John Skipper, CEO of Meadowlark Media, and David Samson, former president of the Miami Marlins, dive into the recent landmark deal where 'Inside the NBA' transitions to ESPN. They trace the intricate negotiations back to a 2005 trade involving a cartoon rabbit. The discussion also touches on Stephen A. Smith's ongoing contract talks and the controversies surrounding the new 12-team College Football Playoff, highlighting the messy interplay of sports politics and media rights.