The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Best of The Odd Couple May 07, 2024

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Chris and Rob explain exactly why Anthony Edwards is a superstar and Jalen Brunson is not, tell us why Ant-Man should be applauded for saying he doesn’t want to be compared to Michael Jordan and discuss whether pushing all-in or a full teardown is the best option for the Phoenix Suns.

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Hour 3 – Ant-Man is Smart to Shoot Down the Jordan Comparisons May 07, 2024

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Chris and Rob tell us why Anthony Edwards should be applauded for saying he doesn’t want to be compared to Michael Jordan, discuss whether pushing all-in or a full teardown is the best option for the Phoenix Suns and debate whether the Los Angeles Clippers have any choice but to run it back with their trio of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden.

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Hour 2 - LeBron Will Never be a Mythical Figure + FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina May 07, 2024

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Chris and Rob tell us why LeBron James is unlikely to ever become a mythical figure like Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali or Babe Ruth and discuss what they liked about the Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching search, the Los Angeles Clippers plans to run it back and much more!

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Hour 1 - Jalen Brunson Can't Measure Up to Anthony Edwards + FOX Sports national NBA reporter Melissa Rohlin May 07, 2024

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Chris and Rob explain exactly why Anthony Edwards is a superstar and Jalen Brunson is not, pay homage to Willie Mays on his 93rd birthday and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, FOX Sports national NBA reporter Melissa Rohlin swings by to discuss why Edwards prefers not to be compared to Michael Jordan, why some believe Edwards compares more favorably to someone like Kawhi Leonard, what makes Edwards different from other star players of this generation and much more!

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Best of The Week on The Odd Couple May 04, 2024

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Chris and Rob debate whether the LeBron James Era in Los Angeles has been a success for the Lakers, explain why they have an issue with Deion Sanders’ decision to ridicule disgruntled former Colorado players on social media and discuss why Steve Ballmer may have no choice but to blow up this current Los Angeles Clippers roster.

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Best of The Odd Couple May 04, 2024

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Chris and Rob tell us why it’s blasphemous to suggest that Jalen Brunson is already an NBA superstar and debate whether the Los Angeles Lakers should keep LeBron James in mind when they're deciding what to do with their franchise moving forward. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider and co-host of the #ThisLeague UNCUT podcast – Marc Stein – swings by to discuss the Lakers’ plans for replacing Ham, the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster optionality this offseason, whether we can expect the New York Knicks to go star hunting via trade this summer and much more!

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Hour 3 - The Lakers Should Not be Catering to LeBron May 04, 2024

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Chris and Rob debate whether the Los Angeles Lakers should keep LeBron James in mind when they're deciding what to do with their franchise moving forward, take Patrick Beverley to task for his clown behavior during and after the Milwaukee Bucks’ season-ending loss to the Indiana Pacers and tell us if the WNBA made a mistake not airing Caitlin Clark’s preseason debut on terrestrial television.

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Hour 2 - Jalen Brunson is NOT a Superstar + Former NBA veteran Kerry Kittles May 04, 2024

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Chris and Rob tell us why it’s blasphemous to suggest that Jalen Brunson is already an NBA superstar and the Odd Couple Crew debates the best way to deal with social media trolls in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Kerry Kittles swings by to discuss why players love to play in New York, why he’s picking the Minnesota Timberwolves to upset the Denver Nuggets in the second round and much more!

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Hour 1 - Darvin Ham Is Officially Cooked + FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Marc Stein May 04, 2024

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Chris and Rob explain how the Los Angeles Lakers turned Darvin Ham into the scapegoat to deflect from the front office’s and players’ shortcomings, tell us how Tyronn Lue can maximize his earnings now that he’s become the hottest name on the head coaching market again, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider and co-host of the #ThisLeague UNCUT podcast – Marc Stein – swings by to discuss the Lakers’ plans for replacing Ham, the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster optionality this offseason, whether we can expect the New York Knicks to go star hunting via trade this summer and much more!

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Best of The Odd Couple May 03, 2024

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Chris and Rob explain why Steve Ballmer may have no choice but to blow up this current Los Angeles Clippers roster, tell us why the discourse coming out of the Phoenix Suns organization regarding Kevin Durant and the future of their franchise is all wrong and explain why the they believe the Los Angeles Lakers would be making a Darvin Ham the scapegoat if they decide to fire him this week as has been reported.

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