The Rashawn Franklin Show

March Madness delivered one of the CRAZIEST finishes of the year 😳 — Duke collapses, UConn completes the comeback, and Braylon Mullins hits a shot for the ages.

Then things get HEATED as we debate:

Is James Harden actually better than D-Wade?
Our Top 5 Shooting Guards of All Time
One Gotta Go (NBA + NFL editions)
AFC North QB rankings 👀

Plus, we break down:

Coaching failures in clutch moments
NBA playoff outlook (Lakers, OKC, Knicks)
Early Super Bowl odds reactions

🔥 Full episode of The Rashawn Franklin Show — sports, debates, and real takes.

👇 Drop your takes in the comments:
Who’s better — Harden or Wade?

#NBA #MarchMadness #DwyaneWade #JamesHarden #NBADebate #BasketballTalk

00:00 – Intro + crew check-in
02:00 – Duke vs UConn comeback breakdown
03:30 – Braylon Mullins game-winning shot reaction
05:30 – Coaching failures in crunch time
10:30 – John Calipari criticism + college coaching talk

11:10 – Harden vs D-Wade debate begins 👀
13:30 – Who’s actually the better player?
17:00 – Final verdict on Harden vs Wade

18:00 – Top 5 Shooting Guards (Rashawn’s list)
19:15 – Bray’s Top 5 SGs
22:30 – Emmette’s list (CONTROVERSIAL 👀)
26:15 – Keith’s Top 5
29:00 – Who would translate best to today’s NBA?

32:00 – Best shooter debate (Reggie vs Harden)

33:00 – One Gotta Go: NBA Sixth Men
35:00 – Final picks + arguments

36:30 – NBA playoff outlook
38:30 – OKC vs Knicks reaction
40:00 – Lakers playoff path discussion

45:00 – One Gotta Go: Running Backs (Gurley, Lynch, etc.)
50:00 – Final decision

50:40 – One Gotta Go: NFL Coaches (Belichick, Reid, Tomlin, McVay)
54:00 – Heated debate

55:30 – AFC North QB rankings
58:00 – Lamar vs Burrow debate

1:03:50 – Super Bowl odds breakdown
1:06:00 – Teams overrated / underrated

1:10:40 – Outro

We’re back on The Rashawn Franklin Show breaking down EVERYTHING happening in sports right now

JSN just got PAID — is he really worth $168M?
We rank the Top 5 WRs in the NFL (some HOT takes in here)
Best WR duos + legendary NFL debates
NFL coaching controversy — what’s really going on?

Lakers are on a run… but are they actually contenders?
Luka vs Ant debate gets HEATED
MVP race: SGA vs Luka
KD passes MJ on scoring list — where does he rank all-time?

wild debates, generational arguments, and classic Rashawn Franklin Show energy.

Drop your Top 5 WRs in the comments!

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get ready for a hilarious conversation about the nba with rashawn franklin, keith mccarthy, emmette, and josh. they discuss james harden's playing style, tracy mcgrady's impact on the game, dwyane wade's greatness, and allen iverson's legendary status. is james harden the most underrated player in nba history? listen to their thoughts and opinions on the latest nba news and trends. subscribe for more nba analysis and discussions.

00:00 Intro

00:02 NFL Free Agency Madness Recap

00:33 Show Introductions

01:21 AI NBA Faces Are Hilarious

01:59 One Gotta Go: AI, Wade, T-Mac, Harden

02:46 Who Had the Best Prime?

04:24 Rashawn Says Allen Iverson Has to Go

06:15 The Case For AI

08:20 Spurs vs Rockets Reaction

08:29 Is Wemby the Best Player in the NBA?

09:02 Can the Spurs Win the Title This Year?

10:23 Spurs vs OKC Championship Debate

12:00 Is De'Aaron Fox the Perfect Third Option?

13:05 Jason Tatum Returns From Injury

14:26 Can the Celtics Still Win the East?

15:31 Celtics vs Knicks Playoff Debate

16:30 Are the Pistons a Real Threat?

18:35 Cade Cunningham vs Jaylen Brown

20:30 Luka vs SGA Debate Begins

21:28 Why Some Think Luka Is Clearly Better

23:59 Rashawn's Argument For SGA

24:20 Are We Seeing Luka’s Peak Already?

25:14 Luka’s Career Ceiling Discussion

26:57 Are the Lakers Better Without LeBron?

27:49 How Long Can Luka Play At This Level?

28:47 Are Luka's Best Years Behind Him?

29:40 Lakers Playoff Ceiling

30:00 Could Houston Beat the Lakers?

31:21 Luka’s Fit With The Lakers

34:29 The Luka Roster Blueprint

35:03 Has the Luka System Ever Won a Title?

35:19 Break Before NFL Free Agency Discussion

the ravens made a bold move in free agency, trading max crosby, dj moore, and dj n5 for impact defenders. but is it enough to help them win the super bowl? keith and josh break down the trade and discuss its implications for the ravens' season.

00:00 Intro
00:02 NFL free agency recap begins
00:24 DJ Moore trade and other early moves
00:33 Maxx Crosby traded to the Ravens
00:44 Ravens fans react to the Maxx Crosby move
03:03 Did Baltimore overpay with two first-round picks?
04:16 Is this a desperation move by the Ravens?
05:50 Are the Ravens really a Super Bowl team now?
08:01 Is Maxx Crosby a top-3 pass rusher?
09:45 Does Crosby make Baltimore a top-10 defense?
10:23 Bears also tried to trade for Maxx Crosby?
12:21 DJ Moore trade reaction: good move for both sides
13:24 What the Bears still need at wide receiver
14:31 Tua to Atlanta reaction
14:55 Are the Falcons out on Penix already?
15:36 Why Tua could work in Atlanta
16:52 Do the Falcons actually believe in Penix?
18:46 Malik Willis to Miami reaction
19:18 Is Miami rebuilding around Malik Willis?
20:33 Can Malik Willis revive his career?
22:22 Miami lifestyle jokes and free agency talk
23:08 Mike Evans to San Francisco reaction
24:43 Why Mike Evans could be perfect for Brock Purdy
26:29 Is this the right move for the 49ers?
28:39 Trent Williams contract talk
29:35 Bears free agency moves: Devin Bush, Kobe Bryant & more
30:53 One Gotta Go: Travis Kelce, Gronk, Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates
33:11 One Gotta Go: Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Tim Tebow, Cam Newton
36:40 Chiefs sign Kenneth Walker reaction
37:43 Are the Chiefs just patching roster holes again?
39:08 Will the Chiefs be back in the Super Bowl?
40:50 Could Tyreek Hill return to Kansas City?
42:16 Have we already seen the best of Patrick Mahomes?
46:36 Luka, Jalen Brunson and roster construction tangent
48:36 Alec Pierce gets paid: worth it or overpay?
52:24 Would the Colts really pay Daniel Jones big money?
54:16 One Gotta Go: Kendrick, J. Cole, Drake, Future
1:01:25 Keep 3, Cut 9: franchise QBs edition
1:05:05 Outro

nba season is winding down regular season playoffs are approaching, we're ranking our top 5 players of the season some guys have been able to take the spot that was typically held by other guys due to injuries and now we're going to rank them from 5 to 1. luka doncic barely makes the cut he's a great offensive player but struggles on the defensive end is he a super star on a championship team? discuss with us in the comments below.

#nba #nbaplayoffs #top5players #lukadoncic #nbaseason #basketball

NBA playoffs are getting close, NFL off season is heating up, and the olympics are just around the corner. who's on the 2028 roster? who's taking the last shot?

#nba #olympics #basketball #sports #nbaanalysis

Welcome to the Rashawn franklin show, another episode with keith mccarthy, Josh Bray and emmette discussing nba and nfl football players in their prime. we've got a fun game of one gotta go where we compare adrian peterson, saquon barkley, derrick henry, and prime lt. who do you think is the best? subscribe, like, and comment below.

00:00 Intro + UK alumni check-in
01:20 One Gotta Go (NFL RBs): AP vs LT vs Saquon vs Derrick Henry
05:10 AP vs Henry (fumbling + off-field talk)
06:15 Final picks + RB styles debate

07:35 One Gotta Go (NBA duos): MJ/Pippen vs Wade/Bron vs Shaq/Kobe vs Steph/Klay
08:55 “Steph changed the game” (Steph vs Wade debate starts)
10:25 Swap idea: Klay → KD (and Warriors duo still gotta go)
11:05 “Wade & Bron gotta go” (MJ/LeBron era argument)
14:10 “Ray Allen saved LeBron’s legacy” moment

15:45 NBA tanking problem: why it’s hurting the product
17:25 Fix ideas: no back-to-back top-4 picks + draft tournament
18:05 Owners would game the tournament? (8-seed tanking angle)
20:40 Adam Silver vs David Stern commissioner debate

21:35 All-Star format: World vs USA (effort + why it worked)
22:45 All-Star MVP talk + old heads “ran outta gas”
23:40 Anthony Edwards = face of the league
24:10 STOP comparing Ant to MJ & Kobe (heated back-and-forth)

27:35 NBA offered $1M for dunk contest (Vince/T-Mac/Kobe/Bron story)
29:45 Greatest dunk ever? free throw line windmill between-the-legs
31:25 Dunk contest GOAT picks (Vince vs Zach vs Aaron vs Blake)
32:40 Why stars don’t do the dunk contest anymore

33:25 NFL QB talk: Jordan Love vs Malik Willis
34:10 Jordan Love “not a superstar?” + contract value debate
36:35 Trade Love for 2–3 firsts? cap space + roster argument

39:35 Steelers QB options: Aaron Rodgers vs Malik Willis
41:35 Aaron Rodgers as a backup?! (instant “NO” reaction)

44:05 Kyler Murray trade market + landing spots
45:25 Kyler to Minnesota?! why they’d call first

47:40 Dolphins reset: Tyreek + Bradley Chubb talk
48:10 Tyreek back to Kansas City?!
51:25 Rule: Don’t pay non-QBs over 30 (NFL team-building take)

54:35 Quick free agency names (Mike Evans, Kyle Pitts, etc.)
55:05 Wrap-up + subscribe/like/comment

join rashawn franklin and his friends as they discuss the nba trade deadline and super bowl recap. who's the best player in the league? is shaq safe from the one gotta go challenge? tune in to find out.

#nbatradingdeadline #superbowlrecap #nbatrade #nbarecap #sportsnews

00:00 Intro + guest Producer Mike joins the pod
00:42 Weather check-in (Brazil/Cali/Midwest cold)
01:19 Agenda: Super Bowl recap + NBA trade deadline chaos
02:43 One Gotta Go (Centers): Jokic vs Shaq vs Kareem vs Hakeem
06:34 Hot takes + “Hack-a-Shaq” argument
07:47 Who was “best in the league” longest? (Shaq/Jokic/Kareem era talk)
12:40 Final picks: who gets cut + wrap the big-man debate
14:10 Cavs trade for James Harden — does it change the East?
16:45 Jason Tatum Achilles return talk — too soon or fine?
21:40 Re-injury risk + what “ramp-up” should look like
25:30 AD + Trae to Washington — fit, ceiling, and injury concerns
26:50 Draft class hype + top prospects shoutout
30:20 Wizards’ path forward: package young guys for a 3rd star?
32:43 Kuminga to Hawks for Porzingis — who won the deal?
36:03 Warriors directionless + Porzingis availability chatter (off-mic/cut talk)
37:30 Golden State outlook + Steph aging debate (Ray Allen model?)
45:10 Ja to Utah + teams tanking for a strong draft
48:55 Jazz rebuild blueprint + OKC-style team-building discussion
49:10 Wolves trade for Ayo Dosunmu — Minnesota’s rotation gets scary
51:00 Wolves vs Nuggets playoff matchup debate
55:10 Bulls rant + “what are we doing?”
55:45 Giannis (“Greek”) didn’t get moved — where does he go next?
59:10 Lakers trade talk + roster construction jokes
01:01:50 Lakers front office shakeup rumors + Dodgers influence
01:03:42 One Gotta Go (QBs): Mahomes vs Allen vs Lamar vs Burrow
01:08:50 Super Bowl halftime: Bad Bunny reactions + culture/representation
01:10:10 Super Bowl recap: why the game stunk + betting/score talk
01:12:50 Was Seattle’s defense “legendary”? (pass rush + scheme discussion)
01:18:10 Patriots O-line disaster + rookie pressure on the big stage
01:21:20 Can Seattle repeat? Can the Pats get back?
01:22:55 49ers fans pain: division rival wins it all
01:27:18 Super Bowl 61 predictions + wrap / outro

In this episode, we're counting down the top 5 albums of 2016. we share our opinions on lemonade by beyoncé, views by drake, a seat at the table by solange, anti by rihanna, and more. from beyoncé's alleged cheating scandal to solange's epic come-up, we're discussing it all. tune in and let us know your thoughts on the best albums of 2016.

#top5albums2016 #lemonade #views #aseatatthetable #anti

00:00 Intro + Tati Returns (Music Edition)
00:12 Life Updates + Teaching Exam Stress
02:41 Why Everyone Is Obsessed With 2016 Again
03:23 Episode Breakdown: Top Albums, Rihanna, ASAP Rocky
04:44 Rihanna Hasn’t Dropped in 10 Years (We’re Tired)
06:15 Top 5 Albums of 2016 Begins
06:35 Young Thug “Jeffery” Appreciation
08:12 Beyoncé “Lemonade” Conspiracy Take
10:04 Did They Parlay the Elevator Into Lemonade?
11:10 “So 4:44 Wasn’t Real Either?” Debate
12:51 Drake “Views” Placement
13:19 Solange “A Seat at the Table”
13:47 Rihanna “ANTI” Is the Best Album of 2016
15:05 Rashawn’s Top 5 Albums (Lemonade, EVOL, Views, Coloring Book, TLOP)
17:05 Future “EVOL” Run Was Insane
18:42 Drake’s Best Song Run on Views
19:24 Coloring Book vs The Life of Pablo
20:31 Honorable Mention: Childish Gambino “Redbone”
21:15 2016 vs Today’s Music + Rihanna Please Drop

join rashawn franklin, josh bray, keith mccarthy, and emmette knuckles as they discuss the latest nba trade deadline updates, including giannis potential trades to golden state, minnesota, miami, and new york. they also dive into nfl coaching carousel news and more.

00:00 – Intro: NBA Trade Deadline + “Giannis Might Get Traded”
00:38 – Best Giannis Destinations: Warriors, Wolves, Heat, Knicks (and Chicago?)
00:58 – Josh: Why the Knicks Make the Most Sense
01:29 – Rashawn: Knicks vs Wolves Are the Only Real Title Fits
02:40 – Rashawn: “I Said Giannis to Golden State Years Ago”
03:06 – Emmette: Minnesota Has the Best Trade Package (And Move Gobert?)
04:36 – Would Giannis Make the Knicks Come Out the East?
05:23 – Keith: None of These Teams Become Instant Favorites
06:14 – Debate: Is Giannis the Sidekick to Anthony Edwards?
07:30 – “Closest Thing to Kobe & Shaq?” (Ant + Giannis Comparison)
08:11 – Ant Is More Like Jordan? Kobe vs Mike Skill Debate
10:20 – Chicago Buzz: Betting Odds, Property, “Wants to Be a Bull”
11:28 – Emmette: This Trade Happens in the Summer (Golden State Offer Stinks)
13:46 – Knicks “Cooling” + Who Wins the Title This Year?
14:21 – Rashawn’s Sleeper Title Team: Houston Rockets (Need a PG)
15:15 – Josh: Want Giannis + Steph, But Wolves Is More Realistic
16:17 – Keith: Steph Has More Tread Left + Wolves Fit Issues (Gobert)
17:31 – What Would Minnesota Have To Give Up? (Jaden, Julius, Picks)
18:32 – Trade Deadline Talk + All-Star Rosters (East)
19:20 – KAT Debate + East Young Stars (Cade, Duren, Jalen Johnson)
21:36 – All-Star Rosters (West) + “The West Is Just Better”
22:08 – Who Doesn’t Belong? (Chet, Sengun, “Y”/Wemby Swap Joke)
23:20 – LeBron All-Star: “Lifetime Achievement Award”
23:43 – World vs USA Format + KAT’s Nationality Gets Dicey
24:58 – USA vs World Talent Gap + Incoming American Prospects
26:16 – Why the World Caught Up (Development, AAU, Motivation)
31:22 – Paul George Suspension: Mental Health Meds or Something Else?
34:00 – What This Means for the Sixers’ Season
36:45 – Hornets 7-Game Win Streak + “They’re Actually Good”
38:29 – Cooper Flagg Hype + Mavs Timeline Problem (AD/Kyrie)
42:00 – Can Cooper Flagg Be Best Player in the League? (Wemby Factor)
43:08 – Spurs + Giannis Dream Fit (Wemby + Giannis = Cheat Code)
45:06 – Giannis Calf Injury Fear + Wait Until Summer?
45:43 – Switch to NFL: Belichick Not First-Ballot Hall of Famer?!
46:17 – Why He Missed It: Spygate, Deflategate, Media Beef
47:13 – Emmette: “Belichick Is a Tom Brady Creation” (Big Debate)
49:10 – Counter: Culture, Game Plans, and Coaching Legacy
50:56 – Belichick Coaching Tree + “Retreads” Argument
53:40 – Verdict: “Not Voting Him In Is Malpractice”
57:57 – NFL Coaching Carousel: Steelers Hire + Aaron Rodgers Question
1:00:55 – Rapid Fire: Other Coaching Hires (Monken, LaFleur, Saleh, Minter)
1:02:51 – No Black Head Coaches Hired: “Very White Cycle”
1:04:26 – NFL Retread Problem + Coaches’ Sons Conversation
1:07:14 – “No Slam-Dunks” + Why Fans Cling to Known Coaches
1:08:57 – Final Rant: Texans Fans + CJ Stroud Takes
1:09:49 – Outro + Where to Follow the Show