The Dan Le Batard Show

"God bless his heart."

How do we determine who is actually credible when it comes to breaking news? Does it change if it's about news vs. analysis? Plus, Chris Cote has revealed more of his despicable behavior, this time from INSIDE the grocery store.

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"I didn't expect you to call me out on that."

Zas and Jeremy are apoplectic with the National media as they try to will Giannis Antetokounmpo to Boston and bash not only the Heat's offer to Milwaukee, but also how good the Heat would be with a pairing of Antetokounmpo and Ade-debayo. Plus, it's time to reflect on the magisterial play of Lionel Messi.

Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Tony.

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"Not intelligence."

JuJu has shown up with a Joker of the Day, his Top 5 Championship Celebrations, and an update of The Polls that makes the crew realize what a great show we had today. Give it up for the internet, everybody!

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"I like to ride the lightning."

After capturing their second title this season (don't forget that In-Season Tournament), The Kid Mero celebrates his Knicks exactly how you'd hope: with hairy shoulders, a limited fake Wemby, a truce with his wife, and internet as shaky as OG Anunoby's appearance on morning TV.

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"I mean, at some point, put a double on Putin!"

Stan Van Gundy is here to answer our basketball questions but, more importantly, to bring back an old classic game: Douche or No Douche. Plus, Zaslow, Jeremy, and Tony revisit yesterday's conversation around UFC Freedom 250.

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"I like your watch."

Do NBA reporters actually know ANYTHING about what's happening in these trade discussions amongst teams? Plus, would you be comfortable with the government policing your child's social media use? Will Greg Cote continue to expand his list of catchphrases from 65 to 75? Do you have to be naked to be a streaker?

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"Ask her if she believes Otto Lopez should be an All-Star."

Jeremy has ventured to the Post Office to ask how much a stamp costs, but he ends up in the worst scenario he could've imagined. Plus, new reports have emerged that Giannis Antetokounmpo would be open to a trade and an extension in Boston. Where does this leave the Miami Heat in their pursuit? Do people actually keep coins in their wallets?

Today's Crew: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Jeremy, Tony, Chris

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The Step Back is back — and this time, it's personal. Or at least, it's financial.

After a brief hiatus, Dan, Amin, and Izzy return with Pablo Torre to dig into his landmark 2017 ESPN feature on LeBron James — not the player chasing rings, but the architect quietly building an empire. What Phil Jackson famously dismissed as a "posse" — a word that told you everything about who was really threatened — turns out to have been a boardroom in disguise. Maverick Carter, Rich Paul, Randy Mims: ridiculed first, respected later, inevitable in hindsight.

This is the episode where The Step Back steps sideways — from flashpoints to foresight — to ask how a kid from Akron turned loyalty into leverage, and a group of friends into a seat at the table that nobody wanted to give them.

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"Killian Hayes?"

The Alien may have finally left a hint for us humans.

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"I was using a VPN!"

Amin is here and ready for the crew to capitulate on his Spurs takes, even if he was kind of wrong about his Spurs takes. He also saw his cousin in one of the New York celebration videos, so he's headed up for the parade! Plus, he delivers his first installment of his World Cup Observations.

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