Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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'Playoff P' Paul George is Back, Scottie Pippen Needs Help & How Social Media has Burned the Blazers Jun 29, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into the Los Angeles Clippers' Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Paul George went full-on ‘Playoff P’ in this one, dropping 30 of his 41 points in the second half. At this point, it’s tough to figure out why so many in the sports media world like to go out of their way to take shots at George, especially since he’s proven time and again during these playoffs that he’s a top-15 player in the League. With Kawhi Leonard out of the lineup, PG has proven that he’s capable of carrying the load, Reggie Jackson has established himself as a $20+ million per year point guard, and Ty Lue has shown that he’s a top-5 NBA head coach. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Scottie Pippen’s recent string of outlandish comments in the media. It started last week with him taking shots at Kevin Durant and it culminated on Monday with him calling Phil Jackson a racist. It’s unclear if he’s seeing stuff like this just to sell more bourbon and copies of his upcoming book, but either way, it’s clear that he’s unwell. The past year has been really rough on him. Let’s just hope he gets the help he needs. Finally, Jason closes the show with a quick discussion on the unrest surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers. Thanks in large part to a small group of very loud people on social media, Chauncey Billups has become persona non grata in the Pacific Northwest and superstar Damian Lillard may be forcing his way out of town.

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Khris Middleton is More Important Than Giannis, Damian Lillard Wants Out & Vacation Highlights Jun 28, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason is back off vacation with a vengeance. He jumped right off a plane to behind a microphone to deliver his takes on all the biggest headlines around the NBA. First, he shares his thoughts on the Milwaukee Bucks' Game 3 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Trae Young's ankle will be the the story moving forward, but the play of Khris Middleton is what stole the show last night. The wildly inconsistent Middleton delivered a gem of a performance and reminded the basketball world why he, not superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, is the Bucks' most important player. When the offense runs through Middleton, they win. Giannis is easily the team's best player, but Middleton has shown throughout these playoffs that he is the key to their success. The problem, though, is that it's almost impossible to count on him to be good on a night-to-night basis. All the same, with Young banged up, all signs point to a Bucks-Suns NBA Finals matchup. Later, Jason shares a quick thought on the report that Damian Lillard is on the verge of formally requesting a trade out of Portland. On one hand, it's exciting to speculate about where Dame Dolla might end up because Super Teams are great for the NBA. On the other, it's hard to blame the Trail Blazers for repeatedly coming up short during the Lillard Era. The Western Conference is - and has been - a juggernaut. Between the Tim Duncan-led Spurs, the Curry-Durant Warriors and the LeBron-led Lakers, when exactly were the Blazers expected to break through? Either way, this summer should be spicy!

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Never Bet Against an 0-2 Clippers Team & A Hypothetical Ben Simmons-for-Kyrie Irving Trade Jun 25, 2021

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On today’s episode, Producers Rob G and Gavin share their thoughts on the Los Angeles Clippers impressive victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Apparently, the ‘0-2 Clippers’ are the greatest team in NBA history. For the third consecutive series, the Paper Clips boys fell into an 0-2 hole only to come back and stomp out their competition in Game 3. Patrick Beverley has put Devin Booker in a straitjacket the past two games, Paul George and Reggie Jackson have carried the load offensively, and Ty Lue continues to make great game-to-game adjustments. Later, Rob G does a deep dive into separate reports involving the futures of Ben Simmons in Philadelphia and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, respectively. Would a Simmons-for-Kyrie actually make sense for all parties involved? At least one person thinks so. Finally, Gavin closes the show with the Friday edition of the Best Bet.

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Trae Young vs Luka Doncic is a Real Debate Now, The Warriors Aren't Dead Yet & the Best Bet Jun 24, 2021

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On today’s episode, Producers Rob G and Gavin kick things off with a deep dive into Trae Young’s virtuoso performance on the road in Milwaukee to help the Atlanta Hawks take a 1-0 series lead. He dropped 48 points on the Bucks, cementing his status as one of the best young players in the NBA. If it wasn’t obvious before it’s crystal clear today: Trae Young vs. Luka Doncic is a legitimate debate now. Trae’s coming out party this postseason is eerily similar to what we saw from Jimmy Butler in The Bubble where everyone knew he was good, but nobody realized he was that good. Unless Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer can’t make a few adjustments for once, the Hawks may end up in the NBA Finals. Later, Rob G shares his thoughts on the NBA Draft Lottery results and explains why he believes the Golden State Warriors should trade the #7 and #14 picks – and prized center James Wiseman – this offseason for another star. Steph Curry proved last season that he still has a lot left in the tank, and the Warriors owe to him to go all-in while he’s still in his prime Finally, Gavin closes the show with the Thursday edition of the Best Bet.

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Instant Reaction to the Wildest Finish in NBA Playoff History: Suns-Clippers, Game 2 Jun 23, 2021

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On today’s episode, producers Rob G and Gavin throw the format out the window and deliver an instant reaction podcast to the Phoenix Suns’ wild victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The last 30 seconds of the game had it all: Midrange magic from Devin Booker, a legacy defining moment for ‘Playoff P’ Paul George, the untimely return of ‘Pandemic P’, the greatest inbounds play in NBA Playoff history, and about 47 different instant replay reviews. Both fan bases were taken on an emotional rollercoaster ride in what many are calling the craziest ending to a playoff game in NBA history. So rather than wait until the morning to collect their thoughts and deliver a coherent show like Jason normally does, the guys decided to ride that wave of emotion right into their microphones and record immediately after the game while the juices were still flowing. Enjoy!

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Paul George is Changing his Playoff Legacy & the Truth About Tom Brady's Free Agency Tour Jun 22, 2021

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On today's episode, Rob G and Gavin kick things off with a quick note explaining why they won't be going too deep on Las Vegas Raiders' defensive end Carl Nassib becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Maybe other pods will have something profound to say about it, but not this one. The guys did discuss, however, whether or not Paul George is changing his playoff legacy before our eyes. Coming into this postseason, basketball fans were still calling him 'Pandemic P', a reference to his woeful performance in The Bubble last season. Has he done enough through the first two rounds of these playoffs to shed that label? It really is a fascinating discussion. Later, Rob G hijacks the show to do a deep dive into the viral clip of Tom Brady mocking an anonymous NFL franchise for deciding not to sign him in free agency. Most would argue that any team who passed on Brady must have made a colossal mistake, but Rob G argues differently. At the time, Brady was coming off arguably his worst season in a decade, so it's hard to blame an NFL front office for turning him down. Finally, Gavin closes the show with a very special 3-for-1 edition of the Best Bet as we lead into tonight's Western Conference Finals Game 2 between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Doc Rivers is Overrated, Rockets Were Right About Ben Simmons & Good News, Bad News for the Bucks Jun 21, 2021

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Producers Rob G and Gavin are in all week while Jason is on vacation, and on today’s episode, the guys kick things off with a deep dive into the Philadelphia 76ers’ disappointing Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. If it wasn’t clear by now, Doc Rivers has cemented his status as the most overrated coach in the NBA. Outside of a lightning in a bottle championship with the Big 3 Boston Celtics, Doc’s teams have regularly flamed out of the postseason. It’s not even shocking anymore; Folks almost expect his teams to disappointing in the playoffs at this point. The only question at this point is whether or not his latest playoff failure will end up costing him his job in Philly. But Doc isn’t the only big name who could be headed out of town this summer. Ben Simmons was an absolute train wreck offensively in this series. Things got so bad that both Doc and Joel Embiid threw him under the bus after Game 7. Knowing what we know now, is it safe to say that the Houston Rockets made the right decision when they chose to accept the Brooklyn Nets poo-poo platter rather than Simmons in that trade for James Harden? Finally, the guys close things out with a quick thought on the Milwaukee Bucks run to the Eastern Conference Finals. This time last week Milwaukee appeared to be dead in the water. But thanks to a few untimely injuries to Kyrie Irving and James Harden, the Bucks are now in the driver’s seat to make the NBA Finals. That said, are we sure that’s necessarily a good thing? Are the Bucks legitimate title contenders or just another very good team who had things break their way in the playoffs? Only time will tell.

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06/19/2021 - The Jason McIntyre Show Jun 19, 2021

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Jason McIntyre reacts to the Clippers advancing to the Western Conference Finals and highlights a surprising x-factor in the Game 6 victory. Jason previews Game 7 between the Bucks and Nets and explains why he has the Bucks getting to the Eastern Conference Finals. Newy Scruggs of NBC Dallas/Fort Worth joins Jason to explain the coaching and management issues that led to Rick Carlisle leaving and various rifts in the front office for the Mavericks. Jeff Duncan of The Athletic New Orleans stops by to discuss whether or not Zion will be committing to the Pelicans long term. Plus, Bernie Fratto of Straight Outta Vegas gives all the numbers and odds for the pair of Game 7s and the Conference Finals!

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Bucks Force Game 7, Coaching Luka Isn't Necessarily a Dream Job + Meadowlark Media NBA analyst Tom Haberstroh Jun 18, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by taking a small victory lap following the Milwaukee Bucks' blowout victory over the Brooklyn Nets to force a Game 7. He tried to warn us that Kevin Durant would be unable to put together another Herculean effort on such short rest and that the Bucks were the pick not only to win Game 6 but to win the series outright. If Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton can keep up the solid play, Jason may be proven right. Later, Producer Rob G joins the show to help discuss the turmoil surrounding the Dallas Mavericks now that both general manager Donnie Nelson and head coach Rick Carlisle have been let go in the past few days. On the surface, you'd think that getting the opportunity to coach the best young player in the game in Luka Doncic would be a dream job for any coach. But, dig a little deeper and you'll see that the front office is in turmoil, owner Mark Cuban is very hands-on and Luka just might wield more power over his team than anyone this side of LeBron James. Good luck to any coach who thinks they can thread that needle. Finally, Meadowlark Media NBA analyst Tom Haberstroh swings by to discuss the uncertainty surrounding Zion Williamson and his future with the New Orleans Pelicans, why he would caution Zion about looking to bolt for greener pastures so quickly, why it's important to remember that Daryl Morey isn't the one who hired Doc Rivers as the Philadelphia 76ers head coach and may not necessarily feel obligated to keep him long-term, why he still thinks there are a ton of teams who would have interest in trading for Ben Simmons if he were to become available, why he believes Bradley Beal has the potential to become the second-coming of James Harden on the offensive end, why he isn't surprised that the Paul George-led Los Angeles Clippers are up 3-2 over the Utah Jazz even without Kawhi Leonard, why he believes Luka will be the one to take over for LeBron as the Face of the NBA, and much more!

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Another Doc Rivers-led Choke Job, Clippers Turn Down the Jazz + Bleacher Report NBA writer and author Jake Fischer Jun 17, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers blowing a 20+ point second half lead to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5. The whole thing sounds shocking on its face until you realize that stuff like this has become par for the course for Doc Rivers-led teams. Joel Embiid did everything he could to carry the team to victory on that bum knee of his, but Tobias Harris was a no-show and Ben Simmons was predictably underwhelming. Whether the Sixers lose this series or not, all signs point to Simmons getting shipped out of town this offseason. Doc Rivers’ shortcomings as a coach became even more jarring when you consider that his successor in Los Angeles, Ty Lue, was able to push all the right buttons for the Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers in the nightcap. It also helped that ‘Playoff P’ Paul George showed up and showed out in a big way to put the Utah Jazz on the brink of elimination. These NBA Playoffs have been so unpredictable night-to-night that you can make a legitimate argument for each of the seven remaining teams to win the title. Later, Bleacher Report NBA writer and author of 'Built to Lose: How the NBA's Tanking Era Changed the League Forever' Jake Fischer swings by to discuss why some teams struggle with having to bend over backwards for star players have they spent years tanking just to get them, the future of the next wave of allegedly disgruntled stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Bradley Beal, how the Los Angeles Lakers blew a chance to build a Big 3 of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony a few years back, why he agrees that more people need to hold New Orleans Pelicans EVP David Griffin accountable for the way he's mismanaged the start of Zion Williamson's career, what went wrong behind the scenes between DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings a few years ago, on if the The Process in Philadelphia should be considered a success, and much more!

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