The ultimate Knicks-Spurs preview with Gary Payton, Malika Andrews, Fred Katz, and Jared Weiss from the first-ever NBA Finals Podcast Row (Part I)
The Sports Gossip ShowShow Notes
Madeline and Charlotte are back with one of the most exciting episodes yet before the NBA Finals kick off! The Sports Gossip Show was honored to be one of nine podcasts that the NBA invited to their first-ever Podcast Row. This episode is the first of two shows made up of observations from the Finals — and then interviews the gals conducted against the backdrop of the Spurs’ arena before Game 1.
The first guest is ABC/ESPN broadcaster Malika Andrews, who talks about sitting down with Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and Victor Wembenyama, what it takes to work on the national stage, and how she decides who she thinks will win it all. Then, the gals talk to two dear friends of the show from The Athletic, Fred Katz and Jared Weiss. Fred spills some tea from his forthcoming book about the resurgence of the Knicks, and Jared talks about getting to know Wembenyama and the Spurs in his year covering the team. Fred also tells an unhinged story about Josh Hart and the candy Mike & Ikes.
Then, last but certainly not least, the gals sit down with NBA legend Gary Payton. He talks about why he won’t retire his number for anyone but the Seattle Supersonics, what it’s like having his son play in the league, and then he completes an absolutely ridiculous task that Madeline and Charlotte throw his way.
You don’t want to miss this one. The gals want to send a huge thanks to the NBA for this opportunity — and stayed tuned for Part II!
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