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Grant's Rant: 7-13-21 ESPN's Smith says some really ignorant things. Jul 13, 2021

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ESPN's Stephen A Smith says on First Take that Ohtani can't be the face of the league because he needs an interpreter to tell him what's being said and to respond. That may be the case but so what? Nobody is going to a game, much less the All-Star games to listen to Ohtani speak. Hey, unless I'm wrong, the millions of us watching are looking at something special, incredible. Honestly, I'm pretty content if most of the athletes today kept their mouths shut and didn't speak anyway. Then again, that's just me. Let me know what you think and leave a comment.

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Episode 81: Craig Bolerjack and all that Jazz. Jul 12, 2021

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TV Voice for the Utah Jazz Craig Bolerjack chats it up with me today as we look back on the storied Utah Jazz characters including Hot Rod Hundley, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Jerry Sloane and today's young stars like Donovan Mitchell. We also drift into a discussion of some of the favorite stadiums in the SEC as Craig also did collegiate and even NFL football broadcasts. His history and associations with so many people really makes our show a fun and informative one. I hope you'll pull up a chair and join us.

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Grant's Rant: 7-12-21 R-E-L-A-X About Team USA! Jul 12, 2021

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So Kevin Durant and Team USA lose to Nigeria in an exhibition game leading up to the Olympic Games Tokyo....My take is who cares? The game meant nothing! Nigeria has some good players, but does anyone really think Team USA would lose to Nigeria if it was the Olympics? The NBA has many players participating in the upcoming Olympics. Has anyone asked Lebron James for his blessing? I mean Lebron said he warned the NBA about starting the season too soon after the NBA Finals last year and that it's the reason for the rash of injuries in the NBA Playoffs. If that's true why are NBA players participating in the upcoming Olympics? Kind of hypocritical isn't it?

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Grant's Rant: 7-9-21 Boris Becker gets hammered for a compliment. Jul 09, 2021

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So Boris Becker does the unthinkable on a publicly broadcast tennis match. He compliments the fiancee of one of the players as being attractive. Uh oh. Sound the alarms. Can't do that in today's environment. No sir. Now he's got women's groups coming out on social media and hammering him for such a sexist and inappropriate comment. Oh yeah, I've got more to say about. Just give a listen to get my take on it.

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Episode 80: Steve Holman...voice of the Atlanta Hawks. Jul 08, 2021

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36 seasons strong and no signs of letting up. That's right, folks, Steve Holman has been the voice of the Atlanta Hawks for over 36 seasons. That's longevity and familiarity with the team! Steve was more than happy to share the enthusiasm for the team and their playoff run this year under just announced, Head Coach Nate McMillan. Steve talks about the transition from Lloyd Pierce and why he thinks the team has done as well as they have once that head coaching position was filled. We'll discuss some of the great players that have come through the organization, as well as, those on the current roster. Johnny Most, the former voice of the Boston Celtics, was a mentor to Steve and there are some great stories he shares. Work ethic, perseverance and an accumulated history of never missing a game is also a topic of discussion. Trae Young, one of the young stars on the team is a necessary part of the discussion and the expectations are really high for him. The future for Atlanta is bright and we shine a little light on that future in the show today with a person who can speak very articulately about the team from experience very few ever get the chance to have. A few surprises, a lot of fun, I think you're going to enjoy it.

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Grant's Rant 7-8-21 Rick Carlisle's actions speak louder than words! Jul 08, 2021

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Months after criticizing the Minnesota Timberwolves for hiring Chris Finch as coach, Rick Carlisle is all of a sudden quiet. The former coach of the Dallas Mavericks and now current coach of the Indiana Pacers criticized the T'Wolves for failing to conduct a transparent and thorough search of candidates from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. Carlisle who is the head of the NBA Coaches Association became the new coach for the Pacers within a week after resigning from the Mavs. He was hired over the phone! This is the same Rick Carlisle that hammered the Atlanta Hawks calling them insane for firing the great young head coach Lloyd Pierce! I'd lay low too! Hypocrite?

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Grant's Rant: 7-7-21 ESPN's A Mess! Jul 07, 2021

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What a mess for Rachel Nichol's of ESPN. The host of The Jump on ESPN gave a lame apology with her co-hosts Kendrick Perkins and Richard Jefferson on Monday for comments made last summer as reported by the New York Times. Yesterday before Game 1 of the NBA Finals she was removed from her sideline reporting duties. ESPN said it wanted to keep the focus on the NBA Finals. What a joke! Give me your thoughts on Twitter @grantnapearshow

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Episode 79: Jerry Reynolds talks NBA playoffs, the draft, the Sacramento Kings, Bagley and more. Jul 06, 2021

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Always a special treat to have Jerry Reynolds on board to share his insight and opinion on what he sees from his perspective. Today, we have a little fun talking NBA playoffs, Phoenix Suns or Milwaukee Bucks for the championship. We drift a little into the draft and the players and then of course that would lead into the Sacramento Kings. Now how can any conversation about the Kings not touch on marvelous Marvin too. I think you'll enjoy sitting down with us for this one.

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Grant's Rant: 7-6-21 Rules are Rules for a Reason! Jul 06, 2021

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So when a rule is made, somebody, or a collective somebody had a reason for making that rule. Let's not get into the discussion of why or how the rule came to be, just that it's there for a reason. In the case of the Olympics, rules are influenced by all the countries involved, not just the United States. So if you break a rule, own it and suffer the consequences. Or don't break them. Period. You too Chris Webber. Just because the rule changed some 30 years later doesn't mean what you did is now OK. Reggie Bush, no, you don't get the Heisman back. What's wrong with people? Let me know how you feel about it.

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Grants Rant: 7-5-21 Chris Webber's Apology Jul 05, 2021

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All right. That's wishful thinking. Because we all know Chris, I've never done anything wrong, Webber isn't going to apologize. He's just going to continue to lie and maybe, somewhere along the line, everything will be OK, as if it never happened. And now that the NCAA is going to allow athletes to get paid for their name, image and likeness, Chris thinks he's absolved. No need to apologize to the University of Michigan. No need apologize to his fans and certainly, no need to apologize to his teammates. C'mon Chris, just say you're sorry. Everyone wiil appreciate you more for it.

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