Posts Tagged ‘LeBron James’
Scott Raab’s journey from hate to love for LeBron
Esquire Magazine’s Scott Raab, author of the Whore of Akron, joined the show to talk about LeBron James coming back to his hometown of Cleveland. Raab was very bitter at LeBron four years ago. Dan asked how he felt now. “I love him,” Raab said. Raab thinks ultimately love of home is why LeBron went…
Read MoreLee Jenkins on how he got LeBron James story
Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins joined the show to talk about co-writing LeBron James’ essay announcing he was going to the Cavaliers. Jenkins said that he’s interviewed LeBron often and this was no different: “I interviewed him like I always interviewed him. He was in a hotel, very relaxed.” Jenkins said that he thinks this wasn’t…
Read MoreLe Batard: LeBron left Miami for PR reasons
Miami Herald columnist and ESPN’s Dan Le Batard joined the show to share the Miami angle on LeBron James. Le Batard thinks that this was No. 1 a public relations decision. Le Batard said he went to Miami to “not be the guy who hasn’t won a championship.” He said that it was a “PR…
Read MoreChris Mannix breaks down LeBron’s options
SI.com’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about NBA free agency and LeBron opting out. Mannix weighed in on what this means for Miami and what options both LeBron and the team want.
Read MoreDan Le Batard: No easy options for LeBron to leave
ESPN’s Dan Le Batard joined the show to talk about Pat Riley’s strange press conference and LeBron’s impending decision. Le Batard said Riley really didn’t say much. But he thinks he was trying to send a message to LeBron. Le Batard isn’t sure there’s a better option out there for LeBron. He thinks relationships are…
Read MoreReggie Miller: ‘Miami Cavaliers’ let LeBron down
TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about the NBA Finals and more. Miller praised the Spurs’ style of play and said he’d fit in well with him. Miller also said LeBron James’ supporting cast let him down. Miller called them the “Miami Cavaliers.”
Read MoreBarkley breaks down Finals, rips anti-LeBron sentiment
TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to share his thoughts on the NBA Finals. Here are some of his takes: — Barkley was surprised by how easily the Spurs won. “It was a pick ’em series,” Barkley said. “I don’t think there was anyone who would say they would end it with three straight blowouts.”…
Read MoreJason Jackson: Pat Riley has some work to do
Miami Heat broadcaster Jason Jackson joined the show to talk about the NBA Finals and more. Jackson looked ahead to the Heat’s summer. Jackson said that Pat Riley is the greatest closer in the free agent game, but he has a lot of work ahead of him in free agency. Jackson thinks LeBron probably has…
Read MoreLandon Donovan sticks up for LeBron James
Soccer star Landon Donovan called in because he was upset people were criticizing LeBron James for leaving Game 1 with cramps. Donovan explained why cramps are a tough issue for athletes. He also talked about his feelings about not being on the World Cut team and where he plans to watch it.
Read MoreChris Mannix predicts Cavs take Wiggins at No. 1
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the NBA Playoffs and the Draft. Mannix shared his top three: 1. Cleveland: Andrew Wiggins, SG, Kansas 2. Milwaukee: Joel Embiid, C, Kansas 3. Philadelphia: Jabari Parker, F, Duke Mannix believes that the Cavs winning the Lottery will do nothing to quiet speculation LeBron James…
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