This week, The Long Shot is incredibly fortunate to sit down with one of the rising stars in sports journalism, Malika Andrews. At just 26 years old, Malika has already become one of the youngest to ever lead sideline reporting for the NBA Finals, the youngest ever to host the NBA Trophy Ceremony, and she now hosts ESPN’s new daily show “NBA Today.” She sits down with the guys to talk about her meteoric rise in the last two years, her background in journalism, how she views her role and responsibility in reporting, and dealing with criticism. She also gives us a breakdown of what we can expect from NBA Today, picks her teams to look out for in the NBA this year (with some pandering), and much more. 
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Episode 38: Malika Andrews | “This is fun”

Celebrating success that is unexpected as well as highlighting sports and human-interest stories are both at the foundation of The Long Shot. Told through the lens of NBA player Duncan Robinson and his co-host Davis Reid, the program will provide an inside look into the NBA season while showcasing stories of those that have overcome the odds and achieved success. Podcast.

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Good friend of the pod, Pat Connaughton, stops by for his second appearance to debate who the best athlete is in the NBA, which sport produces the best athletes overall, and whether he or Duncan have better multi-sport skill. 

The guys also discuss the early playoff exit for the Bucks, Pat opting into his contract in Milwaukee, opposing locker rooms, knowing your stats during a game, and more!
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Pat Connaughton | "Do you think you're better than people?"

It’s a crossover! The guys sat down with the Road Trippin’ crew at Summer League to discuss D3 vs. D1 basketball, what it was like to (try to) guard Yao & Shaq, who Duncan thinks the most impressive guys in the NBA are right now, Heat culture, and more. 
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Road Trippin’ Crossover (feat. Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, & Allie Clifton)

Sometimes destiny is on your side. While at Summer League, the guys ran into Mark Cuban at dinner and thirty minutes later they were in the studio recording. Mark joins the pod to discuss shaking up the healthcare system with Cost Plus Drugs, how the company started and how they are changing the game. He also talks about Shark Tank, best & worst deals he has made, and how the show works behind the scenes.
Of course the guys have to talk a little basketball as well, like why Mark bought the Mavs, how much he will spend on the away team’s locker room, and the most impressive players he has seen since being an owner.
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Mark Cuban | “You’re not supposed to do this”

Coming off a huge year both individually and as a team, Grant Williams of the Boston Celtics stops by to talk about his increased role this year, the Celtics run to the Finals, trash talk with Draymond, and his huge game 7 performance against Milwaukee where he took 18 threes.
The guys also discuss playing in college, the most underrated shooters in the NBA, and getting used as player-comparisons in this year’s NBA Draft.  
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Grant Williams | “Everything Easter”

During last year’s Summer League, a classic episode of The Long Shot was recorded with Udonis Haslem. So it’s only right that he joins the guys again for the reunion.
He talks about his off-season meeting with Heat staff, his future in Miami and what he still has to offer, his diet, and getting “brainwashed” by Heat culture.
The guys also talk gambling, Mario Kart, and how UD’s “antenna” still goes up in certain situations.
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Episode 38: Malika Andrews | “This is fun”

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