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Marcellus Wiley: Suns will play worse with the return of Chris Paul | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho sit down to discuss whether the Phoenix Suns are better off without Chris Paul after the Suns have taken a 2-0 lead against the Los Angeles Clippers. Hear why Marcellus suspects Phoenix will not play as well with the return of CP3.

Emmanuel Acho on Scottie Pippen's words about KD after playoff exit: 'He has never carried a team like LeBron' I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Kevin Durant had a playoff series to remember, but the Brooklyn Nets still lost in seven games to the Milwaukee Bucks. KD got a lot of praise during the playoffs, but also has a critic in six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen. Pippen indirectly spoke about Durant while comparing him to LeBron James, saying that quote ‘surpassing LeBron takes more than an individual’s effort.’ Emmanuel Acho explains why he agrees with Pippen, including how KD is the best scorer but ‘was never in the best player of all time talks.’

Marcellus Wiley: Clippers biggest reason for Game 2 loss isn’t Paul George, it’s Marcus Morris | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho sit down to discuss whats the biggest reason the Los Angeles Clippers lost Game 2 vs. the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. Hear why Marcellus believes Marcus Morris’ lack of production is the main reason for the Clippers’ loss in Game 2.

Stephen Jackson: Ben Simmons’ shooting woes are from lack of confidence, 76ers’ high expectations I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ben Simmons struggled poorly on offense, prompting head coach Doc Rivers to say after the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 7 loss that ‘he didn’t know if he could be a point guard of a championship team.’ On Monday, Rivers softened his tone a bit saying that the 76ers ‘know what the right work is for Simmons this offseason.’ One report also said that the three-time All-Star could change his dominant shooting hand from left to right. Stephen Jackson breaks down why Simmons’ shooting woes are from a lack of confidence and the 76ers’ high expectations.

Emmanuel Acho: The Nets’ loss is good for the integrity of the NBA | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus Wiley sit down to discuss if the Brooklyn Nets losing to the Milwaukee Bucks is good for the NBA. Hear why Acho believes the Nets’ loss promotes integrity and hard work on behalf on the smaller NBA franchises.

Emmanuel Acho: The Bucks proved they were better than the Nets with coaching and health I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Brooklyn Nets in an overtime thriller on Saturday night behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 40 points. Kevin Durant had 45 points, including the the game-tying jumper at the end of regulation, which was also inches away from being the game-winner instead. He had a chance to tie it up again in overtime, but he shot an airball and the Bucks are now moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Emmanuel Acho explains how the Bucks proved they were the better team against the Nets, including how ‘Brooklyn got lucky and still lost.’

Marcellus Wiley explains why the 76ers have a “Ben Simmons problem” | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if the Philadelphia 76ers have Ben Simmons problem after their tough Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Hear why Marcellus believes that Simmons is not giving his 100% effort and that he won’t thrive in the NBA until he commits more to his craft.

Emmanuel Acho: The Mavericks are giving Luka Doncic too much power | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss if the Dallas Mavericks have given Luka Doncic too much power after head coach Rick Carlisle decided to part ways with the team. Hear why Acho believes that the Mavericks are prematurely giving Luka too much power without him winning a playoff series.

Ric Bucher reacts to LeBron’s criticism of the NBA’s condensed schedule I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Kawhi Leonard’s knee injury makes him the eighth All-Star to miss a playoff game this year, which is the most in NBA history. There was a 71-day gap between the Los Angeles Lakers winning the 2020 Finals in the Orlando bubble and the start of the new season, compared to the usual four month gap. LeBron James called out the league in a series of tweets. Ric Bucher discusses his reaction to LeBron’s criticism of the NBA’s condensed schedule.

Marcellus Wiley: Paul George proved he’s an elite franchise player in Game 5 vs. Jazz | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

B.J. Armstrong and Ric Bucher join Marcellus Wiley to discuss if Paul George silenced his critics in a big Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 5 win over the Utah Jazz. Hear why Marcellus believes that only did PG silence his critics, but also proved he’s an elite franchise player.

Emmanuel Acho: Russell Wilson is trying way too hard to fix his offseason behavior | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Bucky Brooks joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss whether Russell Wilson is trying too hard to quiet the noise with the Seattle Seahawks after he interrupted Pete Carroll’s press conference to tell reporters quote ‘we’re still friends.’ Hear why Acho believes Russ is trying to over-correct for his recent out-of-character behavior.

Marcellus Wiley: This series is Paul George’s opportunity to vindicate who he is if ‘Playoff P’ shows up | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Los Angeles Clippers got very bad news before tonight’s pivotal Game 5 matchup against the Utah Jazz. Reports say Kawhi Leonard is not expected to play while another report says the Clippers fear he suffered an ACL injury and is out indefinitely. Leonard tweaked his knee late in Game 4 and couldn’t finish. Now, all eyes turn to Paul George, who is averaging just over 27 points in this series. Marcellus Wiley explains why he has ‘total faith’ in PG with Leonard going down with his injury.

Emmanuel Acho apologizes to Kevin Durant after historic GM 5 performance | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Emmanuel Acho apologizes to Kevin Durant after the Brooklyn Nets’ Game 5 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Hear Acho explain why he’s sorry for underestimating the Easy Money Sniper.

Marcellus Wiley insists his Clippers have taken full control of series vs. Jazz | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Los Angeles Clippers have tied the playoffs series against the Utah Jazz with a 118- 104 Game 4 win. Kawhi Leonard led the charge scoring 31 points. Marcellus Wiley explains why his Clippers have taken control of the series — ‘We have a better team and a dynamic duo.’

Emmanuel Acho: Baker’s Browns are neck-and-neck with the Chiefs in the AFC | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Greg Jennings joins Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus Wiley to discuss Travis Kelce’s recent comments that the Cleveland Browns are ‘neck-and-neck’ with the Kansas City Chiefs. Hear why Acho believes Baker Mayfield and the Browns are closely approaching the same tier as Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs.

Emmanuel Acho: ‘It’s an indictment on Kevin Durant that they need felt the need to rush James Harden back’ I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Brooklyn Nets have uphill climbed into tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Kyrie Irving has been ruled out with an ankle injury, but James Harden has been upgraded to questionable. Reports say he plans on playing in Game 5. Kevin Durant is averaging nearly 30 points a game in the series, but could have help with Harden’s potential return. Emmanuel Acho explains why the Nets rushing Harden back is not only risky, but an ‘indictment on KD as the greatest player on the planet.’

Marcellus Wiley is confident in his Clippers evening up the Jazz series after Game 3 win I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Los Angeles Clippers took care of business in Game 3 on Saturday night against the Utah Jazz with a final score of 132-106. They’re now down 2-1 and head coach Ty Lue said after the game that he knows ‘Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are two of the best in the league’ and they showed it, combining for 65 points. Game 4 is in Los Angeles tonight. ‘Coach’ Marcellus Wiley excitedly explains why he is confident his Clippers will even up the series in Game 4 tonight.

Marcellus Wiley is worried about his Clippers after Game 2 loss | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-111 to take a 2-0 series lead. Marcellus Wiley weighs in on the struggling Clippers ‘we still haven’t figured out our winning formula.’

Marcellus Wiley: Carson Wentz has a hotter seat than Cam Newton since his role is unclear with the Colts I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Carson Wentz and Cam Newton are some of the players with the hottest seats in the NFL, according to Bleacher Report. Wentz is now with the Indianapolis Colts, trying to shake off a bad ending with the Philadelphia Eagles. Meanwhile, Newton had a rough first year with the New England Patriots and now has first rounder Mac Jones in the quarterback competition. Marcellus Wiley explains why Wentz is on a more sizzling hot seat than Newton.

Emmanuel Acho explains how the Bucks are creating their own luck against the Nets | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss whether the Milwaukee Bucks got lucky in their Game 3 win against Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Hear why Acho believes the Bucks are creating their own luck by tightening up their defense against the offensive super team.

Marcellus Wiley: Playoff P is under more pressure than Kawhi in Game 2 | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Los Angeles Clippers are down 0-1 as they head into Game 2 against the Utah Jazz. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho discuss whether Paul George or Kawhi Leonard is under the most pressure in tonight’s game. Wiley makes the case of why ‘Playoff P’ is under the most pressure.

Marcellus Wiley: Playoff P is under more pressure than Kawhi in Game 3 | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Los Angeles Clippers are down 0-2 as they head into Game 3 against the Utah Jazz. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho discuss whether Paul George or Kawhi Leonard is under the most pressure in tonight’s game. Wiley makes the case of why ‘Playoff P’ is under the most pressure.

Marcellus Wiley: I don’t feel confident Jordan Love will “be ready Week 1,” but no player is I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Aaron Rodgers is holding out from the Green Bay Packers’ minicamp, so Jordan Love is getting in first team reps. He has received both positive and negative feedback so far in camp. However, Rodgers can still be MIA when the season starts. Love was asked if he would be prepared to start Week 1 and responded saying quote ‘This is a time where I’m getting a lot of extremely valuable reps than I might have not been getting in a normal circumstance..I was drafted here to play quarterback and I’d definitely be ready Week 1.’ Marcellus Wiley explains why he feels the 2020 first rounder won’t be ready for Week 1, but to ‘not put too much on this; it’s the first game.’

Ric Bucher: I don’t agree with the logic behind Nikola Jokic winning MVP | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Ric Bucher joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic winning the NBA MVP. Hear why Bucher doesn’t agree with the logic behind the decision, and explains why he voted for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Emmanuel Acho: Dak Prescott’s reputation, pride and perception are what’s at stake for him this season | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

All signs are pointing to Dak Prescott being ready for this season after missing most of last season with an ankle injury. The Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback has been participating in practice and head coach Mike McCarthy says quote ‘We’re not naive and we’ll have to work with some things,’ but added that he anticipates his quarterback will be in quote ‘full mode’ for training camp next month. Emmy-Award winner Emmanuel Acho explains why perception of the franchise quarterback is what’s at stake for him this season.

Marcellus Wiley is still encouraged in his Clippers despite the GM 1 loss | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers lose Game 1 to the Utah Jazz. Donovan Mitchell dropped 45 points in the Jazz’s win. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho discuss the Game 1 loss and Wiley lists the reasons why he’s still encouraged by his Clippers.

Marcellus Wiley: If I’m Aaron Rodgers’ teammates, I’m ‘giving him smoke’ for holding out | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Aaron Rodgers was not at a team meeting this morning to start the Green Bay Packers’ minicamp, according to reports. The minicamp is mandatory, which means Rodgers is officially holding out. This follows a report that Davante Adams and other wide receivers who weren’t at OTA’s aren’t expected to be at minicamp. Marcellus Wiley explains why he feels the reigning MVP’s teammates should be upset at him for holding out.

Marcellus Wiley: I don’t like LeBron’s vengeance post, just do the work instead | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Chris Broussard joins Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho to discuss LeBron James’ vengeance post on IG after the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round exit. Hear why Wiley isn’t a fan of LeBron’s post and believes he needs to put his head down and do the work.

Emmanuel Acho on the Bucks’ “nonsense performance” in Game 2 blowout to Nets | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Emmanuel Acho and Marcellus Wiley sit down to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ blowout loss in Game 2 to the Brooklyn Nets. Hear why Acho is frustrated with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton’s performance the last two games.

Marcellus Wiley explains how the Clippers put all concerns to rest after winning the series vs. Dallas | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho discuss the Los Angeles Clippers defeating the Dallas Mavericks to advance to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. Wiley explains why he thinks Ty Lue’s coaching and Kawhi Leonard, Paul George have put all concerns to rest in series win.