Emergency Game Over! LaMelo Ball Traded, and More NBA Stories.
6/25/202647 min
Max and Rich move the pod up a day early in response to LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota. How does this work for both the Wolves and the Hornets, and does it leave Minnesota with any holes in the lineup (10:19)? Then, what does the future hold for Jaylen Brown (19:31)? And, the fellas break down what Kendrick Perkins had to say about Giannis (35:14).
Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul
Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Trevor Rabone
Director of Photography: Neal Lett
Social: Keith Fujimoto and Jomi Adeniran
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Max Kellerman· Host0:57
[upbeat music] Rich, I'm sorry to drag you off the golf course. I know you probably took the helicopter from Governor's Island or wherever you were golfing with some luminary.
Rich Paul· Host1:25
No, I was out at 7:00 this morning.
Max Kellerman· Host1:26
But this is... You were, you were out at 7:00.
Rich Paul· Host1:29
Yes, I was.
Max Kellerman· Host1:29
See, that was a joke,