Wizards Talk

Chris, Drew, & Gary give their thoughts on the action around the NBA on Christmas, which included the Clippers topping the Lakers for the 2nd time this season. They then look back at the 2010's for the Wizards (25:08), that was spearheaded by drafting John Wall & Bradley Beal, the 4 playoff appearances, what could have been, and more.

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Wizards shoot the lights out in Detroit, including a big night by I.T. Should he start over Ish Smith? Chris is joined by Quinton, Chase, & Travis as they also look around the NBA, everyone's take on Lakers vs. Clippers, and the media attention already given to LeBron's son.

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Chris is joined by former Wizard Jared Jeffries on the latest edition of Wizards Talk. Jared talks of growing up in hoops crazy Indiana and his time in Washington, which included being teammates with the legendary Michael Jordan.

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For Part 2 of Chris' round-table with 2 members if the Wizards plus Drew Gooden. They compare Lakers vs. Clippers, new age training methods, and more from life in the NBA.

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Chris brings back Drew Gooden and Ish Smith for another wide-ranging discussion on all levels of basketball, and this time they bring on Wizards shooting guard Jordan McRae. Topics include the challenges of high end college recruiting, the importance of influence from their fathers in their youth, when they knew they could hang in the NBA, and more.

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As the Wizards are in the midst of their 4th season under Scott Brooks, he shares with Chris Miller his observations of the team thus far, and his not so favorite subject of "load management". He then tells Chris of his childhood that included many challenges, what getting his number retired at his alma mater (UC Irvine) means to him, and why he has such strong respect for the music from Prince.

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Coming off a home win over San Antonio, the guys marvel at another great performance by Bradley Beal and where "Blue Magic Brad" fits into the All NBA landscape. Conversation also includes Drew experiences while playing alongside LeBron James when he scored 25 straight in Detroit, Paul George finally joins forces with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden's MVP push, and more.

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It's part 2 of Chris' conversation with Wizards guard Ish Smith and current color commentator Drew Gooden. We pick up with their time as teammates in Milwaukee and give their thoughts on the load management debate in the NBA.

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While in Minneapolis, Chris sits down with Wizards guard Ish Smith & Drew Gooden. In Part 1 of this conversation, they swap must hear stories about life in the league, including getting traded on a moment's notice. Drew re-tells in detail his first & very brief stint in Washington. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.

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Chris talks with Thomas Bryant and they begin with his time playing for Tom Crean at Indiana, the night last December when he was perfect from the floor in a triple OT win over Phoenix, his relationship with Bradley Beal, and more.

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