The Woj Pod

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski goes inside the Clippers' blockbuster trade to acquire 10-time All-Star guard James Harden in a deal with the 76ers. 

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NBA analyst Bob Myers joins the Woj Pod to discuss watching NBA games without the pressure of his old job running the Warriors, how the Sixers and Clippers should proceed on James Harden (12:02), the future of NBA free agency (18:19), and much, much more. 

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ESPN’s senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski goes inside of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s three-year contract extension (0:26), Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs (7:24), the rookie extension deals negotiated over recent days (8:34), the Sixers and James Harden (15:36) and ESPN’s opening night on Wednesday for NBA Countdown at Madison Square Garden.

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Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Giannis-Lillard partnership, his long road to a head coaching job, why he reached out to Tony Dungy, and how every Adrian has to endure people yelling out the famous Rocky line thinking they're the first one to ever say it. 

Finally getting a job after a dozen or so interviews over the years (1:57)

Giannis’ participation in the interview process (4:42)

Where were you went you heard about the Lillard deal? (8:05)

Impact of his father (9:40)

Getting recruiting by and playing for PJ Carlesimo (11:35)

Journey as a player (15:12)

Making the Celtics in 1999 (20:10)

When did you first think about becoming a coach? (25:27)

Still has all his notes from days as an assistant (28:45)

Biggest takeaways from head coaches he’s worked for (30:13)

Finding his voice as a coach/getting advice from Tony Dungy (36:11)

Learning from Avery Johnson (41:17)

Taking over a readymade title contender (45:40)

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Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and new President Michael Winger join The Woj Pod for separate visits on trying to turn this franchise into a winner. Leonsis on what he's learned about running NBA and NHL franchises, what he wanted in a new leader and what Jeanie Buss told him. Winger (19:15) discusses what he learned with Lawrence Frank, Sam Presti and Danny Ferry, how the new CBA will change deal-making in the NBA and what the chance for the Wizards to be a destination market. 

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ESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod for a Pro Day and Post-Combine discussion on the massive impact of Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson, stock-risers, sleeper first round gems and much more. 

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ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the genius of Nikola Jokic, the burden on Anthony Davis and LeBron James for Games 3 and 4, Rob Pelinka’s remarkable revamping of roster, Darvin Ham and much, much more. 

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The Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero - the NBA's Rookie of the Year --- joins The Woj Pod for a terrific conversation on LeBron James, learning to become a franchise player, playing for Coach K, losing to UNC, a wild draft night and much more. 

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ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins The Woj Pod to discuss the details inside the Draymond Green suspension, the Warriors dynasty and future, the Clippers-Suns (17:53) and a looming Sixers-Celtics series (25:18) with immense implications for Philadelphia. 

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ESPN's Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps join The Woj Pod to discuss the impact of the NBA's new labor agreement, including the impact on rosters, the In-Season Tournament, the NBA Draft, post-season awards and much more. 

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