EPISODE 37: The Jackson Pollock of the NBA
Full Court Press: Melo Returns, The Knicks Can Only Beat The Mavs, and Michael Porter Jr Does Not Like Trae Young’s Hair
After what felt like an eternity, Carmelo Anthony is finally on an NBA roster, and he's sporting a new number that the HORSE boys try to decipher. Then, Mike and Eric talk about how the Knicks only decide to be good when playing against their former star as well as how Michael Porter Jr. hates Trae Young's hair as much as he loves it.
That Actually Happened: The NBA Tried to Introduce a New Ball and Everyone Hated It
In 2006, Commissioner David Stern fell victim to the persuasion of the manufacturer of the NBA ball, Spalding, claiming a new technology would improve performance and cut down on costs. Instead, a new ball that somehow tore up the fingers of players was produced and universally hated. This new ball didn't last long, and Eric tellls its brief but tragic tale.
3-on-3: The Three Best and Three Worst Pre-Game Rituals
Before tip off, star players will perform various rituals to either pay homage to loved ones, psych themselves up, or simply look cool. Mike breaks down the best and the worst of these pre-game rituals, and the routine he unearthed that takes the #1 worst spot is more upsetting than he ever could have imagined.
And also: #StayMel00, The Junkyard Dog of Podcasting, Nutmeg Is Just a Nut SZN, Swoopy Things, All Roads Lead Back to Pappadeaux, Mark Cuban Is Harvey Dent, Explosive Heaving
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