Episode 881: NBA Jam, US Murph’s Beloved Warriors, Rory’s Deplorable US Open Form, Pogba Ballet
The NBA finals was, for the third time in a row, a meeting of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. And US Murph’s beloved Warriors secured a 4-1 series victory, powered by new arrival Kevin Durant.
We discuss whether Lebron James will come to be defined by his ability or inability to defeat the Warriors between now and the end of his career, and whether the Warriors could yet go down as the greatest teams of all time.
Let me remind y’all who the goat is of this ERA ???@KingJames RT pic.twitter.com/Y9sg8CDSyn
— Mauricio Modestin jr (@ballupAIP23) June 12, 2017
It’s also US Open week, and we speak to Karen Crouse of the New York Times about why golfers whine so much in pre-tournament press conferences, Rory McIlroy’s deplorable US Open form since his 2011 win, and the complex and underrated golfer-caddy-sibling dynamic.
.@McIlroyRory is not having the #USOpen fescue drama ?
“If you can’t hit it within [the fairway], might as well pack your bag.” pic.twitter.com/EapCbnSh98
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 14, 2017
Plus there’s NBA Jam memories, a sea shanty, a live show announcement, Arcade Fire’s pick-up game, Ken channeling Sammy Kuffour, and further evidence Paul Pogba is being hamstrung by his club manager.
Paul Pogba toying with England in the 1st 30 minutes. ? pic.twitter.com/IE87RJZQkY
— Manchester United (@ManUtdChannel) June 13, 2017
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Go to PatreonGalway’s Sean Armstrong on the win over Mayo on Sunday, falling out of love with football, and regaining his mojo https://t.co/qOLKqWLYNy pic.twitter.com/pedCYMzsnV
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