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Tennessee Star Grant Williams, More March Madness, Get Well Nurkić Mar 28, 2019

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Welcome to this week’s Pull Up Pod – NUMBER 51 – shout out to Metta World Peace. This week, CJ and Jordan are joined by Tennessee star Grant Williams before the Volunteers Sweet 16 showdown with Purdue. Williams – the SEC Player of the Year for the second consecutive year – talks in depth about the team and their close bond as they aim to continue their postseason run. He also discusses choosing Tennessee, his adjustment from high school to the college game and his many talents and interests off the court. Plus, CJ and Jordan talk Zion, Ja Morant and more from March Madness, send their best to Jusuf Nurkić after his injury and weigh in on some NFL news. PULL UP.

MARCH MADNESS with UCF's Tacko Fall Mar 21, 2019

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Welcome to this week's Pull Up Pod--NUMBER 50--shout out to The Admiral, David Robinson.

This week, CJ and Jordan were joined by UCF's 7'6 big man, Tacko Fall. Tacko talked in depth about coming to America to learn how to ball, what it meant to have his mother there for Senior Night, and UCF's mission statement for this year's Tourney.

Also, CJ provided Tacko with some advice and remembered the epic Lehigh-Duke upset, before making some March Madness predictions.

Plus, a quick update on CJ's knee and how things are progressing.

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Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo and CJ Celebrates the New Look Cleveland Browns Mar 14, 2019

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Welcome to episode 49 of Pull Up. On today's show., CJ celebrates some of the Browns' new acquisitions, before he and Jordan talk to legendary Michigan State coach, Tom Izzo. Coach Izzo talked to the guys about...

- Compensating college players

- What it takes to get his team ready for a March Madness run each year

- Keeping in touch with his former players

- Coaching in the NBA and why he's stayed in the NCAA

...and much more. Coach Izzo and CJ even reminisced about CJ almost pulling off an upset of Michigan State with Lehigh, back in the day.

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Mental Health Within the NBA: The Downside of Social Media, Coping with Pressure and Anxiety, and the NBAPA's Mental Wellness Program Mar 07, 2019

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Welcome to another episode of Pull Up--number 48!

On today's show, CJ and Jordan are talking about:

- LeBron. Is this the most backlash he's faced from a home crowd? Could the state of the Lakers deter Anthony Davis from wanting to play there?

- The Blazers' road trip.

- Antonio Brown's landing spot.

- And most importantly, mental health. The guys take a long look at the state of mental health around the league, and the impact that social media has on mood, self esteem, and overall happiness, Plus, what needs to be done to help players who are struggling to get help for themselves? This conversation was both insightful and useful, and stemmed from Adam Silver's recent talk with Bill Simmons at MIT's Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.

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CJ's Big Night at Lehigh, Nurk vs. Simmons, the Pros and Cons of Playing Ball Overseas, and The Blazers Get Stuck in an Elevator Feb 27, 2019

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In honor of the start of Spring Training...welcome to the Tom Glavine episode of Pull Up--number 47!

On this week's show, CJ and Jordan talk...

- CJ getting his number retired at Lehigh

- Nurk vs. Simmons

- Enes Kanter and Rodney Hood adjusting to the Blazers

- And whether or not kids would benefit from playing in Europe until they're NBA eligible

Also, the guys talk player-ref relationships, LeBron's Lakers, and CJ's role within the NBAPA.

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Vin Baker Talks Zion Williamson and Paying College Players, Working with Giannis, and Big Men Shooting Threes in Today's NBA Feb 21, 2019

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Welcome to the Aron Baynes edition of Pull Up--number 46!

On today's show CJ and Jordan are joined by Vin Baker, and talk about...

- Zion's injury and the case for paying college athletes.

- Vin's job as an assistant coach in Milwaukee, and getting to work with Giannis on a daily basis.

- The stigma attached to big men who shot threes in the 90s

...and much more.

Plus, Jordan recounts All-Star weekend and CJ spent some time in the Bahamas.

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The NBA's MVP Race, Trade Deadline Aftermath, MJ's All-Star Press Conference, and Your Questions Feb 13, 2019

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Welcome to the 45th episode of Pull Up. This week, CJ and Jordan assess the trade deadline, now that the dust has settled. Who got better? Why didn't the Pelicans trade AD? Is it hard to go to practice after knowing that your current team tried really hard to trade you, but couldn't?

Also, the guys talk through this year's MVP race, Bradley Beal's non-travel, and MJ's reaction to milestones by James Harden and Russell Westbrook.

Plus, a few of your questions from Twitter and Instagram, and CJ's Wine Corner.

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Draymond Green Talks NBA Trade Deadline, Rudy Gobert's All-Star Game Reaction, and How the Warriors May Look Different After This Summer Feb 06, 2019

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On this week's show...

We had on three-time NBA champ and 2017 Defensive Player of the Year, Draymond Green. Draymond talked about being fueled by doubt, the role luck has played in Golden State's success, the upcoming trade deadline, and why Boogie Cousins is so misunderstood.

He also elaborated on his Rudy Gobert All-Star tweet, and talked about the possibility that Golden State's roster sees significant changes after this upcoming summer...

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The Anthony Davis Situation, CJ's First Triple-Double, Vince Carter's Thoughts on Winning a Ring, and Super Bowl Predictions Jan 30, 2019

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On this week's show...

CJ is fresh off his first ever triple-double and talks about the entire experience. Also, the guys break down the AD situation--why does he want to be traded now? Is LA the best landing place? Plus, Vince Carter has strong feelings about ring chasing,, CJ talks about the importance of keeping your circle tight and knowing when to say no, and Jordan briefly weighs in on his family's big week.

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Dame and Nurkic vs. Russ, Dealing with the NBA Trade Deadline as a Player, and Early Thoughts on the Super Bowl Jan 24, 2019

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On this week's show, number 42--shout out to Jackie Robinson--CJ and Jordan catch up on all things NBA, including...

- Dame and Nurkic getting into it with Russ Westbrook

- Devin Booker getting into it with Gorgui Dieng.

- The NBA trade deadline, and the ways in which trade rumors, and eventual trades, impact players.

...and much more.

Plus, the guys talk about the brutal calls in the NFL's Conference Championship games, Mahomes not getting the ball in overtime, and Todd Gurley's usage in the Super Bowl.

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