Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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The Brooklyn Nets Can't Trust Kyrie Irving Apr 12, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things by sharing his thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers shocking blowout victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. One of the bigger storylines to come out of the game, outside of the Nets losing to a shorthanded Lakers club, was that both Kyrie Irving and Dennis Schroder both got ejected in the third quarter for barking at one another. On Sunday evening, we found out that Kyrie was set off when Schroder called him the n-word, after he went off on a social media rant about it. While this specific incident seems relatively mild given that the word wasn't said maliciously, apparently it was enough for Kyrie to take another sabbatical away from the team for 'personal reasons'. Kyrie is one of the most skilled players in the NBA, but his behavior and commentary the past year is puzzling. At this point, would you be surprised if he were to retire at the end of the season? Even worse, would you be surprised if he just didn't show up to a playoff game for 'personal reasons'? He's had almost everything an NBA player could ask for (a championship, All-Star appearances, a stacked Brooklyn Nets roster, generational wealth, etc.), and you'd have no idea based on his behavior the last two seasons. Kyrie's mental and emotional well-being should be the biggest subplot in the NBA Playoffs - and it could be ultimately what keeps them from winning the NBA championship.

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04/10/2021 – The Jason McIntyre Show Apr 10, 2021

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Jason McIntyre talks about the wild, wild Western Conference and which teams he has the most confidence in as the playoffs grow near. He sounds off on the all of the biggest NFL Draft headlines including the head-scratching potential moves that are expected to be made. He questions if the situation a quarterback prospect is drafted into is more important than the player’s talent level. Plus, conversations with SportsTalk 790’s Sean Salisbury, Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter, and NBA insider Frank Isola!

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Can't Blame Kevin Durant, Kobe > Magic? & LeBron's Trump Card in the GOAT Debate Apr 09, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on multiple reports suggesting that the San Francisco 49ers have settled in on Alabama quarterback Mac Jones as the #3 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. After the season, Jones was viewed as a fringe first rounder, at best - so what changed? Something doesn't quite smell right here. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on Kevin Durant's recent comments about his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors in 2016. KD still gets ripped for the move five years later, but Jason argues that any criticism of Durant is unwarranted. He did what was best for him. He exercised his rights as a free agent and choose a location that offered him the best chance to win and played a beautiful brand of basketball. Producer Rob G joins in on the discussion to poke a few holes in Jason's argument, but also to point out that Durant's comments told an even bigger story: KD and Draymond Green knew they couldn't beat LeBron James without each other. It would take a Super Team to dethrone The King. And that may be LeBron's biggest trump card in the GOAT debate: Three separate Super Teams (2008 Boston Celtics, 2017 Warriors and 2021 Brooklyn Nets) have been formed specifically to combat LeBron. Not to be lost in all the KD-LeBron talk, Rob G also said in the midst of this discussion that he has Kobe Bryant over Magic Johnson in his all-time player rankings. Wait, what?!? Of course Jason pushed back, but it did lead to a fascinating discussion about two of the greatest players in NBA history.

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ESPN senior writer and author Seth Wickersham on Belichick, Brady & The Patriot Way Apr 08, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a very quick thought on Kevin Durant's return against the New Orleans Pelicans. KD looked like the Durant of old, albeit against a depleted New Orleans Pelicans. Later, ESPN senior writer and author Seth Wickersham swings by to preview his upcoming book 'It's Better to Be Feared: The New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness'. In the interview, Wickersham discusses the difficulties of interviewing guys like Bill Belichick and Tom Brady before and during a pandemic, why Belichick's criticisms of his quarterback inside the Patriots locker room were partly the reason why Brady decided he had to leave (10:00), how Bill Parcells' coaching style with the New York Giants influenced Belichick's style with the Patriots, if we can expect to see a 'kinder and gentler' version of Belichick next season after his tumultuous season in 2020, why it's hard to determine how friendly Belichick and Brady are today, how Brady and Rob Gronkowski were able to adjust to football life outside of the 'Patriot Way', and much more!

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The REAL Top 5 NBA Players Under 25 + Sports media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel Apr 07, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob kicks things off with an homage to ESPN's Top 25 NBA Players Under 25 list by revealing their own top 5's. The guys agree that top 3 in order are Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson and Jayson Tatum, and that Ben Simmons belongs somewhere in the top 5, but things start to get dicey after that. Jason stumps hard for Denver Nuggets sharpshooter Jamal Murray while Rob campaigns for rookie phenom LaMelo Ball. It was a fun debate, to say the least... unless you're a fan of Trae Young and Devin Booker. Later, sports media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel swings by to discuss how he was able to break the new that ESPN had fired former NBA All-Star Paul Pierce from their network and the reasoning behind it, why it appears that Pierce will be able to find a new gig rather quickly, why there's only a handful of former professional athletes or coaches (like Charles Barkley or Terry Bradshaw) who actually move the needle on sports television, how Shannon Sharpe has evolved into one of the few former athletes on daytime sports television who has been able to really cut through in the same way opinionists like Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith have, why networks tend to consistently overpay for big name game analysts like Tony Romo and Drew Brees, the impact he expects sports wagering to have on daily sports television moving forward, why you should expect more Substack-based platforms to pop up moving forward in an effort to help talent monetize their opinions, and much more!

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March Madness Ends with a Whimper, Was Gonzaga Ever That Good? & How Peyton Manning Doomed the NY Jets Apr 06, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on Baylor's demolition of Gonzaga in the national championship game. Before the game, most of the focus was on Gonzaga's quest for the perfect season, but from the opening tip, it was clear that Baylor was superior team. Based on what we saw last night, if the Bears hadn't had their season derailed by COVID, maybe they're the ones who we're talking about as the Greatest Team of All-Time. Baylor was superior in every way, and they exposed The Zags' lack of top-tier athletes. Producer Rob G argues that it felt similar to the Denver Broncos-Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl from a few years back. One team came in with all the fanfare and the record-breaking numbers, and the other came in with a reputation as a good-but-not-great squad that stood in. Later, Jason shares his thoughts on the New York Jets decision to trade Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers. Darnold never really got a fair shake in New York, thanks in large part to the team's decision to hire Adam Gase to be his head coach; Peyton Manning sold the Jets on Gase as a great offensive mind, but he forgot to mention that Gase is an absolutely atrocious leader of men. Either way, it's hard to blame the general manager (Joe Douglas) and new head coach (Robert Saleh) for wanting their own guy at quarterback. On the Panthers front, if anyone can fix Darnold, it's Carolina head coach Matt Rhule and offensive coordinator Joe Brady. You heard it here first - the Panthers are a team to bet on in 2021.

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The Transfer Portal Has Taken Over College Hoops + ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas Apr 05, 2021

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On today's episode, with tonight's National Championship matchup between Gonzaga and Baylor looming, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the importance of transfers in college basketball. Gonzaga has been a destination location for transfers for years, while the Bears are led by Davion Mitchell, one of the most highly sought after transfer players of the past few years. In short, whoever wins during 'transfer season' is sure to be a serious threat when the real games are played. With that mind, keep an eye out on the Maryland Terrapins next season. You heard it here first. Later, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas swings by to break down the final sequence that led to Jalen Suggs' buzzer-beating game-winner over UCLA, discuss why he believes Gonzaga-UCLA was best college basketball game he's seen since Duke-Kentucky in 1992, explain why Gonzaga's Drew Timme could be the key to the national title game against Baylor, tell us why it would be really hard not to call this 2021 Gonzaga squad one of the greatest teams of all-time if they're able to finish out this perfect season with a national title, talk about why the current culture shift taking place in college basketball that has blue bloods scrambling a bit doesn't necessarily mean that other mid-majors can easily duplicate Gonzaga's success, dispel the notion that one-and-done players don't win in the NCAA Tournament, and much more!

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04/03/2021 – The Jason McIntyre Show Apr 03, 2021

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Jason McIntyre talks about the return of fans at live sporting events and the controversial decision made by MLB to remove the All-Star game from the city of Atlanta due to their new voting laws. He weighs in on the sudden fall in Justin Fields' draft stock and questions if the criticism against the Ohio State quarterback is unfair. Plus, he talks about Deshaun Watson's future in the NFL as the allegations against him continue to mount.

Guests include: FOX Sports MLB reporter Jon Paul Morosi, NBA insider Cuffs The Legend, Sports Attorney Dan Lust, VSiN host Greg Peterson!

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Final Four Predictions + Former UCLA Bruins center Ryan Hollins Apr 02, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off by giving out their official Final Four predictions. While most can agree that Baylor-Houston is going to be the more competitive game, the eyes of the nation will be Gonzaga-UCLA in the nightcap. It's rare that you see a true David vs. Goliath matchup this late in the tournament. Gonzaga is on the verge of history; UCLA is 11-seed that had absolutely no business making it this far. Regardless what happens, it should be a great night of hoops. Later, CBS Sports college basketball analyst and former UCLA Bruins center Ryan Hollins swings by to discuss why he thinks UCLA has a legitimate shot to upset Gonzaga in the Final Four, why he feels like Mick Cronin is doing a better coaching job this season than any coach in Bruins basketball history since John Wooden, why he believes that Cade Cunningham will be a better pro than Gonzaga star point guard Jalen Suggs, what really went down during the iconic Gonzaga-UCLA Sweet 16 showdown of 2006, why 'the next Larry Bird' Adam Morrison ended up flaming out in the NBA, why a perfect season won't be enough to make this 2021 Gonzaga squad the greatest team in college basketball history, and much more!

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Wait and See on Deshaun Watson, How the Pelicans are Losing Zion & the NBA's MASH Unit Apr 01, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into the latest news surrounding the Deshaun Watson sexual assault allegations. Two more lawsuits were filed against him on Wednesday, bringing the total up to 21. Watson's attorneys released statements from 18 other female masseuses who said he was completely professional during their sessions. That means that Watson has had almost 40 different women perform massages on him during his NFL career. Yes - 40. It's too soon to say if Watson is guilty or not but the fact that he sought out that many different women in such a short period of time is a little sketchy. All we can do at this point is let the legal process run its course and hope the truth comes out soon enough. Later, Producer Rob joins the show to help Jason make sense of the drama surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans organization. Former Pels guard JJ Redick ripped the front office for lying to him in his final months with the team, and Jason argues that it’s situations like this – coupled with the Anthony Davis saga and the team’s general inability to build a contender around its star players – could ultimately be what forces Zion Williamson out of town in a few years. Finally, the guys share their thoughts on Andre Drummond’s injury-shortened debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, and lament the fact that most of the NBA’s biggest stars have missed significant time this season with injury (LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant)

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