Podcasts about NBA Finals

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the career, analytical philosophy, and remarkable adaptability of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, who rose from the organization's video room to become the NBA's longest-tenured active head coach, a two-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals coach, and the newly appointed head coach of the USA Men's National Team for the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. How has Spoelstra continually redesigned his systems around dramatically different rosters, from the LeBron James era to Miami's more recent underdog playoff runs? What role do film study, statistical evidence, matchup data, experimentation, and unconventional defensive schemes play in his decision-making? The episode explores how Spoelstra has used switching, zone defenses, blitzes, drop coverages, and constant tactical variation to keep opponents solving new problems, while building an organizational culture capable of sustaining competitiveness across nearly two decades. What can leaders beyond basketball learn from a coach whose greatest competitive advantage may be his willingness to keep adapting?

This week we continue our rewatch of the 2026 NBA Finals and discuss the greatest comeback in the history of professional sports, Game 4. This one's a multi-parter, buckle up.Gray for Glioblastoma - https://grayforglioblastoma.com/Glioblastoma is an aggressive, fast-growing, Grade IV malignant brain tumor, and the most common and deadliest primary brain cancer in adults. It's also one of the most expensive cancers to treat, often leaving patients and families with major financial hardship on top of the burdens of the disease.Swish FM is Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.SWISH FM:Email: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: @SwishFMRadioInstagram: @SwishFMRadioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 Intro 1:17 Bruce introduces longtime NBA official Steve Javie 3:12 Did Steve embracing religion play a factor in how he approached officiating? 4:52 Any regrets with any technical fouls that Steve handed out? 6:14 Is it hard to separate a players reputation from the game you're officiating? 08:12 Steve chimes in on Mike Conley's current streak of never picking up a technical 9:11 Why are so many NBA officials from the Philadelphia area? 12:18 How difficult was the Tim Donaghy for NBA officials at that time? 14:10 The rise of social media & how much pressure there is on officials these days 17:02 Steve shares a great Phil Jackson story 21:04 Which NBA coaches were the toughest to deal with? 24:19 Steve shares his perspective on officiating Michael Jordan 26:47 What's it like when the entire crowd is chanting at you? 29:56 Is this era of NBA basketball more difficult to officiate now? 32:07 Does Steve watch & share his hot takes out loud on the couch like the rest of us? 33:11 Will any ref ever give LeBron James a technical for flopping? 34:50 What approach works best for handling difficult players to officiate? 38:06 Steve's thoughts on the MLB's new replay & challenge systems in place 42:30 What's it like officiating NBA Finals games 47:21 Does Steve have a pre-game ritual before church? 49:36 Ross questions Steve on the league's Gather & Step gray area continuing to expand Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bernardo Osuna Jr. sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares some honest moments about being a dad. We also talk about having twins and how he and his wife looked to instill certain values into their daughters as they were growing up. After that we discuss the Take Back Sports and Let's Play programs from ESPN and Disney Jr. He talks about why youth sports is important if it is done the right way. Next we talk about what inspired him to get into sports broadcasting and now having a show with one of his sports heroes, Julio Cesar Chavez. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Bernardo Osuna  Bernardo Osuna Jr. is one of the most prominent bilingual sports authorities in Los Angeles. He joined ESPN in August 2011 as a commentator for ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN International. He currently serves as the lead bilingual commentator and reporter for ESPN and ESPN Deportes' boxing coverage. In addition, he hosts A Los Golpes alongside Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez. Osuna has covered several World Series, Super Bowls, NBA Finals, and the MLS Cup Finals. Plus he has covered Gold Cups, Confederation Cups, World Cups and numerous boxing championship bouts.   His experiences as a reporter have seen him fly in an F-16 with the U.S. Air Force “Thunderbirds,” drive a NASCAR vehicle, ride in an IRL car, try out for the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team and has also appeared in video games.  Most recently, he voiced the “Don King Presents Prize Fighter” video game. Osuna is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Marymount University having received a double major in communications and Spanish literature. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his family. Make sure you follow Bernardo on Instagram over at @osuna.bernardo. In addition check out his work over at ESPN. Fore Fathers Is This Week's Sponsor  From the boardroom to the back nine, barbecues to bath time, changing diapers to changing the oil, we offer beautifully designed, thoughtfully tailored, ultra-comfortable, and original polos for Dads of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by what it means to be a father, we celebrate the joys of this adventure with fun and friendly Dad apparel meant to be worn as a Dad badge of honor! Check out all of the Fore Fathers gear at shopforefathers.com.  About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more. 

We're bringing back Blockbuster, burying Columbia House and somehow ending up inside the St. Louis Cardinals draft room. Just another morning where The Rizzuto Show refuses to pick a lane.First, a guy learns how to sing a hit song completely backwards so it sounds right when reversed, which is an incredible amount of effort dedicated to something gloriously unnecessary. Then we discover Free Blockbusters — neighborhood boxes where people swap DVDs, Blu-rays and VHS tapes like Little Free Libraries for people who still remember rewinding things.That sends us straight into a funeral for Columbia House, the legendary “11 albums for a penny” operation that helped build Rizz's music collection and apparently taught an entire generation of children their first lesson in questionable financial decisions. Rizz remembers physically mailing them a penny, getting Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi, then receiving bills while possessing the unbeatable legal defense of being approximately 11 years old.Plus, Crap on Celebrities delivers another pile of entertainment gossip and pop culture commentary before we bring in someone with actual credentials and briefly destroy the show's reputation.Cardinals assistant GM of scouting and acquisition and 2006 World Series champion Randy Flores joins the crew to talk Draft365: Scouting MLB's Future Stars and give us a fascinating look at how the Cardinals identify, evaluate and draft future players.Randy breaks down the absurd odds of making Major League Baseball, what scouts see beyond analytics, why struggling can actually reveal something important about a prospect, and how the Cardinals' nationwide scouting operation works. We get into Jordan Walker, Joshua Baez, the pressure facing young athletes and why parents convinced they're raising the next MLB superstar might want to let the kid drive the dream.And with the 20-year reunion of the 2006 World Series champion Cardinals approaching, Randy looks back while also explaining why the organization's current farm system has him excited about what's coming next.So we've got Blockbuster nostalgia, Columbia House childhood crimes, weird internet talent, funny celebrity gossip and legitimate Cardinals baseball insight all crammed into one comedy podcast.Basically, we start with VHS tapes and end with MLB scouting.There was no plan.There rarely is.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Amazon Worker Calls Out Customers Who Keep Ordering This 1 Item—It's Really Annoying: ‘Stop Ordering This'Woman's Petty Response to $45 HOA Fines Has X Saying “Genius”Free Blockbusters are popping up to bring back physical mediaRemember 12 CDs for 1 cent? Columbia House is shutting down after 71 yearsMichael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey going to auction with record-setting potentialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Eric Bond knows Indiana basketball isn't just a game. It's tradition. Roots. Family.Bond, a Fishers resident and lifelong Hoosier, penned his first book, “But This Is Indiana…,” after the heartbreak of the Pacers' Game 7 loss in the 2025 NBA Finals. The book is more than a reflection on basketball. It's therapy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBA.com Senior Writer Steve Aschburner joins Jim to examine the Hall of Fame candidacy of former NBA swingman Latrell Sprewell. First, Jim and Steve revisit the infamous choking of P. J. Carlesimo and how that incident overshadows Sprewell's better-than-you-remember NBA career (7:51). Next, they cover Sprewell's performance in the 1999 NBA Finals, why Sprewell reminds Steve of Clyde Drexler, and whether an All-NBA 1st Team selection is enough to guarantee a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame (18:42). Finally, they marvel at Sprewell's surprising place on the NBA's career minutes-per-game leaderboard (48:00), before making a final call on whether or not Sprewell belongs in the HOF (54:50).

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Anfernee Simons is putting in serious work this offseason, and the Philadelphia 76ers may have landed a hidden gem who could become one of the NBA's best bench guards and potentially enter the Sixth Man of the Year conversation. Also, the Sixers made a sneaky addition to their front office by hiring former Nuggets assistant GM Tommy Balcetis as their new Head of Basketball Intelligence, Analytics and Innovation, adding another highly respected basketball mind around Mike Gansey. In other news, LeBron James continues to do something almost unbelievable as he prepares for his first season in Philadelphia. Lastly, Tyrese Haliburton names the Sixers as one of the biggest threats in a loaded Eastern Conference and discusses just how competitive the race to the NBA Finals will be. Today, we discuss it all! FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://linktr.ee/phillytakewithrb CHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/ Philly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2Aqp Venmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrb CashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrb Subscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1Gw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're BACK — and so is Tyrese Haliburton. After a brief flood-induced hiatus, the Pacers Post Up is back online and turning the show over to Pacers Nation. During our recent giveaway, we asked fans one simple question: What are you most excited to see from the Pacers next season? Hundreds of responses later, some very clear themes emerged. From the long-awaited return of Hali, to his new partnership with Ivica Zubac, a healthy roster, revenge against the Knicks, proving the national media wrong, and dreams of another run to the NBA Finals — we break down the five biggest things Pacers fans can't wait to see this season. Plus, we share some of our favorite responses and the personal stories that remind us why being a Pacers fan means so much more than what happens on the court. Pacers basketball is almost back. Pacers Nation is ready. And so are we. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lakers Net Worth Grows To $12.5 Billion After LeBron James Leaves, Michael Wilbon Reveals ESPN Panicked Over Michael Jordan Joining NBC Sports, LeBron James' Former Teammate Says Michael Jordan Is Greater, ESPN LeBron James Shill Compares Knicks-Sixers Opener To NBA Finals Game 4 Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off one of the most unforgettable NBA Finals in history, the summer of 2016 brought massive contracts that are still discussed to this day!!! In this video, we take a look back at some of the worst contracts from this historic offseason as well as the players performances during these contracts to find out what truly was the worst deal!!!!!

When your first interview at Golf Channel is with Arnold Palmer, you better be on your game. For Vince Cellini, it was yet another test that he passed in an award-winning career that has seen him cover 10 NFL Super Bowls, eight NBA Finals, and four MLB World Series.Versatility at the highest of sports announcing. That's what Vince has brought over more than 40 years of experience, and it continues to this day, as he hosts Golf Channel's PGA Tour Champions Learning Center. Step up to the tee, learn a few things to help your game, and enjoy a master storyteller in Vince Cellini. Right now, on "Musings on Golf."

He had a successful coaching career that included leading the NBA's Detroit Pistons as Head Coach, before joining ESPN in 1979. During his broadcasting career he has called more than a thousand games and even covered events such as the NBA Finals and the 1992 Summer Olympics for ABC Radio. In 2008 he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He has authored more than a dozen books and is a champion for fighting pediatric cancer. He has been fighting his own personal cancer battle since a diagnosis five years ago.

Plus: Lyft's bike-sharing business gains momentum. And the data center boom prevented hiring in July from slowing further. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recap of one of the best nights of my time in NYC where the Knicks won game 2 of the NBA Finals! I cannot believe I am talking about sports on this podcast this is so fun and unexpected. And the fact that my love for Taylor Swift is wrapped up in this story just tickles me to bits. Also I share a screenplay idea and I can't tell if it's too all over the place but I decided to keep it in!

This week we continue our rewatch of the 2026 NBA Finals and discuss Game 3. Yes, the Trump game... it was actually way closer than we remembered. Gray for Glioblastoma - https://grayforglioblastoma.com/Glioblastoma is an aggressive, fast-growing, Grade IV malignant brain tumor, and the most common and deadliest primary brain cancer in adults. It's also one of the most expensive cancers to treat, often leaving patients and families with major financial hardship on top of the burdens of the disease.Swish FM is Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.SWISH FM:Email: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: @SwishFMRadioInstagram: @SwishFMRadioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan, Manny, & Billy put the 1989 baseball comedy classic Major League (1989) to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!   “We've been doing a load of dog shit so far and we [were in] need of a win. We needed a definite win." -Dan Dissinger   Oh man! The journey to 1000 episodes starts with this 1989 classic Major League, a comedy that was able to both be offensive, heartwarming, exciting, have a love story, and is probably in the top 5 of baseball movies of all time. It's been a rough journey for our host and like Dan said, they really needed a win. Major League has a killer cast, yet unfortunately only 2 and a quarter speaking roles for women. With new movies and our lives being sanitized of color watching Major League reminds the audience of a time when films, lives, clothes, and the overall world was a fun place to live. Sure, it wasn't perfect, but the men and woman looked like people. The bodies were real bodies. It was more okay to age. Actors were age appropriate for their parts. Suspending disbelief was so much easier. The guys talk all about these things while reciting their favorite lines, laughing about the many training montages, giving the late Bob Uecker his flowers, and talking about the power and lasting legacy of baseball movies like The Natural, Field of Dreams, and A League of Their Own. All of this was going on while the New York Knicks were being destroyed in game 3 of the NBA Finals. You can listen to the other episodes where the guys talk about the mall while The Knicks are playing and then hear their reactions to the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. So, grab your baseball mitt, your best friends, fill a cooler with beer, and fire up the grill because baseball season is underway and this episode will have everyone singing “Wild Thing.” ***   If you love what we're doing and want to support the podcast so we can keep this show going with better equipment and maybe meet up with each other to do some in-person recording, sponsor to The Nostalgia Test:  buymeacoffee.com/nostalgiatest   Lastly, we're looking to be booked for podcast appearances, hosting gigs and parties, maybe you have a block party coming up, a BBQ that you want to be Nostalgia themed and you're looking to make it seriously memorable, a reunion, etc., contact us to book the podcast. We're ready to Get Nostalgic With You:  Contact For Booking   *** Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode! ***   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Major League Kickoff 00:27 Knicks Game Banter 01:08 Why This Movie Rules 01:59 Plot Setup & Ted Lasso 03:31 Personal Nostalgia Story 04:32 Baseball Movies & Misfits 05:46 Team Names & Mascots 08:08 Cast Talk Berenger vs Sheen 09:49 Jumping into the Movie 12:49 Quotes C Iconic Scenes 15:32 Spring Training & Trivia 19:45 Bob Uecker Steals It 23:21 Love Story Complaints 25:46 Winning Streak and Pacing 31:59 Can You Make This Today 35:16 Charlie Sheen Fastball Trivia 35:45 Halftime Superstition Spiral 36:32 Uecker Improvs & Steroids 38:22 Sheen Career Highs & Lows 41:30 Ranking Baseball Movies 47:40 Field of Dreams Road Trip 50:41 Signs and Sign Stealing 53:08 Major League II & Snipes 59:29 Nostalgia Test Verdict 01:00:50 Wrap Up & Plug   *** Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. Other music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Stolen ambulances, birthday party LinkedIn posts, Instagram updates nobody asked for, a blind mascot ranking that disrespected Cap'n Crunch, and a TV mount that almost went sideways. In this compilation, Mike and Matt live Google Florida man headlines using their birthdays and a holiday, turn singing Happy Birthday and playing cornhole into corporate LinkedIn posts, air out frustrations with Instagram, Facebook, the World Cup ending, and summer flying by, rank mascots blind with no takebacks, and debate what they're buying and selling this month. From a man shouting "boom" at 3AM to get around a fireworks ban and Gritty landing in good, to refreshing Spotify playlists, the NBA Finals desk, and a stud finder that did not cooperate, the conversations take unexpected turns, often going off course.00:00 Stolen Ambulances, Severed Ears & Fireworks Bans06:57 Small Talk With Relatives Has Never Sounded More Professional12:53 Hot Dogs Taste Better in the Heat18:59 The Blind Mascot Ranking Nobody Saw Coming26:07 Golf, Spotify & a TV Mount That Almost Went WrongFollow Funny Business on Spotify for weekly episodes.More at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: The opinions expressed in this show are the hosts' views and not necessarily those of any business or organization. The podcast hosts are solely responsible for the content of this show.

Zendaya wearing her odyssey outfit driving an odyssey ass first out of a Trojan horse with kim looking over with a youtube face being like, "what?" loljkpodcast.com.

Willard & Dibs join Devone and Guru for the Crossover as they reminisce about Willard's discussion with Devone about the Knicks during the NBA Finals. They also explain what's bugging them, brought to you by ATCO Pest Control

On this episode of Bring The Juice, Frank and Steve talk LeBron possibly chasing another ring in Philly to whether winning a Super Bowl is harder than winning an NBA Finals. The boys also talk Lamar Jackson getting snubbed from a 99 rating, why football is the ultimate healthy distraction, the electric feeling of running out of the tunnel, and the changing landscape of college football with NIL.

Columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs' offseason decision to bring back the entire NBA Finals rotation, how newcomers Tobias Harris and Tarris Reed Jr. can supplement that group, and why coach Mitch Johnson's biggest task next season might be keeping everyone happy.  Suggested reading: Why Tarris Reed Jr.'s Summer Spurs teammates sing his praises Spurs will be counting on newly signed Tobias Harris to help in two areas Spurs re-sign 'dynamic' guard David Jones Garcia to another two-way contract   Catch us everywhere:  More episodes: https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/spurs-insider/ Spurs Nation Newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters Finger on BlueSky : @mikefinger.bsky.social Become a subscriber: https://exne.ws/sub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we continue our rewatch of the 2026 NBA Finals and discuss Game 2.Gray for Glioblastoma - https://grayforglioblastoma.com/Glioblastoma is an aggressive, fast-growing, Grade IV malignant brain tumor, and the most common and deadliest primary brain cancer in adults. It's also one of the most expensive cancers to treat, often leaving patients and families with major financial hardship on top of the burdens of the disease.Swish FM is Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.SWISH FM:Email: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: @SwishFMRadioInstagram: @SwishFMRadioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 Intro 0:59 Bruce introduces special guest Leon Powe 1:57 Leon on the basketball state of mind in Oakland 3:41 Why Leon chose to wear #0 as a member of the Boston Celtics 4:43 How growing up in Oakland raises leaders in sports 5:40 Leon on his current role as Team Ambassador with the Celtics 7:04 Leon's favorite word is Work 8:02 Leon shares his reaction on hearing LeBron was joining the Sixers 9:18 Can LeBron walk into the 76ers locker room & be the leaders from day one? 10:20 Leon on the ideal mindset when dealing with setbacks 11:38 Is Leon close to the players & coaches in Boston? 12:41How will the new look Celtics move forward next season? 14:00 Celtics track record of developing big men, Mitchell Robinson next? 16:17 Game 2 of the 2008 NBA Finals…the Leon Powe Game 19:30 Bruce reflects on Leon's legendary Game 2 of the Finals 21:01 Phil Jackson referring to Leon as Pow not Powe 22:49 What's it like to play in the NBA Finals? 24:44 How close were Leon & LeBron in high school? 27:01 How surprised is Leon that LeBron continues his dominance 28:35 What was Marshawn Lynch like in high school? 30:17-31:09 Powe on Marshawn Lynch 31:26 Word Association with Leon Powe 31:44 Victor Wenbamyama 32:55 Kevin Garnett 33:59 Jalen Brunson 35:38 Giannis Antetokounmpo 36:56 SGA 39:24 Nikola Jokic 43:03 Joe Mazzula Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did a Victor Wembanyama critique from an NBA Hall of Famer hold weight? See why his role in the Spurs NBA Finals loss is debated. This breakdown examines the specific commentary regarding Victor Wembanyama and how his performance fits into the broader Spurs narrative. If you follow modern NBA criticism, this analysis provides context on the expectations placed on young stars during high-stakes postseason series. We explore the tactical adjustments discussed by the NBA Hall of Famer and separate the reality of the situation from common media narratives. Understanding the Wembanyama role requires looking past the box score to see how these legendary players view development during an NBA Finals run. Subscribe for NBA breakdowns, and tell me in the comments if you agree with this Hall of Famer's take on the Spurs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this NBA Opinions of the Week, Kevin and Austin talk about the NBA Finals over their channel's history and rank them. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

The King is headed to Philadelphia!

From 07/27 Hour 2: The NBA world can finally shift their focus elsewhere now that LeBron James has made his decision. Do you think the Philadelphia 76ers should be favorites to win the NBA Finals?

LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia, but Evan Roberts is already predicting the Sixers' new superteam will collapse. Evan questions whether LeBron, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe can develop the chemistry and continuity needed to win, while Tiki Barber believes the Knicks will eliminate Philadelphia in the second round. Shaun Morash goes the other way, picking the Sixers to knock out the defending champions before falling short of the NBA Finals. The stunning move also reignites the debate over whether Knicks-Sixers is truly a rivalry and whether LeBron originally wanted New York before the Knicks shut the door. Plus, Jalen Brunson's status as the king of New York, a hilariously awkward caller complimenting Tiki, and a heated Hall of Fame debate featuring Don Mattingly, Keith Hernandez, Alex Rodriguez and Thurman Munson.

A single ticket can feel like a confession when you're a caregiver. I'm  telling one of the most vulnerable stories I've shared yet: how I tried to take care of myself while parenting up and carrying the heavy reality of dementia caregiving after my father died. The only reason I'm responsible for my mama the way I am comes back to that loss, and the grief still shows up in unexpected places.When the New York Knicks finally made the NBA Finals and the schedule landed Game 4 on my dad's birthday, I couldn't shake the pull. I wrestle with the price, the practicality, and the voice saying I should stay home and do the “reasonable” thing. But I've been practicing surrender and listening for intuition. That decision takes me all the way to Madison Square Garden alone, surrounded by die-hard fans, and straight into a moment I still can't explain.Here's the part that changed me: in a sold-out arena, the seat right next to mine stayed empty for the entire game. Add a wild comeback, a loud New York soundtrack, a wave of raw emotion, and suddenly this isn't only a basketball story, it's a caregiver burnout story, an Alzheimer's awareness story, and a grief story about honoring a parent and letting yourself receive comfort. If you've ever wondered what real self-care looks like when you're holding everything together, this one is for you.Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, share this with a caregiver in your life, and leave a review if it hits home. What's the most unexpected place you've found healing?Exec. Producer/Host: J Smiles ComedyProducer: Mia Hall Editor: Annelise Udoye Support the show"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingupFB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingupYT: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingupTEXT  'PODCAST"  to  +1 404 737 1449  - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!Be sure to leave us a review! 

The WIP Midday Team debates what happens if the Sixers and LeBron James don't win a championship. The team questions who the best team in the NBA is and where the Sixers fall for the odds for winning a championship in the 2026-27 NBA season.

The NBA landscape has been completely transformed. LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in one of the most shocking free agency moves in NBA history, and he isn't hiding from expectations. His message is simple: Championship or bust. On this episode of A Must Win Game, Maggie Gray breaks down what LeBron's blockbuster move means for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, the Eastern Conference, and the rest of the NBA. Can Philadelphia finally end decades of frustration? Is this LeBron's last great title run? And how will the Sixers handle the enormous pressure that now comes with having one of the greatest players ever wearing their jersey?   time stamps   00:15 Stunning news that LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers 1:15 Why this changes the NBA championship race 2:26 The pressure is on because this is a championship or bust season 5:02 Expectations in Philadelphia are sky high 8:30 what this does for LeBron's legacy 10:29 Philadelphia has to lock in, gel quickly and not let the outside noise cause distractions 13:51 why signing with the Golden State Warriors would have hurt Lebron's legacy     Can the Sixers finally win an NBA Championship? What this means for Tyrese Maxey Eastern Conference power rankings NBA Free Agency winners and losers LeBron's legacy after leaving Los Angeles Championship expectations in Philadelphia If LeBron doesn't deliver a championship in Philadelphia, will this move be remembered as one of the biggest gambles of his legendary career? Subscribe for weekly NBA analysis, breaking news, bold takes, and championship conversations. #LeBronJames #Philadelphia76ers #NBA #NBAFreeAgency #JoelEmbiid #TyreseMaxey #Sixers #NBAPodcast #Basketball #SportsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wheel is back on The Carton Show, and this time Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle are tackling everything from Philadelphia and LeBron James to diner food debates, chicken dishes, and the most random conversations you'll hear on WFAN. Craig also tells an unbelievable behind-the-scenes story about the time he played for the Washington Generals against the Harlem Globetrotters at Barclays Center — including a halftime locker room speech where the coach treated the game like Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

The NFL generated over $20 billion in revenue last year. Seventeen of the twenty most watched television broadcasts in American history are NFL games. The average franchise is now worth $6 billion. The lowest-rated Thursday night game outdraws the NBA Finals. And the Super Bowl doesn't just win the night — it stops the entire country cold for four hours and becomes the only thing anybody talks about for a week in either direction. We're going LIVE to make the case that the NFL stopped being a sports league a long time ago — it's now one of the most powerful, most profitable, and most culturally dominant businesses operating in the United States of America. Sunday afternoons from September through January, and has turned watching football into the closest thing America has to a shared religion. No sport is chasing it. No sport is close. 

This week we begin rewatching the NBA Finals, starting with Game 1.Gray for Glioblastoma - https://grayforglioblastoma.com/Glioblastoma is an aggressive, fast-growing, Grade IV malignant brain tumor, and the most common and deadliest primary brain cancer in adults. It's also one of the most expensive cancers to treat, often leaving patients and families with major financial hardship on top of the burdens of the disease.Swish FM is Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.SWISH FM:Email: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: @SwishFMRadioInstagram: @SwishFMRadioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan meets a basketball coach who was in the NBA Finals. And, a new edition of Cuddle, Marry or Trash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanasis Antetokounmpo recalls the grueling rehab Giannis Antetokounmpo went through to get back on the floor for the 2021 NBA Finals. Plus, a conversation that took place through a hotel door before Game 5.  Gruber Law Office's Thanalysis is presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel and McDonald's.  History Made, the re-living of the first Championship in Milwaukee in 50 years is presented by Visit Milwaukee and Good Health Saunas. 

genitals. loljkpodcast.com.

In Hour 3, Larry Krueger and Greg Silver dive into the age-old question: how long is it acceptable to be upset after your team loses a big game? They discuss the concept of "acceptable time" to feel the sting of defeat, with some fans suggesting it's as little as five minutes, while others argue it's more like a week or even years. The conversation touches on various examples of heart-wrenching losses, from the Giants' 2002 World Series collapse to the Warriors' 2016 NBA Finals defeat. The hosts share their own personal experiences with heartbreak, and the audience turns on Tim for playing painful soundbytes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jalen Brunson played through the Finals with a wrist injury that required surgery, and Chris McMonigle raves about how the Knicks MVP is the toughest star we have in this city. Jerry Recco wonders how the Mavericks possibly let this tough superstar get away. Plus, Evan and Tiki react to the Knicks signing Andre Drummond to replace Mitchell Robinson, while C-Mac gives his take on Robinson's long-winded social media message explaining his mysterious hand injury suffered just before the NBA Finals.

Jalen Brunson played through the Finals with a wrist injury that required surgery, and Chris McMonigle raves about how the Knicks MVP is the toughest star we have in this city. Jerry Recco wonders how the Mavericks possibly let this tough superstar get away. Plus, Evan and Tiki react to the Knicks signing Andre Drummond to replace Mitchell Robinson, while C-Mac gives his take on Robinson's long-winded social media message explaining his mysterious hand injury suffered just before the NBA Finals.

It was a devastating, and yes, embarrassing loss for the U.S. Men last night as they faced off against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup. We were the talk of the world for all the wrong reasons for most of the day and certainly in the hours leading up to the match. Many are now pointing to the added pressure from Trump, who placed a call to the FIFA president , which ultimately led to our star striker being allowed to play despite receiving a red card in the previous game. While having Flo Balogun on the field seemed like an advantage, turns out it wasn’t, and perhaps even shifted the team’s energy knowing the world was outraged by it. Some are pointing out several recent sporting events Trump has attended, that have resulted in losses, including Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks lost their only game of the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a devastating, and yes, embarrassing loss for the U.S. Men last night as they faced off against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup. We were the talk of the world for all the wrong reasons for most of the day and certainly in the hours leading up to the match. Many are now pointing to the added pressure from Trump, who placed a call to the FIFA president , which ultimately led to our star striker being allowed to play despite receiving a red card in the previous game. While having Flo Balogun on the field seemed like an advantage, turns out it wasn’t, and perhaps even shifted the team’s energy knowing the world was outraged by it. Some are pointing out several recent sporting events Trump has attended, that have resulted in losses, including Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks lost their only game of the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a devastating, and yes, embarrassing loss for the U.S. Men last night as they faced off against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup. We were the talk of the world for all the wrong reasons for most of the day and certainly in the hours leading up to the match. Many are now pointing to the added pressure from Trump, who placed a call to the FIFA president , which ultimately led to our star striker being allowed to play despite receiving a red card in the previous game. While having Flo Balogun on the field seemed like an advantage, turns out it wasn’t, and perhaps even shifted the team’s energy knowing the world was outraged by it. Some are pointing out several recent sporting events Trump has attended, that have resulted in losses, including Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks lost their only game of the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexander Hamilton vs Aaron Burr! Delmonico's vs Sherry's! John Adams vs everybody! Some of history's most fascinating stories involve important figures who did not like each other very much. In this edition of Bowery Boys History Live!, recorded at Manhattan's City Winery on May 26, 2026, Greg Young from the Bowery Boys brings some of these stories to a live audience, featuring author Laurie Gwen Shapiro, tour guide Billy Nemec, and the Gilded Gentleman himself, Carl Raymond. Featuring tales of Revolutionary War spite, obscene Gilded Age banquets, and Jazz Age flights of spite. PLUS: New York City's longest-running rival. NOTE: We performed at City Winery less than 24 hours after the Knicks clinched their place in the NBA Finals. This episode for produced and cleaned up by Kieran Gannon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bomani Jones is joined by Ethan Strauss to look back at the 2016 NBA Finals and how LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers came back to beat Steph Curry and the 73-win Golden State Warriors. On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani and Ethan break down what made LeBron's performance so overwhelming, why Game 7 still feels like one of the biggest legacy games in NBA history, and how the 2016 Finals changed the way people looked at Steph Curry, the Warriors dynasty and the Cavs' championship in Cleveland. They discuss LeBron vs. Steph, Kyrie's role in the comeback, Draymond Green, the Warriors' collapse, Game 7's defining plays, and why the 2016 NBA Finals still stands as one of the most important series of the modern era. Topics include: LeBron James' control of the 2016 NBA Finals Steph Curry's legacy after the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead Kyrie Irving's impact on the Cavs' championship run The pressure on the 73-win Warriors The biggest moments from Cavs vs. Warriors Game 7 Why Cleveland's title hit different Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to talk about the NBA Finals, Knicks coaching, Giannis trades, and much, much more! (0:00) Intro (2:37) Doc Rivers's NBA Finals reaction, Brunson's greatness, and Mike Brown's coaching (01:07:44) Giannis's next stop, worries for coaches in 2026, and best current referees Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Doc Rivers Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elliot Page is here to teach men the proper way to be masculine. Because Elliot Page is the epitome of masculinity. The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals, giving them their first championship since 1973. And New York couldn't be cool about it. Over the weekend, President Trump announced America has reached a deal with Iran. We'll go over what we know so far. GUEST: Josh Firestine Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-june-15-2026 Let my sponsor American Financing help you regain control of your finances. NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 800-974-6500 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Crowder. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Go to http://kalshi.com/r/crowder and $10 credit on your first $10 trade Share clips from the show & compete to get a mention on the show! Where to get clips: Telegram: http://t.me/LWCClips Discord: https://discord.gg/nfRAZxEbAV Submit link for tracking: https://forms.gle/HZwz7Q7C9hkHecxTA Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-apps Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/576250/rss FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

"I can't tell exactly what the lesson is." It finally happened. Dan's beloved New York Knicks won the NBA Finals in 5 games over the San Antonio Spurs. There are 1,000,000 potential takeaways on Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, clutch play, choking, and more, but most importantly, Tony wants to make sure we celebrate him and how right he was about the "inherently evil" Wemby. Should Jalen Brunson be the REAL face of the league? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Joe House talk about their favorite early-offseason NBA story lines, including draft changes and trade moves. Then, they discuss Jalen Brunson's greatness in the NBA Finals before comparing him to some other all-time greats. Finally, Bill and Joe answer some mailbag questions from the listeners. (0:00) Intro (3:15) Favorite offseason NBA story lines (25:50) Is Jalen Brunson a top-50 all-time player? (54:21) Mailbag Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com Get 30% off snacks and groceries on Uber Eats. https://www.ubereats.com/feeds/wfootball_2026_us The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices