Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports is one of the best hoop writers out there. On the morning after the Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Championship, he joined Monica McNutt for a breakdown of Giannis Antetokounmpo's brilliant performance and his remarkable approach to his team and career. Vinnie also shares thoughts on what is next for Chris Paul as he approaches the twilight of his Hall of Fame career. Vinnie and Monica have a great discussion of how this year's version of the Bucks began to develop a special bond after the team hit "PAUSE" in the Orlando Bubble in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting last summer in Kenosha, Wisconsin. And there are some very funny technical difficulties that cause Vinnie and Bruce Bernstein go off the rails when Monica's power unexpectedly went out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! on the new NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks

Freddie Coleman of ESPN Radio joins Monica McNutt and King McClure on the new Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. Freddie has been holding down the late nights for 17 years at the World Wide Leader and is one of the smartest voices anywhere. In this discussion of the NBA Finals, the crew breaks down how Giannis can be the Bucks' "best player" even while Khris Middleton is their "closer." Of course they relived "The Block," as well as the heroics of Devin Booker and the struggles of Chris Paul. And their convo about the Booker "not a foul" foul on Jrue Holiday in the final minutes was LOL funny. Finally, Freddie has a message for the people running down the NBA and singling it out for lower ratings. It's a "drop the mic" moment so please check us out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN Radio's Freddie Coleman on the NBA Finals

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 after destroying the LA Clippers on Wednesday night. Patrick Beverley of LA, who already had a shady reputation added to his lengthy history of bad behavior in the final minutes of game 6, which drew the ire of the Buckets, Boards, & Blocks crew. There are still three open NBA head coaching jobs, but will one of the teams have the courage to hire a woman for the position? And a new era begins in college sports with the athletes finally able to cash in on their name, image, and likeness. Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein examine all these topics on this week's show.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

The Suns rise in the west, Pat Bev is trippin, the coaching carousel spins, & college athletes cash in

Cindy Brunson of Pac 12 Network joins Monica McNutt on the new Buckets, Boards, & Blocks for some hard hitting comments on Nneka Ogwumike's Olympic snub, the WNBA season so far, and her hometown Phoenix Suns' meteoric rise during the NBA Playoffs. Cindy pulls no punches when it comes to her feelings about the only WNBA MVP to not compete for her country in the Olympics. With 5 of the 12 team members having UConn connections, it is fair to ask whether the Connecticut brain trust hijacked the selection process for choosing Olympians? Cindy & Monica also size up the top teams in the "W," and discuss the vibe in Cindy's town of Phoenix about the rising Suns.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Cindy Brunson of Pac 12 Network on an Olympic snub, the WNBA, & the rising Suns

Kevin Durant had a performance for the ages in game 5 against the Bucks on Tuesday night. But before we even finished breakfast on Wednesday, we learned that Chris Paul was in the COVID health and safety protocol with a return date unknown and Kawhi Leonard injured his ACL and would miss the rest of the series against Utah. On Buckets, Boards, & Blocks Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein examine all of these issues and also discuss whether Giannis Antetokounpo is really a superstar. 

KD is "Up," CP3 is "Down", and Kawhi is "Out"

On July 1st, a new era begins in college athletic where student athletes will have the opportunity to profit off their names image, and likeness. At the forefront of this new frontier is "Athlytic." Co-founders Jared Eummer and Ashton Keys join Monica McNutt on Buckets, Boards, & Blocks to explain how their business works and help college athletes engage with their platform and begin the process of monetizing their personal brands.

Ashton Keys & Jared Eummer of Athlytic

Steve Bulpett covered the Boston Celtics and has been an observer of the team for almost 40 years. His institutional knowledge of the franchise makes him an ideal person to discuss this week's major moves with the retirement of team President Danny Ainge and promotion of head coach Brad Stevens to replace Ainge as team President. Who will Stevens hire as the next coach? Was Ainge forced out after a disappointing season? Will Kyrie Irving's accusations against Boston fans damage the image of the franchise? When King McClure and guest co-host Bruce Bernstein (subbing for Monica McNutt) chop it up with Steve, all angles are covered. Also, King has some poignant thoughts on the resignation of Duke's legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski as well as the remarkable Luka Doncic of the Mavericks.

Veteran NBA writer Steve Bulpett on what is next for the Boston Celtics

Monica McNutt and King McClure welcome Nekias Duncan, who is one of the most analytical and opinionated hoop analysts out there. His analysis is straight to the point and he explains technical content in very "easy to understand" terms. His pet peeves are "soft switches," which he feels are lazy and ineffective. As for the LA Clippers, he's looking at you. Among other great discussions, he expresses sympathy for Evan Fournier of the Celtics, who has been relentlessly targeted by the Nets in the first two games of that series. Nekias, who writes for BasketballNews.com and co-hosts "The Dunker Spot" podcast will make you a much smarter basketball fan.

Nekias Duncan of BasketballNews.com breaks down all the playoff series so far

Arielle Chambers .... a.k.a. @AriIvory of Bleacher Report and "HighlightHER" joins Monica McNutt and King McClure to discuss the WNBA as well as her initiatives to promote women's sports. Ari explains how she found her mission after a meeting with a little girl and letting her wear her press credential at a game. The crew also discussed ways that the younger WNBA players are building their personal brands and capitalizing on their accomplishments. 

@AriIvory joins #BBB for some WNBA talk with Monica & King

NBA TV analyst Brendan Haywood played 14 NBA seasons and is one "Opinionated 7 Footer." On this week's show, "BWood" explains his love for the Brooklyn Nets, wonders if Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer can survive if his team misses the Eastern Conference Finals, and sizes up why he believes Anthony Davis is a solid "Number Two" but might not be a solid "Number One." All this plus a hilarious game of Word Association with Monica McNutt and King McClure. 

Brendan Haywood previews the playoffs & tries to figure out Anthony Davis

Kendrick Perkins of ESPN and NBC Sports Boston is as real as NBA analysts get. Monica McNutt is on vacation this week, but Big Perk joins his pal King McClure for a great conversation. They cover Perk's 14 year career, which started when he was drafted out of high school at age 19. Perk and King also discuss the five scariest NBA players, the top rookies, the incredible intensity of Russell Westbrook, the roller coaster season of the Boston Celtics, why Chris Paul should be the MVP, and why technical fouls should not cost players money. Perk is incredibly thoughtful in his opinions, but he holds nothing back! 

Kendrick Perkins on scary players, the second coming of Magic Johnson, the MVP race, & more

The Knicks continue to rise in the east and the Washington Wizards have become a scary team that hopes to make it to the "play in" round. Russell Westbrook has led the way in DC while New York's Julius Randle is a legitimate MVP candidate. Speaking of the NBA MVP race, Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein discuss why this race isn't as cut and dried as it appeared to be heading into the season.

The Knicks & Wizards are on fire, plus an MVP discussion

Monica McNutt welcomes Terrika Foster-Brasby of ESPN to preview the WNBA season. They projected how some of the rookies drafted last week will fill roles on their new teams, whether the idea of "one and done" is a good idea for Women's hoop, and if the "Sky" is the limit in Chicago (see what we did there?). With Renee Montgomery retiring as a player and joining the Atlanta Dream ownership group, Monica and "T" discussed which Women's players might follow in her footsteps and become a boss. We have all of that, plus predictions for the upcoming season.

Terrika Foster-Brasby sizes up the WNBA as Training Camps are about to open

Ryan Hollins played for 9 teams in 10 NBA seasons. He's "been there and done that" and brings his bag of smoking hot takes to the show this week. From his thoughts on social media, to his feelings about load management, to his MVP selection, and his feelings about his beloved UCLA Bruins, Ryan does not hold back. And when Monica McNutt and King McClure play "Word Association" with him, the laughs are non-stop.

Ten Year NBA Vet (and UCLA alum) Ryan Hollins brings the heat to #BBB

Baylor sits atop the college basketball world after crushing Gonzaga in the NCAA Championship Game on Monday. While everyone knows about the heroics of Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell, and Coach Scott Drew, less well-known is the legend of the "Mullet Bros" Matthew Mayer and Jackson Moffatt. When these two decided to go "Full Mullet," a series of positive events followed for the team. "Big Bro" King McClure and Monica McNutt share hilarious stories with two guys riding the wave of a championship run.

Baylor University's "Mullet Bros" Matthew Mayer & Jackson Moffatt

Basketball is steadily becoming an even bigger global game, as the sport expands and captivates a larger audience sometimes the nuances get lost. The details that are just as beautiful as a ball with the perfect feel, delicately worn with love and passion. Monica wants her audience to be reminded of why they love this game and how it has shaped some of the people they most admire that have mastered the craft. Come for the love of the game stay for the buckets.

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