Podcast appearances and mentions of John Wall

Audacy DC's draft night special continues, as The Sports Junkies and Grant Paulsen welcome Wizards legend and former No. 1 overall pick John Wall to the show. Wall offers up his thoughts on the selection of AJ Dybantsa, what it takes to succeed in DC, and how he envisions the starting lineup for next season.

It's a special live edition of The Sports Junkies, joined by Grant Paulsen of Grant & Danny, at The Anthem in Washington DC. Hear the guys react live in real-time to the Wizards' potentially franchise-altering selection of BYU wing AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. Later they are joined by franchise legend John Wall, and analyze all the other picks from the top half of the first round.

It's a special live edition of The Sports Junkies, joined by Grant Paulsen of Grant & Danny, at The Anthem in Washington DC. Hear the guys react live in real-time to the Wizards' potentially franchise-altering selection of BYU wing AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. Later they are joined by franchise legend John Wall, and analyze all the other picks from the top half of the first round.

Audacy DC's draft night special continues, as The Sports Junkies and Grant Paulsen welcome Wizards legend and former No. 1 overall pick John Wall to the show. Wall offers up his thoughts on the selection of AJ Dybantsa, what it takes to succeed in DC, and how he envisions the starting lineup for next season.

It's a special live edition of The Sports Junkies, joined by Grant Paulsen of Grant & Danny, at The Anthem in Washington DC. Hear the guys react live in real-time to the Wizards' potentially franchise-altering selection of BYU wing AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. Later they are joined by franchise legend John Wall, and analyze all the other picks from the top half of the first round.

Audacy DC's draft night special continues, as The Sports Junkies and Grant Paulsen welcome Wizards legend and former No. 1 overall pick John Wall to the show. Wall offers up his thoughts on the selection of AJ Dybantsa, what it takes to succeed in DC, and how he envisions the starting lineup for next season.

- Reacting to the Wizards taking AJ Dybantsa with the 1st overall pick - John Wall joined the Draft Show last night to talk about the AJ pick

Audacy DC's draft night special continues, as The Sports Junkies and Grant Paulsen welcome Wizards legend and former No. 1 overall pick John Wall to the show. Wall offers up his thoughts on the selection of AJ Dybantsa, what it takes to succeed in DC, and how he envisions the starting lineup for next season.

It's a special live edition of The Sports Junkies, joined by Grant Paulsen of Grant & Danny, at The Anthem in Washington DC. Hear the guys react live in real-time to the Wizards' potentially franchise-altering selection of BYU wing AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. Later they are joined by franchise legend John Wall, and analyze all the other picks from the top half of the first round.

6.23.26, Kevin Sheehan reacts to the Wizards giving Trae Young a big contract extension and pushes back on the criticism of the deal by NBA media and fans.

Partnering with God (Courageously Spirited – Part 4) John Wall by New Community Ringwood

The Washington Wizards remain one of the NBA Draft's biggest mysteries as they hold the No. 1 overall pick and continue to keep their plans tightly under wraps. Both AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson have met with Washington, though Peterson added intrigue by reportedly granting only the Wizards a pre-draft meeting while declining one with Utah. Chris Russell argues that while Dybantsa may have the higher ceiling, Peterson could be the better fit given Washington's collection of young wings and lingering questions in the backcourt. With Peterson vowing to make the playoffs as a rookie and the draft just days away, the Wizards face their most consequential draft decision since selecting John Wall in 2010.

Howard basketball head coach Kenny Blakeney joins the program to discuss his playing days and how he is rebuilding the Howard program.

HSE Mid West has spent over €140 million on agency staff since the beginning of 2024. Figures provided to Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney at the latest HSE Regional Health Forum Midwest meeting have revealed the spend on agency staff came to almost €68 million last year alone. HSE Mid West says agency staff are used "to provide rapid staffing solutions during crises or unexpected surges in demand" as well as "when permanent staff are unavailable due to illness, leave, or vacancies". However, concerns have been raised about the long-term sustainability of such spending, with calls for greater investment in direct recruitment and permanent staffing solutions. Clare FM's Sean Lyons has been speaking with Cllr Rita McInerney, and to discuss what these figures mean for patients, healthcare services and the future of staffing in the region, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Wall, Chairman of HSE Mid West's Patient and Service User Council. Image (c) Karola G from Pexels via Canva

A heavy Wizards slant, as Randolph Childress, John Wall, and head coach Brian Keefe weigh in on winning the NBA Draft Lottery and the No. 1 pick – but we also have new Commanders LB Sonny Styles talking about his first weekend in DC, as well, in this week's Best Interviews!

A heavy Wizards slant, as Randolph Childress, John Wall, and head coach Brian Keefe weigh in on winning the NBA Draft Lottery and the No. 1 pick – but we also have new Commanders LB Sonny Styles talking about his first weekend in DC, as well, in this week's Best Interviews!

A heavy Wizards slant, as Randolph Childress, John Wall, and head coach Brian Keefe weigh in on winning the NBA Draft Lottery and the No. 1 pick – but we also have new Commanders LB Sonny Styles talking about his first weekend in DC, as well, in this week's Best Interviews!

A heavy Wizards slant, as Randolph Childress, John Wall, and head coach Brian Keefe weigh in on winning the NBA Draft Lottery and the No. 1 pick – but we also have new Commanders LB Sonny Styles talking about his first weekend in DC, as well, in this week's Best Interviews!

On this week's Best of BMitch & Finlay: Reaction to the Wizards winning the Draft Lottery; John Wall on being at the lottery and the future of the Wizards; What are the best international game destinations?; Should the Wizards explore all options with the No. 1 pick?; and Metro CEO Randy Clarke addresses the plans around RFK 2.0.

With the Wiz getting the #1 pick in the upcoming draft, listen to the Junks celebrate winning the John Wall lottery. Also their reaction and prediction of Jan Vesely and trading their 1st round pick for Randy Foye and Mike Miller.

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we break down the biggest stories shaping the league, beginning with the Dallas Mavericks making major front office moves by hiring Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor and naming Mike Schmitz General Manager. What does this mean for the Mavericks' long-term vision and roster direction?We also discuss Steve Kerr becoming the NBA's highest-paid coach as the Golden State Warriors reportedly prepare to extend Stephen Curry and aggressively pursue another star this offseason. Then we react to the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, where the Washington Wizards landed the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since selecting John Wall in 2010. We discuss the lottery winners and losers, including the surprising jumps by the Bulls and Grizzlies and how the Clippers quietly came away with a massive win.Finally, we open up The Autopsy Report on the Philadelphia 76ers, breaking down the coaching concerns, roster flaws, and intangibles that continue to cloud the franchise's future after another disappointing season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

In a special episode, THE NBA-Team (Adam Murray and Andrew Riche) live-watch the Super Bowl of tanking NBA Teams: The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery in all of its potentially conspicuous glory! While the tin-foil hat wearers like Andrew had less to discuss this year than the previous two years (when teams outside of the top ten chances won the top pick), there are quite a few fireworks. With the Washington Wizards winning their first number one overall pick since John Wall in 2010, is it time to do the Dougie again and just pick Darryn Peterson now or will they play a game of chicken with A.J. Dybantsa and the team that has coveted A.J. reportedly for years: The second overall Utah Jazz? Which teams karma-wise got punished and rewarded this year by the lottery gods (a.k.a. Adam Silver and Marc Tatum)? And will the new '3-2-1' format starting next year (which we explain) be as effective at preventing tanking as they intend for it to do so? All this and some NBA Playoff talk! So suit up and take it out with the NBA-Team!

Hour 3 of BMitch & Finlay features an interview with John Wall and the guys discussing the Commanders cornerback situation.

John Wall joins the show to recap his time representing the Wizards at the draft lottery and preview the Wizards options with the No. 1 pick.

Wizards legend John Wall joins Grant & Danny.

Hour 2: 05/11/2026

Migros Hemen'in sunduğu Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu, NBA Draft Lotarya sonuçları ve Play-Offlar'da son durumunu değerlendiriyor.  Lotarya çekilişinin kaybedeni olarak öne çıkan Indiana Pacers'ın tutmayan kumarı, Washington Wizards'ın birinci sırayı alması ve etkinliğe takım temsilcisi olarak son birinci sıra seçimleri olan John Wall'u göndermeleri ile sohbet başlıyor.  Draft Lotaryasının diğer bir kaybedeni olarak öne çıkan Brooklyn Nets'in altıncı sıradan kimi seçebileceği, Utah Jazz'ın tarihinde ilk kez kurada yüksek sıra elde etmesinin avantajı, AJ Dybantsa ve Cameron Boozer gibi draft sınıfının öne çıkan isimlerinin gelecekleri gibi konular bu bölümde öne çıkan başlıklar arasında.  Play-Off eşleşmelerinde sohbet New York Knicks-Philadelphia 76ers eşleşmesi ile başlıyor. Seriyi dört maçta bitiren Knicks'in zorlanmadan turu geçmesi vurgulanıyor.  Ardından Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers eşleşmesine geçiliyor. James Harden'ın ilk iki maçtaki düşük performansını ardından üçüncü maçta tek kişilik gösterisi, Cade Cunningham liderliğinde Pistons'ın eksiklikleri gibi konuların konuşulmasının ardından Batı Konferansı'na geçiliyor.  Batı'da ilk olarak Minesota Timberwolves-San Antonio Spurs eşleşmesi değerlendiriliyor. Victor Wembanyama'nın yaptığı faulle oyun dışı kalmasının şok etkisi, beşinci maç öncesi Anthony Edwards öncülüğünde Minnesota'nın seriyi beraberliğe getirmesi gibi konuların ardından son olarak Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder eşleşmesine geçiliyor.  Lakers'ın doğru oyun anlayışının Oklahoma City Thunder'ın performansının yanında yetersiz kalması, bireysel performanslar, Thunder'ın şut yüzdeleri gibi konular programın kapanışında yer alıyor.  Keyifli dinlemeler!

Migros Hemen'in sunduğu Potacast'in yeni bölümünde Kaan Kural ve Orkun Çolakoğlu, NBA Draft Lotarya sonuçları ve Play-Offlar'da son durumunu değerlendiriyor. Lotarya çekilişinin kaybedeni olarak öne çıkan Indiana Pacers'ın tutmayan kumarı, Washington Wizards'ın birinci sırayı alması ve etkinliğe takım temsilcisi olarak son birinci sıra seçimleri olan John Wall'u göndermeleri ile sohbet başlıyor. Draft Lotaryasının diğer bir kaybedeni olarak öne çıkan Brooklyn Nets'in altıncı sıradan kimi seçebileceği, Utah Jazz'ın tarihinde ilk kez kurada yüksek sıra elde etmesinin avantajı, AJ Dybantsa ve Cameron Boozer gibi draft sınıfının öne çıkan isimlerinin gelecekleri gibi konular bu bölümde öne çıkan başlıklar arasında. Play-Off eşleşmelerinde sohbet New York Knicks-Philadelphia 76ers eşleşmesi ile başlıyor. Seriyi dört maçta bitiren Knicks'in zorlanmadan turu geçmesi vurgulanıyor. Ardından Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers eşleşmesine geçiliyor. James Harden'ın ilk iki maçtaki düşük performansını ardından üçüncü maçta tek kişilik gösterisi, Cade Cunningham liderliğinde Pistons'ın eksiklikleri gibi konuların konuşulmasının ardından Batı Konferansı'na geçiliyor. Batı'da ilk olarak Minesota Timberwolves-San Antonio Spurs eşleşmesi değerlendiriliyor. Victor Wembanyama'nın yaptığı faulle oyun dışı kalmasının şok etkisi, beşinci maç öncesi Anthony Edwards öncülüğünde Minnesota'nın seriyi beraberliğe getirmesi gibi konuların ardından son olarak Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder eşleşmesine geçiliyor. Lakers'ın doğru oyun anlayışının Oklahoma City Thunder'ın performansının yanında yetersiz kalması, bireysel performanslar, Thunder'ın şut yüzdeleri gibi konular programın kapanışında yer alıyor. Keyifli dinlemeler!

The Washington Wizards landing the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery sparks a wide-ranging reaction from Chris Russell, who revisits his long-standing criticism of tanking while acknowledging that Washington's luck has finally paired with the emergence of a young, versatile core worth watching. He maintains that a single lottery win does not fully validate a strategy built on losing, and the discussion extends into whether the Wizards should even consider trading the top pick, with Russell doubling down on his controversial stance that he would still make the John Wall-for-Russell Westbrook trade again if given the chance. Callers join the conversation, weighing in on tanking, roster construction, and national criticism of the franchise, while also sparking lighter debate along the way before the focus returns to basketball and media narratives surrounding Washington's direction. The segment further broadens into a deeper examination of rebuilding strategies across the league, the long odds of relying on lottery success, and what sustained failure can mean for a franchise's trajectory. The discussion then shifts to the Washington Nationals after their weekend series loss to Miami, assessing roster concerns and areas for improvement, before wrapping with a recap of NHL playoff action, highlighting key matchups and early postseason momentum across the league.

The Wizards landed the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, forcing Chris “The Rooster” Russell to react after years of criticizing the franchise's tanking strategy. Rooster explains why one lucky result still doesn't fully justify losing on purpose, while also admitting Washington has finally built a young, versatile core worth believing in. Plus, the guys debate what it would take for the Wizards to actually trade the top pick and Rooster doubles down on why he'd still make the John Wall-for-Russell Westbrook trade all over again.

Hour 3 1:12 - What John Wall & Will Dawkins Had to Say About the No. 1 Pick 15:50 - NFL Schedule Leaks: Cowboys, Giants and Commanders 28:05 - Calls on NFL Schedule Leaks

Doc Walker and Anthony react to comments from John Wall and Will Dawkins after the Washington Wizards landed the No. 1 overall pick.

Things smoothed out with John Wall and the Wizards. Why can't the Nats and Strasburg do the same?

Nick Ashooh opens with a critical look at the Washington Commanders' draft history under general manager Adam Peters, questioning whether the roster has added enough high-end talent despite multiple offseason upgrades and evaluating how those moves translate into meaningful improvement. The discussion turns to the challenge of building around quarterback Jayden Daniels, particularly how the Commanders can better protect and support him schematically and physically while balancing the difficulty of pairing a young signal-caller with one of the league's older overall rosters. Attention then shifts to basketball, where John Wall is announced as the Washington Wizards' representative for the NBA Draft Lottery, prompting reflection on “what could have been” alongside Bradley Beal and how injuries altered the franchise's trajectory. Bryan Manning of Commanders Wire then joins to preview minicamp, breaking down key storylines, roster strengths, and remaining needs, particularly at wide receiver, while also assessing whether Washington is positioned for a meaningful leap this season. The conversation continues with broader NBA and NFL discussion, including media drama around Draymond Green and Inside the NBA, behind-the-scenes draft insights from the Philadelphia Eagles' war room, speculation around Aaron Rodgers' next destination, and a larger debate on how draft positioning and tournament expansion continue to shape competitive balance across sports.

Nick Ashooh kicks off the show discussing the Commanders' draft history under Adam Peters, questioning whether the team has added enough high-end talent and evaluating where Washington still needs to improve despite offseason roster upgrades. The conversation shifts to protecting Jayden Daniels both schematically and physically, while also examining the challenges of building around a young quarterback with one of the NFL's oldest rosters. Ashooh discusses how the Commanders can better support Daniels moving forward and what areas still need attention. The hour wraps with basketball talk as John Wall is announced as the Wizards' representative for the NBA Draft Lottery. This leads into a reflection on the “what could have been” era of Wall and Bradley Beal, had injuries not derailed the franchise's trajectory.

No Brakes Nu' and Jacq take the mic together for a raw, unfiltered episode of A Pod Named Kickback that cuts straight to the core of access vs. alignment—and why knowing you doesn't mean someone deserves to reach you. From public fallout to private boundaries, they break down what it really means to stand on respect in a world where people violate and still expect access. The message is clear: if you cross the line, you get removed—no hesitation, no double-backs, no missed steps.The conversation turns heavier as they confront a disturbing, underreported reality—online spaces where manipulation and harm are being taught, and the bigger issue of why it's not being talked about loud enough. They also dig into the ongoing fight around voting rights, gerrymandering, and how decisions tied to figures like Donald Trump continue to impact communities of color today.Bringing it back to culture, Nu and Jacq show love to John Wall returning to Howard University in a leadership role, and tap into new music from The Arti$t, whose latest project sets the tone with a smooth, undeniable vibe. Real talk, real perspective, and zero brakes—this is what it sounds like when clarity meets conversation ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today in history, Duke & Amazon make a historic deal, Central Ohio's all-time best HSFB player, Quick Hitters: A Super Bowl could be coming to Cleveland, Calais Campbell's 19th season, Howard hires John Wall & the Enhanced Games are coming soon, has Ohio State underachieved under Ryan Day?, Urban Meyer's reaction to Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham, we've got the Kentucky Derby tomorrow night and closing out the week with AJ Hawk.

Is it a smart move for colleges to go after former pros for GM positions? full 649 Fri, 01 May 2026 12:13:13 +0000 9kQaZNPBNbXm9myGrIuHAv8xabOn0tBi college basketball,ncaa basketball,john wall,howard university,sports The Big Bad Morning Show college basketball,ncaa basketball,john wall,howard university,sports Is it a smart move for colleges to go after former pros for GM positions? 5:30a-10a weekdays on 105.7 The FAN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.ampe

Lou Holder joins Doc Walker to break down John Wall heading to Howard University as President of Basketball Ops—and what it means.

Hour 1 1:12 - Doc Walker Attends Ben's Chili Bowl's Re-Opening 12:19 - Doc Walker and Chris Russell React to Lynnell's Take on the Hawks' Loss to the Knicks 19:52 - John Wall to Howard?! Lou Holder Joins Doc

First Takes begins with the sputtering Lakers! From 3-0 to 3-2, the vibe shift in this one is immense. You can almost feel the general public clamoring for LeBron to be the first to blow a 3-0 lead. Imagine the GOAT debate if it happens? Without KD, is it feasible? (0:00) Then, should Shedeur Sanders feel slighted by the latest Deshaun Watson news? (25:50) Then, John Wall is the President! Howard University is in good hands! (37:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pistons took Game 5 at home against Orlando, Cade and Paolo went band for band, and Chris says why he thinks it's a good thing for Detroit that it was a close game. Cavs/Raptors played another close game and we're all impressed with the Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles + Rockets get one in LA and LeBron talks down Sengun at the FT line (3:00). John Wall was named the President of Basketball Operations at Howard (1:12:47), Duke signed a deal with Amazon which has us wondering if more teams will bid out their non-conference games (1:17:37). Greg Sankey spilled some beans on the future of the CFP to Paul Finebaum (1:29:45). Verno's favorite transfer, Olivier Rioux, has announced his decision (1:34:40)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

4.30.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the NHL and NBA Playoffs along with John Wall's impact on the Wizards during his playing days. Kevin Sheehan defends his stance on wanting the Commanders to sign Brandon Aiyuk under the right conditions. Adam Crafton from The Athletic joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to preview the World Cup and discuss all of the controversies and challenges surrounding the event being hosted in the United States this year.

4.30.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the NHL and NBA Playoffs along with John Wall's impact on the Wizards during his playing days. Kevin Sheehan defends his stance on wanting the Commanders to sign Brandon Aiyuk under the right conditions. Adam Crafton from The Athletic joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to preview the World Cup and discuss all of the controversies and challenges surrounding the event being hosted in the United States this year. 4.30.26 Hour 2, Former Washington Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give his thoughts on how the Commanders have attacked the offseason and how well they drafted in this year's NFL Draft. Mark Schlabach from ESPN joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about the LIV Golf Tour and the financial issues after Saudi Arabia pulled their funding. 4.30.26 Hour 3, Former NFL Offensive Lineman and Hall of Famer Jimbo Covert joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about his days playing on the legendary Bears team and Joe Jacoby being snubbed from the Hall of Fame. Kevin Sheehan goes over the Commanders' additions on offense in free agency and if they did enough. Kevin Sheehan brings up a current free agent the Commanders should consider bringing back for next season.

GP opens on the NBA Playoffs where the Rockets and Pistons both forced a game 6 last night with wins + do the Rockets need Kevin Durant to win this series? (22:00) Mike Wallace joins to continue the NBA Playoffs discussion (40:00) Changes to the CFB Playoff coulf help regular season, LIV Golf is dead, John Wall joining Howard as President of Basketball Operations, JP Morgan exec accused of making employee her sex slave, and D4vid really messed up. (1:17:04) GP's Carry Out 

Hour 2 1:12 - Standig & Tischler Break Down the Commanders Draft 19:09 - John Wall Will Be the President of Basketball Operations at Howard University 30:06 - Did Anthony Davis Say Anything Wrong or Did He Do the Wizards a Favor?

Hour 1 with Adam "Awadd" Epstein: The Wizards have succeeded in having the worst record in the NBA / Awadd takes a look at the top prospects entering the NBA draft / John Wall talks about how close the Wizards are to being a contender / Awadd previews the NBA playoffs, top contenders and key injuries

Old TV static ambience for sleep, relaxation, and deep focus. 9 hours of channel surfing white noise with soft signal drift, static hiss, and subtle audio fluctuations. No talking, just continuous ambient sound.TV static and ambient drift is this week's episode—the sound of no television signal, i.e., no channel transmitting.I'm old (we've discussed this). I realize that TVs today just have a logo bouncing around the screen (yes, I'm thinking of the Office). In the old days, we would see static or “TV snow”—random electromagnetic noise displayed on screen (in the absence of A Current Affair). And that electromagnetic noise gets passed to the TV speaker—“you deal with it” and that sounded like “KSSSSSSSSSSSSSH.”In the old days, when humans got mad at the TV, they had to stand, walk across a room, and turn a knob to change the channel. And many channels were unassigned, so we had to traverse multiple screens of “KSSSSSSSSSSSSSH” before seeing another human talking at us.Speaking of changing the channel—modern cable news...Cable news is essentially sports radio (they even offer betting now). Drive through any major media market (NY, LA, Philly—I love you, Philly! **** the haters) and listen to any sports radio station: bickering, crazy talk that all purports to lay the groundwork for fixing the home team's problems. One subject that covers the entire day, ad infinitum.There was a point in the '90s–2000s when television leadership realized their anchor—a stiff doofus reading current events—wasn't great for keeping eyeballs. And TV heads wanted audiences sticking around for twangy erectile dysfunction ads. Execs realized that arguing and debate among ***holes with insincere smiles and unearned gravitas equaled prolonged viewership.The problem is that on-air talent often doesn't know what the **** they're talking about, especially when they drift from the teleprompter. I've worked in television (we've discussed this too) and have witnessed anchors interject into on-air time with riffing—saying profoundly incorrect ****.One anchor claimed a local basketball phenom with size 18 feet wore bigger shoes “than even Shaq” (Shaq wears, like, size 22). Another anchor, during a breaking live takeover of the US Airways Flight 1549 (Hudson River landing), claimed that whatever caused the plane's engine to fail must have occurred in Connecticut airspace, because “once you take off from Laguardia you are almost immediately over Connecticut." All you have to do is look at a map to refute that dumb ****... A third anchor notoriously killed whole segments of the 11 o'clock news to make room for ad-libs. How long the show floated unscripted depended on how many beers the anchor had with dinner.Ok, maybe not profoundly incorrect examples... Like these idiot anchors and TV producers, I'm also a communications major, so my criticism is limited to the banal. Yet one needn't give these TV screws the benefit of the doubt on more complex subjects if they can't get Shaq's shoe size right.If you must watch the news, I would suggest you find an independent source you can trust. If I were to suggest guardrails, it would be: follow sources that tell you what's happening rather than pitting opposing sides to argue about it. If the channel you're watching brings up a two-box with a couple of ***holes about to square off on anything but Tom Brady—change the channel. PS: Shaq had one of the last awesome Reebok basketball sneakers—the Shaqnosis… For me, it'd be third place to Dee Brown, second to Shaq, first to Allen Iverson's The Question (honorable mention for John Wall's weird-looking pair).

First Take resumes with more on the Knicks-Pistons battle. With a win tonight, would the Knicks prove they're on the Pistons level? (0:00) Then, Perk comes in with a banger!! Darius Acuff Jr. is the best guard Coach Cal has ever coached??? Better than D Rose and John Wall?? (12:40) And, Perk lists his top 5 NBA box office stars! (30:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally requested a trade from the Bucks. They debate whether he'll be moved by next week, the rumored deals, and whether the Bucks will choose to do right by Giannis. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:05) Giannis finally requests a trade from the Bucks (31:10) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loves of the week (42:10) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loathes of the week (47:27) No. 2 loves of the week (53:55) No. 2 loathes of the week (01:03:00) No. 3 loves of the week (01:12:38) No. 3 loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Brian Waters, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices