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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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Kevin Durant's Greatest Game Ever & Why the Bucks Will Still Win this Series Jun 16, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G share their thoughts on Kevin Durant's legendary performance in the Brooklyn Nets' Game 5 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. It was arguably the greatest game KD has ever played (49 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in 48 minutes), and it came in the most important game of the Nets' season. It was reminiscent of LeBron James' Game 1 performance against the Golden State Warriors in the 2018 NBA Finals - except Durant's team actually won the game. With James Harden clearly hobbled by his hamstring injury, and every Nets player outside of Jeff Green bricking outside shots, KD had to put Brooklyn on his back in the second half (30 points) and will his team to victory. If KD wasn't already regarded as the Best Player in the World, good luck arguing against it now after last night. Now, you never want to overreact to one game, and It's probably too soon to even have this conversation, but is it fair to call KD a top-15 player in NBA history? Could you even argue that he's in the top-10? In the losing locker room, it's hard not to place the blame squarely at the feet of Giannis Antetokounmpo and head coach Mike Budenholzer. After going up big in the first half, the Bucks offense stalled in the second. What's worse, the Bucks did absolutely nothing defensively to slow down Durant. All that being said, Jason says he's STILL picking the Bucks to win this series for two reasons: 1) Harden is clearly hobbled and should get attacked relentlessly over the next two games, and 2) What are the odds that Durant is able to put together another legendary performance like that?

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Embiid's Worst Playoff Game Ever, Luka's Magic Johnson Power Play & KD The One Man Band in Brooklyn Jun 15, 2021

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On today’s episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off with a discussion on the Atlanta Hawks’ come-from-behind victory over the Philadelphia 76ers to even the series at 2-2. Joel Embiid shot just 4-of-20 in the game (0-for-12 in the second half) in what was easily the worst postseason game of his career. It’s unclear whether it was his gimpy knee or a night out on the town that led to Embiid’s ugly shooting night, but in any event, Philly simply cannot afford a repeat performance. While we’re on the subject, could you argue than an offense built around Ben Simmons – and not Embiid – could actually have more potential? Perhaps. Later, the guys do a deep dive into the bombshell article in The Athletic detailing Luka Doncic’s frustrations with a certain member of the Dallas Mavericks front office. Is Luka really the kind of guy to execute a power play this early in his career? If so, he may have even more in common with Magic Johnson than we thought. Finally, the guys wrap things up with a quick preview of tonight’s pivotal Game 5 between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks. With James Harden and Kyrie Irving ruled out with injury, will Kevin Durant get enough help from ‘the others’ to pull the upset?

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This is The REAL Asterisk Season, Giannis - not KD - is Under Pressure & CP3 vs. Steve Nash Jun 14, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off with a lengthy discussion on Kyrie Irving's unfortunate injury in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Irving now joins James Harden, Anthony Davis, Jamal Murray, Mike Conley, Jaylen Brown, Donovan Mitchell, Chris Paul, Joel Embiid and LeBron James as the latest star to sustain an injury either entering or during the NBA Playoffs. Remember when folks tried to say that the Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA championship should have an asterisk next to it since they won it a Bubble? If that's the case, then shouldn't this 2021 NBA championship have an asterisk as well since most of the best players were hurt? Moreover, anyone who says that if the Brooklyn Nets are unable to beat the Bucks with Harden and Kyrie is some sort of indictment on Kevin Durant is just crazy. But, on the flip side, if Giannis Antetokounmpo can't beat the Nets without Harden and Kyrie... that just might be the biggest postseason choke job of the decade. Moving over to the Western Conference, now that the Phoenix Suns have officially swept the Denver Nuggets out of the playoffs, it's time to re-evaluate where Chris Paul stands amongst the greatest point guards in NBA history. Is he in the top-5? Are we sure he's even better than Steve Nash? Until he wins a ring, it's hard to consider him a lock for either one.

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Kawhi and the Clippers Still Aren't Clutch, Giannis Has a Big Problem & NBA on TNT reporter Jared Greenberg Jun 11, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off with a deep dive into the Utah Jazz' victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2. As has been the case all season, the Paper Clips once again stunk it up in the clutch and coughed up a very winnable game. Kawhi Leonard was nowhere to be found in the fourth quarter, and head coach Tyronn Lue was throwing human turnstiles on the floor down the stretch. Stop giving these guys a pass. In the immortal words of Dennis Green: "They are who we thought they were!" On the flip side, it's time to give Donovan Mitchell his flowers. He is easily the best shooting guard in the Western Conference, and so long as everyone remains healthy, should face off with another talented two-guard, Devin Booker, in the Conference Finals. Moving over to the East, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to hold on and beat the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 to avoid going down 3-0. The Bucks may have gotten the win but they did absolutely nothing to inspire confidence moving forward. Giannis still can't shoot to save his life, and coach Mike Budenholzer is still allergic to adjustments. This series has '5-game Gentleman's Sweep' written all over it. Later, NBA on TNT reporter Jared Greenberg swings by to discuss his postgame interview with Kevin Durant that went viral earlier this week, why he's so appreciative of the way Steph Curry treats media members, the concept of parity and why Super Teams are good for the NBA, why Giannis signing a max extension doesn't necessarily means he won't still leave the Bucks, how Damian Lillard's outward loyalty towards Portland could come back to haunt him, why the Washington Wizards making the playoffs was probably the worst thing that could've happened to them, why Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is arguable the best free agent available this summer, how 'Ringz Culture' has hurt the League in some ways, the likelihood that Zion Williamson would pass on signing his rookie extension in order to keep the Pelicans' feet to the fire, and much more!

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