Podcast appearances and mentions of Kawhi Leonard

We are in the doldrums of the offseason, but we got a jersey leak! Adam and Chuck talk the Clippers City Edition Jerseys, Kawhi having a ton of fun in China, Ty Lue's comments on 'the system", and whatever else might come up during the Live Stream 

Lucas and Shap get together to answer some questions about the new look Clippers, and talk a little bit about the 213 era. The guys answer about the highs and lows of the era, some expectations for the rotation and additions for this coming team, and start just reflecting on their excitement for this coming season.

Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA offseason moves and much more. The NBA offseason has been anything but quiet, with retirements, betting controversies, and opening night matchups fueling headlines. John Wall officially retired after an injury-filled career that began with promise in Washington, while Derrick Rose will have his No. 1 jersey retired by the Chicago Bulls, honoring his MVP peak before injuries changed his trajectory. Off-court drama also made waves as Malik Beasley was cleared in a federal gambling investigation, reopening his free agency with interest from the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. The case highlighted growing concerns over NBA betting integrity, with discussions about limiting unders on fringe players after scandals involving Jonte Porter. Opening night brings high drama. The Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off their championship, host the Houston Rockets, who now feature Kevin Durant in a stunning return to OKC. Oddsmakers list the Thunder as 6.5-point favorites, backed by continuity, elite net rating, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP form. Analysts expect Durant and Jalen Green to thrive in Houston but caution that defensive chemistry will take time after trading away Dillon Brooks. The second marquee game pits the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers. Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler headline a Warriors roster built on stability, while the Lakers counter with Luka Doncic alongside LeBron James at age 41. Experts argue Golden State is undervalued, pointing to their cohesion and defensive strength compared to the Lakers' questionable fit and reliance on Luka's offense. Debate then shifted to overrated and underrated stars entering the 2025–26 season. Anthony Edwards, despite highlight dunks and hype, was criticized for inconsistency, limited playmaking, and average defense in key playoff series. Trae Young's efficiency, turnovers, and defensive liability made him another overrated pick, while LeBron James was called statistically brilliant yet less impactful on winning at this stage of his career. Ja Morant's injuries and lack of reliable shooting lowered his stock, and even fan-favorite Alex Caruso was labeled overrated due to inflated advanced metrics. On the underrated side, Joel Embiid was deemed far too low on rankings despite injury concerns, still a dominant force when healthy. Orlando's Franz Wagner was praised for versatility, scoring, and leadership alongside Paolo Banchero, positioning him as a rising top-15 talent. Jalen Williams of the Thunder was highlighted as a two-way star capable of being more than a Robin, while Bam Adebayo's defense and potential offensive leap could transform Miami. Even Steph Curry, though widely respected, was argued to remain underrated for the way he elevates teammates. The podcast closed with betting insights. The Los Angeles Clippers were recommended at -8 over the rebuilding Utah Jazz, given depth, continuity, and elite defense led by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Another best bet circled the Toronto Raptors +6 against the Atlanta Hawks, citing Brandon Ingram's addition, improved depth, and Atlanta's poor record as home favorites. As the 2025–26 season approaches, the NBA's mix of star power, betting intrigue, and opening-night storylines ensures drama on and off the court. From Durant's OKC return to debates over Edwards, Young, and Embiid, fans and bettors alike have plenty to watch. The association never sleeps, and this season promises to be another defining chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En este episodio, nos vamos a fondo con los Clippers. Hablamos de jugadores que merecen minutos o un cambio de rol, la carrera de Wall. Hacemos el Fastbreak y cerramos con el Crossover hablando de nuestros muñequitos favoritos en la infancia. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

E439 - Bilan NBA 2025 : Los Angeles Clippers ! Suite de notre série de l'été : les Bilans 2025 ! A travers notre format habituel: bilan en 10 points clés de chaque équipe NBA. Aujourd'hui : les Los Angeles Clippers ! La saison inattendue, défense d'élite, James Harden héroïque, la saison de Norman Powell, le cas Kawhi Leonard et la question du niveau de jeu, l'énorme saison de Ivica Zubac, l'absence de Paul George et bien plus ! Pour cela c'est Azad du NBA Dreamcast Show qui se joint à nous ! Bienvenue dans le Basket Lab. Guillaume (@GuillaumeBLab) -- 0:00 Intro 3:21 Défense d'élite ! 16:32 L'attaque la plus directe de NBA 28:34 La force de frappe sur Drive 33:25 Norman Powell la grosse saison ! 48:04 L'énorme Ivica Zubac ! 1:04:27 Ou en est Kawhi Leonard ? 1:17:39 Nico Batum encore et toujours là ! 1:25:40 James Harden entre déclin et valeur énorme   -- Flux LIVE "Le Basket Lab LIVE" pour les quotidiennes :  https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/le-basket-lab-live/ Flux secondaire "Le Basket Lab - Extraits" pour des formats : https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/le-basket-lab-extraits/ -- Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@lebasketlab Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/guillaume_lebasketlab Twitter : https://twitter.com/GuillaumeBLab Discord : https://discord.gg/CfWkhZx9xM    

Serge Ibaka finally joins the podcast to reflect on the Raptors' 2019 championship run. He opens up about the pain of getting swept by Cleveland the year before (1:40), Nick Nurse's impact, and adjusting to fewer minutes after the Marc Gasol trade (8:53). Serge shares his memory of Kawhi's iconic Game 7 shot (15:00), thoughts on Kevin Durant's Finals return (20:42), and why he believes Toronto could have won two more titles if Kawhi had stayed (27:17). He also revisits his favorite How Hungry Are You? moments (4:18), the magic of the 2019–20 Raptors, the story behind his legendary scarf (30:07), and gives his take on OG Anunoby's newfound stardom in New York.#raptors #torontoraptors #sergeibaka #kawhileonard Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KB rambles about The temptations of sports gambling with professional athletes. The National Guard, Kawhi Leonard and a Bozeman Mutual future lock

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Wyoming head coach Sundance Wicks joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on his teach and reach philosophy and the six championship factors.In his first year at Green Bay, Wicks was named the 2023-24 Horizon League Coach of the Year. He was also named the Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year, which is presented annually to the top rookie, first-year head coach in NCAA Division I college basketball. Last season, Wicks posted an 18-14 record after the program finished at 3-29 prior to his arrival in 2022-23. That 15-game turnaround tied for the ninth-best turnaround in NCAA DI history.Wicks spent three seasons at Wyoming under former head coach Jeff Linder. The Cowboys reached the NCAA Tournament in 2022 finishing the season with a 25-9 overall record. The Pokes received their first at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament since 2002 and marked the first trip to the Big Dance since 2015. The Pokes recorded 24 wins in the regular season for the most since the 1951-52 campaign.Prior to his time in Laramie, Wicks was the head coach at Missouri Western for two seasons. Wicks led the Griffons to 18 wins in 2019-20, as it was the most by the program in 10 years. He spent eleven years as an assistant at four different colleges, including Northern State, Colorado, Northern Illinois, and San Francisco.Wicks also built the Arizona Power Basketball Academy, serving as a skill instructor and director from 2011-15. Prior to launching the APBA, he spent five months training NBA pre-draft prospects at the Impact Basketball Academy in Las Vegas. Wicks' draft class trainees included Kawhi Leonard, Alec Burks and Isaiah Thomas.He began his collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant at Northern State under the legendary Don Meyer.

It's a glorious Tuesday—until someone in engineering ruined it by giving Tobin a hotkeys button. No one's excited about it, especially Leroy. The gang reacts to Taylor Swift appearing on the New Heights podcast, and Tobin strikes a nerve with Jfig and Brittney by claiming her last album wasn't very good. Tobin continues his hotkey shenanigans and shares Bill Simmons' QB rankings with Leroy—who, of course, doesn't want to hear it. We round out the hour with the gang growing increasingly annoyed by Tobin and his bizarre comparisons involving Simone Fontecchio, Kawhi Leonard, and gondolas.

It's a glorious Tuesday—until someone in engineering ruins it by giving Tobin a hotkeys button, which no one, especially Leroy, is happy about. The gang reacts to Taylor Swift appearing on the New Heights podcast, and Tobin strikes a nerve with Jfig and Brittney by claiming her last album wasn't very good. He then continues his hotkey antics and riles Leroy up with Bill Simmons' QB rankings, before closing the hour with bizarre comparisons involving Simone Fontecchio, Kawhi Leonard, and gondolas. Hour Tua kicks off with Dolphins talk and injury updates, including a lingering question: will it ever click with Cam Smith? Tobin once again brings up QB lists, triggering Leroy into an audio-only rage. "Damage Is Done" gets derailed as the crew reminisces about Tobin at a trampoline park, ending the hour in pure silly sauce. Hour 3 spirals quickly from Tobin's headline run into a nostalgic VHS discussion about recording championship games—a lost art, according to Tobin. This somehow segues into an "ass chicken contest," with Tobin delivering a wildly confusing clucker impression. He tries to sneak in the QB list conversation again under the guise of discussing Tua's ranking, and Leroy spirals once more. The crew dives into audio clips from Sean McVay, Mike Vrabel, and Michael Irvin, before a heated debate erupts over whether the Tom Brady statue actually looks like him—Tobin swears it resembles Brock Purdy. Hour 4 opens with continued statue bickering, as the gang fails to reach consensus but engages in plenty of quibbling. Mike McDaniel's comments on team bonding somehow lead to Leroy denying he's a snacker—widely considered the most boxed moment in the show's history. The hour wraps with chaos as Tobin celebrates the Heat's preseason opener being held in Puerto Rico, yelling down the hall to Len for permission to go—only to get a swift, crushing "NO!"

Shap welcomes back Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) to the pod to talk about one of Michael's favorite basketball subjects, the LA Clippers. The guys talk about who should start, Bradley Beal vs. Norm Powell, the impact of John Collins, and rank the 10 best Clippers on a very loaded Clipper team.

Presented by FanDuel, Rick Kamla and Dr. A continue their deep dive into the season's first ESPN ADPs on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today, helping you build a winning draft board. They tackle some of the most debated names, including Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball, Joel Embiid, and Kawhi Leonard. They'll tell you if they would "buy" or "sell" these players at their current average draft position and explain exactly why. Plus, the hosts debate the Chicago Bulls' FanDuel win total for the upcoming season. Tune in for essential fantasy insights and strategic advice to help you dominate your draft!

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto's Game 5 loss to the Golden State Warriors, which includes the harrowing Achilles injury to Kevin Durant and reflect on how big of a "what if" moment this was for the entire NBA.Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Serge IbakaDJ Augustin award: DeMarcus Cousins#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nbafinalsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Tangerine: www.tangerine.caReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Caitlin Clark not get the same whistle as every other WNBA player? Well her teammate Sophie Cunningham sure has some thoughts! Shump, what age is it OK to start being called 'UNC'? Well, Chris Paul made it clear what his nickname with Kawhi and Harden is, wait until you hear that! What direction are the Pelicans going in? And Can Zion be that franchise player we've all expected him to be? The Klay-Cation continues for the future hall of fame shooting guard and his grammy winning girlfriend.... But are the Mavericks poised to shock the Western Conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Caitlin Clark not get the same whistle as every other WNBA player? Well her teammate Sophie Cunningham sure has some thoughts! Shump, what age is it OK to start being called 'UNC'? Well, Chris Paul made it clear what his nickname with Kawhi and Harden is, wait until you hear that! What direction are the Pelicans going in? And Can Zion be that franchise player we've all expected him to be? The Klay-Cation continues for the future hall of fame shooting guard and his grammy winning girlfriend.... But are the Mavericks poised to shock the Western Conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's mailbag madness! Adam, Will, and Chuck answer questions about the Clippers closing lineup, the chance they win 60 games(!), Kris Dunn in the short roll, and the possibility of trading Bogi 

The nerds rank the Top 10 small forwards in the NBA, discussing whether Jalen Williams has surpassed Jimmy Butler, if Jaylen Brown or Franz Wagner is the better No. 2, and if Kawhi Leonard is still the unassailable top dog at the position.Timestamps00:00:18 - Honorable Mentions00:04:37 - Cam Johnson00:10:14 - Deni Avdija00:20:01 - Mikal Bridges00:29:47 - DeMar DeRozan00:40:21 - OG Anunoby00:47:57 - Brandon Ingram01:01:13 - Jaylen Brown01:13:39 - Amen Thompson01:25:22 - Franz Wagner01:36:22 - Cooper Flagg01:46:45 - Jimmy Butler01:58:20 - Jalen Williams02:06:59 - Kawhi Leonard

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the CEO of DON'T QUIT Sports Nutrition, Mark French. French has created, operated and sold multiple businesses in the consumer goods, sports, media and technology industries. As profiled by Forbes, French is recognized as one of the most successful business disruptors.Previous ventures include MISSION®, The Players' Tribune®, Healthy Together®, as well as entrepreneurial leadership roles with NBC Universal® (Founder of NBC Everywhere). French is the Founder of NLP Ventures, an investor and hands-on operational partner for portfolio companies in the Consumer Goods, Sports, Entertainment, and Technology sectors.Leading consumer PE Firm L Catterton tapped French to join them on the Board of Directors for their portfolio company X2 Performance (a clean, healthy sports energy brand) and take over the CEO role in effort to scale the business. Under French's leadership X2 partnered with Kawhi Leonard, Saquon Barkley and other elite athletes to grow the brands offering and distribution with large retailers including CVS, Subway, AMPM, GNC, etc. Mark recently led the strategic merger of X2 with Keurig Dr Pepper's sports protein brand DON'T QUIT. Under French's leadership DON'T QUIT now features clean / healthy sports beverages for all use occasions and is backed by Keurig Dr Pepper, LA Libations, Madison Square Garden, L Catterton, Sweetwater Private Equity, etc.Over the course of his entrepreneurial career, French has partnered with legendary co-founding athletes and entertainers including Dwyane Wade, Serena Williams, Derek Jeter, Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Bush, Saquon Barkley, Damar Hamlin, DJ Khaled, Kendall Toole and others. Premiere institutional investors including L Catterton, Madison Square Garden, Live Nation, Endeavor, Roc Nation, Nelson Peltz, etc have backed French and his disruptive ventures.As a philanthropist, French received the Lowell B. Mason Award for his commitment and mentorship to at-risk inner-city youth. He was one of 150 delegates selected by Pope Francis for the Global “Sport at the Service of Humanity” Council. French is an alum of Ithaca College, actively involved in the Athletic Department's Advisory Council. He graduated from Harvard's Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports Executive Program.French's inspiring entrepreneurial story has been featured on CNBC, Forbes, ESPN, Fox Business News, and more. French is often asked to share his entrepreneurial story and teach best practices with corporate giants such as GE, The NFL and more.Mark French:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-french-/

Rick Kamla and Dr. A go over some key player debates to help you build your draft board ahead of the 25/26 fantasy basketball season on this episode of Fantasy NBA Today! They tackle crucial head-to-head matchups like: Kawhi Leonard vs. Jimmy Butler Cooper Flagg vs. Jalen Johnson Jabari Smith Jr. vs. Matas Buzelis Deni Avdija vs. Miles Bridges Zion Williamson vs. Lauri Markkanen Coby White vs. Immanuel Quickley Ja Morant vs. LaMelo Ball Tune in for these insights and much more to sharpen your draft strategy for the upcoming season! Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS—perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips!

The LA Clippers made a major move by trading for Bradley Beal, adding another high-powered scorer alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. While the talent is undeniable, questions about fit and staying healthy will define whether this trio can finally deliver a deep playoff run. Side Note: MLB All-Star Game was a HIT with the new Swing off element. The only thing that needs to change is the name...--Voicemail call in: (219) 413-9405Instagram: @TheRunPodcastFacebook: PodcastTheRunYouTube: The Run with Manny WilsonTheRunUSA.com

Send us a textWe reconnect after an extended absence to discuss the basketball landscape and our recent sporting adventures.• OKC Thunder won the NBA Finals 4-3 against Indiana, positioning themselves well for the future by extending Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams• LeBron James opted into his $52.6 million Lakers contract amid rumors of tension with the organization• Bradley Beal was bought out and will sign with the Clippers, joining Kawhi Leonard and James Harden• We attended a Big Three league game featuring former NBA players, including Dwight Howard and Lance Stephenson• Ice Cube impressed us with his genuine passion as the league's founder, watching courtside rather than from an owner's suite• Our Massachusetts Pirates indoor football league experience was surprisingly entertaining despite the lopsided score• Justin Verlander is chasing 300 career wins but sits at 0-7 this season despite a reasonable 4.87 ERA• NFL season is approaching quickly with preseason games starting July 31st• TJ Watt received a record-breaking non-QB contract extension with the Steelers worth $123 million over three yearsJoin us in upcoming episodes for NFL predictions, quarterback rankings, and our weekly game picks as football season approaches.

It's Official! Beal is a Clipper. How does he fit? Who is next?

Well it finally happened! The Clippers will sign Bradley Beal to a 2 year $11M deal. Does this move put the Clippers over the top? Probably not since the west is incredibly difficult, but the team is better than how they started last year! 

The Phoenix Suns are buying out Bradley Beal's contract, and Beal plans on signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. Brock and Hunter discuss what this move means to both the Clippers and the Suns, and how far the Clippers could go with Beal joining a veteran roster led by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. The boys also react to the news of Paul George having surgery. What do the 76ers do now, and why do they keep having injury issues?

Hoop Sense is back after a trip to Vegas for NBA Summer League. Justin Catchens (@jaycatch) joins the show to talk about the Vegas experience, Beal going to the clips, and the wild western conference WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @bommpodcastq Facebook: www.facebook.com/countthedings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clippers Summer League is in full swing and things look….pretty good? Adam, Will, and Chuck talk how Summer League has gone for Yanic, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Jordan Miller, and the rest of the SL Clips, wonder when the Beal buyout is happening, and share their dip recipes 

Masai Ujiri's time in Toronto is over.He'll be remembered for many things, most notably for the very first NBA Championship a Canadian team has ever won.We the North became the country's rallying cry and the signing of superstar Kawhi Leonard ignited the city behind the sport like we'd never seen.Host Maria Kestane speaks with Toronto NewsRadio anchor Vrajesh Dave about what's next for the Raptors and what Ujiri's legacy is. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

LeBron James' Future With The Los Angeles Lakers FIRES UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to LeBron James re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers for one more season and break down what LeBron & Rich Paul were really saying with their comments on this decision. They debate if LeBron will stay in LA despite the team's failure to improve around him and dive into the rumors that this could be King James' final season in the NBA. They then react to LeBron's teammate Austin Reaves declining his extension with the Lakers and debate if Lemon Daddy could be moved to help build around LeBron & Luka Doncic. Next, they move to the young King as they react to the NBA setting up a Cooper Flagg vs Bronny James showdown to kick off NBA Summer League and debate how the Dallas Mavericks' #1 overall pick will fare as he prepares to start his NBA Career against one of the toughest matchups in Summer League. They then react to another big name staying in Los Angeles as James Harden agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and break down what this move means for Harden and Kawhi Leonard as they look to push them towards an NBA Championship, before reacting to more moves across the NBA like Julius Randle & Naz Reid staying with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Colin Sexton getting dealt for scraps. Finally, they check back in on the Ace Bailey saga as the infamous draft pick finally landed in Utah after blowing off the Jazz after the NBA Draft and debate if the trouble is behind the young guard as starts his NBA Career before reacting to the shocking news of DeAndre Ayton's buyout and debate where the former #1 overall pick will land this summer. Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Kenyon Martin, Brandon Jennings & Swaggy P 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 https://ruffgreens.com/arena and use promo code ARENA. 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 Timer 0:02:01 – Show Start 0:08:30 – LeBron Re-signs With The Lakers 0:28:39 – LeBron & Luka's Future In LA 0:37:54 – LeBron Doesn't Care About Ring Chasing 0:50:26 – Austin Reaves Declines Extension In LA 0:56:27 – Cooper Flagg vs Bronny James In The Summer League 1:08:19 – James Harden Stays In LA 1:34:29 – Julius Randle & Naz Reid Stay In Minnesota 1:45:27 – Ace Bailey Finally Arrives In Utah 2:10:14 – DeAndre Ayton Gets Bought Out 2:24:43 – MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Harden is back with the Clippers after opting out of the last year of his contract. Now he and Kawhi's deals run concurrently and the Clipps can pivot in 2 years if need be. Chris Haynes reported that DeAndre Ayton is likely to sign with the Lakers. Would you eat your lunch at a cemetary?

Today we continue in part 9 of a 10-part series at Once Upon a Dribble!During the 2022 playoffs the NBA began awarding MVP awards to the best performing player of each conference finals: the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player Award and the Magic Johnson Western Conference Finals Most Valuable Player Award, named for the two players credited for building the league up to greater popularity in the 1980s. This begs the question, with the award just being handed out for the first time last season, who are the deserving winners from the previous 50+ years of NBA history? Find out today as Josh tackles the Eastern Conference in the 2010s!2010: Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic - Paul Pierce (03:10)2011: Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls - LeBron James (11:35)2012: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics - LeBron James (20:03)2013: Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers- LeBron James (28:33)2014: Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers- LeBron James (36:04)2015: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks- LeBron James (42:35)2016: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors- LeBron James (49:28)2017: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics- LeBron James (54:39)2018: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics- LeBron James (01:00:22)2019: Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks- Kawhi Leonard (01:11:11)2020: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics- Bam Adebayo (01:19:35)2021: Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks- Khris Middleton (01:28:16)Recap/Outro: (01:37:04)

[Join our community at my Substack where we continue these conversations with deeper dives into the biggest lessons from each episode, plus my regular essays and behind-the-scenes thoughts: https://bogumilbaranowski.substack.com/]Barry Ritholtz is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management, overseeing billions in client assets and helping investors avoid costly mistakes while building lasting wealth. He's the acclaimed author of “How Not to Invest,” sharing hard-won lessons from decades in the trenches. Barry is also the creator and host of Bloomberg Radio's “Masters in Business,” one of the most influential business podcasts in the world, where he interviews top minds in investing and economics. Today, we're thrilled to welcome his unique perspective to the conversation.3:00 - Barry's unconventional approach to budgeting: "my attitude was, gee, if you want to do this, that and the other, you want to have the freedom...then you better make some more money"5:30 - The Instagram culture problem: Only seeing assets, not liabilities. Story about Instagram influencer working all day on vacation selfies8:00 - Why successful people buy new cars and lattes if they can afford them - safety features matter more than saving pennies11:00 - Kawhi Leonard's $103 million contract vs 25-year-old car example illustrates financial recklessness of extreme cheapness14:00 - Money as tool vs wealth distinction: Dollar's job is medium of exchange, not century-long store of value17:00 - Two WWI soldiers story: $1,000 buried vs invested becomes $40 vs $32 million after 100 years20:00 - Why US geographic advantages created investment success: two oceans, natural resources, innovation hubs24:00 - Politics and investing make terrible bedfellows - both Democrats and Republicans miss gains when their party loses28:00 - Compounding interruption is what matters, not who's in White House32:00 - Why experts can't predict: Beatles, blockbusters, Tom Brady all missed by professionals who knew the industries38:00 - Stock market vs economy during pandemic: market cap weighted toward tech giants, not local businesses42:00 - Belfer family trifecta: lost $2 billion in Enron, Madoff, FTX - lessons about single stock risk and staying wealthyPodcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

5 days until the NBA draft…who tf will the Clippers be taking?? Adam, Will, and Chuck talk the upcoming draft, LaVar Ball wanting LaMelo to be a Clip, and Amir Coffey's free agency 

Rob and Shap start the pod talking about the Monte McNair advisor hire, the Kevin Durant rumors, and the Finals. Then, the guys get down to business, talking about Kawhi Leonard's interesting season, the eternal Nico Batum, the idea of Ben Simmons, and a nearly out of his time Kobe Brown.

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster sits down with Alex Wong and Will Lou at Holt Renfrew Bloor in downtown Toronto. They discuss a wide range of topics from how Bobby got his start in Toronto, how the Raptors were one lottery ball away from Cooper Flagg, never before heard details on the Kawhi Leonard trade and his subsequent free agency chase, and also what it's like to be the GM of the Raptors.Special thanks to Holt Renfrew, The Nation Network and our crew for the day

Another week, another superstar who might come to the Clippers, fun! Adam, Will, and Chuck talk the Clippers dual-strategy NBA draft workouts, Kevin Durant to the Clippers rumors, and of course…DIP TALK 

Lou Williams Breaks Down The Indiana Pacers' HUGE Win With Gil's Arena as the legendary hooper joins Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew inside the Arena to react to the Indiana Pacers big win over the OKC Thunder to take a 2-1 Series lead in the NBA Finals. They analyze what the Pacers did to take control over the NBA Finals and highlight how Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Benn Mathurin responded to the calls to be more aggressive and gave the Pacers exactly what they needed to win Game 3. They also discuss how turnovers and sloppy play cost Shai Gilgeous Alexander & The Thunder a road win and list the biggest adjustments the Thunder need to make to fend off the Pacers. Next, they get real with Lou Will on his legendary career, breaking down his experience playing with legends like Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant and Kawhi Leonard, how he was such an effective scorer off the bench and allow the former 6th Man of The Year to respond to Mr. B's 1v1 challenge. They also get Williams' reaction to his former teammate Boogie Cousins crashing out in the Puerto Rican basketball league before hearing what really went down with the Clippers team inside the NBA Bubble. Finally, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to the VIRAL 1v1 matchup between Lance Stephenson & Michael Beasley before naming this week's Underdog Fantasy Dawg of the Week Please give us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Lou Williams, Kenyon Martin & 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 Countdown0:02:06 – Show Start0:07:50 – Gil Breaks Down His Tattoos0:09:55 – Vote For Gil's Arena To Win A Hashtag Sports Award0:12:03 – Underdog's Dawg Of The Week0:16:40 – Lou Williams Enters Gil's Arena0:18:14 – Lou's Transition To The Media Space0:19:50 – Lou Will Respond's To Mr.B's 1v1 Challenge0:33:04 – Why Lou Will LOVES Shai's Game0:41:58 – Mr.B Still Likes His Chances Against Lou Will0:44:30 – Lance Stephenson vs Michael Beasley 1v11:01:26 – Lou Will Asks If The Arena Could Beat Old School Hoopers1:03:32 – Lou Will Gets Real On Being The Best 6th Man Ever1:18:30 – Lou Will On Playing In Kobe's Final Year1:26:47 – Transitioning From The Court To Parenthood1:30:14 – Stories From The NBA Bubble1:42:30 – The Knicks Keep Getting Rejected1:47:01 – Pacers Take Down Thunder In Game 22:11:33 – Mr. B Responds To Pat Bev Running His Mouth2:17:18 – Benn Maturin's Big Game2:19:25 – Why It Doesn't Feel Like The Finals2:29:31 – MostlyFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 224 of Simply The Best Sports Take with Sean Bingham:In this engaging conversation, STB Sports Take hosts a draft of NBA players from the year 2000 to the present, featuring his nephews Turin and Ashton. The trio selects their teams in a snake draft format, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of their choices. As they build their rosters, they analyze the impact of each player and debate who would win in a matchup between their teams. The conversation culminates in a lively discussion about the best players and strategies, inviting listeners to weigh in on the ultimate team.The draft focuses on players from the year 2000 to today.Each participant selects players based on their performance during the specified years.The snake draft format allows for strategic picks and counter-picks.LeBron James is a highly sought-after player in the draft.Team composition is crucial, balancing offensive and defensive capabilities.The conversation highlights the importance of playmaking in basketball.Participants express their opinions on the strengths of their teams.Debates arise over the effectiveness of certain players in their prime.Listeners are encouraged to engage and share their thoughts on the draft results.The discussion reflects the passion and knowledge of basketball among the participants.NBA Draft, Basketball Legends, 2000s Players, Team Building, Sports Debate, Curry, LeBron, Kobe, Shaq, Duncan, Giannis, Jokic, Kawhi, Klay, Wade, IversonView & Subscribe on YouTube: @stbsportstake⁩ https://www.youtube.com/@stbsportstakeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stb.sports.takeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbsportstake/ Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://linktr.ee/stbsportstake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STBSportsTake/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/stbsportstake Why STB Sports Take?Simply The BestbySean Thomas BinghamCopyright © STB Inc.

Real growth for a brand doesn't just come out of nowhere. Even with a high-quality product that's both functional and inherently desirable, you can still find yourself under the radar and small after decades in the market. So how did a 100-year-old+ sneaker company like New Balance suddenly pierce through the noise and become one of the most relevant and talked-about athletic footwear brands today? In part, through massive pro-athlete endorsements across every major sport; like Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, NBA power forward Kawhi Leonard, tennis star Coco Gauff and Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, just to name a few. In the past several years New Balance has exploded in cultural credibility, as both an exceptional athletic shoe and as everyday fashion-forward streetwear. Underneath it all? A focused, relentless strategy to build global momentum without losing the soul of the brand. At the helm of this transformation is our guest for this episode, Joe Preston, President and CEO of New Balance. You'll also hear from our Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager for Men's and Active Footwear for Nordstrom Garrett Bean, who breaks down this moment for New Balance from a retail partnership perspective: what's selling, why it's working, and where it's all headed. And for a little extra color, we'll stop in at our current summer-long New Balance activation at The Corner, which is our rotating pop-up shop on 57th and Broadway at our flagship store in New York City. Thanks for tuning in to episode 88. We hope you enjoy it!

Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

Kevin O'Connor has 7 NBA questions keeping him up at night! He's joined by Nick Gallo to talk all things Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA Finals, and additionally CP The Fanchise stops by to talk about the New York Knicks dream season coming to an end. Let's start there: what should New York do first, get rid of Thibs or trade KAT? KOC's got an idea and it involves bringing in former NBA MVP Kevin Durant. Trade talk doesn't end there -- Kevin rattles off his top 10 biggest names that could be moved this offseason, and that list includes the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Desmond Bane, Austin Reaves, Jaylen Brown and of course Giannis. And Kevin gets into the nuts and bolts of the NBA Finals matchup itself, AND still has time to hit the NBA Draft and specifically what on earth the Spurs could do at #2 with Dylan Harper.(0:46) Can Nembhard do to SGA what he did to Brunson?(3:06) Will Pacers play zone defense?(5:49) Should Knicks trade KAT?(6:32) CP The Fanchise joins(24:00) Will an East team go from worst to first?(30:31) Which stars will be available for trade?(32:11) Should the Spurs take Dylan Harper?(34:46) Is OKC's dynasty about to begin?(35:08) Nick Gallo joins

The dog days of the offseason are here, so we might as well talk about LaMelo Ball, Jrue Holiday, and MORE trades for the Clippers. Adam, Chuck, and Will are joined by Justin Russo to talk LaMelo Ball to the Clippers, argue about Kuminga's contract, and talk dips

Devin Booker has played with a lot of great talent on the Phoenix Suns, including all-time greats like Chris Paul and Kevin Durant.Who in the league would be the perfect fit alongside Phoenix's all-time leading scorer? Is it another dynamic guard like Tyrese Haliburton and De'De'Aaron Fox, killer wings like Kawhi Leonard and Jayson Tatum, or dominant centers like Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic?Erik & Stephen break it all down with another tier of a Thursday! They also start the show by discussing if the results of the NBA Playoffs have played perfectly into the future goals of the Suns!Follow the show @PHNX_Suns, @StephenPG3 & @ErikRuby!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

The Warriors and Steph Curry found a way to take the Rockets down thanks to Buddy Hield and Draymond Green. Jokic and the Nuggets beat Harden and the Clippers, in what Amin dubs a "wet fart" of a game. Can Kawhi keep the Clips relevant? Plus, we break down the MVP contenders in the Nuggets-Thunder series and preview the Knicks-Celtics series. Are Brunson's clutch heroics enough for the Knicks to win? See which game we pick for tonight's matchup when we play Hot-Streak! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE FACILITY YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠ (00:00) Knicks eliminate Pistons / Is there pressure on the Browns to start Shedeur Sanders? (31:17) Have any issues with JJ Redick's comments? (41:31) What does Jordan Love need to prove this year? (51:31) Who needs a game 7 win more: Kawhi Leonard or Nikola Jokic? (1:01:09) Is all the pressure on the Warriors tonight? (1:07:31) Chase Daniel's Top 5 AFC Offenses (1:12:27) Jaxson Dart going to take Russell Wilson's starting job? (1:19:26) Clippers vs Nuggets game 7 (1:23:17) Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juju Gotti and award-winning basketball commentator and former player, Ros Gold-Onwude talk about the NBA Playoffs including the Rockets, Clippers, Knicks, and who looks good in the WNBA. Alley Oop is all things hoops and hoopers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Bill Simmons talks about going to Game 2 of the playoff series between the Lakers and the Timberwolves (2:29). Then, Bill is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss what-ifs regarding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' matchup with the Nuggets (17:56). Finally, Bill talks all things NFL draft with Peter Schrager (01:03:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zack Lowe and Peter Schrager Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Jessie Lopez, and Steve Ceruti Presented by the all-new 2025 Nissan Armada. Learn more at https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/crossovers-suvs/armada/html. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo starts the show with a playoff edition of Tales From the Couch (1:34). Then, he's joined by Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly to break down Thursday's NFL draft (22:20). They share the smartest and dumbest picks teams can make at different positions and reveal the draft opinions they have that nobody else will agree with. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti (59:31)! Do I fight my coworker over a chair? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘flop' as in flail as in faking as in Knicks as in Pistons as in Jalen Brunson as in Mikel Bridges as in Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks lost a close one last night to the Pistons at The Garden. The internet is all over Brunson for flopping. Bridges and Towns were bad. The Pistons got its first playoff win since 2008! (12:45) Kawhi Leonard is healthy and the Clippers have a chance. This was the plan. The only way they could contend against the Nuggets and Jokic is Leonard. (16:00) NPPOD. (20:02) Nico Harrison sat in front of the cameras yesterday and had to talk. The things he said were just mind boggling. The miscalculation of the Luka trade by he and Patrick Dumont was… something. (36:45) Review: Becoming Led-Zeppelin. (40:01) The Academy announced a change to voting. All voters must watch the movies. How about that? (47:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Spencer Strider and his hamstring injury and what will happen to the Braves now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kawhi Leonard put on a show in Denver on Monday night to even up the series against the Denver Nuggets. Logan and Raja open up the pod by discussing the greatness that was displayed (1:39). What adjustments can the Nuggets make to get out of the first round? The Pistons took Game 2 in Madison Square Garden thanks to Cade Cunningham, who poured in 33 points and got 12 rebounds. After very close matchups at home, how concerned should Knicks fans be before their road games against Detroit (22:36)? The Lakers lost the series opener to the Timberwolves on Saturday, which essentially puts them in a must-win Game 2 situation. What should their approach be to even up the series (45:33)? Should LeBron defer less to Luka and just attack? 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 Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser talk if the Knicks should have gotten more calls against the Pistons, why New York need more from KAT, a huge win for Kawhi in Denver and some heavyweight battles in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices