0:00 … Hello and Welcome … Ross introduces the panel … teases our content
0:28 … Bet OnLine live commercial read
1:15 … Opening discussion on Giannis and how his presence has set off an avalanche of attention for the show …
1:30 … Bruce credits Ross for getting Giannis … Reaction to seeing ourselves on ESPN’s NBA Today
2:12 … Giannis made news on the show, especially about his future in Milwaukee …
2:48 … World B’s reaction to the passion that Giannis showed in answering our questions … lots of fans in Milwaukee are feeling a bit nervous
3:43 … Bruce discusses how much civic pride the city of Milwaukee has for Giannis and how he is recognizable around the world as a “one name” person … and while he’d like to stay in Milwaukee if the team is competitive, he does have options. Ross chimes in on the reasons he feels Giannis and Milwaukee are a good fit.
5:53 … World B sizes up the Bucks situation, singling out Jrue Holiday and the other veterans and understands that their championship window won’t stay open indefinitely.
6:50 … Ross tees up a discussion of Giannis’ comments about the NBA champion not being the “World Champion.” This was a very controversial take by Giannis and we examine the pros and cons of his position.
8:50 … Bruce feels the American fans and the International fans are clearly divided on the topic. There are other leagues around the world that could lay claim to calling themselves “World Champions,” but don’t.
10:12 … Ross points out that Giannis never speaks without thinking first and Ross agrees with him on the issue, even though he was previously on the fence.
10:59 … World B agrees that part of the issue is the American fans’ attitude and he points out that it’s now up to the US to send a team to the Olympics to back up the boasting.
11:38 … Hakeem Olajuwon discussion and why Giannis has always been Bruce’s “Hakeem 2.0” Giannis also broke the news that he’d be working out with Hakeem before the season starts, which resonated “big time” around the hoop world.
13:41 … World B on the excitement in Milwaukee over the Hakeem/Giannis future workout
14:15 … Ross on comments from fans … we love them … keep them coming
14:48 … Thoughts on the growth of our listeners from around the globe …
16:22 … Ross expresses his feeling that helping hoop fans get to know Giannis through this show has been gratifying for him.
17:10 … Next week’s guest will be Mike Brown, the head coach of the Sacramento Kings and we examine some of his accomplishments and why he is such a winning individual. Everyone discusses what they hope to learn from Coach Brown.
23:41 … Ross asks for listeners to send us questions … Bruce and World B share their social media handles for listeners questions and Ross adds his at the end.
26:30 … Bye and see y’all next time
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