Sports Writer and Publisher of TheJayGravesReport.com makes his weekly visit with the V Man discussing: Ole Miss players taking a knee, whether Zion Williamson should keep playing at Duke, if the Celtics are better without Kyrie Irving, and much more!

V Man has some questions on the Hornets’ defensive effort against D’Angelo Russell and shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the last shot by Kemba, and more!

Bobby, Molly, and Walker take a moment to break down the outcome of this past weekend’s game, discussing the Hornets v. Nets and the final seconds in the fourth, as well as the line up changes for Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornet’s Executive VP, Pete Guelli, joins the show today to reflect on All-Star Weekend, what its like to host the reigning champions for today’s game against the Warriors, and what the post season means to the Hornet’s young players.

Charlotte Hornet’s beat writer for The Athletic, Rod Boone, breaks down the final seconds of Hornets v. Nets game, performance evaluation of Tony Parker and Miles Bridges, and tonight’s game against the Warriors.

NBA writer from Sporting News, Sean Deveny, joins the show today to discuss trade talks about Frank Kominsky, Mitch Kupchak’s ownership, and whats in store for the Hornets the rest of the season.

In part 2 we speak with Coach McInnis, team owner and U17 head men’s basketball coach of Team Charlotte about a host of subjects including his professional, college and high school playing career.

Also in this show, Coach McInnis provides us with his all-time top 5 NBA players as well as the impact Hall of Fame UNC Coach Dean Smith and former West Charlotte’s Head Coach, Charles McCullough had on his life. 

Part 1 can be found by clicking the link – http://www.espncharlotte.net/the-pearl-report-2-14-19/

Part 2 of our conversation is contained inside the podcast player directly below. 
1:25  Coach McInnis reflects on the 1996 NBA draft and his NBA playing career.
8:40  Coach speaks about the transition and progress of the NBA today as well as one of the best players he competed against.
11:40  Coach McInnis provides us with his all time top 5 NBA players.
15:07  Coach reflects on playing for Hall of Fame Coach Dean Smith as well as coach provides us with some insight on his Team Charlotte program and some of the players and teams that make up his program.
28:08  The host Tony Pearl throw out some names of some of the top PG’s to come out of Charlotte and coach McInnis weighs in.
33:43  Coach McInnis speaks about how he honed in on his game at an early age and he provides a special nod to former West Charlotte Head Coach, Charles McCullough.
36:26  Coach McInnis provides a few parting thoughts including his vision for the future of basketball in Charlotte NC and how he would like to ultimately impact the game and the community. 

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Gerry discusses today’s breaking news regarding New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s involvement in a prostitution sting in Jupiter, Florida and what consequences Mr. Kraft may be facing.

NBA Writer for The Athletic, Sporting News, Real GM, and author of 100 things Warriors Fans should know, Danny Leroux joins the show to breakdown the tampering issue in the NBA, discuss which teams had the biggest changes in projected salary cap space at the trade deadline, which current Warriors player is most likely to leave in the near future, what the Hornets should do about Kemba Walker, and more!