In this week's episode, we discuss the recent Senate Hearing concerning possible congressional action over the future monetization of rights pertaining to the Name, Image, and Likeness ("NIL Rights") of NCAA athletes. We have a spirited debate over the merits of college athlete unionization and the broader legal fight over these athletes' labor status. The conversation includes discussion about the healthcare needs of college athletes and economic arguments against cutting non-revenue sports and roster spots. 

Throughout the podcast we cite arguments made by the committee members and witnesses. Watch the Senate Hearing in its entirety as well as find links to the written testimony and other research submitted by the witnesses: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/compensating-college-athletes-examining-the-potential-impact-on-athletes-and-institutions

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In part two of our NBA Draft Lottery coverage, we make our optimal selections for picks 8 through 14. [2:00] We start by debating between two very different types of selections — Obi Toppin and Devin Vassell — for the New York Knicks. 

We go on to discuss the following prospects: [10:00] Deni Avdija

[12:30] Precious Achiuwa

[19:00] Tyrell Terry

[26:00] Aaron Nesmith

[30:30] Aleksej Pokusevski

[42:00] Saddiq Bey

[46:00] Kira Lewis Jr.

[58:45] Cole Anthony

[1:01:30] Grant Riller

[1:02:15] Cassius Winston

[1:04:30] Jaden McDaniels

[1:08:00] Patrick Williams

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We start this week's show by addressing the backlash to the Steve Nash hire by the Brooklyn Nets.

Although Nash cut to the front of the line, we contextualize the hire within the power structure of the NBA — Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving had the power as superstars to choose who they wanted as head coach, and they picked Nash. We broaden the conversation to discuss recent studies measuring the role of race in head coaching hirings and tenures, including the updated Rooney Rule in the NFL.

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In part one of our NBA Draft Lottery coverage, A.T. and Joe make their optimal picks as the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 1, followed by the Golden State Warriors at No. 2, the Charlotte Hornets at No. 3, and so on.

Our co-hosts discuss the following prospects:

[4:00] LaMelo Ball 

[10:30] Anthony Edwards 

[17:45] James Wiseman 

[31:15] Killian Hayes 

[40:30] Isaac Okoro vs. Onyeka Okongwu 

[52:30] Tyrese Haliburton 

[1:00:45] Obi Toppin 

[1:04:00] Deni Avdija 

Next Friday, we'll finish our lottery picks and discuss the honorable mentions.

In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the high school basketball careers of Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball, the likely top three selections in the 2020 NBA Draft. Despite possessing elite talent worth millions of dollars, these American teenagers were pushed into compromising positions, including pimping for prep schools, playing overseas, facing legal trouble, and — perhaps most egregiously — not taking any salary. This is the state of Amateur Basketball in America.

In this episode, we situate the Milwaukee Bucks’ wildcat strike as arguably the most pivotal moment in American sports law history. Our co-hosts unravel the myth that well-paid athletes owe “entertainment” in the form of labor during a pandemic and amidst violent civil unrest. Also we discuss the future of pro sports and American society after the NBPA's bold display of collective labor power.

unpacking sports, entertainment, labor, and politics with your hosts A.T and Joe Mags. 

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