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Adam and Craig Malamut's Final Season of Game of Zones May 11, 2020

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Adam and Craig Malamut, creators of B/R’s Game of Zones animated series, discuss GoZ’s final season, how COVID-19 and Kobe Bryant’s passing affected the last episodes, original ideas for the Mediadel and Howard's cameo appearance, what inspired Van Gundy Island, their favorite moments and storylines, and NBA and fan reaction to the series. Plus, they talk future plans, and whether Game of Zones is truly done!

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Zach Binney & Carl Bergstrom on How the NBA Can Return to Play May 07, 2020

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Epidemiologist and Asst. Professor of Quantitative Theory and Methods at Oxford College of Emory University, Zach Binney, and Carl Bergstrom, Professor of Biology at the University of Washington, join "The Full 48 with Howard Beck" to discuss what it's going to take to allow the return of the NBA and professional sports in general. They breakdown the possible benchmarks that might need to be hit in terms of coronavirus case numbers and quantity and types of testing, procedures that will need to be put in place for the athletes, coaches and staff, and possible locations and conditions that will enable safe game play. They also tackle travel safety, outdoor practice, the long-term effects of COVID19 infection, the future of handshakes, and the real risk factor of yelling!

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J.A. Adande and Ramona Shelburne on the Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant Bond May 04, 2020

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ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and J.A. Adande, Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University, discuss the Michael Jordan documentary, “The Last Dance,” and the surprising revelations about Michael Jordan’s close relationship with Kobe Bryant, and how that relationship clearly influenced Kobe’s basketball career. They also talk about Kobe’s early years imitating Michael Jordan, MJ’s initial reaction to Kobe Bryant, the perception of fans, media, and other players, and how all of that transformed into a close bond protected by both MJ and Kobe.

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Jeremy Lin Apr 30, 2020

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NBA Champion and former New York Knick, Jeremy Lin, joins to discuss Linsanity past and present, including a couple of his favorite moments with the Knicks, the status of the CBA season, his Championship with the Toronto Raptors, and his “Be The Light” campaign to aid those affected by the COVID19 pandemic.

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Bill Wennington on Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman & The Chicago Bulls Apr 28, 2020

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3x NBA Champion from the Chicago Bulls second threepeat, Bill Wennington, discusses his recollections about Michael Jordan’s return to the NBA, MJ as a teammate, coach Phil Jackson, Dennis Rodman as a player, teammate, and friend, and whether the Bulls could have won a 4th Championship had the team stayed together. Bill also weighs in on the debate about the 2017 Golden State Warriors vs the 1996 Chicago Bulls, and who’s missing from Zach LaVine’s Bulls All-Time Starting 5.

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Washington Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard Apr 23, 2020

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The General Manager of the Washington Wizards, Tommy Sheppard, joins "The Full 48 with Howard Beck," to discuss the Washington Wizards training routine during NBA lockdown, how he thinks the NBA will handle the upcoming lottery, his hopes for a finish to the current season, John Wall's rehab progress, and Bradley Beal's long term future with the Wizards. Plus, Tommy remembers Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

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Sam Smith on The Last Dance and Michael Jordan Apr 21, 2020

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Former Chicago Tribune turned Bulls.com writer, Sam Smith, who covered the breadth of Michael Jordan's career, discusses ESPN's "The Last Dance" documentary, the Bulls double three-peat, Phil Jackson's coaching philosophy, Scottie Pippen, MJ's relationship with the media and teammates, and the story behind "Republicans buy sneakers too." He also debates Michael and Scottie vs Shaq and Kobe vs Jerry West and Elgin Baylor as greatest NBA tandem of all time. Plus, he offers some insight on MJ's ultra-competitive nature, and the effect that fame and celebrity had on MJ's professional relationships.

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Patty Mills Apr 16, 2020

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NBA Champ and 3x Olympian for the Australian National team, Patty Mills, discusses the San Antonio Spurs transitional season, Coach Greg Popovich's future plans, the Summer Olympics and playing for his native Australia, sharing an Olympic court with Ben Simmons, and his favorite moments with both Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. Patty also explains why Kyrie Irving won't be sporting the green and gold next Summer, what other tunes he's been playing on guitar during lockdown.

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David West Apr 13, 2020

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Two-time NBA champion and COO of the Professional Collegiate League, David West, and Ricky Volante, CEO of the Professional Collegiate League, discuss their new paid-alternative to the NCAA, including league and salary structure, why it’s a needed option in college sports, and how they plan to compete with the ingrained college athletic institutions and traditions. They also share the NCAA and NBA reactions to their league. Plus, David talks G League, the Warriors' season to date, and Kevin Durant’s departure from Golden State.

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Mike Monroe on the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class 2020 Apr 09, 2020

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Veteran NBA scribe and current contributor to The Athletic, Mike Monroe, discusses the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame NBA class of 2020 including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and former Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich. He also speaks to Gregg Popovich's possible retirement, The Big Three (Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker), and shares his favorite Kobe memory.

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