Best Podcast Episodes About Donovan Mitchell
Everything podcasters are saying about Donovan Mitchell — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 50 episodes
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“… it would actually be like i think people would want to watch these games. If you felt that, well, there's a chance tonight that like, oh, you know, Donovan Mitchell is going to try to score 80 points or whatever against the Jazz. I think that would be much more interesting than the situation we're in now.”
“… we were just seeing players and teams trying to put up insane numbers for this kind of little benefit that they get from kind of destroying these the taking teams could still lose they could still lose the games and get in the lottery and stuff but it would actually be like i think people would want to watch these games. If you felt that, well, there's a chance tonight that like, oh, you know, Donovan Mitchell is going to try to score 80 points or whatever against the Jazz. I think that would be much more interesting than the situation we're in now.”
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Imagine if NBA players could earn 5% of an opponent's cap space just by scoring the most points in a game. This radical idea suggests that after the All-Star break, the highest individual and team scoring performances could incentivize players to aim for record-breaking scores, making games more exciting and competitive. It could transform how we view the end of the season, turning potential tanking into thrilling matchups.
“… I quote for this is an official statement from the Chicago Bulls due to conduct detrimental to the team. Here's the Chicago Bulls head coach, Billy Donovan. I think there's a certain level of standards and expectations that are here. You know, I mean, we have people from all different walks of life working in the building and players from all different walks of life, right? So the first thing is, you know, everybody comes with their own personal experiences. But one is we've got to all be professional. I think there's got to be a high level of respect for one another. and we got to help each other …”
“… be with a man. How? God did not make a girl to be with a girl. God made a man for the purpose of procreation to have another child how can a woman bear a child with a woman? how? a Bible believing Christian yeah the team let him go they cut him and I quote for this is an official statement from the Chicago Bulls due to conduct detrimental to the team. Here's the Chicago Bulls head coach, Billy Donovan. I think there's a certain level of standards and expectations that are here. You know, I mean, we have people from all different walks of life working in the building and players from all different walks of life, right? So the first thing is, you know, everybody comes with their own personal experiences. But one is we've got to all be professional. I think there's got to be a high level of respect for one another. and we got to help each other you know and then be accountable to those standards so i think that you know from ownership you know jerry and michael down to arturis and mark in the front office and me as a coach you know i think and even to the players you know there's a certain standard that we want to all live by you know and we're all responsible to that standard standards …”
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Jaden Ivey, a player for the Chicago Bulls, was cut from the team after expressing his beliefs against Pride Month, stating that God intended men and women for procreation. The Bulls cited 'conduct detrimental to the team' as the reason for his dismissal, emphasizing the need for professional standards and mutual respect within the organization. This situation highlights the tension between personal beliefs and team values in professional sports.
“… resolve that may be linked to the coaching issue But like if Giannis gets traded, what happens with Doc? That's one to watch. Chicago. I think Billy Donovan's a really good coach. I think the Bulls are a complete mess. I don't think they have any coherent direction right now. They've extended him a couple of times over the years. I think he's a really good coach. To me, this would be like, does he just sit aside enough is enough? I want to go take a college job or something like that and walk out of it. I don't know, but something to monitor the Wizards. You know, I think Brian Keefe probably …”
“… changes the long term outlook there. That's one to monitor Sacramento. Yeah, I'd look at that one. Milwaukee. Doc Rivers has money coming to him I don think he walking away from the money So you know the Bucs obviously have another large issue to resolve that may be linked to the coaching issue But like if Giannis gets traded, what happens with Doc? That's one to watch. Chicago. I think Billy Donovan's a really good coach. I think the Bulls are a complete mess. I don't think they have any coherent direction right now. They've extended him a couple of times over the years. I think he's a really good coach. To me, this would be like, does he just sit aside enough is enough? I want to go take a college job or something like that and walk out of it. I don't know, but something to monitor the Wizards. You know, I think Brian Keefe probably deserves to be in the camp of like, you kind of owe it to him to give him a shot with a real team. And like they have Anthony Davis and Trey Young. This could be a pretty quick turnaround to a decent team next year. I don't love the way they've played this year. I don't love the sort of I mentioned this with Bill last week. I think they've kind of, it's …”
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Orlando's defense has plummeted to 16th in the league, which is shocking given their historical strengths. With key players injured and a lack of communication on the court, their playoff hopes are fading fast. If they can't turn things around soon, they might just sneak into the playoffs only to face an early exit.
“… one will be leaving their schools. North Carolina is still not sure about the Kansas situation. They don't want to lose a great candidate. Billy Donovan is still in focus on their radar at North Carolina. And as my source said, he has not said no, and people he listens to want him out of Chicago. Sure, there's probably some others he's not listening to that want him out of there. But yeah, so that's as of late last night, my source.”
“… a college source. I said, hey, what are the chances that these two coaches, coaching in the Michigan and Arizona game. One of the two is going to go to North Carolina. And I was told that as of late last night, North Carolina doesn't believe that either one will be leaving their schools. North Carolina is still not sure about the Kansas situation. They don't want to lose a great candidate. Billy Donovan is still in focus on their radar at North Carolina. And as my source said, he has not said no, and people he listens to want him out of Chicago. Sure, there's probably some others he's not listening to that want him out of there. But yeah, so that's as of late last night, my source.”
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Duke's basketball team has become a polarizing figure in college sports, with many fans rooting against them simply because of their brand. While other teams have their supporters and detractors, Duke stands out as a team that almost everyone can agree to dislike, regardless of who they are playing. This sentiment highlights the unique legacy and impact Duke has on college basketball culture.
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Elisa Donovan, known for her advocacy in eating disorders awareness, shares her deep passion for true crime on her podcast 'Killer Thriller.' She explores the emotional truths behind real-life crimes and how they are portrayed in narrative films and TV shows, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in understanding human behavior. Her insights reflect a broader fascination with the complexities of the human condition and the narratives that stem from extreme situations.
“… before the year and how many teams outperformed or underperformed or over-under by like 10 or more wins or losses. And it was more than you'd think. Donovan Klingon looks more and more like Gunther every day. That's a good one. Should he just start dressing like Gunther? Should he just come out like that for games? What's a Kings one? There's got to be a Kings. The Kings were, the Kings getting mad at you because you called them a train wreck before the season. And then it was five times worse. I called them the Hindenburg. and they took that personally and guess what it was even worse scotty …”
“… if Joman had been healthy the whole season, he would do it. He'd buy and have a shop. I guess we could have thrown in Jalen Brown being a viable MVP candidate. Sure. That was like 350 runouts. One of the things I was looking at was the over-unders before the year and how many teams outperformed or underperformed or over-under by like 10 or more wins or losses. And it was more than you'd think. Donovan Klingon looks more and more like Gunther every day. That's a good one. Should he just start dressing like Gunther? Should he just come out like that for games? What's a Kings one? There's got to be a Kings. The Kings were, the Kings getting mad at you because you called them a train wreck before the season. And then it was five times worse. I called them the Hindenburg. and they took that personally and guess what it was even worse scotty pippen doing that was that a real thing or was that ai did you see the scotty pippen mr pib the soda yeah voice of van lathan in that that's right that's right yes that's to throw that on the list he's still mad about the last dance five years later so all right so we've established this was a super weird season we're not even probably done I went back …”
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This NBA season has been so bizarre that it rivals some of the strangest in history, including 1995's chaotic events. From Michael Jordan's unexpected return to the playoff drama of the Knicks and Pacers, this season has had it all—from teams underperforming to wild playoff upsets. Join Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe as they dissect the madness and compare it to past anomalies in the league.
“Hello. I'm great. Yes. Mitchell, what's new? Um, nothing really. Just continuing to work and playing ball in the clock tower. But I really wanted to come on today specifically because it this week it was the blindfold challenge. Yes. Week. And I have lived experience with that. OK, so. So, Mitchell, I don't want to misrepresent you that you are seeing impaired. Yeah. Yeah. So I'm I'm totally blind. I have no vision whatsoever. However, I think I have a little bit of sight, …”
“Hello. I'm great. Yes. Mitchell, what's new? Um, nothing really. Just continuing to work and playing ball in the clock tower. But I really wanted to come on today specifically because it this week it was the blindfold challenge. Yes. Week. And I have lived experience with that. OK, so. So, Mitchell, I don't want to misrepresent you that you are seeing impaired. Yeah. Yeah. So I'm I'm totally blind. I have no vision whatsoever. However, I think I have a little bit of sight, but it more turns into I don't like going to the dentist because when they shine a light in my face, I sneeze. But other than that, really, it's I have no vision at all. So it's it's always interesting just listening to the episode and watching how people actually go about navigating through all the different obstacles. Yeah. Mitchell, can you tell …”
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The blindfold challenge on reality shows like Survivor often raises concerns about safety, according to Mitchell, a blind contestant who shares his unique perspective. He finds humor in how sighted players navigate obstacles but suggests improvements for future challenges to enhance safety and teamwork. Mitchell's insights reveal the balance between entertainment and the risks involved in these physical challenges.
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HIMSS is at risk of declining revenue due to a shift in their business model from selling compounded GLP-1s to partnering with Nova Nordisk, which will only allow them to book a fraction of the revenue. This partnership is precarious; a previous agreement fell apart, and competition from other telehealth companies is intensifying. With the stock down 60% and trust in leadership shaken, HIMSS's next earnings report will be critical.
“… of lingering there. And I keep wondering, are we waiting for somebody who's still coaching to go to North Carolina? Now, that could still be Billy Donovan, who's coaching the Chicago Bulls, because from what I'm told, he is still on their radar. He has not said no. That's what was pointed out to me. He has not said no to that job. But, yeah, you're just kind of trying to. And then you've got the Kansas situation with Bill Self. This is what I told you last week. North Carolina doesn want to lose somebody if somebody going to take over for Bill Self So you want to be ahead of that and get your guy …”
“All right, we'll come up with a poll question for hour two. More of your phone calls as we always do. Best and worst of the weekend. And that North Carolina job just kind of lingering there. And I keep wondering, are we waiting for somebody who's still coaching to go to North Carolina? Now, that could still be Billy Donovan, who's coaching the Chicago Bulls, because from what I'm told, he is still on their radar. He has not said no. That's what was pointed out to me. He has not said no to that job. But, yeah, you're just kind of trying to. And then you've got the Kansas situation with Bill Self. This is what I told you last week. North Carolina doesn want to lose somebody if somebody going to take over for Bill Self So you want to be ahead of that and get your guy instead of the second guy on the list We'll take a break.”
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North Carolina is eyeing potential coaching candidates, with Billy Donovan still on their radar despite currently coaching the Chicago Bulls. The urgency is heightened as they don't want to miss out on top prospects, especially with Bill Self's situation at Kansas looming. This strategic move could define the future of their basketball program.
“… two-man game? Yeah. That's a tough cover, man. Shoot through the ball, man. Listen, if you're bored at home and want to watch the real hoop, man, Donovan Mitchell versus Jamal Murray. Real basketball. Yeah, that was a legendary run right there. Special, bro. Now, shout out to the Nuggets, man. Dangerous, dangerous team. Give us one to the Suns, man. All right, moving on.”
“… good yesterday. Matchups is everything. Some people will be like, I can guard this nigga. Then another nigga is like, I just can't guard that nigga. I ain't going to lie. Jamal Murray, he fried me a lot. That because it's him and Joker. Like that two-man game? Yeah. That's a tough cover, man. Shoot through the ball, man. Listen, if you're bored at home and want to watch the real hoop, man, Donovan Mitchell versus Jamal Murray. Real basketball. Yeah, that was a legendary run right there. Special, bro. Now, shout out to the Nuggets, man. Dangerous, dangerous team. Give us one to the Suns, man. All right, moving on.”
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The Denver Nuggets are a team no one wants to face in the playoffs, especially with Nikola Jokic controlling the game effortlessly. His basketball IQ and skill make him a nightmare for opponents, as he consistently delivers impressive performances. With a dangerous supporting cast and a well-rounded game plan, the Nuggets are poised to make a deep playoff run.
“so What what they're suffering a lot of the world is going to suffer MRI machines require cooled helium but let's let's roll a little bit of Mitchell Vada Sosa who actually interestingly is an American citizen because he was born in Chicago in the 50s, but he's been in Cuba since the early early 1960s early 1960s, so this is a few couple minutes with Valdez Sosa You were telling me earlier before we started talking about it an MRI machine Yeah, so how is that working in court in coordination with the lack of electricity? Yeah. Yeah, and how did you? First MRI systems are very expensive, but …”
“so What what they're suffering a lot of the world is going to suffer MRI machines require cooled helium but let's let's roll a little bit of Mitchell Vada Sosa who actually interestingly is an American citizen because he was born in Chicago in the 50s, but he's been in Cuba since the early early 1960s early 1960s, so this is a few couple minutes with Valdez Sosa You were telling me earlier before we started talking about it an MRI machine Yeah, so how is that working in court in coordination with the lack of electricity? Yeah. Yeah, and how did you? First MRI systems are very expensive, but they're they're really very useful So we had a we had an interesting opportunity. There was this bank That gave us a soft credit line You know, something we can pay over the years with a long period of payment and very low interest. And so we took advantage of that in our organization. We bought equipment for different centers. And we bought an MRI …”
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Cuba faces a dire healthcare crisis as new MRI machines sit idle due to a lack of helium, essential for their operation. Despite securing a state-of-the-art MRI system through a unique financing deal, the ongoing U.S. sanctions and shipping fears have left Cuba's hospitals without critical diagnostic tools needed for treating severe conditions like childhood cancers. This situation highlights the intersection of politics and humanitarian needs in the region.
“… if not better, than his stand-up. That's where he started. He started as a grappler. I've never seen him grapple, though. Well, he finished Bryce Mitchell on the ground, and he's finished a few people on the ground. He's like – he does clearly have phenomenal submission ability. What are you showing me here? What is this him? He says he's done it for a long time. You can see his face was already sucked in a little bit. He said that when he was on the podcast, though, that he only did it twice. Three years ago. That's hilarious. He's all tipsy and drunk. Look, I tell this to young fighters. …”
“… is, he has it. Yeah. He has it. He's got it in his mind. He's got it in his technique. His grappling's fun. I watched a video of him grappling with Merab. And he was all over Merab. And that's crazy. That's what they say. His grappling is just as good, if not better, than his stand-up. That's where he started. He started as a grappler. I've never seen him grapple, though. Well, he finished Bryce Mitchell on the ground, and he's finished a few people on the ground. He's like – he does clearly have phenomenal submission ability. What are you showing me here? What is this him? He says he's done it for a long time. You can see his face was already sucked in a little bit. He said that when he was on the podcast, though, that he only did it twice. Three years ago. That's hilarious. He's all tipsy and drunk. Look, I tell this to young fighters. There's no right. I mean, obviously, don't smoke crack before a fight. There's no right or wrong way. Everybody's different. Whatever makes you feel comfortable to perform and compete, everybody's different. If there was a cookie cutter, perfect way to work, everybody would do it. Look at Carlos Brontes. Yeah, exactly. Smoking cigs. Smoking cigarettes …”
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In a wild discussion, Dustin Poirier reveals that some fighters have unorthodox pre-fight rituals, including one champion who got tipsy before a match. The banter about fighters like Carlos Brontes smoking cigarettes and drinking whiskey before fights adds a comedic twist, showcasing the absurdity and variety in fighter habits. It's a humorous take on how different approaches can lead to success in the ring.
“… And I prefer him over Porter, and I prefer him over Hunter, and I prefer him over Merrill, and obviously over Wade. But it's not looking great. Don Mitchell had 34, 10, and seven with four threes. Mobley, 16 and 10, five assists, five blocks. And Jarrett Allen, only 27 minutes, but blowout related. His minutes will back up again. 16 and 11, that's good to see, because he had put together some stinking games, and the last two have been awesome, which is great if you've got him. Dean Wade continues to start and do nothing, while Sam Merrill had 16, one and one. He's not a 12-team league guy, Merrill. …”
“… minutes. But he played also the final 16 or 18 minutes of the game, whatever it was. He had two points, with nine rebounds, a steal, and a block. So what do you do with Tyson? It is hard to drop him, I know that. And I would try to avoid doing that. And I prefer him over Porter, and I prefer him over Hunter, and I prefer him over Merrill, and obviously over Wade. But it's not looking great. Don Mitchell had 34, 10, and seven with four threes. Mobley, 16 and 10, five assists, five blocks. And Jarrett Allen, only 27 minutes, but blowout related. His minutes will back up again. 16 and 11, that's good to see, because he had put together some stinking games, and the last two have been awesome, which is great if you've got him. Dean Wade continues to start and do nothing, while Sam Merrill had 16, one and one. He's not a 12-team league guy, Merrill. Obviously, neither is Wade. We're talking 175 to 200 deeps for Merrill,”
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The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 129-113, with Donovan Mitchell leading Cleveland with 34 points. Phoenix struggled with key players out, including Jalen Green, while Colin Gillespie stepped up with 17 points for the Suns.
“… John's hoodie. I don't know what's gotten into me. But I'm like, especially since it's against Duke. You've got to. What about the reports that if Donovan takes the Carolina job, John Shire might become coach of the Bulls? That's. Well, you said it could. That would be interesting. I mean, that could flip that rivalry on its head. No doubt. You could go from. It looks like they found a coach who could replace Krzyzewski, who's actually good. and then you could lose him. Just a couple years later. You don't know what's next, and then Billy Donovan's at North Carolina. That would be amazing. That …”
“… game tomorrow night. Oh, yeah. It's amazing how all of Big Blue Nation is now on board with St. John's because of Patino. I'm going. It's St. John's Duke. I'm not only going, I'm wearing a St. John's. I'm wearing a St. John's hat. I'm wearing a St. John's hoodie. I don't know what's gotten into me. But I'm like, especially since it's against Duke. You've got to. What about the reports that if Donovan takes the Carolina job, John Shire might become coach of the Bulls? That's. Well, you said it could. That would be interesting. I mean, that could flip that rivalry on its head. No doubt. You could go from. It looks like they found a coach who could replace Krzyzewski, who's actually good. and then you could lose him. Just a couple years later. You don't know what's next, and then Billy Donovan's at North Carolina. That would be amazing. That would be kind of – well, you said it could start a snowball thing. Josh has from Chicago, I think, too. Uh-huh. Probably grew up a Bulls fan then. Without question. That would be a big dream job for him. And I would think he'd be a good hire for them because I think he's smart and it seems like pretty good. And he's basically dealing with pros now, …”
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If Arkansas wins their game tonight, they're heading to the championship. This prediction is based on a classic money line hedge strategy, where the speaker bets on Arkansas while hoping they lose. Meanwhile, the excitement builds for St. John's as fans rally behind their new coach, Patino, especially against rivals like Duke.
“… hired Calipari, there were three final candidates, which is pretty amazing that these were the three final candidates. It was John Calipari, Billy Donovan, and Tom Isla. That's like the Mount Rushmore. I mean, that might have been the best coaching search of all time. Yep. This man, did you think? Shannon, I wish you could see behind me. There's an old man. Oh, wow. And I'm not making. You know me. I would not make fun. No. There was an old man. He is dressed, Shannon, in a Pete Rose uniform. Full uniform. I don't see stirrups, but it's a full uniform and New Balance shoes. And he came walking …”
“They were trying to work out the details, and he changed his mind. Changed his mind. All right, so then when Cal comes, let's go forward. When we hired Calipari, there were three final candidates, which is pretty amazing that these were the three final candidates. It was John Calipari, Billy Donovan, and Tom Isla. That's like the Mount Rushmore. I mean, that might have been the best coaching search of all time. Yep. This man, did you think? Shannon, I wish you could see behind me. There's an old man. Oh, wow. And I'm not making. You know me. I would not make fun. No. There was an old man. He is dressed, Shannon, in a Pete Rose uniform. Full uniform. I don't see stirrups, but it's a full uniform and New Balance shoes. And he came walking over here, and he walked to where we are, and he had a look like this is where I stand, didn't he? Yeah, he did. He had a look. Like we were going to interview him or something. You are in my spot. This is where Pete Rose stands. And then he kind of stared at us and walked off. But this man, how old do you think that man is? Oh, he's got to be close …”
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In a historic coaching search, John Calipari, Billy Donovan, and Tom Izzo were the final candidates for a top basketball position, creating one of the most competitive lineups ever. As Mitch Barnhart prepared to interview them, an unexpected Elite Eight upset by Izzo shifted the dynamics, leaving many to speculate about his potential hiring. This moment encapsulates the high stakes and drama of college basketball coaching changes.
“Tia Mitchell, Washington Bureau Chief for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Andrew Bates, Deputy White House Press Secretary during the Biden administration. And Danielle Pletka, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Thanks to all of you for being here. Tia, let me start with you. Pretty remarkable where things stand with the shutdown. You have the Senate passing a bill that would fund DHS, but not ICE and CBP. The Senate basically saying, …”
“Tia Mitchell, Washington Bureau Chief for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Andrew Bates, Deputy White House Press Secretary during the Biden administration. And Danielle Pletka, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Thanks to all of you for being here. Tia, let me start with you. Pretty remarkable where things stand with the shutdown. You have the Senate passing a bill that would fund DHS, but not ICE and CBP. The Senate basically saying, let's do that through a different process. Let's get it to the House. Let's start paying TSA workers. The House saying this is just not going to fly Republicans in the House and saying we need to fund ICE as well. And so here we have yet another stalemate. You heard Congressman Adam Smith tell me he's not going to vote for this package. So this …”
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The ongoing government shutdown is a performative embarrassment for both parties, with no real progress on underlying issues, leaving federal employees unpaid and services disrupted.
“… Pitino, boy. He's a hell of a coach. Yeah, right here. Hey. Good move, man. Show the real move after this. This was a bad game. Rip through. Hey. Donovan Mitchell. shot the dollar he didn't hit a game he didn't hit a shot all game he hit a game winning bucket man historic never happened before man nobody's ever hit a shot the whole game this is bad defense bro let's go home where's the help side they haven't made three all game bro they gotta beat me from the three number 13 you gotta get you gotta get your NIL taken away you gotta do something this nigga ain't score all game you get yeah my time to …”
“St. John's got the best of Kansas yesterday. 65. I mean, 67, 65. The worst game I've ever watched. That's how you go ahead and load it up. Rick Pitino, boy. He's a hell of a coach. Yeah, right here. Hey. Good move, man. Show the real move after this. This was a bad game. Rip through. Hey. Donovan Mitchell. shot the dollar he didn't hit a game he didn't hit a shot all game he hit a game winning bucket man historic never happened before man nobody's ever hit a shot the whole game this is bad defense bro let's go home where's the help side they haven't made three all game bro they gotta beat me from the three number 13 you gotta get you gotta get your NIL taken away you gotta do something this nigga ain't score all game you get yeah my time to shine Derrick Peterson should have helped a little bit, though. I've been seeing a lot of that discord. They said Derrick Peterson should have helped. No. That's not who's supposed to be discussed. He didn't score all games. Yeah. The three-point line could beat me, bro. Because I hit a three all game. That was the man that they would say that they …”
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St. John's pulled off a stunning 67-65 victory over Kansas, despite a lackluster performance that saw Donovan Mitchell score only a game-winning bucket after a scoreless outing. Coach Rick Pitino's tactical decisions were scrutinized, especially regarding defensive strategies that left Kansas open for crucial shots. This game marks a significant moment for St. John's, showcasing their resilience and potential in the tournament.
“… Hart who can defend. Um you get guys, Miles McBride off the bench. You got Jordan Clarkson off the bench that can score points in a bunch. You got Mitchell Robinson that can defend the paint and and and cat. Cat. Cat, you know. Yeah. Cat on a given night can go get you forty. Uh I just wish sometimes he starts to stop shooting threes and get his big butt down on the block at seven foot tall but hey. Hey and you know and you know they still hung over from the end season tournament that they won too. So I know they feeling good about that. Hold on. Y'all mentioned about the the players that uh the …”
“… ain't because he needs the ball. Yeah. Brunson needs the ball. The Knicks got a chance. They do. They do. They got a chance. Uh they got. I know they ride. I know you got guys that can defend. You got my uh McHale Bridges. You got OG. Uh you got Josh Hart who can defend. Um you get guys, Miles McBride off the bench. You got Jordan Clarkson off the bench that can score points in a bunch. You got Mitchell Robinson that can defend the paint and and and cat. Cat. Cat, you know. Yeah. Cat on a given night can go get you forty. Uh I just wish sometimes he starts to stop shooting threes and get his big butt down on the block at seven foot tall but hey. Hey and you know and you know they still hung over from the end season tournament that they won too. So I know they feeling good about that. Hold on. Y'all mentioned about the the players that uh the actual starters that can get you points and what they could do. Yeah. What about the bench? What the bench gonna do? They got Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson, Mitchell Robinson. They got guys that come up the bench. Okay. Okay. Defend the paint. Uh you know McHale Bridges gonna play down there 45 minutes uh uh well hopefully Mike Brown don't play up …”
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Cat's recent engagement has sparked a noticeable shift in his performance, bringing him to a new level of focus and determination. After overcoming personal struggles, he credits his fiancée for being a pillar of support during tough times. This transformation highlights the impact of personal relationships on professional success in sports.
“… pretty good oh I think that's a really good one alright I have a couple more cheap centers I think we're having a cheap center renaissance led by Donovan Klingon, who multiple teams passed on in that draft, who's now averaging 12-12 every game. He's good. He's third in the league in rebounding, and I think he's third or fourth in blocks. He's 2.3 blocks a game, but he's just a legitimate guy. Cade is the Celtics version of that. Diabate, a.k.a. Moose. We call him Moose now in Hornets Nation. But he's basically been a double-double for three months. And then the other one that's in there is Mark …”
“… is a winner. he's on my list I'm struggling because the name on the top of my list I can't even read what my handwriting oh Mitch Johnson not a great one but people were like who is this guy what do we think of him and now we're like yeah this guy's pretty good oh I think that's a really good one alright I have a couple more cheap centers I think we're having a cheap center renaissance led by Donovan Klingon, who multiple teams passed on in that draft, who's now averaging 12-12 every game. He's good. He's third in the league in rebounding, and I think he's third or fourth in blocks. He's 2.3 blocks a game, but he's just a legitimate guy. Cade is the Celtics version of that. Diabate, a.k.a. Moose. We call him Moose now in Hornets Nation. But he's basically been a double-double for three months. And then the other one that's in there is Mark Williams, who trade veto. Phoenix kind of grabs him and he's another one that's like 11 and eight. But there's these guys out there, and this goes back to what we talked about in the worst contracts podcast about, I just don't want to pay $30 million to a center when I feel like I can find these guys. The Celtics are paying Cata and Garza $3 …”
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Cheap centers are making a comeback in the NBA, with players like Donovan Klingon averaging impressive stats while costing teams a fraction of the price of their more expensive counterparts. This trend challenges the traditional notion of paying top dollar for center positions, as teams find value in underappreciated talent. The discussion highlights how savvy management can leverage these emerging players for success.
“… I think, over the course of this season. The interesting thing to me is you have to draw a really, really, really hard distinction between Spider Mitchell, Cade Cunningham, and Jalen. Because you have three guys, I think we have three guys that we say are on first team no matter what and that's wimby joker and sga i think luca's on there no matter what now i think he's grabbed the full spot yeah okay i just think he has i don't i don't see any version where he's not on first team you agree kirk yeah i do and i say he has to be on now the core four foreigners as i always call them uh yeah those …”
“… of the changes they've made? Is it just easier to be a 28-75 guy now? We know the answer to that because we have regular games, not going into overtime where the teams are scoring 153 points or whatever. So we certainly, there is plenty of evidence, I think, over the course of this season. The interesting thing to me is you have to draw a really, really, really hard distinction between Spider Mitchell, Cade Cunningham, and Jalen. Because you have three guys, I think we have three guys that we say are on first team no matter what and that's wimby joker and sga i think luca's on there no matter what now i think he's grabbed the full spot yeah okay i just think he has i don't i don't see any version where he's not on first team you agree kirk yeah i do and i say he has to be on now the core four foreigners as i always call them uh yeah those guys those guys are on everything now yeah this is where kirk gets xenophobic he's like what the fuck um but i've been worried about la 28 guys so if you're going Jalen versus Mitchell, offensively even. Jalen, the stuff he is doing defensively is just at a complete new level that's not even near where Mitchell is. He's guarded. Last night, he …”
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Jalen Brown's defensive skills may give him an edge over Donovan Mitchell in the Eastern Conference MVP race. While both players have had impressive seasons, Brown's ability to guard the best players on opposing teams consistently sets him apart. As the Celtics continue to excel, his impact on the court is undeniable, making him a strong contender for the MVP title.
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