What's Wright? with Nick Wright - FOX Sports

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Down Go Warriors, Philly Melts Down & Ja Morant May 16, 2023

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On today’s episode, Nick discusses the Lakers ending the Warriors dynasty, the meltdown in Philly and whether or not it’s time for the Grizzlies to cut ties with Ja Morant. Then, Nick reflects on the passing of Doyle Brunson. Lastly, Nick answers your questions.

1:58 LeBron vs Steph

42:07 Doc Rivers Fired After 76ers Game 7 Loss

46:53 Phoenix Suns' Predictable Collapse

51:25 Ja Morant's Controversies and Future In Memphis

57:37 Nick Remembers Doyle Brunson

1:02:59 Listener Questions

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Lakers Lose, Celtics Crumbling & Wright-Ins May 11, 2023

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This episode includes offensive language used by Bob Huggins. On today’s episode, Nick discusses the Lakers loss, decides whether or not he will be a Jokic guy if he beats KD and Booker, and discusses the All-NBA team. Later, Nick determines when the prince will become part of the royal family, how JJ Redick would do as a head coach, and his favorite moment of the first 150 shows in “Wright-Ins”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.

3:36 Lakers' Loss Against GSW

13:52 Are The Celtics Done For?

20:22 Has Nick Changed His Opinions On Jokić?

22:19 All-NBA Stars and Snubs

27:11 Bob Huggins Controversy

46:20 Wright Ins

56:57 Listener Questions

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Lakers Win, Booker on Fire & Public Defender May 09, 2023

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On today’s episode, Nick discusses the Lakers 3-1 series lead over the Warriors, determines if Devin Booker is making a run to open as next year’s MVP favorite, and reacts to Bronny James committing to USC. Then, Nick determines if Jokic is about to become the next NBA villain. Later, Nick defends Mat Ishbia, Chris Paul, and Jayson Tatum in “Nick Wright Public Defender”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.

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Lakers v Warriors, MVP Voting & Wright or Wrong May 04, 2023

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On today’s episode, Nick decides if LeBron and AD played too many minutes in game one, who has the most to lose in the playoffs, and reacts to the NBA MVP results. Then, Nick determines if Durant and Booker can hold on long enough for CP3 to return and prevent the sweep. Later, Nick determines if Dillon Brooks will be a Laker, if Jimmy Butler is the most important player in the playoffs, and if Rodgers has too much say in New York in “Wright or Wrong”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.

3:12 Celtics-76ers Series Tied

8:51 Embiid Wins MVP

16:24 Darvin Ham & Lakers’ Game 1 Win

24:27 Durant’s Legacy

29:54 CP3 Injury

33:49 Wright or Wrong

47:37 GoFundMe

52:50 Listener Questions

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Beam Dream Dead, Lakers vs Warriors Preview, & The Deciding Factor May 02, 2023

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On today’s episode, Nick decides if it’s time to admit he was wrong about the Warriors, determines how bad LeBron needs to win against Steph, and reacts to the Celtics losing game one. Then, Nick recaps the NFL draft and decides how well the Chiefs did. Later, Nick determines why each remaining playoff team can and can’t win the title in “The Deciding Factor”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.

2:11 Warriors Beat Kings

12:15 Steph vs. LeBron

18:03 Celtics lose to Philly

26:02 Will Denver Dominate Playoffs?

34:01 Eagles’ Draft Picks

37:57 Chiefs’ Draft Picks

39:26 Top Draft Stories

44:23 New Game: Deciding Factors

52:45 Listener Questions

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Playoff Jimmy Does it Again, Lakers Lose, & Nickstradamus Apr 27, 2023

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On today’s episode, Nick discusses another impossible game from Jimmy Butler, the Lakers losing game 5, and debates whether or not the Beam will be lit again in Sacramento this year. Then, he explains why he is picking the Nuggets over the Suns in round 2. Later, Nick makes a prediction for this year's quarterback class, which stars will be traded on draft night, and whether or not KC will be a great host city in “Nickstradamus”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.

01:45 – Bucks Bounced in 1st Round

17:40 – Grizzlies Send Series Back to LA

22:08 – Nick Wrong again about Warriors?

26:08 – Nick Apologizing to Knicks Fans

30:36 – Nick Picks Nuggets in Round 2

34:32 – The Return of Nickstradamus

50:24 – Fan Questions

55:11 – Damonza's Newest Apartment Decoration

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Rodgers to the Jets, De’Aaron Fox Questionable & Freak Out or Chill Out Apr 25, 2023

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On today’s episode, Nick determines if the Jets are going all the way this year or if the Rodgers trade will be a bust, if the Kings will crumble without De’Aaron Fox, and discusses Jimmy Butler's 56 point game. Then, Nick defends the statistics proving LeBron is more clutch than Kobe and Michael Jordan. Later, Nick determines if the Suns stars can continue averaging 40 minutes a game, if the refs are being overdramatic in the playoffs and Kawhi missing another game in “Freak Out of Chill Out”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.

3:17 Lakers Take the Lead

11:48 Jimmy Butler 56-Point Record

18:17 Aaron Rodgers Traded to NY Jets

23:53 De’Aaron Fox Finger Fracture

29:43 LeBron King of the Clutch?

38:07 Freak Out or Chill Out

45:16 Diorra’s College Picks

50:05 Audience Questions

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Draymond's Suspension, Anonymous Player Poll & This or That Apr 20, 2023

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On today’s episode, Nick determines if he’s ok with Draymond's history factoring into the suspension, if the Suns are going to regret the Kevin Durant trade, and evaluates the results of the anonymous player poll. Then, Nick discusses Tua’s retirement consideration. Later, Nick decides if the 49ers should trade or keep Trey Lance, who the Panthers will pick #1 overall, and if the Hawks should trade or keep Trae Young in “This or That”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.

3:38 Lakers Lose to Grizzlies

13:30 Draymond’s History and Suspension

22:48 KD Trade Hurting Suns?

25:34 Thoughts on NFL Player Poll

36:20 How Dolphins Deal With Tua

37:21 This or That

45:56 Damonza Tweets + Diorra’s College Picks

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Lakers Show Out, Jalen Gets Paid & All-In or Fold Apr 18, 2023

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On today’s episode, Nick determines if the Lakers could move on with the Grizzlies down three starters, if Kevin Durant losing in round 1 again would be a legacy killer, and discusses Jalen Hurt’s new deal. Then, Nick fixes NBA charges after Ja and Giannis get hurt in “Nick Makes It Wright”. Later, Nick decides if he is going all-in or folding on whether or not the Knicks are better with Brunson than Mitchell, if the Bucks are dead without Giannis, and if Jalen Brown is the Celtics most important player. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.

03:21 – KINGS LIGHT THE BEAM!!!

12:58 – Lakers Looking Good Early

17:02 – King of Clutch?

27:29 – Hurts Highest-Paid QB

30:41 – Damar Hamlin Cleared for Football Activity

31:48 – KD's Legacy in Jeopardy?

36:18 – Nick Makes It Wright

39:21 – All In or Fold

44:25 – Nick's Thoughts After Ralph Yarl, Kaylin Gillis, and other recent incidents

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Lakers Survive, Playoff Preview & Outpick Nick Apr 13, 2023

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On today’s episode, Nick reacts to last night's play-in games, decides if he is still confident in his Lakers pick and gives a postseason best-case / worst-case scenario for LeBron James. Then, Nick determines what the most tantalizing storyline in round 1 is. Later, Nick decides which playoff teams he has the most confidence in and ranks them in a new game called “Outpick Nick “. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.

02:50 – 7-Year Anniversary of Kobe's final game

05:03 – Play-in Controversy and 8th-seed Predictions

18:51 – Nick Still Confident in Lakers?

27:44 – Best Case/Worst Case Scenarios for LeBron's Legacy

31:41 – Best Storyline heading into NBA Playoffs

36:24 – Outpick Nick

46:04-- – Happy Anniversary Nick & Danielle!

50:47 – Fan Questions

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