Impact Of The NBA 'Walkout'. An Underwhelming NBA & NHL Postseason. Padres Big Buyers At Deadline. Mets Reinvent Losing. NFL Storyline That Can't Be Ignored. US Open Tennis Preview
Closing out the month with gusto as I deliver another action packed, fast paced, sports podcast party on Episode 152. On deck:
(3:09) I’m in a testy mood as I share a roller coaster Sunday with my beloved sports teams.
(4:43) I recap the NBA walkout from Wednesday, led by the Milwaukee Bucks, its impact and why it was only a message and not a statement. NOTE: Check my Instagram page (@thejayreelzpodcast) for a fifteen minute video dissecting the 48 hours after the Bucks decided not to play, with lots of in-depth analysis and instant reaction to what took place in the NBA bubble.
(14:32) A lack of drama and suspense is the theme for the NBA’s first round of the playoffs, but the possibility of a future rivalry (or two) could come out of it. I touch on the Heat-Bucks Conference Semifinal and do the Celtics have what it takes to go deep into the Eastern Conference postseason?
(22:53) Pretty much the same deal in the NHL as all teams are one win away from facing each other in the Conference Finals. The resurging Lightning, the upstart Islanders, the surprising Stars and the odds on favorite Golden Knights are thisclose from moving on.
(29:37) The Padres have become the darling of this years trade deadline as they’ve made some key moves to ensure a trip to October. Are there any other big trades forthcoming? I have to take a look at my beloved Mets as the last couple of days have been brutal, their GM a step above that, but there is some hope for a brighter future ahead. I’ll take a look at the standings as we’re on the eve of September pennant baseball commencing tomorrow.
(48:59) The NFL season is ten days away. There’s a theme that I haven’t heard or read about which is critical to the first few weeks of the upcoming campaign. You won’t want to miss that. Also, the Jaguars complete their teardown and the reconstruction begins!
(55:00) The US Open tennis tournament has arrived. Is there anyone that can beat Novak Djokovic? Who can threaten Naomi Osaka? Can Serena get back to the Grand Slam mountaintop? I’ll preview what the next two weeks will possibly look like as the second Slam of the year is here.
(58:26) Sadly, there are a few tragic and untimely passings to report as former NBA player, Cliff Robinson, famed Georgetown Hoya coach, John Thompson and actor who portrayed Jackie Robinson on screen, Chadwick Boseman have left us.
(1:01:38) Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.
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