Show Notes
Episode 263 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast. The Spurs just stole Game 3 in Madison Square Garden and suddenly we've got ourselves a real NBA Finals. Robert Horry, Rob Jenner, and Brandon Harper break it all down the morning after — from De'Aaron Fox's backseat tendencies to Wembanyama's growing confidence as an enforcer, to whether this Spurs team actually has what it takes to steal another one in New York.
Topics covered this week:
Spurs take Game 3 — what changed and what it means going into Game 4
De'Aaron Fox settling for jumpers when he should be attacking the basket
Wemby's evolving physicality — is he figuring out he can get away with stuff?
Dylan Harper off the bench: why the rookie energy matters more than a starting spot
The chippy nature of this series — Hart's kick, Wemby's elbow, and whether any of it helps
Trump at MSG, the blowback, and some truly unhinged postgame scenes outside the Garden
Robert Horry saw Pop recently — how's Gregg Popovich doing? (Short answer: a lot better)
Rick Brunson's full-court dad moment in Game 2
ESPN's AI Tony Parker disaster — and Robert finally getting his highlight reel moment
Sam Presti's "sixth defender" comments about SGA and social media criticism
Tribute to Stacey King, and Quinn Snyder's extension in Atlanta
Big Shot of the Week: Fourth-grader Magnolia Bridegroom saves her dad's life with CPR
Shootout is back — NBA Finals champions since 1999, MVPs who missed the Finals, oldest arenas, and more
Robert Horry is a seven-time NBA champion. He's been here before. And he's not done talking.
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00:00:00 Intro & Episode 263 Kickoff
00:00:30 Spurs Steal Game 3 — Reaction & Recap
00:02:00 De'Aaron Fox: Settle for Jumpers or Attack?
00:03:30 Where Does This Series Stand Heading Into Game 4
00:06:30 Chippy Series — Hart, Wemby & Physical Play
00:09:00 Turnovers, Composure & Young Team on the Road
00:11:30 KAT Disappears, Dylan Harper Steps Up
00:14:30 Dylan Harper: Bench Spark, Not a Starter Yet
00:15:00 Trump at MSG & Postgame Chaos Outside the Garden
00:19:30 Robert Saw Pop — Gregg Popovich Health Update
00:21:30 Pop as a Father Figure Beyond the X's & O's
00:22:00 Rick Brunson's Dad Mode in Game 2
00:23:30 ESPN's AI Tony Parker Disaster
00:25:00 Robert Finally Gets His Finals Highlight Reel Moment
00:26:00 AI Is Getting Annoying — Unpacking the Problem
00:27:00 Inside the NBA's Chuck Barkley San Antonio Montage
00:30:00 Sam Presti on SGA & the Social Media 'Sixth Defender'
00:35:30 RIP Stacey King + Quinn Snyder Gets His Extension
00:37:00 Big Shot of the Week: Magnolia Bridegroom
00:41:00 Shootout: NBA Champs Since '99, MVP Trivia & More
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