Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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Debating the 'fraud' Kawhi Leonard, the 'overrated' Steph Curry, the 'boring' NBA & more! Mar 12, 2021

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On today's episode Jason is joined by FOX Sports Radio weekend host Steve Hartman for an extended conversation covering a myriad of topics. Hartman tells us why he has a big problem with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a whole, why the NBA needs to develop its own Hall of Fame - and fast, why it was foolish for Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers to think they could takeover the City of Los Angeles, why he believes Steph Curry is the most overrated player in the NBA right now, why Steph is the one to blame for the 3-point epidemic that is currently plaguing the League, why he's concerned that the NBA is going to lose viewers the same way the MLB has due its 'boring' style of play, how sports wagering could impact the television viewership of sports, if soccer has any hope of becoming a mainstream sport here in the United States, and much more!

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The Next Generation of Sports Media, College Basketball Best Bets + Sports TV and Radio host Ashley Nicole Moss Mar 11, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick message for the aspiring sports media personalities out there - develop a social media brand. Right NOW. Don't let the old heads convince you that the only way to break into the business is through internships and dead-end media gigs. Later, Jason gets us ready for Selection Sunday by delivering a handful of Best Bets heading into Championship Weekend. March Madness is upon us, and the only thing better than watching 16 straight hours of college hoops is making money while you do it. Finally, sports television and radio host Ashley Nicole Moss swings by to explain why New York Knicks fans should be excited about the future of the franchise, why having a strong social media presence is key to breaking into the sports media business, how she made the transition from child actor to sports media personality, why she absolutely despised the LeBron James-led Miami Heat teams, why Pat Riley is one of the most intimidating people to interview in the NBA, why it's perfectly okay to be both a fan and a reporter these days, why she's optimistic that the Dallas Cowboys will be able to build a Super Bowl roster around Dak Prescott, why Kyrie Irving is going to need to take a step back if the Brooklyn Nets are going to win the NBA title this season, and much more!

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Judgment Day for Lamar Jackson + FS1 and Turner Sports basketball analyst Jim Jackson Mar 10, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into the ongoing contract negotiations between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. If the Dak Prescott saga in Dallas taught us anything, it’s that committing big money to a franchise quarterback is a judgment call. Two years ago, the Cowboys decided that Dak wasn't worth a massive extension; Two years later, they paid for that error in judgment to the tune of $160 million. The Ravens are in a similar boat. Has Lamar Jackson shown enough as a thrower to prove that he's worth $40 million a year? Is Baltimore convinced that his slender frame can handle running the ball as often as he does? Once again, judgment day is coming. Plus, FS1 and Turner Sports basketball analyst Jim Jackson swings by to discuss why sports fans aren't as plugged in to college basketball as they used to be, how the one-and-done system has hurt the college game in some ways, his heartbreaking loss to the Michigan Fab Five, why he wouldn't be surprised to see Gonzaga knocked out of the NCAA Tournament early - even if he is picking them to win it all, the difficulties of calling games during a pandemic, why he hates comparing different eras of NBA basketball, why he agrees that the Boston Celtics are the team best equipped to beat the Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference, what's really ailing the Los Angeles Clippers, the biggest reason why Kobe Bryant had a healthy disdain for Smush Parker back in the day, and much more!

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Dak Prescott Secured the Bag, a Ticking Time Bomb in Dallas & the QB Contract Conundrum Mar 09, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason brings you wall-to-wall reaction to the Dak Prescott mega-deal with the Dallas Cowboys. First off, congratulations to Dak for thoroughly destroying Jerry Jones at the negotiating table; Dak got the largest signing bonus in NFL history, the 4-year deal as opposed to 5, a no-trade clause and a no-tag clause. If there's a worse negotiator in the NFL than Jerry Jones please point him out to us. Because Jerry conceded so much to Dak, he essentially limited the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl window to one year. After the 2021 season Dallas is going to be in such salary cap hell they'll be lucky to field even a mediocre team for the life of Dak's contract. All of this leads to one obvious question: What exactly is the best way to build an NFL team? If you pay the quarterback too early a la Jared Goff and Carson Wentz then you risk having to eat the dead cap money just to get that guy off your roster. If you wait to pay the quarterback a la Dak Prescott then you run the risk of having to pay a mediocre quarterback elite quarterback money? Perhaps the best plan of attack is to have your signal caller take a contract below market value like Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes did... even if that screws up the negotiating power for the quarterbacks to follow. It could be that there is no 'correct' way to pay a franchise quarterback. Either way, all signs point to this Dak deal blowing up in the Cowboys' face soon enough. But hey, at least it will help guys like Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield secure the bag, too.

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Steph Curry Won All-Star Weekend, LeBron is the 10th Best Scorer in the NBA & How Blake Griffin Can Be Brooklyn's Draymond Mar 08, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a full recap of NBA All-Star Weekend. The Slam Dunk Contest, much like the Coming 2 America movie that dropped over the weekend, was disappointing, and the All-Star Game itself was just okay. Aside from Kyrie Irving, who appeared like he wanted to send a message to his former teammate LeBron James and the rest of the League, the play was mostly lackadaisical. All that said, there was one person who absolutely stole the show: Steph Curry. Not only did Steph win what Jason is calling the greatest 3-Point Contest ever, but he followed that up by dropping half-court bomb after half-court bomb in the All-Star Game. He is absolutely magical. Even in an exhibition setting, Steph proved why he's arguably one of the 15 greatest players in NBA history. Later, Producer Rob G and Jason do a deep dive on poll in The Athletic listing the purest scorers in the NBA today. Both guys agree that the pollsters got it right putting Kevin Durant at number 1, but the real debate centers on the man who finished 10th: LeBron. Are guys like Steph and Kyrie really purer scorers than The King? More specifically, does the fact LeBron's style isn't as aesthetically pleasing count against him in a poll like this? Guess the fact that LeBron is likely to end his career as the NBA's all-time leading scorer isn't as impressive as we thought. Finally, the guys share their thoughts on Blake Griffin's decision to join the Brooklyn Nets. Griffin has looked like a shell of himself so far this season, but he could have a Draymond Green-like role in the Nets offense - assuming he's willing to buy in.

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03/06/2021 – The Jason McIntyre Show – Andrew Brandt, Jovan Buha, Jody Oehler Mar 06, 2021

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Jason McIntyre talks about the impact that Blake Griffin could have on the Nets or Lakers and weighs in on Ben Roethlisberger taking a pay cut to keep his job in Pittsburgh. He questions if Joel Embiid can hold onto his lead in the MVP race and downplays the rumor that the Bears could pull off a trade for Russell Wilson. Plus, appearances by salary cap expert Andrew Brandt, Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha, and FOX Sports 910 (Phoenix) host Jody Oehler!

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Ben Roethlisberger is Coming Back & LeBron, Steph and Luka Load Managing for the All-Star Game Mar 05, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason does a deep dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to bring Ben Roethlisberger back for the 2021 season. On one hand, the pay cut Big Ben took to stay in Pittsburgh should help the Steelers bring back a few key free agents and re-build the offensive line. On the other, even with Roethlisberger coming back, are you really that confident that the Steelers will be Super Bowl contenders in 2021? Producer Rob G says the move feels like Pittsburgh is only hurting their fan base by refusing to pull off the band-aid, and he and Jason discuss the likelihood that the Steelers would be willing to trade up in the upcoming NFL Draft to land their quarterback of the future. Later, the guys get into a mini-debate over the decisions of LeBron James, Steph Curry and Luka Doncic to sit out their teams' last games before the break while still planning on playing in the All-Star Game. Both Jason and Rob G agree that load management is totally acceptable, especially given that everyone is playing a compacted NBA season, but it's the overall optics that have the guys at odds. Does it really matter which game a star player decides to skip? Is sitting out the last game before the break really worse than sitting out the fifth game? Finally, the guys close the show by picking the 3 current players they'd most like to see compete in the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest.

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Is LaMelo Ball the next Magic Johnson? + TV and podcast host Charissa Thompson Mar 04, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things with a deep dive into the early returns on Charlotte Hornets rookie phenom LaMelo Ball. Two weeks ago when we had NBA legend Muggsy Bogues on the show he compared Ball to Jason Kidd and Penny Hardaway; Now, there's folks in the basketball world comparing him to Magic Johnson. Either way, the Hornets point guard appears destined for superstardom as he's already turned Charlotte into must-see TV. Don't be surprised to see him take the League by storm next year the same way guys like Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson have in recent memory. Later, FOX Sports TV personality and co-host of the 'Calm Down with Erin & Charissa' podcast Charissa Thompson swings by to discuss why she feels like she hit the lottery when she first got hired at ESPN, the trials and tribulations of working on live television, how she was able to shatter the glass ceiling and become one of the prominent female personalities in sports television, why she's disappointed in the Russell Wilson melodrama surrounding her hometown Seattle Seahawks, why she's optimistic that the rest of the Seahawks players will welcome Wilson back into the fold even after he criticized the offensive line in public, how difficult it is to give her honest opinions about athletes who she happens to be friendly with off the air, why she believes it's going to be difficult for the Dallas Cowboys to justify not paying Dak Prescott market value, how her new podcast with Erin Andrews came about, and much more!

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James Harden Jersey Retirement, the Real NBA MVP & Steph Curry's Place in History Mar 03, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Houston Rockets' decision to retire James Harden's jersey so quickly after he forced his way out of town and left the franchise in ruins in the process. Say what you want about Harden's exit but the ends justified the means as Harden is now on the best team in the Eastern Conference. Moreover, anybody who says that Harden's messy divorce from the Rockets should eliminate him from MVP consideration is asinine. Harden's 8-game stretch in Houston should matter just as much as LeBron James' ugly 4 game stretch without Anthony Davis last week - not at all. Let's just hope the notoriously fickle NBA media who votes on these awards feels the same way Later, Producer Rob G joins the show to explain why he has a big problem with Houston's decision to hang the Harden jersey in the rafters, and uses a term to describe the act that only a fan of Shakespeare can appreciate. Could you argue that the jersey retirement announcement actually says more about the Rockets organization than it does about Harden? Finally, the guys close the show with a fiery debate about Steph Curry's true standing amongst the greatest point guards in NBA history. Has this season proven that he should be mentioned alongside guys like Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook rather than Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas? You'll definitely want to stick around for this one!

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JJ Watt Took the Money, a Russell Wilson-Dak Prescott Trade Rumor + NBC Dallas host Newy Scruggs Mar 02, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on JJ Watt's decision to sign with the Arizona Cardinals. The move sent shockwaves through the football world given that nobody in the NFL media seemed to even have the Cardinals as a finalist. Producer Rob G says Watt is a fraud for saying he wanted to go to a contender only to sign with a cellar-dweller for the biggest payday, while Jason argues that Watt is likely to have faced criticism no matter where he goes. Either way, now that the news is official, the only question remaining is this: Will Deshaun Watson look to join his former Texans teammates Watt and DeAndre Hopkins in Arizona? Later, NBC Dallas/Ft Worth host Newy Scruggs swings by to explain why there's absolutely no chance for a Russell Wilson-for-Dak Prescott trade, why the biggest reason why Dak hasn't secured his long-term deal in Dallas is because of his agent likes playing hardball (even though he's mostly struck out recently), why the Cowboys actually view Dak as a younger version of Wilson, why he has a hard time believing Wilson's interest in Dallas is mutual, why he's willing to bet a steak dinner on the possibility that Dak will end up getting close to $40 million per year in his next contract, and much more!

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