Ryen is joined by Sports Illustrated senior NBA writer Chris Mannix to cover a bunch of topics, including the futures of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, the Eastern Conference hierarchy, and the Clippers sending Chris Paul home. Then, he talks with Vanderbilt head football coac...
Ryen is joined by Sports Illustrated senior NBA writer Chris Mannix to cover a bunch of topics, including the futures of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, the Eastern Conference hierarchy, and the Clippers sending Chris Paul home. Then, he talks with Vanderbilt head football coach Clark Lea about his team’s case for the College Football Playoff, Diego Pavia’s Heisman candidacy, and more. Finally, the guys wrap up with The Alliance NBA picks and some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a question about punching your brother.
CHRIS MANNIX
(02:00) Eastern Conference hierarchy
(27:03) Are the Mavs shopping Anthony Davis?
(43:20) Will Giannis ask for a trade?
(52:00) Ja Morant & the Grizzlies mess
(56:05) Will Jayson Tatum return this season?
(59:00) Chris Paul–Clippers drama
CLARK LEA
(1:09:02) Challenges at Vanderbilt
(1:12:25) Diego Pavia’s Heisman case
(1:22:40) From baseball player to football coach
(1:30:53) Why Vanderbilt should make the playoff
ALLIANCE NBA PICKS
(1:34:06)
LIFE ADVICE
(1:38:32)
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