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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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Clippers Aren't Clutch, Kawhi's Next Move & the Nets Biggest Threat in the East Mar 01, 2021

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On today's episode, Producer Rob G joins Jason for a little wall-to-wall NBA conversation. First, it's clear that the Los Angeles Clippers still lack the clutch gene necessary to become a legitimate title contenders. They folded like a cheap tent down the stretch on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, just like they did against the Denver Nuggets in The Bubble last season. They're frauds. Period. All of these leads to one obvious question: What does this mean for the future of Kawhi Leonard? Kawhi has built up this reputation that he's a LeBron James-level team builder thanks to that 'fortunate' NBA title he won in Toronto, but so far that couldn't be further from the truth. Perhaps his future lies outside of the Clippers, somewhere where he won't be asked to build the team, somewhere that already has a strong foundation in place, somewhere like... The Phoenix Suns. Speaking of the Suns, Jason and Rob G are at odds over just how good Devin Booker really is. Last week LeBron called Booker 'the most disrespected player' in the NBA, but do the numbers back that up? How much credit does he really deserve for the Phoenix turnaround this season? It's a debate that should get your blood boiling. Later, the guys do a deep dive into which teams are the biggest threats to the Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference. Jason says a healthy Boston Celtics squad with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown is the only team with the requisite wing defenders to slow down the Nets, while Rob G says his money is on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Only time will tell which man is right.

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02/27/2021 – The Jason McIntyre Show Feb 27, 2021

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Jason McIntyre defends Russell Wilson for venting his frustration with the Seahawks organization and argues for the Dallas Cowboys to make an offer for the 32 year-old QB. He blasts Brandon Ingram for lying to the media when speaking about his teammate, Zion Williamson. He speaks with Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine for insight on what the Celtics need to do in order to turn their season around and challenge the Nets in the East. Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News pushes back against Jason’s theory that the Cowboys would abandon Dak Prescott and bring Russell Wilson to Dallas. Plus, is Jason ready to throw himself into the NBA Top Shot game?

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Russell Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys? + Actor/Comedian Gary Owen Feb 26, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the report in The Athletic detailing the growing rift between Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. On one hand, the Seahawks have been a winning franchise the entirety of Wilson's career so it's odd that he would want out; On the other, Seattle has done a mediocre job at best building the roster around Wilson ever since he signed his contract extension. This all could come to a head sooner than later, and guess which team is waiting in the wings: The Dallas Cowboys. Wilson would be a clear upgrade over Dak Prescott and he'd save Dallas some money against the salary cap as well. Make it happen, Jerry Jones. Later, actor/comedian Gary Owen swings by to discuss what it was like playing pickup basketball on the set of 'Think Like a Man' and getting dunked on by Darren Collison, the pros and cons of doing a comedy tour during a pandemic, what it was like being trapped in a hotel with no water or power for 3 days last week during that epic snowstorm in Texas, why he's optimistic about Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals heading into the 2021 season, how Burrow's upbringing has better prepared him for life in the NFL, why he'd like to see the Baltimore Ravens trade for Odell Beckham Jr to pair him with Lamar Jackson, how the comedy club atmosphere is so much different than the 'cancel culture' on comedy that permeates through social media, why former Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs had an issue with him back in the day, and much more!

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The NBA is Punishing LeBron + ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller Feb 25, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason shares a quick thought on the reveal of the Los Angeles Lakers' schedule entering the second half of the season. It is absolutely brutal. If there was ever any concern about LeBron James running himself into the ground before the playoffs start it's only going to be amplified in the second half. The Lakers have 8 back-to-back games; it almost feels like the NBA is punishing The King for being so vocal about his displeasure for the All-Star Game. If Frank Vogel is smart, he'll make sure to load manage LeBron liberally until the postseason. Later, TheDraftScout.com founder and ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller swings by to explain why he feels like Alabama quarterback Mac Jones is a 2nd round prospect who could get pushed up into the 1st round because so many NFL teams are desperate for quarterbacks, why he's not buying the notion that Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is suddenly falling down draft boards, why he views Penn State edge rusher Jayson Oweh as a player who has the potential to be great in the NFL even his production wasn't that great last season, why he doesn't believe that either Alabama wide receivers - Jaylen Waddle and Devonta Smith - are locks to go in the top 10 of the Draft, the method behind the madness behind every mock draft he puts out, why he believes that Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade's stock fell so far since the beginning of the season, and much more!

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