The Rog steps in for Ben and JD. Leigh Ellis, co-host of the No Dunks podcast, joins Roger Lajoie to chat about the legacy of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern and his profound impact on the growth of basketball worldwide (5:28). Stu Jackson, former NBA Vice President and current NBA TV analyst, shares his thoughts on Stern’s role in fostering the NBA’s global brand and offers some insight into Stern’s personality (22:45). Odds Shark analyst Joe Osborne checks in to discuss betting trends ahead of NFL Wild Card weekend (36:59). Sal Capaccio, Bills beat reporter and WGR 550 host, joins the show to preview Buffalo’s upcoming playoff game against the Houston Texans (48:46). Raptors radio play-by-play announcer Eric Smith checks in from Miami to discuss Nick Nurse’s lineup adjustments and the Heat’s impressive start to the season (1:07:19). Sportsnet junior hockey analyst and draft expert Sam Cosentino shares his assessment of Canada’s performance in their 6-1 victory over Slovakia in the quarterfinals of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (1:23:05).

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