the sweeping condemnation of police brutality from NBA players and the NBA community—in line with nationwide protests over the last week—and what it means to even think or talk about the return of basketball in this moment (0:39). Host: Steve Kerr and Pete Carroll Guest: Gregg Popovich This show is raising money for COVID-19 relief. Host: Steve Kerr and Pete Carroll Guest: Cory BookerWe discuss the NBA bubble food photos that leaked on social media and the most recent roster additions for fringe playoff teams (2:11). Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorA group of players reportedly led by Kyrie Irving held a phone call to discuss whether returning to play—amid the COVID-19 pandemic and continued social unrest surrounding police brutality—is the best course of action.
Finally, we share our choices for the NBA regular-season awards—MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved, Defensive Player of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year (30:30).Which Team—Apart from the Lakers and Clippers—Has the Best Shot of Coming Out of the West? If your going to use the NBA as a platform use it to speak the truth about the real issues in black communities. This podcast ran originally as an episode of 'The Bakari Sellers Podcast.' | The MismatchRussell Westbrook announced on Instagram that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms while away from the team. Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor. Verno and KOC react to the first NBA scrimmages in Orlando and potential new game operations (4:28) before answering a few questions from you, the listeners (36:35). stop the burning , murdering and looting. Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor
Then, we open up the 'Mismatch' mailbag to answer your questions on which NBA players deserve a Pat Mahomes deal, which players are the most intriguing X factors during the playoffs, and whether the 'Mismatch' crew could beat Zion in a 3-1 matchup (28:31). And is the NBA’s bubble going according to plan?
Then, we discuss Kemba Walker’s nagging knee injury, the Bucks’ challengers in the East, and Jakob Poeltl’s role with the Spurs (38:36). You can help! Then, they preview the weekend’s upcoming games (59:18).Thibs in New York, Lou Will’s Excursion, and Seeding Games Preview | The MismatchVerno and KOC discuss the New York Knicks hiring Tom Thibodeau (0:12), Lou Williams visiting Magic City while on leave from the Orlando campus (21:30), and the imminent start of seeding games (43:01).Basketball Is Back! I’m done listening to lies. Plus: multiple NBA players have accidentally broken quarantine since arriving in Orlando.There constant pounding of radical left political views is to much.