Week 7 Picks And Preview, Bears Win TNF, Blake Griffin Talking NBA + Fyre Fest Of The Week
Pardon My TakeSummary
Blake Griffin, the NBA star and comedian, discusses his new show "The Step Back," which aims to explore the intersection of sports and culture. The show, available on Amazon Prime, features a mix of humor and serious discussions about sports journalism and the current state of the NBA. Griffin emphasizes the importance of accountability in sports media and the impact of public opinion on athletes.
As the NBA season approaches, Griffin reflects on the challenges players face with social media scrutiny and the pressure to perform. He notes that while some players can handle the criticism, others struggle with the constant attention. The conversation shifts to the upcoming season, with Griffin sharing insights on various teams, including the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, and their chances for success.
Griffin also touches on the significance of veteran players like Kevin Durant and Steph Curry, who continue to excel despite the physical demands of the game. He believes that their experience and skill set allow them to adapt and thrive, regardless of their age. Overall, Griffin's perspective offers a unique blend of humor and insight into the world of professional basketball as the season kicks off.
Show Notes
The Bears win Thursday Night Football and Caleb Williams was on fire. We talk about the game, Hank has an excuse for what may have happened then we cheer Hank up with a very special toy and a new website from Tape Watch Glenn (00:00:00-00:31:05). We talk banner night as the boys were in NYC and the start of NBA (00:31:05-00:42:00). Week 7 picks and preview for every game this Sunday, are the Niners as good as we think? Another European game we didn't ask for, the Jets in a must win and more (00:42:00-01:57:33). Blake Griffin joins the show to talk about his new show The Stepback, the NBA season and tons more (01:57:33-02:38:06). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week.
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