The Thomas Acosta Show

This week on the Thomas Acosta Show we try to put a bow on the propaganda piece known as The Last Dance. Also, Major League Baseball drafted up a 67 page proposal for returning in 2020. We’ll highlight some of the measures MLB wants to institute. I think you’ll find them quite amusing. And finally, we honor former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Solan.

On this weeks show we discuss episodes 7 and 8 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance”. Also, a segment we haven’t done in awhile called “Nuggets”. And finally, I’ll give you my thoughts on the Ahmaud Arbery shooting.

Today on the Thomas Acosta Show we discuss the first 6 episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary. Also, we will talk about the NFL Draft and what to expect from the top prospects. Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis proves that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. And finally, Social Annoyance.

It’s been 30 days since sports stopped. We’ll weigh the pluses and minuses. NBA Hall of Fame 2020 is one for the ages, we’ll discuss the legendary players involved. Also, The Last Dance ten part series is set to debut. Will you watch?

Former NBA Star Stephon Marbury wants to help his home state of New York with N95 masks but politics, as they always do, hold up the process. Is this about helping others or who gets the credit? We’ll discuss. Also, MLB has some criteria for returning in 2020. Is it MLB’s job to lookout for our collective health? I’ll break it down. All of that plus another segment of Social Annoyance.

Sports, schools, churches, all of it shutdown due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. We’ll discuss how the NBA and Major League Baseball would benefit from a permanent reduction in regular season games. Also, NFL free agency is underway. Tom Brady signs with the Tampa Bucs. And Philip Rivers goes to Indianapolis. All of that plus, Social Annoyance.

Golden State Warrior Draymond Green responds to recent criticism from TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley. We’ll discuss Greens propensity to speak out of both sides of his mouth. Also, The Anaheim Angels fire a 30 year employee for selling a concoction that helps a pitchers grip. I’ll breakdown MLB’s, (all of the sudden), strong stance against such tactics. Another addition of “Nuggets” and finally, yes, your emails.

NFL Quarterback Tom Brady is undoubtably the most notable free agent on the market. Should his decision to join a team in 2020 be based on football or life after football? We’ll discuss. Milwaukee Bucks star and reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and former MVP, current Houston Rocket guard James Harden get into a spat. I’ll breakdown why Hardens assessment of “The Greek Freak’s” skill set is off-base. Plus, another new segment called “Social Annoyance” and your emails!

I return from my near death experience, not really. We discuss the Houston Astros scandal and what kind of retribution lies ahead for them. Deontay Wilder gets wildly exposed in his rematch against Tyson Fury. I’ll explain how this potentially could be the beginning of a downfall for Wilder. And finally, I’ll explain why “load management” in the NBA isn’t such a bad idea.

Gayle King blames her employer for doing their job. We’ll discuss. Also, a car feature that is totally unnecessary.