Embiid’s Injury and the 65-Game MVP Threshold, Plus Chandler Parsons on the West Favorite, Doc’s Impact, and More
Jan 31, 2024
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Chandler Parsons, former NBA player turned media personality, joins Ryen Russillo to discuss the Clippers' position in the West and Jalen Brunson's performance for the Knicks. They also provide life advice. Ryen starts by discussing Joel Embiid's injury and the controversy around the 65-game MVP threshold. They touch on the fairness of NBA All-NBA selections, younger and older NBA players in the media, and athletes' attitude and perception. They end with a conversation about going overboard and the potential consequences.
The Clippers' strong performance in the Western Conference is attributed to their star players, depth, and offensive firepower.
The preference for the Timberwolves over the Thunder is based on their youth, depth, and experienced players.
The podcast explores the impact of individual training and isolation-focused workouts on high scoring in the NBA, considering its influence on individual performance and team dynamics.
Deep dives
Clippers in the West
The podcast discusses the Clippers' strong performance in the Western Conference. It highlights their star players and their depth, as well as their ability to explode offensively with multiple players who can score 30-40 points. The addition of Norman Powell and the presence of veteran players contribute to their success.
Minnesota vs. OKC
The podcast compares the performances of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder. It expresses a preference for the Timberwolves, citing their youth, depth, and experienced players like Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. While acknowledging the potential of Oklahoma City, it suggests that their lack of a veteran center may hinder their success.
Scoring and Individual Training
The podcast explores the idea that individual training and isolation-focused workouts may contribute to the current trend of high scoring in the NBA. It discusses the possibility that players are training specifically for isolation situations, resulting in impressive individual performances. It also speculates on the potential impact of this training style on team dynamics and collective play.
Doc Rivers to the Bucks
The podcast discusses the recent hiring of Doc Rivers as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. It highlights his experience and the positive impact he can have on the team. His defensive schemes and ability to win over the locker room are seen as valuable additions to the Bucks, who have struggled defensively. The podcast also touches on the reasons behind the departure of the previous coach and the need for a fresh start.
Getting hit by a car during a morning run
The listener shares a story of getting hit by a Chevy Tahoe while crossing the street during their morning run. They describe the injuries they sustained and express gratitude that it wasn't worse. They seek advice on how to help their wife understand the severity of the accident, stressing that it was not just a minor incident.
Going too hard at a company ice skating event
The listener recounts their experience at a company ice skating event where they went all out, attempting tricks and falling multiple times. They question whether they should have taken it easy and wonder if they made a mistake by being so intense and standing out at a social event. They seek guidance on how to handle the situation and whether they should have approached it differently.
Ryen opens up the pod with the discussion around Joel Embiid and the 65-game threshold that players must meet in order to receive awards. Did Joel feel forced to play against the Warriors on Tuesday night, when he suffered another injury, after missing the Saturday prime-time game against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets (00:37)? Former NBA player Chandler Parsons joined Ryen to discuss being in the media now as a former player, where the Clippers stand in the West, and how good Jalen Brunson has been for the Knicks (16:39). Plus, Life Advice! One guy went too hard at a company ice skating outing (45:56).
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Chandler Parsons
Producers: Cliff Augustin, Steve Ceruti, and Kyle Crichton
