Wizards Talk

Wizards Talk

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Wizards Talk episodes

  • Caron Butler talks Protests, Bradley Beal, Kobe and NBA Playoffs

    Chris is joined by former Wizards Forward and NBCSW Color Analyst Caron Butler. The first part of the podcast is an honest conversation about the George Floyd murder and the protests that have followed. But there's plenty of NBA talk as well --- including how the NBA will look in its return and some concerns he'd have as a player dealing with the lingering COVID-19 situation. There's also high praise for Wizards guard Bradley Beal, as he pushes for all-NBA honors. Butler also talks about his relationship with Kobe Bryant and the legacy he carries on in Kobe's memory.

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    29 min
  • Isaac Bonga Interview

    Chris Miller is joined by Wizards Forward Isaac Bonga. The 2nd year player has proven to be a versatile piece on the court for the Wizards, and he carries that away from hoops too - from his Rubik's cube prowess, to teaching himself to play the piano during the break. Bonga also explains why he's helping residents in Ward 8 during these tough times of COVID-19, and he also shares how he and his teammates decided to address the George Floyd killing and aftermath.

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    28 min
  • The NBA is back!!! Almost....

    It's official... The National Basketball Association will return - with 22 teams fighting for 16 playoff spots. And the Wizards are one of the teams with a chance. Chris, Quinton, Chase Hughes and Drew Gooden talk about what it all means --- Are they happy the Wizards get to continue the season with a chance at the postseason? Are the Bucks and Lakers still the favorites? And should there be an asterisk when we look back at 2019-2020. Listen and find out!!

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    39 min
  • Bullets Legend Wes Unseld passes away

    A sad day for DC Sports with the news of the passing of Wes Unseld, regarded by many as the greatest player in Wizards franchise history. The Hall of Famer spent his entire career with the Baltimore/Washington Bullets, leading them to their only NBA title in 1978. Chris Miller catches up with 2 of his teammates - Phil Chenier and Bobby Dandridge for their thoughts on the man who was a leader on and off the court.

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    24 min
  • Wizards in the NBA-AAU and MJ on the Warriors

    Chris Miller, Wes Hall and Quinton Mayo discuss the Wizards statement about the George Floyd protests and express the effects these injustices have had on their on lives. The crew also looks into the Wizards making a possible playoff run, whether the risk is worth the reward or if they even have a chance. Plus Chris tells a story from the new Sports Uncovered Podcast: "I'm Back" that features MJ's brief "stint " with Golden State during his baseball hiatus.

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    31 min
  • Giving Back and Looking Forward: Scott Brooks and Candyce Jones

    Chris has put together a really special episode focused on giving back to the community. First up - Candyce Jones, who is the director of events for the John Wall Family Foundation. She explains how John is once again spearheading a campaign to help out DC's Ward 8 community. Then Wizards Head Coach Scott Brooks jumps on to give Chris a preview of what the team will look like moving forward - and also explains the story behind his haircut for a cause.

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    29 min
  • Michael Jordan's ACTUAL Last Dance

    Chris and Q are joined by former Washington Post Wizards beat reporter Steve Wyche to discuss Michael Jordan's real Last Dance - the two seasons he suited up for the Wizards, which ended his Hall of Fame career. Wyche discusses the highs and lows of Jordan's time in DC -- from his time in the front office, to on the court, to his memorable departure.

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    31 min
  • "Basketball County: In The Water" Preview with DerMarr Johnson, Mike Jones and Keith Stevens

    Chris is joined three of P.G. County's greatest, former NBA guard DerMarr Johnson, Dematha High School Basketball Coach Mike Jones and Keith Stevens the CEO of Team Takeover. The four of them give their opinion of who the best players to come out of P.G. County are and tell us the basketball players that influenced their games the most growing up!

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    25 min
  • After the Dance: Episodes 9 & 10 Recap

    Chris is joined by NBA Executive Rod Thorn and Quinton Mayo to dissect the latest two episodes of "The Last Dance". Thorn was General Manager of the Bulls in 1984 when Michael Jordan was picked 3rd overall in the NBA Draft. Thorn shares stories of his days scouting Jordan at the University of North Carolina and tells us when he realized MJ was a can't miss, generational talent. He also reveals how he thinks Jordan would fare in today's game, and whether he would have broken up the Bulls after their 6th Championship in 1998.

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    28 min
  • "Basketball County: In The Water" Preview with Jeff Green & Quinn Cook

    Chris is joined by two local legends, NBA veterans Quinn Cook and Jeff Green to discuss their journey's through Prince Georges ("P.G.") County, Maryland. The episode comes prior to Showtime's release of "Basketball County: In The Water", a documentary about the incredible talent that comes out of P.G. County, in which Green and Cook are both featured.

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    27 min

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