ALL BALL: Belichick 1st Ballot-Gate + Rodgers/McCarthy 2.0 (?), Ric Bucher on Giannis Trade Deadline Drama, GB G Justin Allen on DI Breakout Year

About this episode

Doug discusses NFL controversies and interviews guests about basketball careers and trade rumors.

Doug explains why new Steelers HC Mike McCarthy should want to reconcile and reunite with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, despite their post-Packers falling out, and why the NFL looks like it has lost the plot after robbing Bill Belichick of a first ballot hall of fame induction while simultaneously putting Shadeur Sanders in the Pro Bowl. First, UWGB Guard Justin Allen discusses his breakout year after transferring from DIII to DI, and if he sees a path to a pro career. Then, longtime NBA Analyst and Finding The Seams Podcast Co-Host Ric Bucher discusses what it would take to get a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade deadline deal done, which teams he thinks could realistically land the 2021 Finals MVP, and how Steph Curry and LeBron will end their Hall of Fame careers. Subscribe NOW to get all the latest Doug Gottlieb Show Podcasts and exclusive original content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Doug Gottlieb

Guests: Justin Allen, Ric Bucher

Topics covered

• NFL
• NBA
• sports analysis
• player trades
• career trajectories
• college basketball

Keywords

• Mike McCarthy
• Aaron Rodgers
• Bill Belichick
• Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Justin Allen
• Ric Bucher
• NFL
• NBA
• trade deadline

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UWGB

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