Episode 194

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13th Jul 2023

Wimbledon Semis/NBA Cup structure and incentives

The Wimbledon semi final match ups have been set, Max gives his observations, analysis and predictions, plus the boys get into all the new information regarding the NBA mid season tournament

Timestamps Approximate

STorTS (02:59) Max introduces Owen to Rand Paul and plays a clip of him talking about NCAA antitrust at the PGA LIV Golf merger anti trust hearing.

In Tennis Talk (10:09) The Wimbledon semis have been set, Max explains why he expects to see a Djokovic Alcaraz final; recapping Novak's wins over peak Hurcacz and Rublev, Sinner's lack of competition, and as always on grass, the serve and volley.

BBall Storylines (22:17) rounds out the show, as we get into the weeds of the details the NBA have released about the NBA Cup AKA the mid season tournament. We discuss the format and structure as well as ingredients for creating hype for those games.

We talk a little about the crossroads the (30:00) Toronto Raptors are at with Pascal Siakam, discussing the character of an ideal franchise. Before closing out with the waiting game that the Damian Lilliard trade summer spectacle has become.

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Two Toronto boys who grew up next door to each other talking, playing and breathing sports, continuing to do just that. Tune in to hear analysis and reactions to the latest happenings in the NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, and more...
Run by two Childhood BestFriends: Sports NextDoor is a next generation sports show. Hybriding the daily show delivery format of the TV era with the freedom of the internet. Sports NextDoor gives the most interesting sports topics of the week the treatment they deserve, unhampered by: length, troll takes, or excessive cordiality. Hosted by two lifelong friends, and sports fans. Max and Owen record themselves doing what they have for 15 years: discussing the weekly games, trades, and prospects in the NBA & NHL and informing each other about what happened in their own areas of interest. Airing twice a week in audio and video format, with regular segments: Baseball Bit, BBall Storylines, Combat Corner, Football Fancave, Talkin’ Hockey, and Tennis Talk. Catch Sports NextDoor on Youtube or all available podcast streaming platforms!

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