The 2020 NBA season finally concludes as it crowns the Los Angeles Lakers as the 2020 NBA Champions. A year that will go down in the history books as what some people say was the most difficult run to a NBA Championship yet. One like no other as we got use to the word " The Bubble ". A Laker franchise who needed something to smile and be happy about watched their Team win their 17th Title in  Orlando, FL.  A team led by Lebron James who captures his 4th ring with so many other storylines to digest is an episode you do not want to miss,

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2020 NBA BUBBLE CHAMPS

With the current buzz and chatter about black athletes choosing Historically Black Colleges and Universities ( HBCUs ) over Predominantly White Institutions ( PWI's ) Antonio and I decided to recap on our experiences. Choosing a college can be a difficult decision for any High School Student and if you ask me an even harder choice for High Athletes. A super dope and informative episode from two former college student athletes. An episode definitely worth listening to.

HBCU VS PWI

Kobe Bryant considered one of the greatest Lakers of all and the  greatest Laker by many left a legacy that will never be forgotten.  On part 2 of Remembering Kobe i caught up with my man BC who was and still is a die heart Lakers and Kobe Fan. Kobe's Bryant departure affected so many in many different ways throughout the world. Check in to hear BC explain what Kobe Bryant meant to him as we discuss all things Kobe.

Remembering Kobe Bryant Part 2

Remembering Kobe Bryant! On January 26th 2020 the late Kobe Bryant passed away. As the news spread i was in disbelief as it seemed so unreal. As a competitor and fan of basketball i have had several debates, conversations and arguments about Kobe Bryant. Several with my guest Oscar Ball who is a huge Kobe Bryant fan. We sit down and discuss all things Kobe. The day of the accident, what Kobe meant to him and so much more. An episode you do not want to miss.

Remembering Kobe Bryant Part 1

On this episode Jaquan who i call the big homie and i sit down and Chopp it up. We have always connected on the football field but repeatedly found ourselves discussing all other sports. With the NBA season kicking off we dive into the new look NBA where the league goes away from the trio superstars per team to now only two per team. We briefly discuss his road to coaching High School football his impact and how recruiting has changed with the social media outlets.  Dope episode of two former college football players reconnecting once again.  

QUAN & CHAMP CHOPP IT UP

On this episode i sit down with Darius Bradley and chopp it up about boxing. Darius and I discuss how and when he got stared boxing and who motivated him to box. A man with undeniable love for boxing talks about never letting his circumstances dictate his quest from being in the ring.  A boxer with high potential who's just getting started sees nothing but opportunity as he makes his way to the top of the ranks. Boxing With D-Brad!

Boxing With Darius Bradley

Rookie Gardner Minshew faces rookie Kyle Allen for a chance to put their respected teams over 500. Two Teams  who had no intentions on playing their #2 Qb this early in the season look to win a 3rd straight. With both Quarterbacks winning their last two games i decided to break down what both teams needed to do in order to help their Rookie Quarterbacks win another. In case you were wondering who these guys are you definitely will know after Sunday because one of them will be on a three game winning Streak!  

Gardner Minshew Vs Kyle Allen

On this episode i give you my Top Five Wide Receivers playing the game today.There are a lot of great receivers playing in the NFL right now but only five will make this list. Production,availability, stats and showing up when your team needs you must are just some attributes i used to create this list. Tune in and see who made the list and who did not make the cut for top five wide outs playing the game today.

2019 Top 5 NFL Receivers

On this episode i discuss all the off season moves, draft picks and how a new year has drastically changed the AFC North.  A division where Baltimore no longer has their Super Bowl QB, The Steelers loosing premier offensive talent, Cincinnati gets a a new head coach and the Cleveland Browns adding talent everywhere. Go with me as i delve into the new Look AFC North as all eyes will be looking as they battle for division title of the 2019 NFL season.

The New Look "AFC North"

The conclusion of the 2018-2019 NBA regular season ended with two of the all time greatest players retiring in Dwayne Wade and Dirk Nowitzki. A total of 4 championships 2 final MVP's and 27 all star appearances between them both.  Magic Johnson former Los Angels Lakers  5X Champion and President steps down and resigns on the last game of the season. A shock wave that shook the entire NBA. Lastly i talk about the match- ups in the Eastern Conference playoffs and who i think will represent the east in the 2019 NBA Finals. 

D-Wade, Dirk, Magic Johnson and NBA Playoffs

On this episode i talk about the Men's NCAA National Tournament aka March Madness. One of the most exciting times of the year with some of the best basketball played happens in the tournament. I talk about brackets and how unimportant they are, what to look for when watching the games and why the more talented teams in the tournament do not always win. A super dope episode as the NCAA Tournament kicks off with March Madness.

March Madness

On this episode I talk about three of the top five players in the National Basketball Association (NBA).  I lead off with the reasons why Lebron James may miss the playoffs for the first time since 2005. I also talk  about the MVP year that James Harden is having and the new beast in the EAST Giannis Antetokoumpo. A dope episode on the three amazing players as the 2nd half of the NBA regular season concludes.

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and James Harden

On this Episode i talk about the new American football league the Alliance of American Football (AAF). A league made up of less than 10  teams all found in southern and western markets of the United Sates. I discuss some of the major differences between the NFL and the AAF and how one may enjoy playing and watching more with the slight changes it has to offer. Alliance of American Football new to the market with potential to grow. You heard it here first and episode you do not want to miss.  

Alliance of American Football "AAF"

 In 2017 this division took three teams to the playoffs. In a span of three years two teams had played in the Superbowl in the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons. A division where it literally comes down to division losses and wins where every game is important. Drew Brees and the Saints took the the title last year but also failed to reach the big dance. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to make their mark and make the playoffs since 2007 as well. A super talented division where the winner of this division may come down to the last game.    

NFL-2018 NFC SOUTH Breakdown

On this episode i get into the NFC West. A division usually dominated by the Seattle Seahawks which now looks to be 2nd place to the Los Angeles Rams. I discuss a Los Angeles Rams team who had a complete turnaround with 1st year head coach Sean Mcvay and a scary 49ner team who finished strong towards the end of the season. Will the Arizona Cardinals get over the hump of finishing 500 and will Russel Wilson ever  make it back to the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. Tune in now all on this episode!

NFL-2018 NFC WEST Breakdown

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