Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Max is in L.A. while Rich is in New York for the NBA draft later this week, and Rich is joined by a true New Yorker. Fresh off watching his Knicks win their first title in over 50 years, Fat Joe joins Game Over! What did it mean for him to see the Knicks win it all (7:21)? Then, Joe dives into how he got into rap (27:10), his fashion sense, and his relationship with Big Pun (37:02).

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Guest: Fat Joe

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

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Max and Rich are in New York, but Max didn’t go to the parade? They talk about why this title means so much more in New York before debating whether the Knicks are actually being disrespected after winning the title (19:28). Then, the NBA offseason is heating up quickly. Rich dives into why NBA owners are allergic to the second apron, and could Jaylen Brown be on the move (37:30)? What does the future hold for Trae Young (47:49)? Plus, we look ahead to the NBA draft.

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Trevor Rabone

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Theorist Studios

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Max and Rich debate whether this Knicks championship team ranks among the all-time greats (7:51). They spar over where Jalen Brunson stands versus Kyrie Irving and SGA, sparked by The Ringer's new player rankings (24:21). The conversation moves through the Thunder-Spurs Western Conference finals and Wembanyama's fatigue (31:09). They also discuss the public's rush to tear down rising stars and where LeBron James might land next given the title's ripple effects. Then, the World Cup buildup in the U.S. has Rich wanting to go to a match while they’re in New York (45:17), and they set parade plans for Max.

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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Rich is surprised that Max isn’t wearing orange and blue today, but does Max need to apologize to James Dolan? We break down the Finals and look ahead toward the summer and next season (9:18). Can the Knicks become the first team to repeat in nearly a decade (46:10)? The Spurs and Victor Wembanyama are under fire after most of the team skipped the postgame handshakes (55:09). What do both Finals contenders need to adjust for next year (58:36)? We also look ahead to the NBA draft (1:08:31) and congratulate friend of the show Tom Dundon after his Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup.

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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Max and Rich are back together in L.A. to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks are one win away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but should they still be worried about the series (7:13)? Will San Antonio be a sea of blue and orange on Saturday (22:48)? We’re curious about the rumors of mutual curiosity between LeBron and the Warriors. Rich touches on whether there’s any truth to those reports (33:50), as well as LeBron’s comments on not taking anyone over himself (45:04).

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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What did we just see?! The Knicks storm back from down 29 to stun the Spurs to take a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. Max joins the show from a delirious New York City for some instant reaction with Rich (0:16). Do we start engraving the Larry O’Brien Trophy? Or, what does San Antonio need to do to win three straight? Who’s the Finals MVP if we gave out the trophy right now (11:34)?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Chris Thomas

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Theorist Studios

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Max is in New York City and talks about the vibes in the city with the Knicks rolling (0:16). He starts the show giving his initial thoughts on Game 3 of the NBA Finals and how the Knicks let the game fall through. Rich joins the show to share his thoughts on the game and who he thinks will take Game 4 (15:20). Max shares his Five-Minute Max on Mikal Bridges showing up in the playoffs (41:55).

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, Trevor Rabone, and Kevin Cureghian

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Jonathan Roemer, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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Once Max’s rideshare journey finally got him to the set, we revisit what we saw in Wednesday’s Game 1 (8:06). How did the Knicks’ front office change the trajectory of the franchise through trades? Then, Max and Rich break down the Game 2 adjustments for the Spurs (18:55) and how they avoid an 0-2 hole going back to New York (33:00). Jalen Brunson is moving up the list, but who are the most clutch players in the history of the major U.S. sports (37:25)?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby and Trevor Rabone

Directors of Photography: Neal Lett and Ulrich Von Dran IV

Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Umbrella Theory

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The opening game of the NBA Finals that seemed to be in San Antonio’s grasp was ripped away by New York in a 105-95 Knicks win. Max and Rich were at the game, and they’re here to break it all down along with Antonio Daniels (0:17). Jalen Brunson scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and 30 points for the game. How does he continue to impress game by game (11:08)? Wemby dropped 26 of his own, but who needs to step up for the Spurs (17:51)? Then, "The Glove" Gary Payton joins the show to give his thoughts on Game 1 (46:31). What do both teams have to do to win Game 2 (1:02:14)?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Guests: Antonio Daniels and Gary Payton

Producers: David Jacoby and Trevor Rabone

Directors of Photography: Neal Lett and Ulrich Von Dran IV

Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Umbrella Theory

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Before they fly to San Antonio for Games 1 and 2, Max and Rich are here to preview the Knicks and Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals. But first, a MASSIVE trade in the NFL, with Myles Garrett heading West to the Rams. How does Rich feel about what his Browns got in return? Then, we break down the Finals (8:45). The Spurs aren’t only good now, but they’re set up for the future as well (13:18). Could this series be a legacy changer for KAT (29:45)? And who do the guys like to win it all (38:27)?

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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Jack Wilson, Kevin Cureghian, and Trevor Rabone

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran

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