The sports world is buzzing after the the first 2 episodes of the Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls documentary, "The Last Dance." This week the crew shares their thoughts about the series so far.

0:40 - Leroy's talks about how the documentary has already taught us about how ego can destroy something good.

18:38 - Cerrone talks about mental toughness needed to play in the NBA back during Jordan's reign. Is it the same today, or have things changed?

27:00 - Shanda touches on the relationship of MJ and his brother Larry, what competition did for MJ and his future. She also sheds some light on the business of sports through her eyes, after it is revealed why Scottie Pippen asked for a trade.

This week the crew talks about NASCAR driver Kyle Larson, and the impact Brady's departure will have on the way the Pats do business during the off season. 

2:45 NASCAR driver Kyle Larson uses a racial slur during a virtual race, and ultimately was fired by his team!

20:15 Brady's gone, so how much impact will his leaving have on how the Pats handle their business during the off season?

In this episode Leroy holds it down for the crew, and speaks from the heart. If we ever needed sports, it's now. Not having it hurts!

This week the crew was unable to get together due to practicing social distancing during the Coronavirus pandemic. However, despite being isolated, each member of the crew was able to record themselves talking about whatever it is that's on their minds concerning sports, the pandemic, and more.

0:50 - Cerrone talks about the long term affect the Coronavirus could have on the world of sports.

15:18 - Leroy expresses his frustration with fans of the Pats overdoing it when it comes to crying over Tom Brady leaving the Patriots.

33:00 - Shanda covers the craziness that's still going on in the world of sports while dealing with COVID-19.

Tom Brady says goodbye, and the crew sits back to discuss, reminisce, and celebrate almost 20 years of excellence from Tom Brady.  

5:00-What are the expectations from the Patriots next season now that Tom Brady is gone? 

10:00- Will Brady find success with another team? 

22:00- How will Brady leaving impact Patriots nation? How many fans will leave with Tom Brady?

This week on That 617 Life, our crew reacts to Mike Tyson saying he questions his existence now that he’s no longer a boxer. Cerrone sounds off on why load management in the NBA is a joke, and teams no longer value their fan base. Lastly, has Tom Brady’s popularity passed that of the Patriots, and if so, is that a good thing? 

 

1:30- reaction to Mike Tyson questioning his existence now that he’s no longer a boxer. What do athletes do when they no longer have their sport? 

11:35- Cerrone's “Cold cuts & hot takes” load management in the NBA is a joke 

15:40- Has Tom Brady’s popularity passed that of the Patriots, and if so, is that a good thing?

Our 617 Life crew discusses Marc Spears article regarding what it’s like to be a black player in Boston. Has Boston evolved? Why we should stop the discussion about Ray Allen's number being retired by the Celtics. 

1:00 – Reaction to Marc Spears article, From Russell to KG to today’s Celtics: Being a black player in Boston 

9:00 – How much has Boston changed regarding racism? 

22:30 – Let’s stop the discussion of having Ray Allen’s number retired by the Celtics 

24:00- What Celtics players would you put up before Ray Allen?

This week the crew talks about the bloody beat down of Deontay Wilder by Tyson Fury. Are you ready to call Jayson Tatum a superstar? Plus the world gets a chance to say good-bye to Kobe Bryan 

4:00 – Reaction to Fury/Wilder, what does this mean for the sport of Boxing? 

13:20 – Jayson Tatum once again goes off, is the world ready to call Jayson Tatum a superstar? 

24:24 – Reaction to the Kobe memorial service

On this episode the crew looks back at the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend and talk about the highs and the lows. Plus, they ask the question, “Why can’t Boston get the All-Star weekend?” That plus Cerrone brings the heat with “Cold Cuts & Hot Takes”  

1:00 – Recapping the best and the worst from the NBA All-Star weekend 

4:30 – NBA big men showed off the skills they don’t get credit for 

6:00 – Biggest differences between old school 3-point/ dunk contest and now. What can the NBA do differently to make them better? 

10:00 – Cerrone explains why he doesn’t think that Aaron Gordon got robbed in the dunk contest 

13:00 – Would we have felt better if the dunk contest ended in a tie? 

17:30 – Should other leagues look to change their All-Star games like the NBA has? 

20:00 – What were the lowlights of All-Star weekend? 

24:00 – Cerrone's “Cold Cuts & Hot Takes” explains which Boston Celtics players he owes an apology to for his preseason predictions.

The new look XFL made it’s debut over the weekend, and the crew talks about the leagues pros, cons, and if it will even last.  

2:00 – Leroy, Shanda, and Cerrone give their personal opinions of what they thought about the debut of the new XFL.  

7:00 – What things did the XFL do that we think the NFL should start adapting. 

16:00 – What can other sports do to create more engaging content for their fans? 

22:00 – Should teams/owners embrace their players using social media?