Archive for June 2014
Mitch Kupchak on Kobe’s health, free agency
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak joined the show to talk about the state of the team Kupchak said that Kobe Bryant is working out at their gym and and he looks great. He said if there was a game this week, he is confident Kobe could play. “I think he could,” Kupchak said. “I don’t think…
Read MoreAdrian Wojnarowski on Lakers’ woes, Heat, J-Kidd
Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski joined the show to talk about NBA free agency and more. Woj said the Lakers don’t have the infrastructure of good young players to draw free agents. He said Kyle Lowry would probably stay in Toronto over L.A. Woj also talked about the Suns going after Carmelo and LeBron. He said they’re…
Read MoreDan weighs in on state of soccer in America
Dan talked about the popularity of soccer in America and what this World Cup will mean. Is it growing? Will it fizzle out after the World Cup? Does it matter … can’t we just let it grow at its own pace? Dan tries to answer some of these questions.
Read MoreLaw and Order: Dan Patrick Show style
Joel Embiid thought he might fall to second round
Former Kansas center Joel Embiid joined the show to talk about being drafted No. 3 overall by the 76ers. Here are some of the big man’s thoughts on the Draft: — On how he injured his foot: “I was working out before the draft. At the end, I just felt a little pain. I didn’t…
Read MoreReggie Miller on Draft, LeBron free agency
TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about the NBA Draft and LeBron James’ future. Miller weighed in on the picks he liked and didn’t like and speculates as to what’s going to happen in Miami.
Read MoreLandon Donovan says U.S. has good chance against Belgium
Former U.S. soccer star and current ESPN analyst Landon Donovan called in to weigh in on the U.S. advancing. He broke down yesterday’s game and explained why the U.S. has a very good chance against Belgium in the knockout round.
Read MoreMike Florio rules in favor of Paulie
Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio, a lawyer, was named the Judge for the Paulie vs. McLovin trial after the Doug McDermott Comparison Draft. Paulie argued that Adam Morrison was the first comparison, McLovin argued it was Wally Szczerbiak. The case had many twists and turns, but eventually, Mike ruled for Paulie.
Read MoreChris Mannix evaluates NBA Draft
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to break down the NBA Draft. Mannix said his first surprise was the Kings taking Nick Stauskas. He also evaluated the Lakers taking Julius Randle and its impact on Kobe Bryant. And he weighed in on the Heat taking Shabazz Napier and the Sixers taking a risk on…
Read MoreThe Doug McDermott controversy
We held a Doug McDermott comparison Draft yesterday. The winner has a Wheel of Punishment get out of jail free card. McLovin picked Wally Wally Szczerbiak and Paulie had Adam Morrison. We’re going to try to sort out who won today ….
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