On today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver talk through the triumph of the Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, and millions of Toronto Termites who can now look down on legions of doubters. Topics include: the celebration in Toronto this weekend, the incredible performance of Lowry, Masai focusing on a title, various takes Sharp and Golliver got wrong, and whether this team is now playing with house money in the NBA Finals. Then (30:00): Official statementd on the health and future of Giannis Inc. after the Bucks collapse, questions about Coach Bud, a response to a sad and jealous Sixers ambassador, Malcolm Brogdon's offseason outlook, and Khris Middleton's performance in the East Finals. At the end (1:10): Early thoughts on Warriors-Raptors, Kawhi's evolution, his place in history, and a tremendous origin story for a Norwegian-turned-Termite.
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The Termites Go to the Finals, Giannis Inc. Addresses the Investment Community, Kawhi's Place in History

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Mannix is joined again by Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring to break down how the MVP race between Nikola Jokić & Joel Embiid has gotten even closer, if the Lakers are really a contender with Anthony Davis missing crucial games, the failure of Michael Jordan during his tenure as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets as he looks to sell the team, and what the Grizzlies will look like going forward with the return of Ja Morant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MVP Race Tightens & MJ'S Hornet's Legacy

Rohan and Chris and joined by Chris Mannix again on this week's Open Floor where we break down a wide open western conference and why the Kyrie Trade hasn't worked out so far in Dallas, how a once dead in the water Lakers team has become competitive with their retooled roster, the weaknesses of the Denver nuggets, and how the how far the Cavaliers defense could take them in the playoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How The West Could Be Won

Chris Mannix joins Rohan & Herring to get into both the real life and basketball consequences that Ja Morant could face after his gun related IG live controversy. We also discuss the red hot NY Knicks and how the Celtics have slid in the standings after a tough post all star game schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ja Morant's Consequences & The Surging Knicks

On today’s show, Rohan and Chris react to the news of LeBron’s ankle injury and if the Lakers can still make the playoffs. Then they discuss a fun weekend of hoops, including Nikola Jokic’s 40-point triple double against the Clippers and his budding MVP case. After that, they hop around the league to marvel at the very fun Knicks, the depth of the Bucks, and the emergence of the Kings. And finally, Rohan closes the show with the return of the Love Island minute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Lakers’ Playoffs Hopes Done?

On today’s show, Rohan and Chris preview the final quarter of the NBA season. They run through their thoughts on the Warriors and Stephen Curry, the Clippers deciding to sign Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokic’s MVP case, if anyone can compete with Boston and Milwaukee in the East, and much more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Termites Go to the Finals, Giannis Inc. Addresses the Investment Community, Kawhi's Place in History

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