The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim recap the ten-part “Last Dance” documentary following its conclusion last night and continue their never-ending LeBron-MJ debate. Also, the guys break down ESPN’s ranking of the worst NFL offseasons and get into their Top Five moments of Michael Jordan’s career:

- The LeBron-MJ debate rages on! Also, did Michael Jordan have food poisoning or not?
- Who deserves the most blame for the Bulls not competing for a seventh championship?
- Who’s one team you wish you could see “run it back”?
- ESPN ranks NFL teams with the worst offseason, and the Lions make the list. Are you surprised?
- “Top Five at Five”: What are your Top Five moments of Michael Jordan’s career?
- What stood out most from “The Last Dance”?

Big Drew and Jim discuss a slew of football-related topics involving Matthew Stafford’s mansion, odds of the first NFL head coach getting fired in 2020, little big questions for the NFL, and a proposed Rooney Rule improvement. Also, the guys dive into “The Last Dance” finale and top things in your dream mansion:

- Did you hear that Matthew Stafford’s mansion is now up for sale?!?!
- Odds on the first NFL head coach to get fired in 2020. Who’s your pick?
- NFL owners to vote on a proposed resolution to improve the Rooney Rule. Is it a good proposal?
- “The Last Dance” final impression is on Sunday night. Who has looked the best and worst so far?
- “Top Five at Five”: What are the Top Five things that you want in your dream mansion?

Big Drew and Jim discuss the NBA’s possible disconnect in trying to return; 2020 season predictions for the Lions and who the surprise NFL teams will be; choosing between being a star player with no titles or a role player with one or more titles; and the Top Five role players of all-time:

- Big Drew says one NBA team, aka the Brooklyn Nets, shows why they shouldn’t return this season. Do you agree with him?
- One writer who correctly predicted the Lions win totals the last two seasons weighs in the 2020 season. What are your Lions and surprise NFL teams predictions for the upcoming season?
- Would you rather be a star player without a championship or a role player with one or more championships?
- “Top Five at Five”: Who are your Top Five role players of all-time?

It's the debut installment of "Trivia Thursday" as Jim, Producer Shea, and a listener tried to best one another in answering five questions on "Memorable Firsts."

FINAL SCORE:

- Producer Shea - 2
- Jim - 0
- Listener - 0

Mercy Health Family Medicine Dr. Fred Reyelts spoke with "Big Drew & Jim" on the coronavirus impacting the sports world.

Big Drew and Jim break down Governor Whitmer’s recent statement on not having filled stadiums in the fall and discuss the possible returns of the NBA and MLB in the near future. Also, the guys make you choose between going longer without meat or sports and get into their Top Five Faygo flavors:

- Governor Whitmer says we’re not going to be filling stadiums in the fall. Do you agree with the governor’s statement?
- NBA or MLB: Who comes back first?
- Could you go longer without meat or sports?
- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is optimistic about finishing the 2019-2020 season. Should he be?
- “Top Five at Five”: What are your Top Five Faygo flavors?

In addition, The Athletic’s Emily Waldon joined the show to discuss the possible return of baseball in the not too distant future.

Jim and Producers Fongers and Shea discuss MLB’s latest plan to try and get baseball back by July and talk about getting a pet, coping during quarantine, placing a possible asterisk next to the 2019-20 champions, the next sports dynasty, and remembering birthdays. Also, the guys play Lions fill in the blank:

- Baseball back for the Fourth of July? The latest plan MLB is out.
- “Issue of our Time”: Is now a good or bad time to get a pet?
- How are people coping during quarantine?
- If they finish out the 2019-2020 season, should the champions for that sport carry an asterisk?
- Who’s the next dynasty in sports?
- “Top Five at Five”: Who are the birthdays that you cannot forget?
- Lions Fill in the Blank: Which Lions players will stand out in a good/bad way during the 2020 season?

Jim and Producers Fongers and Shea recap Episodes 7 and 8 of “The Last Dance” and discuss rebuilding the Monday Night Football booth, athletes who Michael Jordan robbed of glory, and what people are saying about the Lions after the schedule release. Also, Jim angers his girlfriend:

- What are your takeaways from Episodes 7 and 8 of “The Last Dance”? Do you believe any Michael Jordan retirement conspiracies?
- Fair or Foul: Was Jim being a “bad winner” towards his girlfriend’s parents while playing a board game?
- How would you rebuild the Monday Night Football booth?
- What people are saying about the 2020 Lions now that the schedule is out.
- “Top Five at Five”: Who are the Top Five athletes that Michael Jordan robbed of glory?

In addition, Jim chats with MLive’s Ben Raven on the Lions 2020 schedule and gets Ben’s thoughts on the “The Last Dance” and what the new Monday Night Football booth would look through his eyes.

Big Drew and Jim break down the Lions 2020 regular season schedule and dive into Jim Harbaugh’s open letter to all of college football. Also, the guys discuss the Top Five Lions games to attend in 2020….somewhat:

- Let’s the break the Lions 2020 schedule down! They have an early bye week and no primetime games. What are the pros and cons of the schedule? What’s the toughest stretch?
- What are your early-too-early record predictions for the Lions? When will the seat be the hottest for Matt Patricia?
- Jim Harbaugh’s open letter to college football: Does he have some valid points in his letter?
- “Top Five at Five”: What are the Top Five games to attend on the Lions schedule in 2020?

Jim and Producer Fongers spoke with "Michigan Golf Live" Radio and TV Host Bill Hobson about the impact golf has had during the current coronavirus pandemic and what the future of golf holds for the younger generations. Also, Bill gives the guys a quick preview of what's to come for the 21st season of the show!