Le Batard: LeBron need a coach to act like his caddy

ESPN’s Dan Le Batard joined the show to talk about the Miami Heat’s negotiations with Dwyane Wade and more. Le Batard says that the Heat and any rational team is fearful of paying for a third year of a player who could be declining. He said the Heat will make a more than fair offer…

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D’Angelo Russell excited to learn from Kobe Bryant

New Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell joined the show to talk about getting drafted and more. Russell said that he didn’t know the Lakers would pick him until it actually happened. He said it was neck and neck with Jahlil Okafor. Russell said he talked to Kobe Bryant and Kobe told Russell that he’s heard a…

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Justise Winslow didn’t expect to fall, but happy with Heat

Miami Heat rookie Justise Winslow joined the show to talk about falling to No. 10. He said that he didn’t expect to go past No. 8 and didn’t speak to the Heat. But he said he’s thrilled that Miami took him. He also answered Dan’s question about what position he plays — he’s not sure.

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Knicks fan Michael Rapaport rants about Porzingis

Michael Rapaport joined the show to talk about his beloved Knicks. He doesn’t believe the country their pick, Kristaps Porzingis, Latvia, is even real. He called it Lativia. “We don’t know anything about him,” Rapaport said. He said there are some Youtube highlights, but if you dig deep enough, you can find Youtube highlights of…

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Mitch Kupchak on taking Russell, Nance Jr. Tweet, Kobe’s future

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak joined the show to explain why the Lakers took D’Angelo Russell and more. Here are some of his takes … — On choosing Russell: “It really came down to [Jahlil] Okafor and Russell,” Kupchak said. “The second workout we were pretty confident he was going to be our guy.” — Dan…

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Frank Kaminsky on how being drafted will change his life

Frank Kaminsky joined the show to talk about getting selected by the Hornets and meeting Michael Jordan. Here are some of his takes: — On the moment of being drafted … “My agent told me. They’re sneaky with the cameras behind you and the lady with the hat. … My heart started beating real fast.…

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Connor McDavid recounts Gretzky calling him when he was 15

Probably No. 1 overall pick Connor McDavid joined the show to talk about his future in the NHL. McDavid said he has several nicknames …. but he doesn’t like them because “all hockey players suck at giving nicknames.” Dan suggested “The Frozen One” … like the Chosen One. McDavid said that Wayne Gretzky called him…

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