Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez

The astounding Rachel Nichols joins us to help discuss everything NBA. She helps Charlotte and Amin make sense of Bronny James’ performance at Summer League, and reveals what Bronny was like as a toddler. Then, Juju Gotti joins the show to help break down more NBA news. Amin thinks the Knicks break the bank on Jalen Brunson, and Charlotte, along with Knicks fans, think it's worth it. Team USA is losing players left and right, but Steve Kerr deflects as if it doesn't affect the team. Summer league is still going and players not named Bronny are doing really well, especially Houston Rockets' Reed Shepard. Tune in tomorrow for more from Rachel Nichols.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JuJu Gotti joins Amin to break down what's going on in Summer League and how nothing even matters during Summer League because the NBA season is vastly different. Jack Gohlke, Cam Spencer, Bronny, Dalton Knecht, etc can look good or bad, but when the season starts, it's not the same. However, looking good goes a long way if you maintain your skills in the NBA. Later, former college basketball coach and commentator Fran Fraschilla joins the podcast to give us his thoughts on this year's NBA draft class and its prospects. As well as why and how all of these Frenchmen and overall foreign NBA players are starting to take over the league.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin is joined by guest co-host JuJu Gotti. He's here to help us figure out whether Kawhi needed the Olympics to cement his legacy after he withdrew from Team USA. If he doesn't, does Joel Embiid? Kawhi was replaced by Derrick White, but should White's spot have gone to Finals MVP winner Jaylen Brown instead? Lebron was voted the best player on Team USA, but was Cooper Flagg's performance in training camp more impressive? Zach Edey is showing the world what the hype is about, and is now the Rookie of the Year betting favorite on DraftKings. Amin and Juju close the show with Odds and Ends, where they cover Lebron James' comments about Bronny tuning out criticism, Kiyan Anthony, Carmelo Anthony's son, thinking Lebron and Bronny would beat him and his dad in a 2-on-2 matchup, and a Damian Lillard horse statue in Ogden, Utah.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte is out today, so our favorite supercomputer, Al Gorithim, is assisting Amin. Anthony Edwards feels like the best player on Team USA. Does he have a point? Steph Curry says he'll be a Warrior for life, but Amin says it reminds him of many other great players who have said that before and still left the team. Amin explains to Al why Demar DeRozan's trade to the Sacramento Kings is a big deal, despite the lack of trending metadata tags in the story. Lastly, Eddie Johnson joined the show to discuss the overlap between basketball and golfing.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin and Charlotte begin the show with contractually obligated Lebron James family updates. Did JJ Redick mean it when he said Bronny earned his spot on the Lakers? Is DeMar DeRozan heading to Los Angeles? Also, will Ben Simmons Return To Philly, and should the fans who found Jaylen Brown's juice ring have sold it instead of giving it back? Charlotte and Amin close the show with a roundup of the best July 4th food paired with your favorite NBA players.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Free agency is the talk of the town. Longtime Warrior Klay Thompson is leaving Golden State after an extraordinary career there, but will look to compete for a title with the Mavericks. Free agency also got a hold of Paul George, Isaiah Hartenstein, Donovan Mitchell, and Chris Paul after their new contracts. Meanwhile, the Celtics are reportedly planning to sell their team, and Charlotte Wilder wanted the first bid. We also play another round of Heat Check to see how some teams are projected to perform next year after the recent wave of free-agent signings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bronny James is now a Laker, drafted 55th overall. Bron and Bronny will be the first father-son duo to share the court in NBA history. Twitter weighs in… “Pass the ball Dad” “Does Bronny move out” “Is nepotism a benefit?” Later Charlotte gets fans' reactions to the NBA Draft 2024. Oddball Brass asked us to market to Gen Z… Charlotte gives it her best shot. Lastly, Charlotte and Amin put an end to the debate… the NBA definitely needs more Nikola's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte and Amin recap their night at the 2024 NBA Draft. They didn’t just find out who was in this draft class: Charlotte also found out OG Anunoby will be back with the New York Knicks next year while talking with a fan. After some horrifying AI recreations of Charlotte and Amin superimposed over 76ers draft pick Jared McCain dancing on TikTok, they close the show by predicting headlines for Paul George, Kevin Durant, and Bronny James.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to the power of friendship (and an absurd number of draft picks), Mikal Bridges is now a New York Knick. He is reunited with his former Villanova Wildcats teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte Divincenzo. Amin believes the Knicks overpaid for Bridges, while Charlotte thinks the vibes are worth the price. Plus, some potential bombshell trades are in the works. Could Paul George be traded to the Golden State Warriors? Or Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets? Charlotte and Amin also play Lie Detector after JJ Redick's first press conference as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Finally, Charlotte and Amin play a Bet the Show ahead of night one of the 2024 NBA Draft tonight. Will Bronny James hear his name? Who will go #1?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA season is over, but Amin and Charlotte are just getting started. We're bringing you our list of the top 10 franchise-altering draft picks in NBA history that shocked the world. Guys like Isiah Thomas, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and even the great Michael Jordan came into the league and made significant changes shortly after their arrival. It all started when they were rookies, creating the NBA we know and love today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices