Money Mitch Effect

Mitch breaks down the NBA Finals with a pair of NBA diehards on today's show. First Bradford Bruns explains how the Warriors handled the Cavs in 5, where Cleveland lacked, & what makes Golden State so special. And then Ryan Soles call in to discuss what a championship means for Kevin Durant's legacy, LeBron James' place in history, & if anything can disrupt this Finals matchup in the future.

Mitch chats with Todd "Speedburner" Robinson about Rafael Nadal's unprecedented 10th French Open Title, his chances of catching Roger Federer, Jelena Ostapenko's first major championship, and a look ahead at Wimbledon. The guys also breakdown the first four games of the NBA Finals, and debate whether Lonzo Ball is the right choice for the Lakers. And Tyler Tesson joins the show to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup clinching win in Game 6, how they were able to go back to back, and the legacy of Sidney Crosby.

Dan Mount from The Hockey Writers joins Mitch to discuss how the Nashville Predators have evened up the Stanley Cup Final, the fantastic Game 4 performance by Pekka Rinne, and how the Penguins can regain their form in Game 5. And Brian Nelson calls in all the way from Paris to breakdown the French Open, looking at Rafael Nadal's clay court brilliance, Stan Wawrinka's chances, & whether Simona Halep will finally breakthrough and win the big one.

It's championship season on the Money Mitch Effect, and Mitch chats with two of his favorite guests to breakdown the final act of the winter sports seasons. Bradford Bruns discusses the third installment of Cavs/Warriors, which players can be trusted off the bench, and what the outcome will mean for the legacies of each star player involved. And Eric Roberts returns to recap a wild Stanley Cup Final game 1 between the Penguins and Predators, and predict which franchise will hoist the trophy when the smoke clears.

Mitch chats with TD St. Matthew-Daniel from "Make It, Take It: The Podcast" about Kyrie Irving stepping up for the Cavs, the Warriors perfect postseason record, & the legacy of Manu Ginobili. And Matt Wittenberg & Joe Crisalli join the show to discuss the early storylines in Major League Baseball, including the surprisingly good starts by the Colorado Rockies & Minnesota Twins, & the legitimacy of the New York Yankees.

Mitch chats with Brett Connors about all things tennis, including the rise of Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic hiring Andre Agassi as his coach, and which male & female players look good heading into the French Open. And Tyler Tesson calls in to discuss the riveting NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the Nashville Predators are going to their first Final in franchise history, and the Ottawa Senators forced a dramatic game 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Mitch chats with hip-hop artist Blacc Beckham about the end of the Miami Heat season, the playoff picture, and the always interesting NBA draft lottery. And Kenny Kucinski calls in to discuss the UFC 211 PPV, some upcoming fights this summer, & the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The NHL is down to four teams remaining, and Mitch chats with Joe Crisalli about the upcoming Conference Finals, and whether the Washington Capitals and Alex Ovechkin are cursed. And SI MMA writer Jose Youngs calls in to breakdown UFC 211 from top to bottom.

Mitch chats with Hockey Writers' contributor Dan Mount about the Nashville Predators historic run, an emerging Ottawa Senators team, & a pair of NHL Game 7 games on tap tonight. And Bradford Bruns returns to talk about the lack of competition in the NBA playoffs, and all signs pointing towards a third installment of the Cavs vs. the Warriors.

On today's show Mitch chats with his former college radio show co-host Kris Scruggs about the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs, including a feisty Wizards/Celtics series and a showdown in Texas between the Spurs & Rockets. And Ron Schiltz calls in from New York city, discussing his current job at Yahoo, the state of Philly sports, & the one and only "Big Baller Brand."