Who has the best chance to prevent the Celtics from repeating? Craig and Anthony give us their top 5 times for the 2024-2025 teams. 

Craig welcomes Mike Vorkunov, Senior NBA writer for The Athletic, to delve into some of the latest NBA developments. They discuss the Lakers' decision to hire JJ Redick as their new head coach, the surprising firing of Monty Williams by the Pistons after just one season, and preview the upcoming NBA Draft. 

Hour 1

1:12 - Is Washington, DC in the South? A Geographical Debate

11:22 - Calls: Is Washington, DC in the South?

23:18 - Reggie Jackson’s Reflections: Rickwood Field Tribute and the Painful Past

36:40 - Weekend Preview

Craig reacts to baseball legend Reggie Jackson's poignant comments during the MLB’s Rickwood Field game honoring the Negro Leagues in Birmingham, Alabama. Jackson's candid discussion on the FOX Broadcast revealed the emotional and painful memories many black players, including himself, associate with playing in Alabama. Despite his fame and praise, Jackson expressed that he wouldn't want to relive those times.

Craig and Anthony kick off the show by debating whether Washington, DC is geographically and culturally considered part of the South. This discussion sparked on Twitter, where Anthony and his best friend, Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, had a spirited exchange on the topic. 

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Lakers Hire JJ Redick as Head Coach + Take Command Debate

45:03 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Lynnell Reacts to Lakers Hiring JJ Redick as HC, Debating Zaccharie Risacher Draft Pick + NRTC

1:31:24 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Stephon Castle and Alex Sarr Scouting Reports, Caitlin Clark Playing Better + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Why are we not seeing Stephon Castle being mocked to the Wizards enough?

15:34 - Craig Compares NBA Prospect Stephon Castle to Jrue Holiday

21:46 - Alex Sarr Scouting Report + Caitlin Clark Playing Better

33:16 - Real Things: Stephen Jackson

As the NBA Draft draws near, Craig hosted a roundtable filled with Wizards podcasters discussing why UConn guard, Stephon Castle, isn't being mocked to the Wizards enough. 

Hour 2 

1:12 - Lakers' Bold Move: Craig + Lynnell Analyze JJ Redick's Hiring as Head Coach

12:39 - Wizards Fans in Uproar: Debating the Potential Zaccharie Risacher Draft Pick  

24:04 - Never Read the Comments

Craig braves the YouTube comments section, addressing some of the biggest items currently stirring the pot in Washington Commanders land. It's a candid response to fan reactions, controversies, and the pulse of Commanders Nation.