Brunch & Basketball: The Truth Behind the WNBA Finals Game 6 Debacle
Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele HillShow Notes
Cari and Jemele discuss reports that Paul Pierce is struggling financially despite earning nearly $200 million during his NBA career. Jemele also gives an update on Lil’ Pele and the far-reaching impact of his viral story. Then, Cari and Jemele are joined by The Athletic’s national women’s basketball writer Annie Costabile to go behind the scenes of the Indiana Fever’s front-office shakeup. Plus, what really led to the WNBA Finals Game 6 scheduling debacle, and who is actually to blame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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