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Nothing Personal with David Samson
NPDS - Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all…
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MLB, Yankees need to re-examine how Anthony Rizzo injury was handled; Political donations hidden behind Orlando Magic; Did Eduardo Rodriguez just want more money? (Episode 860)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cognitive impairment’ as in concussion as in brain injury as in Anthony Rizzo is on the IL. What happened? The Yankees say it’s…
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Pac-12 collapsing? Big Ten and Big 12 poaching? Florida State looking to escape ACC!?; Mets owner meets the media to talk 2024 and beyond (Episode 859)
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘poach’ as in poachers as in stealing as in snaking as in college football as in the Pac-12 is…
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MLB Trade Deadline: Mets trade Scherzer AND Verlander! WHAT! Shohei Ohtani NOT traded! Did the Yankees do ANYTHING!?
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘trade deadline’ as in trades in you’re gone as in you’re staying as in you’re packed up and out…
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Summer Mailbag: MLB Trade Deadline is Tomorrow! The Conine Trade; Is it Worth it to Trade for a Toxic Player?
Reminder! NPDS will be back tomorrow evening to recap the trade deadline! Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Tomorrow is the MLB trade deadline and you all…
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Summer Mailbag: Advice to Break into Sports Industry; Why Tatis and De La Cruz Signed with BLA
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about some college advice. Someone asked for advice to a college sophomore that was…
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Samson Sit-Down: Mina Kimes - ESPN NFL Analyst
Mina Kimes joins us today! She is the new queen of the NFL commentary world. We talk how we started in the business, Yale, new media, front office roles, and…
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Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre - Friend, Co-worker, Visionary
We’ve got Pablo Torre back! Meadowlark. Shows. Technology. Planning. Purpose. Friendship. Fun. Entertaining. Words. Sentences. Things! Go to pablo.show Learn…
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Samson Sit-Down: Brad Williams, Comedian
We’ve got the hilarious Brad Williams on the show today! Where will this conversation go? Who knows! For all of Brad's tour dates head to…
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Summer Mailbag: How Do MLB Road Trips Get Planned?; What’s the Experience of a Superstar Getting Sent to Minors
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question on road trips! Not personal ones, those are the best. Someone asked about baseball road trips…
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Summer Mailbag: Favorite Memories of My Time in Montreal; Favorite Marathons I’ve Run
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about my time in Montreal. Someone asked me about my favorite moments and memories in…
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Summer Mailbag: MLB Limits Spending on Technology; Facial Hair Policies; Are Rain Delays Good for Teams?
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with technology. The world is changing and so is baseball. Small Revenue v. Big Revenue teams. MLB…
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Summer Mailbag: Making the Home Run Derby; Should a Small Revenue Team Offer Shohei Ohtani a 3-Year, $75M per Deal?
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with the Home Run Derby! Do front offices like when their players participate? Who decides who is…
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MLB Pre-All Star Break Recap; Post-All Star Break Preview: Surprises, Disappointments, Biggest Storylines you need to watch!
This is the first episode of our Summer Mailbag Series! We'll have episodes each weekday (but one) while we're on vacation! Thank you for listening! Welcome to…
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MLB All-Star Break is over! Let the games begin! Baltimore Orioles GAUNTLET of a schedule! Northwestern's terrible week continues! (Episode 857)
NPDS Summer Mailbag Series will begin on Monday while David is away! We have shows for you each weekday (except July 27)!!! We'll be back on August 1 at 6pm…
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Daniel Snyder, Roger Goodell, John Gruden, and the NFL's dirty secrets; Yankees give in to jersey patch deal; Cardinals readying for fire sale? (Episode 856)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blackmail powerpoint’ as in blackmail as in powerpoint as in dirty secrets as in presentation as in Daniel Snyder had one ready to…
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2023 MLB All-Star Game: Biggest Takeaways; Rob Manfred talked expansion, rules, fans; Oakland mayor flies to Seattle to meet with Manfred! (Episode 855)
Today’s word of the day is ‘shine’ as in bright as in focused as in MLB All-Star Game was here and it was great… kind of. What happened? What were the story…
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Did you enjoy the Home Run Derby?; Shohei Ohtani Recruitment Campaign begins; Northwestern HAD TO fire Pat Fitzgerald! (Episode 854)
Today’s word of the day is ‘slurpee’ as in 7/11 as in free slurpee day as in why are we talking about this? (2:10) Vlad Guerrero Jr. wins the home run derby!…
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What in the world is happening at Northwestern!? Bob Huggins v. WVU; MLB All-Star break is here! Did you watch the draft? (Episode 853)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hazing’ as in terrible behavior as in toxic as in cover ups as in Northwestern football has a problem. We have a suspension. We…
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Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears walk into a bar... The Damian Lillard trade drama is too much! (Episode 852)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tapped’ as in slapped as in grabbed as in Britney Spears as in Victor Wembanyama as in this story cannot be real. What happened…
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Marlins win ANOTHER 1-run game! Yes, I am rooting for them!; De La Cruz gets bat-checked by Nationals!; Are the Braves for sale!? (Episode 851)
Today’s word of the day is ‘walk-off error’ as in game-winner as in bottom of the 9th as in the Marlins as in the Cardinals as in Miami has done it again. A…
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America! Land of the free, Home of the hot dog! Angels curse continues: Trout is out, will Ohtani be dealt?; Dodgers pitching injuries may plague season again (Episode 850)
Today’s word of the day is ‘gluttony’ as in eating as in binging as in chow down as in hot dogs as in July 4th as in America! What is it with the hot dog…
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Heat fans celebrate as Damian Lillard finally requests trade from Portland! NBA Free Agency frenzy! MLB All-Star Game rosters revealed! No Tatis Jr!? (Episode 849)
Have a SAFE and fun July 4 celebration/bbq/cookout! We will be back on Wednesday! Today’s word of the day is ‘frenzy’ as in free agent frenzy as in crazy…
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NFL has already suspended NINE players for sports betting this year!; Do not trade for James Harden if you want a ring! Supreme Court ends affirmative action (Episode 848)
Today’s word of the day is ‘prop’ as in prop bets as in over as in under as in how long will the national anthem be as in what color is the gatorade as in the…
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Domingo Germán throws a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics!; Is Mets owner Steve Cohen preparing the team for a fire sale!? (Episode 847)
Today’s word of the day is ‘perfection’ as in perfect as in no runs as in no hits as in no walks as in no errors as in Domingo Germán threw a perfect game…
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Big Moneyball: Mets GM meets the media after Steve Cohen announce Wednesday presser; Do the San Diego Padres have major clubhouse issues? (Episode 846)
Today’s word of the day is ‘straight’ as in give it to me straight as in no lies as in Steve Cohen has had enough. He tweeted about a press conference on…
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Is the Dame Lillard Trade Saga FINALLY over!? NBA new luxury tax rules are changing everything!; NHL voids a trade over CBA violation!? (Episode 845)
Today’s word of the day is ‘reset’ as in roster reset as in trades as in salary dumps as in free agents as in the draft as in what is Damian Lillard doing? Are…
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Rob Manfred had more to say about Oakland A's fans! How hurt is Aaron Judge? When will he be back!?; The Mets trade a vet in the middle of a game! WHAT!? (Episode 844)
Today’s word of the day is ‘inaction’ as in no action as in lack of action as in Rob Manfred was in London and made some comments about the Oakland A’s fans……
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LIV Golf was just the beginning! Parent company of Wizards, Capitals and Mystics makes deal with Qatari Wealth Fund!; Arizona Diamondbacks latest team to be dropped by Diamond! (Episode 843)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sovereign fund’ as in LIV Golf as in Saudi Arabia as in Qatari Wealth Fund as in Washington Wizards as in Washington Mystics as in…
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2023 NBA Draft! It's time for the Wembanyama takeover! Are Overtime Elite and G League Ignite the real deal alternatives? Rob Manfred and Astros cheating and Oakland issues! (Episode 842)
Thank you to everyone who listens and shares NPDS! What a great honor to be a Pick of the Month! Thank you! Today’s word of the day is ‘il arrive’ as in he’s…
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The AL East is a gauntlet! Are the Rays for sale? Are the Orioles for sale? Is Cashman really "happy" with the Yankees? Is Chaim Bloom on the hot seat? (Episode 841)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tightrope’ as in the AL East as in closing in on MLB halfway point as in the Rays lead MLB as in the Orioles are on their heels as…
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If the Suns are listening to Isiah Thomas they have a MAJOR problem! Would you trade Zion Williamson? Is Draymond Green going to be the first of the Warriors Big 3 to leave? (Episode 840)
Today’s word of the day is ‘uh oh’ as in oh no a in a mistake as in a problem as in the Phoenix Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Isiah Thomas as in Chris Paul. CP3…
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Ja Morant suspended! Has now cost himself close to $50M!!! Bob Huggins resigns after DUI arrest! Pirates bus driver arrested for DUI while driving team! (Episode 839)
Today’s word of the day is ‘back seat’ as in Ja Morant as in Bob Huggins as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. We’ll start with Ja Morant and his suspension. 25 games…
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Athletics to Vegas: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, Oakland mayor get into war of words over Athletics relocation and Oakland fans! (Episode 838)
Today’s word of the day is ‘realization’ as in coming to grips as in seeing it clearly as in Rob Manfred has met the media and he had some things to say and it…
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The St. Louis Cardinals have lost their way! What did Hal Steinbrenner have to say about the Yankees? The Athletics move to Las Vegas is not a done deal yet!!! (Episode 837)
Today’s word of the day is ‘The Cardinal Way’ as in winning as in rings as in playoffs as in what has happened to St. Louis this season? The team is failing…
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Vegas is having a moment! Golden Knights win Stanley Cup! Athletics move one step closer to Vegas move despite reverse boycott in Oakland! (Episode 836)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sin city’ as in Las Vegas as in Vegas, baby as in Golden Knights as in Athletics as in Carson City as in Florida Panthers as in…
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Denver Nuggets are your NBA champions! Nikola Jokic is the world's most interesting superstar!; Oakland fans holding reverse boycott at Athletics game! (Episode 835)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Rocky Mountain high’ as in Denver as in Colorado as in Nikola Jokic as in Jamal Murray as in Mike Malone as in Nuggets as in NBA…
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Mets owner Steve Cohen learning hard way: Rings have to be earned, not bought! Phillies having major pitch clock problems! Will the Nuggets win it all tonight!? (Episode 834)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hedge fund’ as in Steve Cohen as in New York Mets as in stink! How are the Mets this bad? Highest payroll in baseball. Home Run…
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LIV Golf wants everyone "except that little b***h Rory", PGA Tour board member wants to be Liam Neeson in Taken; MLB TRADE DEADLINE TALK! Mets, Padres, Mariners need moves made (Episode 833)
Today’s word of the day is ‘except Rory’ as in every golfer in the world who wants to golf on LIV except Rory as in LIV is still out to get Rory McIlroy and…
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Messi to Inter Miami could be biggest signing in sports history!; Jokic, Murray have historic night in Nuggets win over Heat; PGA, LIV fallout Day 2 (Episode 832)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Messi’ as in Lionel Messi as Miami as in Inter Miami as in MLS has landed the whale. Messi is headed to Inter Miami on a deal that…
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Jacob deGrom season is OVER! Do Rangers regret giving him $185M?; LIV Golf takeover! How the PGA Tour folded to Saudi money and which sports may be next! (Episode 831)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Tommy John’ as in Jacob deGrom as in 5 years as in $185M as in the Texas Rangers are mad as in Jacob deGrom is done for the season…
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Is the Oakland Athletics deal to move to Las Vegas officially DEAD!? What's going on with the Bears move to Arlington!? LeBron to Dallas? NO CHANCE! (Episode 830)
Today’s word of the day is ‘stalled’ as in not moving as in paused as in the Las Vegas legislative session ended and the Athletics stadium bill did not pass!…
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Heat Culture too much for Denver Nuggets in Game 2 despite 41 from Jokic! Does Golden Knights success mean anything for Athletics in Vegas?; Worst MLB contract of all time! (Episode 829)
Today’s word of the day is ‘3’ as in best of 3 as in 3 wins needed as in the Miami Heat won Game 2 of the NBA Finals by doing what they do best… not giving up…
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Is there any chance the Heat can stop Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals?; Adam Silver met the media to discuss Ja Morant investigation and Eric Lewis burner account! (Episode 828)
Today’s word of the day is ‘1’ as in Game 1 as in 1 win as in the Denver Nuggets cruised to a Game 1 win. Nikola Jokic is too much. The Heat cannot stop him…
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NBA Finals are here! Playoff Jimmy or The Joker!? Who will cement their legacy!?; Rob Manfred testifies: MLB has gone to battle with Sinclair over TV rights (Episode 827)
Today’s word of the day is ‘4’ as in 4 wins as in the NBA Finals start tonight and that’s all that’s left for either the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat to be…
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Diamond Sports Group loses San Diego Padres broadcast rights! Future of MLB television is here! Get Ready! Dodgers Dilemma: What is happening in LA? (Episode 826)
Today’s word of the day is ‘takeover’ as in Diamond Sports Group as in Bally’s as in San Diego Padres as in broadcasts rights as in the Padres rights are now…
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Miami Heat headed to the NBA Finals! What do Celtics do with Mazzulla, Brown, and Tatum? Would you pick Sixers over Celtics, Suns, Bucks!? (Episode 825)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 7’ as in the final game as in 151-0 as in the Boston Celtics got run off their home court by the Miami Heat as in the Heat…
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It's Game 7! Celtics look for history! Heat looking to avoid embarrassment! THERE IS NO ATHLETICS TO VEGAS DEAL YET! NOTHING IS DONE! (Episode 824)
Thank you for listening today! We appreciate you all! Enjoy the day off if you have it. Eat a hot dog! Today’s word of the day is ‘tip in’ as in Boston Celtics…
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Uh Oh! Are the Celtics going to make history against the Heat!?; NBA looking to end all the flopping! Rob Manfred warns Milwaukee could end up like Oakland!? (Episode 823)
WE WILL HAVE A SHOW ON MONDAY! Have a beautiful and fun and safe weekend! Today’s word of the day is ‘panic’ as in is it going to happen as in is history being…
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Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Finals! NO NFL PLAYER SHOULD MAKE MORE THAN PATRICK MAHOMES!!! Ja Morant cryptic posts end with welfare check (Episode 822)
Today’s word of the day is ‘27’ as in 27 years since the Florida Panthers have been to the Stanley Cup Finals as in the Florida Panthers are back in the finals…
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Big Money, Slow Starts: Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers; The shameful treatment of Vinicius Jr in Spain (Episode 821)
Today’s word of the day is ‘length’ as in long term as in length of contracts as in Trea Turner as in Xander Bogaerts as in Rafael Devers as in Carlos Correa…
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NFL Thursday flexing is here: the owners want you to know they did it for you!; Tom Brady owns the Raiders... not really! NO CHANCE LeBron retires! (Episode 820)
Today’s word of the day is ‘incredibly focused’ as in paying the most attention as in the NFL is back! Well, not yet. But flexing is back. NFL owners meetings…
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Celtics can't stand the Heat, it's time to get out the kitchen! Will the Rays or Athletics saga end anytime soon?; Are the Padres good enough to not be sellers? (Episode 819)
Today’s word of the day is ‘insurmountable’ as in the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics last night as in the Denver Nuggets took a 3-0 lead…
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MAILBAG: What's the pitch for Shohei Ohtani?; What roles do Owner, President, VP, GM play in front office; Do stadium naming rights deals matter?
Welcome in to a mailbag episode! You ask the questions and I answer them! Someone asked me if I were president of a high revenue team would I start my Shohei…
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Spurs win the Wembanyama golden ticket! Doc Rivers gets fired by Commanders owner Josh Harris; Arizona Coyotes are going to have to leave Arizona! (Episode 818)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Spur’d’ as in the San Antonio Spurs as in Victor Wembanyama is headed to the rodeo as in Greg Popovich is back. Can you feel it?…
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GENERATIONAL! Bally's Chairman says Athletics to Vegas is generational opportunity! NBA Tanking for generational Wembanyama! ... and the Mets STINK right now (Episode 817)
Today’s word of the day is ‘generational’ as in Shohei Ohtani is a generational talent as in Victor Wembanyama is a generational talent as in Bally’s Chairman…
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NBA has to suspend Ja Morant AT LEAST half of next season! The Process is DONE. It's time for the 76ers to move on. Suns owner is making all the new owner mistakes (Episode 816)
Today’s word of the day is ‘two strikes’ as in strike one as in strike two as in three strikes you’re out — or is it? Could two strikes be the end? Let’s see…
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NFL Schedule Released! Aaron Rodgers brings Jets into the prime time! What's latest on Tom Brady to Vegas? And Manchester United! And Commanders! And Senators! (Episode 815)
Today’s word of the day is ‘flex’ as in look at my muscles as in look at my things as in the NFL can kick a team out a TV spot if it wants to! The NFL schedule…
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WVU announces MAJOR punishment for Bob Huggins... JK! How Ja Morant missed out on $39 MILLON! JJ Redick to the Raptors!? As head coach!? (Episode 814)
Today’s word of the day is ‘wrong’ as in not right as in Bob Huggins as in WVU. What happened? Suspension of 3 games. $1M reduction of salary. New contract is…
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Is it the heat or the Heat that's impacting the Knicks? Lakers resting starters!? Was the Scherzer signing a bust!? Athletics have ANOTHER Vegas location! (Episode 813)
Today’s word of the day is ‘weather’ as in the weather or the heat or the rain or the snow or the humidity or the Miami Heat? Which one has been the Knicks…
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Do the Knicks even care!? Julius Randle thinks the Heat just want it more! Bob Huggins and Glen Kuiper should be fired! (Episode 812)
Today’s word of the day is ‘more’ as in doing more as in being more as in wanting more as in Julius Randle and the New York Knicks don’t want it more than…