The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Best of The Odd Couple May 08, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin explain why it’s not surprising at all that the New England Patriots are sticking with Mike Vrabel given that their franchise has a history of supporting cheaters, and tell us why Draymond Green proved last night that he’s actually a terrible television personality and is nothing more than a ‘Mean Girl’. Plus, host of the SNY digital NBA show, ‘The Putback’, Ian Begley, swings by to discuss the New York Knicks going up 2-0 on the Philadelphia 76ers, why the Cleveland Cavaliers are having so much trouble with the Detroit Pistons, and much more!

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Rob Parker Calls James Harden a Playoff Failure May 07, 2026

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Rob Parker goes all the way in on James Harden after a rough start to the Pistons series, calling him the “PFOAT” — Playoff Failure Of All Time.

Parker argues that Harden’s postseason struggles aren’t new, saying the pattern is well documented: elite regular-season production followed by disappointing playoff performances. That leads to the bigger question — is Harden’s NBA legacy now defined more by failure than greatness?

Kelvin Washington backs up the criticism, saying Harden has shifted from famous to infamous when it comes to playoff moments. For a player with one of the most dominant regular-season résumés of his era, the gap between expectation and performance is becoming impossible to ignore.

The crew debates whether this is fair criticism or an overreaction — and what it ultimately means for Harden’s place in NBA history.

👉 Is “playoff failure” now attached to his legacy for good?

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Draymond vs Austin Rivers Gets Personal | Rob & Kelvin React May 07, 2026

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Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington break down the escalating back-and-forth between Draymond Green and Austin Rivers and it got personal.

After Draymond took shots, Rivers fired back with a detailed critique of Draymond’s career that had Parker calling him his “new hero.” Kelvin, meanwhile, believes Draymond could be headed for an apology tour starting with his comments about Steve Kerr and continuing with Rivers.

Was Rivers disrespecting Draymond… or actually giving him respect while doing his job in the media? The guys unpack the tone, the truth, and what happens next in this growing NBA media feud.

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Inside the Parker - The Streaking Cubs, Paul Skenes is Scary Good, a Tribute to John Sterling + Los Angeles Angels 2B Vaughn Grissom May 07, 2026

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On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the streaking Chicago Cubs, Paul Skenes’ historic start to his career in Pittsburgh, and the surging television ratings across Major League Baseball. Later, Los Angeles Angels second baseman Vaughn Grissom swings by for a very compelling conversation, and Rob pays tribute to the late, great New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling. Plus, we reveal the sixth installment of his Memory Lane series.

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Hour 1 - James Harden is the PFOAT + NBA champion Antonio Daniels May 07, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin explain why James Harden’s NBA legacy will be his history of playoff failures rather than his transformational style of play, tell us if the Philadelphia 76ers will ever be able to count on Joel Embiid, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around The Association.

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Hour 2 - Jaylen Brown Wants Out of Boston + X-Rayted Sports host Rick Kamla May 07, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin debate whether Jaylen Brown is plotting his exit from the Boston Celtics. Plus, ‘Beyond the Surface’ for X-Rayted Sports host Rick Kamla swings by to discuss the quirky fit in Cleveland between Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, why he would not trade Brown to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo straight-up, whether the Los Angeles Lakers have any real shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder without Luka Doncic, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates airline add-ons in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go.

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Hour 3 - Draymond Green is the Luckiest Player in NBA History May 07, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin explain why Austin Rivers is right when he says that Draymond Green is the luckiest player in modern NBA history, and tell us why the Los Angeles Lakers should have serious reservations about offering Austin Reaves a maximum contract extension this offseason.

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Best of The Odd Couple May 07, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin explain why James Harden’s NBA legacy will be his history of playoff failures rather than his transformational style of play, debate whether Jaylen Brown is plotting his exit from the Boston Celtics, and explain why Austin Rivers is right when he says that Draymond Green is the luckiest player in modern NBA history.

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Hour 1 - The Knicks are the Beast in the East + Former NFL OL Ephraim Salaam May 06, 2026

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New York sports media personality Keith McPherson is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob debate whether or not the Philadelphia 76ers have any hope at all of upsetting the New York Knicks in the playoffs, tell us why $50,000 may not be enough to be watch the World Cup for 39 straight days, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss if the Knicks are the team to beat in the East, the likelihood that the Los Angeles Lakers can upset the Oklahoma City Thunder, his biggest issue with Victor Wembanyama, and much more!

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Hour 2 - Not Even JJ Redick Believes in the Lakers + NBA on Prime broadcaster Michael Grady May 06, 2026

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New York sports media personality Keith McPherson is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob explain why they have a big problem with JJ Redick setting the stage for the Los Angeles Lakers to get demolished by the Oklahoma City Thunder in round two, and tell us if the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves really have it in them to upset the San Antonio Spurs. Plus, NBA on Prime and NBA on NBC broadcaster Michael Grady swings by to discuss all the biggest postseason headlines around The Association. Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.

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