Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez

The biggest story in the NBA tonight is gonna be whether or not you chose to #RideWithThomas. Oh, you'll see... better check out BET THE SHOW to get in on the action. Amin is in New Orleans trying to find some solid internet connection and avoid any voodoo from Zion Williamson after the comments he TOTALLY *didn't* make about him, while Charlotte is in NYC wondering whether LeBron James' ankle injury from 'wear and tear' is the truest sign that we're finally seeing LeBron's mortality. Plus, Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion join the Oddball universe to talk about their NBA podcast, "Six Trophies with Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion" and how the duo have worked together for so long on a variety of acclaimed and beloved projects and why their respective superfandoms for the Spurs and Knicks have them both feeling hopeful for the first time in ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte needs someone to blame! The Cavaliers overcome a 22-point deficit last night to beat the Celtics and end Boston's 11-game winning streak - is this the Celtics' mentality we can expect in the playoffs? Plus, Zion Williamson says he's willing to participate in the All-Star Dunk Contest only IF he's selected as an All-Star which begs the question: can Amin control himself over this headline?! Then, she’s one of the best in the game - your favorite hooper's favorite hooper - the WNBA's Arike Ogunbowale joins Oddball to talk about growing up in an athletic family, becoming Notre Dame’s all-time leading scorer, and how she approaches the game now as a multi-time WNBA All-Star for the Dallas Wings and one of the league's most prolific scorers. The 2024 WNBA season tips off on May 14 - get ready and get your tickets now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oddball is doing things a little differently today and you should definitely listen. You know him as a college basketball phenom at Kentucky, an NBA star, and beloved social media figure, but Rex Chapman’s personal account of his recovery from addiction in his new memoir, IT’S HARD FOR ME TO LIVE WITH ME, is truly incredible. Rex joins Amin and Charlotte in New York City for one of the realest conversations anywhere. After listening, pick up a copy of Rex's book, IT’S HARD FOR ME TO LIVE WITH ME, available now wherever you get your books and audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Problems are solved in this episode of Oddball. The San Antonio Spurs ended their five-game losing streak, which led to Victor Wembanyama taking the mic to celebrate with the Spurs fans. Joel Embiid spoke to the media for the first time since his knee surgery, and while his problem isn’t solved, we did get clarity. Well, did we? It’s up to you, but he spoke. Trust the process, baby. Are you sick of hearing about injuries? Because we also look at the injury trouble that the New York Knicks continue to deal with before we go to a better place for diagnosing NBA problems: the NBA doctor. Dr. Elhassan and Dr. Wilder return and violate HIPAA regulations by sharing client information with all of you about the current problems they found from their check-ups with NBA teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sorry Clippers, but if you come at the king... well, you know the rest. In the Lakers 21-point comeback win, LeBron showed everyone that he is still HIM… and on the verge of 40,000 points. Amin and Charlotte also breakdown why the Knicks' protest of the Feb. 12th loss to the Rockets was denied by the NBA and what action to watch for tonight thanks to BET THE SHOW presented by DraftKings. Later on, Amin and Charlotte are joined by Indiana legend and two-time NBA All-Star Brad Miller, who shares some of his wild stories from 14 seasons in the NBA and some lifelong friendships from the NBA led to starting a new league and making him a star of the outdoors. To learn more about the United Basketball League, visit TheUBL.com and follow @TheUBL. Catch Brad Miller on "Country Boys Outdoors" on The Sportsman Channel and watch full seasons on MyOutdoorTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do people have against scoring? Wait... maybe we should rephrase that? Amin and Charlotte explain what's behind the NBA Competition Committee reviewing whether there's too much offense in the league now, when it all changed and what might happen next to make it... worse? Also, what's really going on with LeBron's now deleted tweet in defense of Bronny being left off ESPN's 2024 NBA Mock Drafts? Oh, and Amin reveals another father-son dynamic that will totally SHOCK you! Plus, it's Wednesday and it's been too long... time for WORD COUNT! Spoiler: Charlotte breaks a record with her response to the Raptors' pizza party promise and Amin has a few words for Chris Paul's return to the Warriors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As several Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans players serve their suspensions from the scuffle in the Big Easy over the weekend, Amin and Charlotte react to the NBA's continued 'slap on the wrist' storylines this season. Plus, have you SEEN the Clippers new logo?! Then, Charlotte sits down in Indianapolis with the always charismatic Joakim Noah, the two-time NCAA Champion and two-time NBA All-Star to talk about turning his experience and wisdom from 13 seasons in the NBA to now being an ambassador to a variety of NBA initiatives from Basketball Without Borders to the NBA’s efforts in Africa, including with the new Basketball Africa League. The 2024 Basketball Africa League regular season tips off March 9th in South Africa, go to BAL.NBA.com for more info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't you dare call the Midwest a bunch of flyover states! Amin and Charlotte talk with comedian Megan Gailey from Indianapolis about her pride in repping Indy (and especially the Pacers) her whole life, why the city is buzzing about Tyrese Haliburton carrying the torch of the franchise in the way Reggie Miller did, and how basketball is part of all aspects of her life - from her comedy and marriage to motherhood. If you still don't know the love people have for basketball in Indiana after this, you must be joking! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James is sitting out against Steph Curry and the Warriors tonight with an ankle injury... while he claims to be "50-50" on whether he'll do a farewell tour when he finally calls it quits, and his future with the Lakers seems questionable, even if the Lakers express that they're "open" to drafting Bronny James in any effort to please and keep LeBron... oh, humble King, don't let your NBA kingdom crumble! The NBA may be back tonight from All-Star break but Charlotte is still buzzing from her trip to Indianapolis' iconic St. Elmo Steakhouse and their famous shrimp cocktail. Plus, Charlotte's live reactions and afterthoughts from seeing the Slam Dunk contest for the first time in-person and reveals perhaps the only good thing from the All-Star Weekend worth keeping... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No sleep in Brooklyn for Kevin Ollie now as he was named the interim head coach after the Nets' fired Jacque Vaughn. Amin and Charlotte look at the shaky future for the Nets and whether they'll be able to salvage this season. Plus, in another edition of 'Story Time with Eddie Johnson', the NBA veteran and Phoenix Suns' broadcaster shares how Larry Bird taught him the fine art of... trash-talking. You can listen to Eddie Johnson on “NBA Today” weekdays from 4-7PM ET on the SiriusXM NBA Radio channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices