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Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by author Roland Lazenby to reflect on the life and legacy of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in Calabasas, Calif. Lazenby wrote "Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant." (1/27/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Bulls Radio play-by-play man Chuck Swirsky to reflect on NBA legend Kobe Bryant's legacy, his memories from Bryant's 81-point game against the Raptors in 2006 and more. Bryant was one of nine people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in Calabasas, Calif. (1/27/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.com Sports NBA insider Ric Bucher to discuss his memories of covering NBA legend Kobe Bryant over the course of his illustrious 20-year career. Bryant was killed Sunday morning in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. (1/27/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss NBA legend Kobe Bryant's legacy. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people killed Sunday morning when a helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California. Johnson also shared his memories of the two occasions in which Bryant was linked to trade talks with the Bulls and more. (1/27/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Kendall Gill of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss NBA legend Kobe Bryant's illustrious career and his impact on the game. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people killed Sunday morning when a helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California. (1/27/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about the life and legacy of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who was among nine people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in Calabasas, Calif. Bryant's 13-year old daughter Gianna was also killed. The guys then discussed whether the NBA should've canceled or postponed its games Sunday. Would that have been the most appropriate and ultimate tribute? The morning crew also debated how different the Bulls' future would have been in 2007 if Bryant had been traded to Chicago. The guys then discussed the news that Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will miss four to six weeks with a pelvis injury and whether it affects their opinions of his struggles this season. Finally, the guys debated whether the Chiefs or 49ers have more staying power and which of the two Super Bowl participants will be the first to return to the championship game. (1/27/20)

In the final hour, Mark Grote and Anthony Herron were joined by Patrick Finley of the Sun-Times to preview the Pro Bowl, which will be held Sunday afternoon. The guys then took calls on Bears linebackers and Purdue football. Later, they previewed the 62nd annual Grammy Awards.

In the second hour, Mark Grote and Anthony Herron were joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss the latest White Sox storylines coming out of SoxFest. The guys then reacted to the latest Cubs and White Sox news in the past week. Later, Score overnight host Les Grobstein joined the show to reflect on the 34th anniversary of the Bears defeating the Patriots to win Super Bowl XX.

In the first hour, Mark Grote and Anthony Herron open the show by discussing the Bulls win last night over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then, Grote and Herron discuss the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and the 49ers that is now a week away. Finally, to celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl victory, Mark and Anthony welcome on Tom Thayer to discuss the game.

In the second hour, Kevin Dziepak was joined by Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine to discuss what he learned from SoxFest over the weekend and what fans should expect to see from the White Sox in 2020.