The Crossover NBA Show

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Unveiling the MVP; Scott Brooks May 18, 2021

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This week, Mannix and Beck unveil their MVP ballots, explore the success of the play-in tournament, look at the most compelling first round matchups and debate the Hall of Fame merits of Robert Horry. Later, Wizards coach Scott Brooks joins Mannix to discuss Washington's second half surge, Brooks's relationship with Russell Westbrook, the impact of Daniel Gafford, what the results of this season mean for the Wizards future, more. Subscribe, rate and review the pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts.

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The Great Marv Albert May 17, 2021

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BONUS episode! In 2017, Mannix sat down with Marv Albert, the longtime voice of the NBA with NBC, TNT and others. With Albert announcing his retirement this week, we bring back that conversation with a broadcasting legend, one that covers some of the biggest moments of his career. Subscribe, rate and review this pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts.

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Live, from Studio J… it’s Adam Lefkoe! May 14, 2021

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On our new Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes NBA on TNT host Adam Lefkoe, who just wrapped the second season of the (newish) Tuesday show. Adam shares a ton of Shaq stories, plus insights on Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker, Ernie Johnson and much more.

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Can the Lakers Recover? May 11, 2021

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Mannix and Beck discuss the state of the Lakers (with an assist from The Athletic's Bill Oram), LeBron's place on the All-NBA ballot, what the eye-popping numbers of Russell Westbrook really mean, the Wizards as a No. 8 seed and more. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts!

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Coaching (and not coaching) in a pandemic, with Lloyd Pierce May 07, 2021

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On our new Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce. They discuss the unique challenges of this season, Pierce’s dismissal by the Hawks, Joel Embiid’s evolution, the Nets’ title hopes, the pros/cons of the play-in tournament and much more.

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Is Chris Paul the MVP? May 04, 2021

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Mannix and Beck discuss the Nets biggest playoff issue (with an assist from YES Network analyst Sarah Kustok), Chris Paul's MVP candidacy, OKC's brazen tanking, plus your questions on the toughest award on the ballot this year and what to make of the Lakers scuffles. Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Playin’ for the play-in, with the NBA’s Evan Wasch Apr 30, 2021

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On our new Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes NBA scheduling czar Evan Wasch, to discuss the new play-in tournament and its impact on tanking. Plus, everything you ever wanted to know about back-to-backs, injuries and scheduling challenges in a pandemic.

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Inside The Knicks Success and Portland's Struggles Apr 27, 2021

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Mannix and Beck discuss the surging Knicks (with an assist from MSG analyst Alan Hahn), the struggling Blazers and Kevin Durant's return in Brooklyn. Plus your Twitter questions on Zach LaVine's contract talks, a potential CJ McCollum trade in Portland and the best local broadcast teams. Subscribe, rate and review the pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts!

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No lie: The Knicks are back! w/ Sam Morril & Stavros Halkias Apr 23, 2021

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On our new Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Pod Don’t Lie hosts (and Knicks fans) Sam Morril and Stavros Halkias. The two stand-up comics are all in on this amazing/captivating/surprising Knicks team and its playoff potential. They also discuss the challenges of performing comedy during a pandemic.

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Are The Boston Celtics Back? Apr 20, 2021

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Mannix and Beck are joined by Chris Forsberg, Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston, to discuss the suddenly white-hot Celtics, the growth of Jayson Tatum, the aborted Myles Turner trade and what's at stake for Boston in these playoffs. Plus LaMarcus Aldridge's Hall of Fame case, Dallas's gripes about the play-in tournament and your questions on USA Basketball, Kobe Bryant as the new logo and what it would take for an NBA coach to head back to college. Subscribe, rate and review the pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download podcasts!

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