Best OBP Podcasts (2024)

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Sweet Swingin' A's -- Oaktown Boys 46:12

3M ago46:12

46:12

The Oakland Athletics put on an otherworldly display of offense and power over the course of July, led by prospective Players of the Month, Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. Many of the offensive feats accomplished by the A's hadn't been seen in years, if not decades. The surge in production led the team to their first winning month since 2021.Sitt…

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Second Half Reset -- Oaktown Boys 40:26

4M ago40:26

40:26

Dan and Cory discuss the final week of the first half, as well as the happenings from the All Star break, and look ahead to the second half. The major highlight was an eight home run outburst to take a series win against Philadelphia, with three coming from Lawrence Butler alone. Additionally Mason Miller showed his stuff in the All-Star game by st…

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Summer Vac-A's -- Oaktown Boys 45:16

4M ago45:16

45:16

Dan and Cory recap the last three weeks of Oakland A's baseball, which saw the team go 8-12, highlighted by a 19 run outburst vs. the Orioles, a sweep of the Angels, and a complete game shutout by Joey Estes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Madrigal, Julio Reynoso, Cory Pack, Dan Connolly

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June Doom -- Oaktown Boys 37:43

5M ago37:43

37:43

Things are getting ugly quick for the Oakland A's. They've now lost six series in a row after losing 2 of 3 to the Blue Jays and getting swept by the Padres. The frustrating part is their starting pitching is keeping them in virtually every game. Luckily Tyler Soderstrom has provided one of the few bright spots by getting hot at the plate. Learn mo…

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Sale Ya Later -- Oaktown Boys 37:09

5M ago37:09

37:09

Dan and Cory discuss the recent A's vs Braves series where the good guys managed to rough up Chris Sale, who has otherwise been untouchable this year. Now back home, the Green and Gold are working on getting back on track against the Mariners. Joey Estes was up for the task on Wednesday night, delivering 6 perfect innings, leading to a 2-1 victory …

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Memorial Day Madness -- Oaktown Boys 52:48

6M ago52:48

52:48

At long last the 8 game winning streak ended with a series victory over the Rockies at home. It was the lone bright spot during an otherwise tumultuous two weeks for the Green and Gold. They lost every other series they played, but some of the games ended in tight, dramatic fashion. There is hope yet as perhaps the new guy, Miguel Andujar, can spar…

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May Gray - Oaktown Boys 41:59

6M ago41:59

41:59

May has been very gray to the A's. Just when things were looking up, fresh off of a 6 game win streak, the wheels have come off. Pitchers are going down with injuries left and right, the defense has forgotten how to make fundamental plays, and to add to the frustration, the offense has finally found life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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#19 - Mercia: Industry Connect Australia 13:49

6M ago13:49

13:49

On this week’s podcast I interviewed Mercia Pretorius, Client Success Manager at Industry Connect Australia, a specialist IT Training organisation with offices in Australia and New Zealand, offering a job ready program which involves 6 weeks of technical training and a guaranteed internship with a global software company and soft skills training, w…

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Maint-A-ining - Oaktown Boys 38:34

6M ago38:34

38:34

The team starts off the week staying hot with a series win over the Marlins before heading to Texas and dropping three of four to the Rangers in a hard-fought series. The boys discuss who has been performing well on offense and who could be playing better on defense (and pitching better), as well as looking forward to a week of travel up to Seattle…

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Hot A's Heck - Oakland Athletics 47:28

7M ago47:28

47:28

Don't let them get hot, they said. Well don't look now, but the A's are hot. The offense is starting to generate some runs while the pitching continues to hold up their end of the bargain. Winners of 6 of their last 7, including games against the titans of the AL East, and clean sweep of the Pirates, the boys will look to keep it rolling against th…

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Miller Time in NY - Oaktown Boys 40:57

7M ago40:57

40:57

Dan and Cory recap the action after the A's got swept in Cleveland and managed a gutsy series split of a four game set in the Bronx. They recall how Zack Gelof and Mason Miller came through in clutch moments in New York, and discuss ways the team has both excelled and disappointed thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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Better Than Bad - Oaktown Boys 46:40

7M ago46:40

46:40

Dan and Cory discuss the series versus St. Louis, including Sonny Gray's final Coliseum start, and a couple of tough losses before the offense woke up and took game three. They break down how the pitching and defense is surprisingly great as of late, and while the offense has shown signs of coming around, there is still a long way to go before othe…

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Winning is Fun - Oaktown Boys 25:46

7M ago25:46

25:46

Dan and Cory recap the most exciting week of Oakland A's baseball on the field in years. The Green and Gold have now won three series in a row and are looking to keep the party going against old friends Sonny Gray and Stephen Vogt this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Once More Into The Breach -- Oaktown Boys 39:27

7M ago39:27

39:27

Dan and Cory are back for another year of Oakland A's baseball, for better or worse. The guys discuss the inauspicious start, sprinkled with a few bright spots such as JJ Bleday and Pauly B. They talk about the impending move to Sacramento and how fans are dealing with the uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Can The Golden State Warriors Dynasty Be SAVED?! | January 9, 2024 45:09

10M ago45:09

45:09

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by Natalie Esquire of NBC Sports to discuss the slumping Golden State Warriors, how Steph Curry can revitalize the team and what Draymond Green's return means for the team. 0:00 - Welcome Golden State Warriors insider, Natalie Esquire!! 2:20 - How does Natalie feel about the current…

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What Is WRONG With The Lakers? + Immanuel Quickley Reaction & More | OBP 45:55

10M ago45:55

45:55

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren discuss the struggling Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets plus they hype up the striving New Orleans Pelicans and Es rants about Immanuel Quickley to the Raptors. 0:00 - Intro to Trade Season! 3:00 - Not looking great for the LA Lakers 13:00 - Could the Lakers make any trades?? Who could the…

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NBA New Year's Resolutions | January 2, 2024 53:39

11M ago53:39

53:39

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Happy New Year!! On this episode, Lauren and Es go through all 30 NBA teams & pin point at least one resolution each team should set for themselves as we enter the 2024 part of the season. 03:45 New Year's resolutions for NBA teams 04:09 Atlanta Hawks 06:09 Boston Celtics 07:55 Brooklyn Nets 08:49 Chicago B…

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Quarter-Season NBA Awards: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year + More | December 23, 2023 39:56

11M ago39:56

39:56

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Happy Holidays! Es and Lauren debate who should win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved, Sixth Man, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year and more -- quarter of the way through the season. 00:00 Holiday Traditions / NBA New Year predictions! 2:14 Rookie of the Year?? 08:30 Clutch Player of the …

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The Indiana Pacers HISTORIC Offense W. Caitlin Cooper | December 22, 2023 1:06:30

11M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by wordsmith and analyst Caitlin Cooper to discuss all things Indiana Pacers-related. How Tyrese Haliburton has become an offensive superstar, how they are on a historic pace, why the defense has been bad and some trade ideas to help them reach the next level. 01:35 Addressing the I…

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Trail Blazers Rebuild Is Off To GREAT Start w. Sean Highkin | December 19, 2023 51:15

11M ago51:15

51:15

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by Portland Trail Blazers beat reporter Sean Highkin to discuss the start of the Blazers rebuild. How Scoot Henderson is shaking off the rough start, how Shaedon Sharpe is coming into his own, Deandre Ayton + lots of trade discussions. 1:20 What are the vibes of the Portland Trailbl…

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NBA Teams That Should PANIC + End Of Warriors Dynasty | December 15, 2023 1:00:53

11M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren sit down to talk about 4 teams that might have to hit the panic button on their seasons: Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks and how they should move forward + they discuss if Steph Curry, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors dynasty is over. 5:4…

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The New-Look Dallas Mavericks w. Grant Afseth | December 12, 2023 52:55

11M ago52:55

52:55

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by DallasBasketball.com's Grant Afseth to discuss the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and their impressive start to the season. 2:00 - What does Dallas Mavericks guest insider Grant Afseth think of their season so far? 3:08 - What does Grant think are some solutions the…

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Pacers Shocking The World + LeBron's Greatness | OBP 43:51

11M ago43:51

43:51

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren discuss the In-Season Tournament knockout stage. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are shocking the world + LeBron James continues to defy Father Time leading the Lakers to the Final for the NBA Cup (5:07). They also discuss what issues are prevailing for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian L…

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How To Fix The San Antonio Spurs W. Noah Magaro-George | December 5, 2023 50:40

11M ago50:40

50:40

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by Noah Magaro-George of Air Alamo to discuss Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs who have gone on a massive losing streak to start the generational rookies career. How do we fix their problems? Is It too early to worry? 2:18 - What were the expectations of the San Antonio S…

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Mark Cuban SOLD The Dallas Mavericks, Now What? | OBP 49:39

12M ago49:39

49:39

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren discuss the new ownership change of the Dallas Mavericks and dive into what it might mean for the future of the franchise and its intrepid owner Mark Cuban (4:15). Plus, they give updates on the Raptors and Mavs and dive into the in-season tournament (21:00). Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/…

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The Celtics Are DOMINATING The NBA Right Now | OBP 43:15

12M ago43:15

43:15

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by Adam Taylor of the Green With Envy Podcast and Celtics Blog to discuss how the Boston Celtics are dominating their way through the NBA, 1 month into the season.(5:06) How Jaylen Brown has committed to his new role, how Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis look, and if he feels con…

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NBA True Or False + Raptors & Mavericks Updates | OBP 53:21

12M ago53:21

53:21

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren meet up to play a game of true or false about the NBA. (4:45) Will Chet Holmgren win Rookie of the Year? (10:00) Will the Orlando Magic finish top 6 in the East? (13:30) And Will the Sacramento Kings make a mid-season trade? (21:12) + They check up on the Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks (…

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The Minnesota Timberwolves HOT Start W. Dane Moore | OBP 54:07

12M ago54:07

54:07

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es is joined by Dane Moore of the Dane Moore NBA Podcast to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves and their hot start to the season. How much of it is real? (2:05) + The two talk about the future of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert at the center of it all. (35:00) Objective Basketball Podca…

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The Chicago Bulls Are A DISASTER | OBP 47:50

12M ago47:50

47:50

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Esfandiar and Lauren are here to talk about the latest rumors that the Chicago Bulls are looking to blow things up. Where will Zach LaVine go? How about DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso? And Esfandiar goes in on the Bulls' recent history of bad luck. (2:10) Where will Zach LaVine go? (13:50) DeMar DeRozan and …

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What Is WRONG With The Phoenix Suns Right Now | November 14, 2023 47:38

1y ago47:38

47:38

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by PHNX Sports Gerald Bourguet to discuss the start of the Phoenix Suns season. They haven't been healthy and Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant have played a single game together and it's led to a disappointing start. How can they bounce back? Suns slow start (0:30) Suns …

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The Timberwolves And Sixers Look GOOD | November 10, 2023 45:52

1y ago45:52

45:52

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren discuss the recent Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors game + discuss the rise of Tyrese Maxey and Anthony Edwards and how they're impacting the short term goals of the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively. 1:40 - Was Derek Lively’s absence the reason the Dallas Maverick…

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The Grizzlies Are Off To A ROUGH Start | November 07, 2023 45:50

1y ago45:50

45:50

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren are joined by Memphis Grizzlies beat writer Aimee Stiegemeyer to discuss their 1-6 start to the season, how Marcus Smart looks, what Ja Morant will look like once he's back, and the development of Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. 1:30 - Aimee’s takeaways from the Memphis Grizzlies first win …

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Clippers Get James Harden | November 3, 2023 45:24

1y ago45:24

45:24

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren discuss the details of the James Harden trade, how it looks for the Clippers and Sixers and give updates on the Mavericks and Raptors. 1:00 - How do we think the addition of James Harden will turn out in LA after his spicy press conference?? 14:10 - Do we think the 76ers and the Clippers are i…

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New-Look Sixers? + In-Season Tournament Reactions | OBP 42:02

1y ago42:02

42:02

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! Es and Lauren discuss the new in-season tournament details + Es is joined by Bryan Toporek to discuss the new-look Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrese Maxey's ascension, and how the lack of James Harden has opened up things for the rest of the team. 1:40 - Breaking down Tyrese Maxey's ascension 4:45 - Do we like the…

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Mavs & Raptors Early Reactions + Worried About The Bulls? | OBP 40:51

1y ago40:51

40:51

The NBA Season is here! Esfandiar Baraheni discusses the Toronto Raptors home-opener versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, meanwhile, Lauren Gunn and Es discuss the Mavericks beating Victor Wembanyama in his Spurs debut. Also, the two discuss the Bulls' awful first game and their players-only meeting. Could this be a bad omen? 1:30 - MAIN TAKE AWAYS F…

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NBA 2023-2024 SEASON + AWARD PREDICTIONS | OBP 56:40

1y ago56:40

56:40

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! And so is the NBA regular season! Who will win MVP? How will win Most Improved Player? Will it be Victor Wembanyama or Chet Holmgren for Rookie of the Year? Lauren and Es discuss all the NBA awards for the year + make their predictions for how the season goes. 1:50 - Rookie of the Year? 6:40 - Coach of the …

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TOP 10 Storylines To WATCH In The 2023-2024 NBA Season | OBP 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! For Episode two, Esfandiar Baraheni and Lauren Gunn dive into their 10 storylines to watch for in the 2023-2024 NBA season. Will the Rockets experiment work? How long will James Harden remain a Sixer? When will the Raptors blow it up? Should we worry about the Mavericks? Can LeBron and Anthony Davis stay he…

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#18 - Junaid: Life in Australia 44:37

1y ago44:37

44:37

Junaid arrived in Australia in 2015, and is now a well-established Business Reporting Analyst. This podcast is slightly different to most of the interviews I’ve conducted, as the focus is not so much on how to get work and what settlement issues face skilled migrants. We talked more about the opportunities Australia has presented to Junaid and his …

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The NBA Title Race Is WIDE Open | OBP 1:05:44

1y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

The Objective Basketball Podcast is BACK! For Episode one, Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Ti Windisch to discuss Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Milwaukee Bucks, and how they stack up against the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat. Also, Esfandiar is joined by Raj Chipalu to discuss LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and …

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#17 - Shihab: Public & Private Sector Roles 25:45

1y ago25:45

25:45

Shihab is an Insights & Data Specialist with extensive experience in the public sector, at both state and federal levels, government agencies and private sector. We first met 7 years ago, back in 2016. Shihab has always been highly motivated with an eye on his career trajectory. He joins me to share his journey.…

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2023 Season Review - Oaktown Boys 47:29

1y ago47:29

47:29

Dan and Cory recap the sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres, and then take a step back to reflect on the 2023 season as a whole. The boys handout end-of-season awards to the most deserving members of the team including Zack Gelof for ROY and Trevor May for Most Desirable Beer Drinking Partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Texas Two Step - Oaktown Boys 51:47

1y ago51:47

51:47

The A's went on a road trip to Texas where the emerging young core continued to show its promise by giving the Rangers all they could take, then going to Houston and winning a series against the defending champs. Dan and Cory discuss how several pitching standouts are making the second half count, which free agents might be available this offseason…

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Sweepin' in September - Oaktown Boys 48:39

1y ago48:39

48:39

Dan and Cory discuss the hot start the Oakland A's have had in September, highlighted by a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. While it may be too early to call the rebuild officially over, there is now hope at the end of the tunnel. New pitching reinforcements have arrived in the form of Mason Miller, Easton Lucas and Devin Sweet. Can Ruiz break the …

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#16 - Faisal: Finding your niche 22:11

1y ago22:11

22:11

Faisal is a highly accomplished Civil Engineer with a successful career in Structural Engineering. Before moving to Australia, he had established and managed his own business in Bangladesh. With a wealth of experience in the construction industry, Faisal has honed this expertise in the design and analysis of structures, ensuring their stability and…

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More BS From Fisher - Town Tailgate 1:08:57

1y ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Chris and Julio go through the entire playoff picture as it stands with one month left in the season looking at who will be fighting for the final playoff spots and predictions now who makes it to October. Then the talk about the fire sale that went on down in Anaheim and the fans that rushed the field to take pictures with Ronald Acuna. They give …

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Sweepless in Seattle - Oaktown Boys 47:26

1y ago47:26

47:26

After suffering a sweep at the hands of the Orioles, the A's have held their own against the Royals and the White Sox. They now look to continue their streak of non-losing series against the red-hot Seattle Mariners. Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, and Ryan Noda lead the offensive attack as of late, while Ken Waldichuk and newcomer Sean Newcomb have…

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#15 - Sally: Arrival & Settlement Issues for Skilled Migrants 28:27

1y ago28:27

28:27

Arriving in Australia with a young family, feeling stressed and miserable, confronted with not being able to find professional work and unable to find accommodation because of real estate agents’ requirement to provide a pay slip, employer reference and proof of renting in Australia, Sally realised that their assumptions about immigration were not …

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The Leap: Devin Vassell Is San Antonio’s Next Star Guard 26:26

1y ago26:26

26:26

In Episode 6 of ‘The Leap’, our NBA Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Air Alamo Editor-in-Chief Noah Magaro-George to discuss the growth of Spurs guard Devin Vassell, how Victor Wembanyama’s presence can help him expand his game and what areas of his game he still needs to develop.By sdpn

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The Kids Are Alright - Oaktown Boys 42:07

1y ago42:07

42:07

Dan and Cory discuss the new-look Oakland Athletics lineup, highlighted by the red-hot Zak Gelof and newcomer Lawrence Butler. They guys discuss some new pitching additions and some excellent plays by Tony Kemp and JJ Bleday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Madrigal, Julio Reynoso, Cory Pack, Dan Connolly

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The Leap: Jalen Suggs Is The Next Elite Guard Defender 23:35

1+ y ago23:35

23:35

In Episode 5 of ‘The Leap’, our NBA Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni is joined by Swish Theory writer and Orlando Magic aficionado Beyond The RK to discuss Jalen Suggs potential as a 2-way guard, how he can crack the Magic starting-lineup and what he needs to do to become a star point-guard.By sdpn

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