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Chauncey Billups - Pistons Legend

Big Drew and Jim recap the Pistons trading for Milwaukee’s Tony Snell and talk about the Pistons and Red Wings’ Draft significance; Zion vs. The Field; numerous Pistons draft scenarios; and which NFL team wins is closest to its first Super Bowl:

- The Pistons made a trade last night with the Bucks to land Tony Snell. Who do we like for the Pistons tonight?
- Detroit News’ Rod Beard joins the show to discuss the latest Pistons news and rumblings.
- Who needs to hit in the draft more: Pistons or Red Wings?
- Who was the best NBA career: Zion Williamson or The Field?
- What’s the best case scenario for the Pistons in the NBA Draft tonight?
- Which NFL team is closest to winning its first Super Bowl?

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from the Betten Baker Pre-Owned Auto Plaza in Coopersville discussing Brandon Peters' new home, Darius Slay's hold out, the incompetent Lakers, recruiting high school quarterbacks, and Matthew Stafford's back injury. Also, the guys update the latest in NBA free agency:

- Brandon Peters transfers to Illinois. Is it a good fit for him?
- How serious is the Darius Slay hold out?
- Do the Lakers look incompetent?
- Is recruiting a high school quarterback overrated?
- LionsWire's Jeff Risdon joins the show to break down the latest Lions news that includes Matthew Stafford's back and Slay's contract situation.
- Are you mad at the Lions for how they handled Stafford's back injury?
- The guys discuss the latest involving the NBA's free agency drama.

Big Drew and Jim recap Michigan’s run to the College World Series Final Four and discuss Matthew Stafford’s broken back, the Pistons’ “Big Three,” favorite Faygo flavors, and making baseball for accessible:

- Michigan baseball dazzles. What’s the biggest reason they can win the whole thing?
- Is college baseball the best kept secret?
- Matthew Stafford played with a broken back last season. Was it smart or stubborn on his part? Does it change your opinion of him?
- Michigan’s Erik Bakich says, “We think our roster should look like the United States of America.” How does baseball become more accessible for all?

Big Drew & Jim discuss the Lakers-Pelicans trade from multiple angles, dive into the comments of Nicholas Castellanos, & are joined by Clayton Bates (WMU Basketball Associate Head Coach) and Tim Lester (WMU Football Head Coach).

- Will the Lakers win the title?
- WMU Basketball Associate Head Coach Clayton Bates joins the show
- Will the Lakers regret the trade?
- Castellanos refused to move to 1st
- WMU Football Head Coach Tim Lester joins the show
- What should the Lakers do next?
- Who gets the last laugh in the trade?

Jim and Lil’ B recap Game 6 of the NBA Finals and discuss the Raptors’ run to their first championship in franchise history and the Warriors’ future:

- Fortune favors the bold. Is it contagious?
- Is the Warriors’ dynasty over?
- What is Kawhi Leonard’s place all-time?
- Should there be an asterisk on the Raptors’ championship?
- How did the Lions miss on a chance to be the Raptors?

Jim and Producer Fongers were LIVE from Blythefield Country Club for the 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give recapping the Blues’ run to the Stanley Cup and discussing Tigers trade deadline pieces, Jim Harbaugh’s preseason hype, and hockey’s championship difficulty compared to other major sports. Also, the guys do an NBA Fastbreak with Drew producing in-studio:

- Only in hockey could we see a story like this. Did last night show us why the Red Wings are next to win a title in Detroit?
- The Tigers are reportedly open to trading numerous veterans. Who do you want to see traded by the deadline?
- The Jim Harbaugh hype hasn’t stopped. Who is currently the best football coach in the Big Ten?
- NBA Fastbreak: NBA Finals Game 6 and Free Agency Edition!
- Is hockey the EASIEST sport to win a championship in?

Big Drew and Jim recap U.S. Women’s Soccer’s 13-0 domination of Thailand in their World Cup opener and the Raiders being on this year’s “Hard Knocks” instead of the Lions. Also, what kind of villains are the Bruins, and who wins Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals?

- U.S. Women’s Soccer gets called “disgraceful.” When are celebrations bad sportsmanship?
- What kind of villains are the Boston Bruins?
- The Raiders are going to be on this year’s “Hard Knocks.” Are you disappointed that the Lions weren’t picked?
- Were you “embarrassed” by the U.S. Women’s celebrations and running up the score on Thailand?
- Who wins Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight: Blues or Bruins?

"Golic & Wingo" Personality Trey Wingo joined "Big Drew & Jim" to discuss a bevy of sports topics including Michigan basketball hiring Juwan Howard, Lions not on "Hard Knocks," a Lions 2019 season preview, Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and the Women's World Cup.

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from Betten Baker Chevrolet GMC Cadillac in Muskegon recapping Golden State's emotional Game 5 win in Toronto last night to stay alive in the NBA Finals and discuss Kevin Durant's injury and the Lions backup quarterback's expectations:

- Should Kevin Durant have played last night?
- Toronto Raptors fans getting crushed today. Were they in the wrong?
- Is there room to blame Nick Nurse?
- What do you want out of a Lions backup quarterback?
- Is there a better chance Durant stays in Golden State now?
- Who wins the NBA Finals?