The "& Jim" Show

Today on Big Drew & Jim, the guys question if we will see Durant tonight and what a series loss would mean for the Warriors dynasty. Is Kawhi Leonard making a case that he is an all time great? Should Charles Matthews return to Michigan? Is there room on the Michigan Baseball Bandwagon? Is a 5th grade graduation a good enough reason for Drew to leave early?

Big Drew and Jim relive through another “Classic Jim” moment and discuss Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals; National Doughnut Day; the rise of the St. Louis Blues; and best NBA destinations in the offseason:

- Jim has another “Classic Jim” moment before work.
- Controversial No-Call: Did the Bruins get hosed during last night’s Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals?
- It’s National Doughnut Day! What are your Top Three Doughnuts?
- Have we been sleeping on the great sports story known as the St. Louis Blues?
- What are the best NBA destinations this offseason?

GRFC Head Coach Lewis Robinson and Midfielder George Jermy

Big Drew and Jim recap last night’s NBA Finals Game 3, which was won by Toronto, and get into the latest Lions minicamp news and transaction. Also, the guys discuss Lions dangerous players in 2019, a Minor League Baseball scuffle, and Jim’s Steph Curry hate:

- Big Drew is finally buying in to the NBA Finals being a series. Are you?
- Are you still a believer in the Warriors like Jim is?
- LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon joins the show for the latest updates from Lions mandatory minicamp and to discuss the signing of Jermaine Kearse.
- Who are the most dangerous Lions players in 2019?
- The benches cleared during a Minor League Baseball game following a bunt single to break up a potential no-hit bid. Who’s in the wrong?
- Will Jim recant his Steph Curry hate? Also, Jim brings of “King LeBron” for some reason.

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE at The Meadows Golf Course in Allendale for the annual Grand Valley State University Irwin Club Golf Outing giving their NBA Finals thoughts and talking Miguel Cabrera's Tigers future and some bold 2019 Lions predictions:

- Drew gives us his NBA Finals feelings heading into Game 3 tonight.
- What does the future of Miguel Cabrera look like? Is he the stone that sinks the Tigers rebuild?
- The Bleacher Reports dishes out their 2019 NFL bold predictions that includes our lovable Lions!
- Is Miggy too hard on himself?
- What's your approval rating of Miggy right now?

Also, GVSU Director of Athletics Keri Becker swings by the show to discuss the State of Laker Athletics!

Jim and Ben Raven recap the Tigers’ day one draft results; discuss a pair of Lions minicamp no-shows; provide the latest happenings with the NBA Finals; and talk about MSU basketball’s championship potential for 2020:

- What kind of message did the Tigers send with their day one selections?
- The Athletic’s Emily Waldon joins the show to talk about the Tigers’ draft approach this year.
- Does Damon Harrison and Darius Slay skipping Lions mandatory minicamp bother you?
- Will the Warriors lose another game in the series?
- Ranking the most important players in the NBA Finals: Does Kawhi Leonard have to leave Toronto?
- MSU basketball is the odds-on favorite to win the 2020 National Championship. Should they be?
- Which Lions minicamp absence is more worrisome?

Jim and Lil’ B recap Game 2 of the NBA Finals last night and dive into Calvin Johnson’s recent comments on his relationship with the Lions and Chris Evans officially not returning to Michigan:

- Did the Raptors blow it last night, or are they still very much alive in the series?
- Should we shame the Lions for how they handled Calvin Johnson’s signing bonus?
- Is Chris Evans not returning to Michigan a “blessing in disguise?”
- Do the Lions need to cut Calvin Johnson a check?

Also, the guys sprinkle in VERY LIGHTLY some MLB Draft talk and talk briefly about Michigan basketball hiring Phil Martelli to be an assistant coach.

Big Drew and Jim recap the Raptors’ victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night and discuss the crazy ending to this year’s National Spelling Bee and a LeBron-less NBA Playoffs. Also, Drew has a message for all hockey fans:

- Is it time to respect the Raptors?
- Do the Warriors need Kevin Durant?
- Are you pro Drake?
- There was an EIGHT-WAY TIE for this year’s National Spelling Bee title. Do you agree with the decision?
- Are you buying the Raptors?
- Drew has a message to all NHL fans, including Producer Fongers. Are the NBA Playoffs still superior when comparing them to the NHL Playoffs?
- Are the NBA Playoffs BETTER without “King LeBron?”

Big Drew and Jim recap Juwan Howard’s Michigan introductory press conference and debate if the NBA’s offseason is more intriguing than this year’s NBA Finals:

- Juwan Howard is home. Is loving Michigan enough? Is he in over his head?
- The NBA Finals begin tonight, but does the NBA have an even better product looming?
- Juwan Howard wants to revisit the “Fab Five” banners. Should the university even consider it?
- Did Juwan Howard sell you on the Michigan hire?
- Warde Manuel says it’s not a gamble to hire Juwan Howard. Did he take a big risk?

Big Drew and Jim discuss Luke Yaklich’s impending departure from Michigan to Texas; the Lions’ new offense under Darrell Bevell, and a possible NFL lockout in 2021:

- Juwan Howard’s first failed recruiting job in not keeping Luke Yaklich on staff. How much trouble is Michigan basketball in?
- The Lions want to be different on offense. Is it a good thing?
- Is an NFL lockout looming in 2021? How would you react to no NFL?
- Should the Lions’ offense still be built around Matthew Stafford?