The Mismatch

By The Ringer

Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.... more

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December 08, 2020 Bill Simmons on the Harden Fiasco, Teams He’s High and Low on, Rookie of the Year Picks, and More
Bill Simmons joins Verno and KOC on the brand-new feed to talk about James Harden skipping training camp in favor of the strip club (0:45), the Brooklyn Nets (23:24), teams Bill is higher on and lower on than everyone else (29:18), KOC’s Rookie of the Year pick (40:22), and more.
Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor
Guest: Bill Simmons

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1h 7min
December 04, 2020 Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: Lakers Loom Large and PG-13 Talks Trash
Verno and KOC get into the nitty gritty of the Westbrook-Wall trade (3:00), then talk over the latest news around the league, including the LeBron and AD signings (42:30), Paul George’s recent comments about his role on the Clippers, and the NBA season schedule.
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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1h 10min
December 01, 2020 Welcome to 'The Mismatch'!
Welcome to 'The Mismatch' on The Ringer Podcast Network with your hosts, Chris Vernon and David Jacoby! Follow on Spotify or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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July 24, 2020 Bomani Jones on the Value of Expertise, Using One’s Platform Effectively, and Nitpicking
JJ and Tommy sit down with sports journalist and ESPN personality Bomani Jones to talk about the return of sports as the NBA restart nears (04:15). They also discuss why people should be experts in their fields and how athletes can use—and misuse—their platforms (28:08). They also talk about Steph Curry and different ways to understand a player’s greatness (49:40), all before drafting their favorite movies involving planes (67:13).
Hosts: JJ Redick & Tommy Alter
Guest: Bomani Jones
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1h 32min
July 16, 2020 Patrick Beverley on Doubt, Setting Goals, and Developing His Game
JJ and Tommy are joined by LA Clipper Patrick Beverley to discuss the updates from the bubble and what's in store for the NBA. Beverley talks about coming up in the game in Europe and revelations he had while striving to get to the NBA (10:13). He then reveals his motivations and how he stays focused by setting goals (37:24). Patrick then shares his preparation for dealing with defenders and how he differentiates his process (47:23)
Hosts: JJ Redick and Tommy Alter
Guest: Pat Beverley
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1h 5min
July 10, 2020 Rex Chapman on the Orlando Bubble, Amassing a Social Media Presence, and the Best Shooting Guards
Twelve-year NBA vet Rex Chapman joins JJ and Tommy to discuss all things NBA now that players have arrived in Orlando for the NBA's return (03:43). Rex also breaks down his growth into a social media star and how he's created an online community (18:28). Lastly, they draft their favorite NBA shooting guards of all time (41:31).
Hosts: JJ Redick & Tommy Alter
Guest: Rex Chapman
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57min
July 04, 2020 Players Opting Out of the NBA's Return, Stories From the Road, and Condiments With Win Butler
JJ and Tommy are joined by Grammy winner and Arcade Fire lead singer Win Butler. They discuss some of the cities they have traveled to and stories from the road. They also touch on Win's love of basketball, the politics of playing in an NBA celebrity all-star game, and the importance of the NBA returning to the masses. All before power-ranking their favorite condiments.
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1h 27min
June 15, 2020 Pat Connaughton on the NBA Orlando Bubble, Understanding White Privilege, and Passion Projects
Milwaukee Bucks forward Pat Connaughton sits down with JJ and Tommy talk about the return of the NBA in Orlando. Then they talk about having vital conversations about race after the killing of George Floyd along with the ways of addressing and acknowledging white privilege. Then Connaughton breaks down his personal passion for real estate and how he was almost a professional baseball player before coming to the NBA.
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1h 14min
June 12, 2020 Malcolm Brogdon on Being Black in America, Doubts About the NBA’s Return, and Drafting Stories
JJ and Tommy sit down with Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon to share his thoughts during this time of civil unrest in America. He talks about what has inspired him to be an activist, including his grandfather in the ’60s. JJ and Malcolm also talk about the NBA’s July return and what concerns the players association may have in the weeks ahead. Finally, JJ shares how he desperately tried to get the Clippers to draft Malcolm when they had the chance.
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1h 8min
June 03, 2020 Jamal Crawford on Police Brutality, the Killing of George Floyd, and Leadership
Jamal Crawford joins JJ and Tommy to share his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, who died while in police custody, and how the resulting nationwide protests have sparked a broad conversation. They also discuss how a lack of national leadership has provoked tension and how we can all do better in standing against police brutality.
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1h 1min

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