Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
6/4/20261 hr 18 min
Ryen is joined by Wosny Lambre from the scorers table at Game 1 of the NBA Finals to discuss the Knicks stealing Game 1 in San Antonio. Then Ryen talks with the NBA’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Analytics Evan Wasch about draft lottery reform, NBA play-in games, and possible future NBA changes. Finally Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including ditching a previously agreed-to event to watch the NBA Finals, and an engagement party ruining July 4th. WOSNY LAMBRE (3:50) Knicks steal Game 1 (8:15) KAT’s effectiveness (11:30) Knicks’ tough defense (14:00) Jalen Brunson’s absurd shotmaking (27:30) Dylan Harper being this good as a rookie EVAN WASCH (36:30) Why the NBA draft lottery needed reform (41:00) The new lottery restrictions (49:00) What's next for NBA changes? (54:15) The NBA play-in tournament (59:30) Expansion, relegation, and the league's future LIFE ADVICE (1:00:00) _ _ _ _ _ Shell V-Power® NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline. More power. More performance. In gasoline direct injection engine fuel injectors with continuous use of Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline. Compared to lower octane fuels. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, driving conditions and driving style. See https://shell.us/more for more details. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://m365copilot.com/work _ _ _ _ _
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