Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul George

KOC and Tom Haberstroh went LIVE to react to the Indiana Pacers destroying the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. Is Indiana about to prove to the world on Sunday that they are a team of destiny? GAME 7!! Plus, all the latest NBA Trade and NBA Draft rumors! Kevin Durant, Paul George, Ace Bailey and tons of rumors — and of course the guys react to the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers AND the Seattle Supersonics potentially coming back with talks of "expansion" in the air.(00:45) - Pacers blow out Thunder to force Game 7(24:15) - Is Ace Bailey skipping Philadelphia 76ers visit cause for concern?(33:15) - Haliburton was right to play tonight(47:15) - League news: Lakers plan to sell + latest on NBA expansion & rule changes(56:40) - Latest on Cooper Flagg(1:01:10) - NBA trade tumors: Kevin Durant & Paul George Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor Show on your favorite podcast app:

It's Musical Chairs Day! Join Rich Hofmann, Derek Bodner and Fran Duffy in discussing more draft trade rumors, draft debates & more in this crossover episode.

Gil's Arena Reacts To The Los Angeles Lakers' RECORD BREAKING Sale as the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to the Lakers getting sold for a record breaking $10 BILLION and break down what this means for LeBron James, Luka Doncic & The Legacy of one of the NBA's Most Storied franchises. Next, they break down the state of The Philadelphia 76ers as the team announced they plan on running it back with their core of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid next season and debate if the Sixers can bounce back from their terrible season, before reacting to potential 76ers draft pick Ace Bailey cancelling workouts with teams ahead of the NBA Draft. They then welcome former NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins inside the arena to tell legendary stories from the 2008 Boston Celtics championship run and give his takes on various NBA topics like Kevin Durant & Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, the New York Knicks head coaching job, and Game 6 of the NBA Finals. They break down if Tyrese Haliburton will play through injury to give the Indiana Pacers one last push to take down the OKC Thunder and react to Shai Gilgeous Alexander's mentality heading into a legacy shifting game. Finally, they react to Steve Kerr hinting at Jonathan Kuminga's departure from the Golden State Warriors this summer and Dejounte Murray's story of how grappling with off the court issues derailed his first season in New Orleans. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Norris Cole, Kendrick Perkins, Kenyon Martin, Nick Young, Brandon Jennings & Rashad McCants Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Connect with a provider at https://Ro.co/Arena and get $15 off your first order Right now Blinds.com is giving our listeners an exclusive $50 off when you spend $500 or more. Just use code ARENA at checkout. Limited time offer. Rules and restrictions apply. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!  / discord   0:00:00 - 2 Min Countdown0:02:06 - Show Start0:05:49 - Lakers Sell For $10 Billion0:23:20 - The State Of The 76ers0:31:21 - Kendrick Perkins Enters Gil's Arena0:37:21 - Perk On Stephen A's Memphis Comments0:46:48 - Perk On The Celtics Future1:00:59 - Perk On The Knicks Firing Thibs1:10:44 - J-Dub For Finals MVP?1:15:03 - Is Shai The Best Player In The NBA?1:21:51 - Will Hali Play In Game 6?1:31:54 - Who Needs To Step Up For The Pacers?1:43:29 - Refs For Game 61:46:39 - SGA's Mentality For Game 61:49:39 - Is J-Dub The Next Version Of Scottie Pippen1:58:56 - Predictions For Game 62:00:44 - Ace Bailey Cancels NBA Draft Workouts2:16:11 - MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

e322 Sharen Me Holy Spirit, To What Shall I Compare The Trinity?, Feasting with the Father by Paul George

Mason, AK, and O'Shea dive into ‘Whats app.' The guys look at Paul George comments about culture. How many times have the Knicks been denied for a head coach interview? Mason runs through a few stories from earlier this week! Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gil's Arena Reacts To Kevin Durant TWEETING Out His Future as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Kevin Durant sparking trade rumors after a viral night on Twitter brought out reports that KD is on his way out of Phoenix in the coming weeks with teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and New York Knicks emerging as the favorites to land the legendary NBA Superstar. The Gil's Arena Crew breaks down what team is the best fit for Durant and give their take on the debate over his underwhelming career since leaving Steph Curry & The Golden State Warriors. Next, they react to the Ringer's updated top 100 NBA Players list and debate where the list went right and wrong with players like Joel Embiid, Paul George, and LaMelo Ball all getting snubbed with low ratings. They follow that up with a debate over Andy Roddick's comments that tennis players are the best athletes in the world before reacting to Kyrie Irving sticking up for Karl Anthony Towns following the smattering of hate towards the New York Knicks Superstar following their loss in the NBA Playoffs. They then welcome rapper Flawless into Gil's Arena to break down his experience on the Netflix series Rhythm & Flow and give his take on the best rapper in the game right now before finally previewing Game 3 of the NBA Finals where Tyrese Haliburton & Shai Gilgeous Alexander both look to guide their teams to a series lead for the NBA Title. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Flawless, Kenyon Martin & Rashad McCants Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Fetch a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your Dog. Go to ruffgreens.com/arena and use promo code ARENA. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   0:00:00 2 Min Countdown 0:02:02 Show Start 0:08:11 What Sport Has The Best Athlete? 0:33:06 Ringer's Top 100 NBA Players List 0:41:54 Embiid Ranked 84th In The NBA 0:51:10 Flawless Enters Gil's Arena 0:52:40 Life After Rhythm & Flow 1:03:21 Flawless Calls Out Rashad's Favorite Team 1:05:14 Kyrie Irving Stands Up For Karl Anthony Towns 1:15:09 Thibs Thanks The New York Knicks 1:36:59 Kevin Durant Defends His Legacy On Twitter 2:11:15 Shai Is Quietly One Of The Greatest Scorers Ever 2:17:44 Tim Hardaway Is Still Going After Hali 2:36:14 MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasnt pretty but the Dodgers beat the Padres in 10 innings last night. Could the end be near for Michael Conforto? There seems to be a narrative that the Clippers got fleeced in the SGA for Paul George trade. Fred and Rodney explain why that isnt necessarily the case and context matters

Welcome back to another episode of Aries Talkin Sportz!This week Reg & Smurf discuss:♈️ Random Sports Facts♈️ I Call BS: Skip Bayless, Lisa Leslie, California Athletic Committee, Jason McIntyre, LeSean McCoy, Mike Gunzelman, Sabrina Ionescu, LBJ, Tyrese Haliburton, Paul George, Vegas Odds, Jason Whitlock, Derek Fisher, Caitlin Clark, Saquan Barkley♈️ WNBA: Opening of Season♈️ NBA: Zion Williamson, Playoffs, NBA Finals

Addicted to pressure watching; FAN Royal Rumble; Rodgers to the Steelers, we think; Anthony Richardson already hurt?; Cal Raleigh for MVP; Another Ishbia buys a sports team; In The News; Intentional walk goes horribly wrong; NBA Finals preview; Paul George's impact on The Finals; Beavs baseball ready to host Florida State

Intentional walk gone wrong; NBA Finals Game 1; Paul George's impact on the NBA Finals; Beavs set for Super Regionals

e321 Michael Phelps or an Elephant, Spiritual Activity, Love Your Christmas Tree by Paul George

In todays episode, David, Evan and Nick talk about the 2025 NBA Finals. We also talk about the importance of Paul George getting both teams to this point.

Three plus years after investigating a conspiracy, Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes get full confirmation that LeBron was not allowed to be on Lakers loss graphics. While the mainstream media wants you to believe that trading Paul George was the crucial domino for both the Pacers and Thunder to build their teams, it turns out there was an even more impactful trade that set the wheels in motion. Truth Teller Nate Jones of Goodwin Sports analyzes the NBA Finals and the state of the association from a marketing perspective, highlighting how the consumer landscape is so drastically different since the height of monoculture. Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/CountTheDings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00-23:53) – Query & Company opens on Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison sharing their thoughts on the Indiana Pacers advancing to their second NBA Finals in franchise history. They discussed how they were feeling going into game six and what they observed in that game because it was the perfect summarization of this season. (23:53-37:28) – Indiana Pacers analyst Eddie Gill joins the program from Oklahoma City to share what the travel was like yesterday with the plane being diverted to Tulsa. He applauds the job that the team has done at keeping a business approach as the lights have gotten brighter, believes Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam have matchup advantages in the series, and evaluates if Indiana’s offense is a bigger strength than OKC’s defense. (37:28-46:03) – The first hour of the program concludes with Evan Sherrill from ClusterTruck dropping off lunch for Jake and Eddie. Plus, Evan shares an upcoming golf event that he’s a part of to help raise money for families that have to pay out of pocket for fertility treatments. (46:03-1:07:44) – Dustin Dopirak from the IndyStar makes an appearance on Query & Company to preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. He opines on whether the Pacers will attempt to do anything different against OKC or stick with what makes them elite, pinpoints when Indiana’s offense really started hitting its stride this season after the slow start and identifies Aaron Nesmith as a player that could really step up this series with OKC’s defensive tendencies. (1:07:44-1:15:41) – Jake and Eddie discuss the connection that the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have because they feel like they are the same team, but in different conferences. Additionally, they wonder who Paul George would be rooting for in this series. (1:15:41-1:27:55) – The second hour of today’s show wraps up with Jake asking Eddie to recap last night’s the first win without Caitlin Clark for the Indiana Fever. They discuss the emotion and energy that Aari McDonald brought last night because it was lacking the last two games. (1:27:55-1:50:28) – The final hour of the show starts with Jake and Eddie rehashing some of their thoughts from the opening segment of the show as to what advantages the Indiana Pacers have against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They also debate which player will need to step up in the Finals to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Plus, would Eddie purchase a ring if it’s offered to him? (1:50:28-2:01:46) – USAC Driver Logan Seavey joins the program to preview tonight’s race at Paragon Speedway, how it was an uphill battle for him to become a professional driver as a kid growing up in California, and touches on the heart surgery that impacted his outlook on life. (2:01:46-2:07:50) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing New York’s dismissal of Tom Thibodeau yesterday and if they have to avoid playing any songs involving the word Thunder.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Is it a coincidence that two teams that traded Paul George are in the NBA Finals or is it just misfortune?7:00 - Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau12:03 - Former Sixers in the NBA Finals14:45 - Adam Silver announces USA vs the World All Star Game18:12 - The Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey conundrum 30:00 - Finals predictions

Gil's Arena Predicts the NBA's NEXT All-Time Greats as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to recent comments from the Minnesota Timberwolves stating that they believe their franchise player Anthony Edwards will be an all time great in the NBA and debate which current superstars like Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton will join him as the next class of NBA legends. Then, they react to Noah Lyles talking crazy once again as the Olympic Champion continued to voice his frustration about not getting a signature shoe, this time throwing Anthony Edwards under the bus with another controversial take. The Gil's Arena Crew debates if it was necessary for Lyles to put the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar in the middle of his battle with Adidas and preview the important offseason for Ant-Man as he looks to take another leap next season. Next, they react to the end of NBA on TNT as Inside the NBA signed off for the final time this season before their move to ESPN, and Gil's Arena breaks down how much the show meant to NBA Culture. They then continue to dissect Luka Doncic's appearance on the Mind The Game podcast with LeBron James where the legendary trio spoke on the impact of trainers in the NBA and discuss how hoop is being taught differently to this generation. Finally, they begin a brief preview of the upcoming NBA Finals fueled by Paul George as Gil's Arena explores how the infamous Paul George trade to the Los Angeles Clippers sparked this NBA Finals matchup and give Sam Presti his flowers for using that trade to build a modern day dynasty. They discuss how the Pacers can win the series as sizable Underdogs and break down what a championship would mean for the legacy of this Thunder squad. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Swaggy P, & Kenyon Martin Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Credits and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/jkz7rlm8 #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join the Playback chat to interact with Gil and Josiah https://www.playback.tv/gilbertarenas SUBSCRIBE:    / @gilsarena   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord  0:00:00 - 2 Min Countdown 0:01:53 - Show Start 0:02:49 - Kenyon Gives The Latest On The Diddy Trial 0:09:58 - The End of Inside The NBA 0:27:46 - Noah Lyles Disses Anthony Edwards 0:45:51 - Can Anthony Edwards Be An All Time Great? 1:06:19 - LeBron's Take On Trainers 1:23:18 - LeBron Compliments Gil's Game 1:33:30 - Paul George's Impact On The NBA Finals 1:37:16 - Gil's Arena Gives Sam Presti His Flowers 1:41:54 - Hali & The Pacers' Underdog Mentality 1:51:42 - Is OKC An All Time Great Team? 2:00:14 - The NBA Has Picked Shai As Their Face 2:14:15 - Parity In The NBA 2:30:16 - MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA Finals are set, and it's a matchup no one predicted: the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Indiana Pacers. In this episode of Off the Screen, Jordon, Sid, and Michael break down how we got here and what this Finals clash means for the league.The crew dives deep into the surprising playoff dominance of the Thunder — a young team built the "right" way through the draft and savvy trades, now on the cusp of a potential dynasty. Despite being ahead of schedule, OKC's complete health, defensive excellence, and roster depth have propelled them past expectations. But that same dominance has sparked mixed emotions. Sid admits to “hate-watching” OKC, questioning their lack of “aura" despite their undeniable success.Meanwhile, the Pacers are enjoying a thrilling underdog run. Led by Haliburton's supercomputer-level basketball IQ and guided by Rick Carlisle's masterclass coaching, Indiana knocked out elite teams like Milwaukee, Cleveland, and New York with teamwork and energy. Their run is compared to the 2023 Kings — scrappy, unselfish, and full of vibes.The hosts also explore Paul George's strange legacy: how his trades sparked the rise of both Finals teams. From OKC's asset-rich rebuild (including the SGA heist) to Indiana's resurgence via Sabonis and Haliburton, George's name is everywhere in this NBA story.The episode ends with bold Finals predictions: Thunder in five, maybe six—unless Sid's petty Pacers pick in six comes true. One thing's for sure: both teams represent the future of the league, and this matchup is a dream for basketball nerds.

Pacers get Thibs fired! Knicks lost ball in tall weeds firing one of the best five coaches in basketball! Paul George being traded results in both teams who dealt him playing in the NBA Finals! IU Football gets ZERO respect from ESPN - maybe one day they will learn! IU Basketball's roster is bonkers with numbers! Here is the link for the world's greatest autobiographical book featuring only the mistakes the author has made: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X

00:00 – 12:29 – Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the show talking about the craziness of this June sports schedule with the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft ahead. Jeff explains his TikTok algorithm - James chimes in with his feed. 12:29 – 18:11 – Morning Checkdown 18:11 – 41:19 – Keys to the game for the Pacers in the NBA Finals against the Thunder. They also replay Rick’s answer comparing this Pacers team to the 2000’s Reggie Miller era. They mention the Paul George butterfly effect on how these NBA Finals teams came to be - KB’s take on it. 41:19 – 1:07:46 – Ticket prices are through the roof! How much would you pay for a ticket to a big game like this? KB, JB, and Jeff discuss this, and the experience those fans will be getting. They then talk about the development of this Pacers team and do a case study comparing the changes through the era with the moves Kevin Pritchard and Chris Ballard made throughout the years. / Morning Checkdown 1:07:46 – 1:18:24 – Locked On Pacers podcast host and publisher of AllPacers Tony East joins with his thoughts on where the Pacers have advantages over the Thunder. 1:18:24 – 1:24:26 – The guys give tribute to Jim Irsay and his legacy with more thoughts on his journey after the memorial service last night. 1:24:26 –1:47:18 – Continued conversation on ticket prices and where the guys would prefer to experience the Finals games. Craziest sports month in Indy is typically May, but it has continued into this month with this NBA Finals discussion dominating the conversations around sports. KB’s top suggestions for the Pacers to overcome the Thunder. Morning Checkdown 1:47:18 – 2:01:37 – “The Pacers know who they are.” OKC Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman, and former IndyStar intern, joins with insider input on the Thunder’s matchup against the Pacers. He shares similarities, advantages, and downfalls that all will play a role in these NBA Finals games. 2:01:37 – 2:09:11 – KB shares Listener Bryan’s Eastern Conference Finals story from Saturday / Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day: Paul George and building rosters across the NBA timeline Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking! NY Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau; Grading NBA Finals Narratives: These Two Teams were built by Paul George; The OKC Thunder Will Roll; ESPN FPI Rankings Updates: Texas Leads the Way, 11 of the Top 20 are from the SEC.

Evan, Canty and Michelle kickoff the hour highlighting moves the Knicks could make in order to take the next step going into next year. Justin Tinsley joins the show to discuss why he dubbed the Pacers and Thunder Finals matchup "The Paul George Bowl." Then, we circle back to Mike Tannenbaum's comments regarding the Steelers QB situation. Is Will Howard the best option for the Steelers at this point? Plus, Canty's Best Bet of the Night and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle kickoff the hour highlighting moves the Knicks could make in order to take the next step going into next year. Justin Tinsley joins the show to discuss why he dubbed the Pacers and Thunder Finals matchup "The Paul George Bowl." Then, we circle back to Mike Tannenbaum's comments regarding the Steelers QB situation. Is Will Howard the best option for the Steelers at this point? Plus, Canty's Best Bet of the Night and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle kickoff the hour highlighting moves the Knicks could make in order to take the next step going into next year. Justin Tinsley joins the show to discuss why he dubbed the Pacers and Thunder Finals matchup "The Paul George Bowl." Then, we circle back to Mike Tannenbaum's comments regarding the Steelers QB situation. Is Will Howard the best option for the Steelers at this point? Plus, Canty's Best Bet of the Night and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle kickoff the hour highlighting moves the Knicks could make in order to take the next step going into next year. Justin Tinsley joins the show to discuss why he dubbed the Pacers and Thunder Finals matchup "The Paul George Bowl." Then, we circle back to Mike Tannenbaum's comments regarding the Steelers QB situation. Is Will Howard the best option for the Steelers at this point? Plus, Canty's Best Bet of the Night and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty and Michelle kickoff the hour highlighting moves the Knicks could make in order to take the next step going into next year. Justin Tinsley joins the show to discuss why he dubbed the Pacers and Thunder Finals matchup "The Paul George Bowl." Then, we circle back to Mike Tannenbaum's comments regarding the Steelers QB situation. Is Will Howard the best option for the Steelers at this point? Plus, Canty's Best Bet of the Night and the UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA on TNT crew signed off over the weekend. What have they done for sports television? What's next for the PAC-12? How did Paul George help the Pacers and Thunder get to the NBA Finals? First thoughts on the NBA Finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryl Morey has never had a pick as high as the Sixers do in 2025. Do his selections for the Houston Rockets tell us anything about how he'll reload around Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George?

e320 The Holy Spirit is a Saxophone, The Saints Have Mustaches, and the Vatican Has a New Website by Paul George

None of the remaining playoff teams are built around three stars. How do we compare the Sixers' team building vs. the teams still remaining in the playoffs? Then we debate whether we'd rather have Paul George or Quentin Grimes, Tyrese Maxey or Jared McCain, and whether a The Rehearsal style situation would help get Ben Simmons back to prime form. Spike also mentions a problem he's having with his current YouTube Big Board.The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookMortgageCS is the official Mortgage Broker of The Ricky, become a VIP at mortgagecs.com/rickyGet your Barker dog bed with Process Pup patches at barkerbeds.com/rickyGet Customer Support that doesn't suck with Ethos Support at ethossupport.com/ricky or text or call Blair at (240)-593-2485Surfside Iced Tea & Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky

Zach Harper and Wosny Lambre welcome back the International Man of Mo-stery with a Thunder blowout. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Do You Believe? On YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week's docket, Do You Believe: The Thunder are more dominant than the CBA? The NBA will take a week off? The quickest route to contender status is trading Paul George? Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/CountTheDings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PG and the guys are talking all things Conference Finals. PG shares his thoughts on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP and Tyrese Haliburton's ‘superstar' status. The guys also discuss the early WNBA season and the impact Caitlin Clark's injury is having on ticket sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl-Anthony Towns - the more minutes he plays, the greater chance the Pacers have of winning! Stats say the same about Jalen Brunson, but I'm not ready to yell for Thibs to play Brunson 45 minutes! Paul George being invited to Gainbridge Fieldhouse or feted with a video tribute would be inappropriate to the point of comedy! Jim Irsay was one unique individual, and it will be interesting to see what unique gifts Carlie Irsay-Gordon brings to the Colts. NCAA Tournament expansion will be an ill-conceived cash grab! Here is the link for the world's greatest autobiographical book featuring only the mistakes the author has made: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X

Join Big Shot Bob, aka Robert Horry, along with B-Dog Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners as they dive into the thick of the NBA Conference Finals. In this episode, they discuss the playoff performances, particularly focusing on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, player tendencies, and the coaching challenges. They also cover the rise of Tyrese Haliburton as a key player in the Indiana Pacers and how the WNBA is growing in popularity. Enjoy a fun game of Walmart or Waffle House and catch the latest NBA-related updates in a lively discussion filled with anecdotes and analyses!   00:00 Introduction and Conference Finals Overview 01:05 Western Conference Finals Analysis 01:46 Minnesota Timberwolves' Struggles 06:29 Coaching and Player Dynamics 13:27 Eastern Conference Finals Insights 14:41 Indiana Pacers' Performance 16:56 Tyrese Haliburton's Impact 24:47 Comparing Teams and Players 30:34 NBA Finals Predictions and Paul George's Influence 33:24 Team Brotherhood and NBA Strategies 34:25 OKC's Journey and Harden's Departure 35:54 WNBA's Financial Growth and Star Players 40:51 Jaron Jackson Jr.'s Supermax Miss 42:56 Luka's Weight Loss and NFL's Tush Push 48:58 Big Shot of the Week and Walmart or Waffle House

0:00 - Eagles fans tell Paul George to play better11:20 - Paul George has high praise of Ace Bailey again16:45 - Will the Sixers make a big splash trade?

Ike, Spike and Fritz play audio from Paul George on his Podcast P podcast discussing his encounter with Eagles fans in traffic after winning the NFC Championship and that they said they could've kept Tobias Harris over him.

With under one month until the NBA Draft, the rumors are continuing to fly around. Today, some new reports suggest the Sixers are locking in on drafting a young piece that can align with the long-term core led by Tyrese Maxey. In other news, Paul George opened up about a funny moment on his podcast & was subsequently trolled by former Sixer Tobias Harris. Sixers fans didn't like it at all. Lastly, Paul George once again reiterates his support for the Sixers drafting Ace Bailey. Diving in deeper shows us why Ace Bailey should be the pick at number three. Today, we discuss it all!ADVERTISE WITH US: https://forms.gle/BHCmXV9XZs41CKPGACHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/Playback: https://www.playback.tv/phillytakewithrbPhilly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2AqpVenmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrbCashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrbSubscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1GwINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake

 As P mentioned last episode, his 48-hour run in New York City was something special, and during that trip, he stopped by 7PM in Brooklyn to chop it up with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide.  The trio talked about P, the high upside of both Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey. How to bounce back from subpar seasons, and who Melo wants to introduce him at the Hall of Fame enshrinement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pacers have gone up 2-0 on the Knicks, and TJ McConnell is closing in on the NBA Finals. We talk about the playoffs, and a moral quandary we have regarding a Knicks player. Then we give Mike a chance to reconsider turning down Paul George and #3 for Jaylen Brown, and we go through trade down options in the Lottery.Get Lottery Party merch here: https://shibevintagesports.com/pages/search-results-page?q=sanchezThe Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookKornblau & Kornblau is now Kornblau Law at https://kornblaulaw.com/Briggs Auction is the official auction of The Process at briggsauction.comSurfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official drink of Philly SportsGambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bet must win to receive reward. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot CO slash AUDIO.

The OKC Thunder are 6 wins away from a title, and GM Sam Presti has been unbelievable over the past several years. Funny enough, he learned his ways from Sam Hinkie, the former Sixers GM who was fired by the league before ever getting to finish his master plan. Based on the current success of the Thunder, could the Sixers copy their formula to get back into contention? In other news, Gillie Da Kid called out Paul George and the entire Sixers team on a recent podcast episode. Lastly, RB provides his Big Board 2.0 for Sixers draft prospects with the 3rd overall pick. Today, we discuss it all!ADVERTISE WITH US: https://forms.gle/BHCmXV9XZs41CKPGACHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/Playback: https://www.playback.tv/phillytakewithrbPhilly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2AqpVenmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrbCashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrbSubscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1GwINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake

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We talk about the possibility of trading the #3 pick for a star (with Paul George), a giant trade for Giannis, and then Dan "The Danny" Olinger talks about his draft evaluations for Derik Queen, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson and Kon Knueppel.Get Lottery Party merch here https://shibevintagesports.com/pages/search-results-page?q=SanchezThe Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookMortgageCS is the official Mortgage Broker of The Ricky, become a VIP at mortgagecs.com/ricky.Get 20% off your Body Bio order with the code mentioned in the pod.Get your Big Barker dog bed at bigbarker.com/rickySurfside Iced Tea & Vodka is the official sponsor of the Corner Three Newsletter with Zo.

We discussed the latest trade rumors involving Derrick White, the Sixers trading pick 3 to get off Paul George's contract for KD or Lauri, the latest Giannis slop. some risers and fallers in the 2025 NBA draft, Nuggets moves this offseason, our conference finals thoughts and more! Enjoy. Get this episode ad free and more weekly bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall   Watch NBA Playoff Games and Slop Szn content with us live here: https://www.playback.tv/youknowball

Logan and Raja are back to dive into the Thunder's decisive Game 7 win against Denver to head to the conference finals. It seems like Denver ran out of gas for the second straight year, this time against the young and spry Thunder. Has OKC met expectations so far? What's next for the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic? Has Shai entered another level of superstardom? Shai and Anthony Edwards are the two stars people will be watching most closely in the next round of the playoffs. What should we expect to see from both of them? The Knicks and Pacers will face off for the second postseason in a row for a chance to advance to the finals. How will the Eastern Conference finals play out? The guys end the show by discussing the return of Podcast P with Gillie Da Kid and Wallo and the expectations for Paul George and the Sixers next season. (2:53): OKC-Denver Recap (15:15): Fan Duel Ad Break  (16:17): OKC-Wolves Preview + SGA's playoff performance against Denver (35:30) Pack Watch With Jomi Adeniran (37:07): Pacers - Knicks Preview + Conference Finals Predictions (56:31): Reaction to Podcast P interview with GIllie Da Kid The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer/Audio: Clifford Augustin Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Pack Watch: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hoop Sense is back getting you ready for the conference finals which tips off tonight, then a game of would you rather, and welcoming back Paul George to the Podcasting community. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Sign up for The Athletic: TheAthletic.com/dings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gillie and Wallo of Million Dollaz Worth of Game sat down with PG to keep it real about the Sixers' failures this season, their expectations for him going forward, and how to handle the pressures of Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Durant is most likely going to be traded from the Phoenix Suns this summer, and according to Jeremy Woo, the Philadelphia 76ers could be interested in sending Paul George and the No. 3 pick in this year's NBA Draft. Is that the best return the Suns could possibly get for KD? Is it too risky to trade for a high pick? Should they look to move the pick if they acquire it? Stephen & Erik break it down on another trending mini-pod! Follow the show @PHNX_Suns, @ErikRuby & @StephenPG3!An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ALLCITY — including us here at PHNX — is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for an exciting three-year partnership. To learn more, visit https://www.bbbs.org/allcity/bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/phnxGametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!All Pro Shade Concepts: Call 623-204-1476 or visit https://allproshadeconcepts.com/ now to schedule your free estimate!When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #BradleyBeal #Beal #PhoenixSuns #Phoenix #NBA #basketball #Big3 #hoops #sports #BolBol #GraysonAllen

Alex Golden is joined by the guys from the Group Chat, David, Lincoln, and Carson, and they dive into a ton of stuff. To start out the show, the guys discuss the previous series between Indiana and Cleveland. Then, Alex asks the guys how this team compares to the 2012-2013 team with Paul George, Roy Hibbert and David West, and what the guys like about this team's chances to get to the NBA Finals versus the chance that era of the Pacers had. Then, for the majority of the show, we go through the 11 man rotation and rank them from worst to best based on overall performance in the playoffs. The criteria used for this ranking was: consistency throughout the 10 games, overall play, impact on both offense and defense, expectations vs. performance and how they handled clutch moments.  Join the GROUP CHAT on Chat BCC! This is the official Setting The Pace Group Chat!

How did we get to a Game 7 in Denver vs OKC, and what will be the key factors in who wins?Golden State petered out without Steph. What do they need to get back to contention and how does the restricted free agency of Jonathan Kuminga impact that? 6:44Why did the Cavaliers fall short, and do they need to make major changes to compete in the East? 16:38How will Boston navigate the franchise-altering injury to Jayson Tatum?  27:13What should Dallas do now that they'll have Cooper Flagg, and what will they do? 31:20San Antonio should be in the mix for Giannis. Does it make sense to trade the #2 pick for him? 36:41With Joel Embiid and Paul George, how will the #3 pick fit into the mix in Philly? 41:26Plus, how the new CBA has affected the NBA combine. 44:14 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

We're back baby! REALLY BACK! We talk about our first instincts of who the Sixers should take if they take a player at #3, why Mike wants to trade back, and the difficulty of making the decision with the Sixers questions about their future. Then we discuss Paul George's announcement that he's returning to podcasting for the people, and talk about the amazing Lottery Party and Live Ricky VI.The Lottery Party & Live Ricky VI will premiere on Monday night May 19th thanks to MortgageCS on our YouTube channel exclusively.Get all remaining Lottery Party merch (shirts, hoodies, posters) here: https://shibevintagesports.com/pages/search-results-page?q=sanchezThe Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookKornblau and Kornblau is the official lawfirm of the process.Briggs Auction is the official auction of the processGet Customer Support that doesn't suck with Ethos Support at ethossupport.com/ricky or text or call Blair at (240)-593-2485Surfside Iced Tea & Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky

“How you gonna ridicule me? I'm in the one percentile of my work and I've shown you I work hard, so why can't I have a life away from my job?” Paul George Philadelphia 76ers In a special crossover  edition of The Pivot, we sit with NBA star, Paul George for the first part of our show and then Ryan, Chan and Fred do a second part with PG as the host that is streaming on his Podcast P channel…it's a layered conversation about basketball, football, teammates, legacy, expectations personally and professionally as well as the role of family and more as we kick off the first part of this show… This raw and insightful discussion goes far beyond the court as PG opens up about the highs and lows of his career—from the devastating leg injury that nearly ended it all, to becoming one of the league's most respected veterans as he's played for the NBA's most storied franchises and had teammates who've defined the game. In a moment of humility and honesty, PG talks about coming to the Philadelphia 76ers and how things ultimately didn't go as planned with championship expectations premature but hopes the adversity of a talented locker room will help the team rebound going forward. His admiration to play with Joel Embiid is what drew him to Philly, but injuries kept the duo from reaching full potential. He reflects on the mental and emotional toll of unmet goals, while staying focused on growth and what's next in his journey. PG shares his mindset shift over the years, lessons in leadership, and how he's learned to balance basketball, fatherhood, and business. The guys also dive into PG's thoughts on today's NBA culture, playoff performances, and the power of staying mentally strong in a game that's constantly evolving. Paul gets real about navigating criticism, evolving as a leader, and finding peace in the process. Chasing championship aspirations is still a goal, but the reality that not all greats achieve that feat is setting in....This is Paul George like you've never heard him—honest, real and reflective, in a powerful conversation about resilience, pressure, and purpose. Don't forget to tap into our YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Head over to Podcast P channel to catch Part 2 of this episode! Get a free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/pivot. Thanks to ShipStation for supporting this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices