What's Wright? with Nick Wright

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May 11, 2023 • 1h 3min

Lakers Lose, Celtics Crumbling & Wright-Ins

This episode includes offensive language used by Bob Huggins. On today’s episode, Nick discusses the Lakers loss, decides whether or not he will be a Jokic guy if he beats KD and Booker, and discusses the All-NBA team. Later, Nick determines when the prince will become part of the royal family, how JJ Redick would do as a head coach, and his favorite moment of the first 150 shows in “Wright-Ins”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.3:36 Lakers' Loss Against GSW13:52 Are The Celtics Done For?20:22 Has Nick Changed His Opinions On Jokić?22:19 All-NBA Stars and Snubs27:11 Bob Huggins Controversy46:20 Wright Ins56:57 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 9, 2023 • 1h 5min

Lakers Win, Booker on Fire & Public Defender

On today’s episode, Nick discusses the Lakers 3-1 series lead over the Warriors, determines if Devin Booker is making a run to open as next year’s MVP favorite, and reacts to Bronny James committing to USC. Then, Nick determines if Jokic is about to become the next NBA villain. Later, Nick defends Mat Ishbia, Chris Paul, and Jayson Tatum in “Nick Wright Public Defender”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 4, 2023 • 1h 2min

Lakers v Warriors, MVP Voting & Wright or Wrong

On today’s episode, Nick decides if LeBron and AD played too many minutes in game one, who has the most to lose in the playoffs, and reacts to the NBA MVP results. Then, Nick determines if Durant and Booker can hold on long enough for CP3 to return and prevent the sweep. Later, Nick determines if Dillon Brooks will be a Laker, if Jimmy Butler is the most important player in the playoffs, and if Rodgers has too much say in New York in “Wright or Wrong”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.3:12 Celtics-76ers Series Tied8:51 Embiid Wins MVP16:24 Darvin Ham & Lakers’ Game 1 Win24:27 Durant’s Legacy 29:54 CP3 Injury 33:49 Wright or Wrong47:37 GoFundMe 52:50 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 2, 2023 • 1h 3min

Beam Dream Dead, Lakers vs Warriors Preview, & The Deciding Factor

On today’s episode, Nick decides if it’s time to admit he was wrong about the Warriors, determines how bad LeBron needs to win against Steph, and reacts to the Celtics losing game one. Then, Nick recaps the NFL draft and decides how well the Chiefs did. Later, Nick determines why each remaining playoff team can and can’t win the title in “The Deciding Factor”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.2:11 Warriors Beat Kings 12:15 Steph vs. LeBron18:03 Celtics lose to Philly26:02 Will Denver Dominate Playoffs?34:01 Eagles’ Draft Picks37:57 Chiefs’ Draft Picks39:26 Top Draft Stories44:23 New Game: Deciding Factors52:45 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 58min

Playoff Jimmy Does it Again, Lakers Lose, & Nickstradamus

On today’s episode, Nick discusses another impossible game from Jimmy Butler, the Lakers losing game 5, and debates whether or not the Beam will be lit again in Sacramento this year. Then, he explains why he is picking the Nuggets over the Suns in round 2. Later, Nick makes a prediction for this year's quarterback class, which stars will be traded on draft night, and whether or not KC will be a great host city in “Nickstradamus”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.01:45 – Bucks Bounced in 1st Round17:40 – Grizzlies Send Series Back to LA22:08 – Nick Wrong again about Warriors?26:08 – Nick Apologizing to Knicks Fans30:36 – Nick Picks Nuggets in Round 234:32 – The Return of Nickstradamus50:24 – Fan Questions55:11 – Damonza's Newest Apartment Decoration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 3min

Rodgers to the Jets, De’Aaron Fox Questionable & Freak Out or Chill Out

On today’s episode, Nick determines if the Jets are going all the way this year or if the Rodgers trade will be a bust, if the Kings will crumble without De’Aaron Fox, and discusses Jimmy Butler's 56 point game. Then, Nick defends the statistics proving LeBron is more clutch than Kobe and Michael Jordan. Later, Nick determines if the Suns stars can continue averaging 40 minutes a game, if the refs are being overdramatic in the playoffs and Kawhi missing another game in “Freak Out of Chill Out”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.3:17 Lakers Take the Lead11:48 Jimmy Butler 56-Point Record18:17 Aaron Rodgers Traded to NY Jets23:53 De’Aaron Fox Finger Fracture29:43 LeBron King of the Clutch? 38:07 Freak Out or Chill Out45:16 Diorra’s College Picks50:05 Audience Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 20, 2023 • 57min

Draymond's Suspension, Anonymous Player Poll & This or That

On today’s episode, Nick determines if he’s ok with Draymond's history factoring into the suspension, if the Suns are going to regret the Kevin Durant trade, and evaluates the results of the anonymous player poll. Then, Nick discusses Tua’s retirement consideration. Later, Nick decides if the 49ers should trade or keep Trey Lance, who the Panthers will pick #1 overall, and if the Hawks should trade or keep Trae Young in “This or That”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.3:38 Lakers Lose to Grizzlies13:30 Draymond’s History and Suspension22:48 KD Trade Hurting Suns?25:34 Thoughts on NFL Player Poll36:20 How Dolphins Deal With Tua37:21 This or That45:56 Damonza Tweets + Diorra’s College Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 10min

Lakers Show Out, Jalen Gets Paid & All-In or Fold

On today’s episode, Nick determines if the Lakers could move on with the Grizzlies down three starters, if Kevin Durant losing in round 1 again would be a legacy killer, and discusses Jalen Hurt’s new deal. Then, Nick fixes NBA charges after Ja and Giannis get hurt in “Nick Makes It Wright”. Later, Nick decides if he is going all-in or folding on whether or not the Knicks are better with Brunson than Mitchell, if the Bucks are dead without Giannis, and if Jalen Brown is the Celtics most important player. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.03:21 – KINGS LIGHT THE BEAM!!!12:58 – Lakers Looking Good Early17:02 – King of Clutch?27:29 – Hurts Highest-Paid QB30:41 – Damar Hamlin Cleared for Football Activity31:48 – KD's Legacy in Jeopardy?36:18 – Nick Makes It Wright39:21 – All In or Fold44:25 – Nick's Thoughts After Ralph Yarl, Kaylin Gillis, and other recent incidents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 57min

Lakers Survive, Playoff Preview & Outpick Nick

On today’s episode, Nick reacts to last night's play-in games, decides if he is still confident in his Lakers pick and gives a postseason best-case / worst-case scenario for LeBron James. Then, Nick determines what the most tantalizing storyline in round 1 is. Later, Nick decides which playoff teams he has the most confidence in and ranks them in a new game called “Outpick Nick “. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.02:50 – 7-Year Anniversary of Kobe's final game05:03 – Play-in Controversy and 8th-seed Predictions18:51 – Nick Still Confident in Lakers?27:44 – Best Case/Worst Case Scenarios for LeBron's Legacy31:41 – Best Storyline heading into NBA Playoffs36:24 – Outpick Nick46:04-- – Happy Anniversary Nick & Danielle!50:47 – Fan Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 6min

Play-In Set, OBJ to BAL & Wright-Ins

On today’s episode, Nick tee’s up the NBA play-in games, defends his All-NBA team and determines if Lamar is staying in Baltimore now that OBJ is on the team. Then, Nick discusses the Masters. Later, determines the wildest NBA group chat, where Klay Thompson lands on the all-time shooter list and which team should trade up for the #3 draft pick in “Wright-Ins”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.02:37 – Playoff Premonitions with Lakers and Warriors12:37 – Mavs/Hawks Take Backsies?18:20 – Nick's (Made-Up) All-NBA Team25:42 – Raven's Bad Deal30:26 – Nick's Masters Recap & Easter Etiquette38:05 – Nick Wright: Public Defender defends Rudy Gobert44:20 – Wright-Ins56:27 – Fan Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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