The Full 48

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Zach Lowe on NBA return and the issues that could impact it Jun 15, 2020

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Senior NBA writer for ESPN, Zach Lowe joins to discuss the NBA season resumption, what he's hearing about player concerns and potential issues that could impact the NBA's plans, and what his MVP ballot is shaping up like.

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Chris Haynes on the NBA Bubble and Player Concerns Jun 12, 2020

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Chris Haynes from Yahoo! Sports joins to discuss the resumption of the NBA season, the plans to play in a quarantined bubble at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the players, including Kyrie Irving’s, various concerns about the league’s plan, and the impact that both the pandemic and the #BlackLivesMatter movement are having on players’ individual decisions. Plus, they breakdown how the NBA Bubble will effect media coverage of the play-off and the Finals.

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This is a WE Thing with Caron Butler Jun 08, 2020

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NBATV analyst Caron Butler, who played 14 seasons in the NBA, discusses social justice, #BlackLivesMatter, police reform, the importance of uncomfortable conversations, education, actionable change, and the role of the NBA. He also details his own experiences with the police and the prison system, and shares what he teaches his kids about being Black in America.

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Bill Oram on the 2000 Lakers-Blazers Western Conference Finals Jun 06, 2020

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The Athletic’s Bill Oram joins “The Full 48 with Howard Beck” to breakdown the 2000 Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers Western Conference Finals including the famous Kobe-Shaq "lob," the roles of Robert Horry, Derek Fisher and Rick Fox in the burgeoning Lakers’ Dynasty, and the what-if situation for Rasheed Wallace. They also discuss the resumption of the current NBA season, and who might be the Lakers’ biggest threat.

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Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac Jun 01, 2020

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Jonathan Isaac from the Orlando Magic joins “The Full 48 with Howard Beck” to update his injury rehab process and status, share his thoughts on the NBA resumption plans, and his goal to be a multiple Defensive Player of the Year winner. He also talks Markelle Fultz, Mo Bamba, and Kevin Durant. Plus, Jonathan is sharing details about his Paris-themed surprise engagement during lockdown, growing up the middle of 6 kids, moving from the Bronx to Naples, Florida as a 10-year old, and his serious love of cheese fries!

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Sacramento Kings Forward Harrison Barnes May 29, 2020

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Sacramento Kings forward, Harrison Barnes, joins “The Full 48 with Howard Beck” to discuss the resumption of the NBA season and how he’d like to see it happen, the campus/bubble scenario, coronavirus health concerns, the Sacramento Kings season, Marvin Bagley’s injury status, and Kobe Bryant. He also weighs in on a possible NBA schedule shift, mid-game trades, and playing in empty arenas.

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Rolling Stone Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall May 26, 2020

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Alan Sepinwall, the chief TV critic for “Rolling Stone” magazine (and long-suffering New York Knicks fan), offers suggestions for binge-watching during the NBA shutdown, and discusses how binge-watching has changed television, and the long-awaited return of the NBA.

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Blackballed director Mike Jacobs May 21, 2020

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Mike Jacobs, the filmmaker & director of “Blackballed,” the documentary about the Donald Sterling saga, joins “The Full 48 with Howard Beck” to discuss his take on the scandal as depicted in the doc, what surprised him about his interviews with Doc Rivers, Chris Paul, and Adam Silver, why he decided against interviewing V Stiviano, and how he feels the drama affected the Clippers Championship dreams in 2014.

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Jack McCallum on Michael Jordan and The Dream Team May 18, 2020

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Longtime Sports Illustrated writer, author, and host of “The Dream Team Tapes” podcast, Jack McCallum, discusses the final episodes of “The Last Dance,” Karl Malone, the Bryon Russell push off, and the "pizza game." He also talks MJ and the Dream Team, Magic Johnson's role, Christian Laettner, and Isiah Thomas.

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Director Jason Hehir of The Last Dance May 14, 2020

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Jason Hehir, director of “The Last Dance” documentary, joins “The Full 48 with Howard Beck” to discuss the documentary’s reception by fans, the portrayal of Jerry Krause, the decision to omit Sonny Vaccaro, the inclusion of President Barack Obama, the depiction of the Bulls locker room friction, the importance of addressing Jordan’s “Republicans buy sneakers too” comment, and the reason Jason believes that “The Last Dance” is a true underdog story at heart.

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