Roy Wood Jr. on the Life of Willie Mays, Negro League Celebration, and Bill Belichick's New Girlfriend | 6.19

Bomani Jones is joined by Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo Sports to discuss the busy NBA offseason. The guys start by breaking down the big trade that went down between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, involving Mikal Bridges. (1:00) Will this Villanova reunion work for the Knicks? From there, they transition to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, along with a conversation about Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. (12:50) Then with the NBA Draft happening tonight, the guys chat about the players in this class, along with a look ahead with Cooper Flagg in next years draft. (27:00) And finally, with free agency rumors already swirling, Bomani and Vince look at what's legit or not, and why OKC might be primed for an even bigger year next season. (38:50) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Paul George on His Future, Bronny James, Paolo’s Promising Future, and More from Podcast P with Paul George.Follow the show: Podcast P with Paul George In this episode of Podcast P, Paul George answers 13 burning questions, discussing the Clippers' season, his durability and efficiency, and the pieces needed around Victor Wembanyama. He also talks about his future, the NBA Finals, and the most surprising team of the season.0:00 Start5:09 NBA Finals Guest Analyst Experience 17:49 Remembering Jerry West 25:18 PG Describes How The Clippers Season Went29:37 Team Connection After Trading For James Harden36:52 Reason Behind This Season’s Durability and Efficiency 40:49 Pieces Needed Around Wemby47:17 What Is The Biggest Shift In NBA Gameplay?56:02 What’s Missing From Today’s NBA Finals Coverage?58:11 Favorite Part of Bronny James’ Game1:01:35 Starting A Franchise with a 25 & Under Player1:03:45 Most Surprising Team This Season?1:06:23 Player Who Should’ve Had A Better NBA Career?1:11:28 Most Memorable Moment From Getting A Shoe Line1:18:30 PG’s Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Bomani Jones starts today's show off by sharing his past weekend plans which included the iconic concert film "Stop Making Sense," along with a random run in with Jameis Winston at a NYC park. (0:40) Bomani then gets into the WNBA where he recaps Sunday's game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. His gives his takes on Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, while explaining why he doesn't think there's actually a rivalry between them. (4:10) From there, Bomani transitions to the NBA where he discusses JJ Redick being hired as the new head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. Is this a good hire for that team and will he be able to coexist with LeBron James? (26:18) And finally, another round of If You Haven't Heard stories and your voicemails about a player who grew up hating. (35:04) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones and Domonique Foxworth start the episode by briefly discussing what the Dallas Cowboys plan to do with Dak Prescott, who is still awaiting a new contract. (6:45) Then they recap Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Pop Out’ show which recently streamed live on Amazon Prime. The guys talk about the best moments, the best guest appearances, and whether or not Drake can even come back from this. (14:14) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download B-L-K today in the App Store or on Google Play. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s for us. https://www.blk-app.com/ Use code BOMANI and you’ll receive 25% Off on your first purchase! Greatness Wins: Where the demands of sport meet the science of fit. GreatnessWins.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Comedian Roy Wood Jr. live from Birmingham, Alabama as he covers the Negro League celebrations at Rickwood Field for the MLB. Before the guys discuss Willie Mays, they briefly chat about Jayson Tatum and all the negativity he's been receiving after winning a championship. (2:45) Then Bomani and Roy have a conversation about the life and career of baseball legend Willie Mays, who recently passed away. Roy explains the significance and magnitude of him dying on the day they celebrated the Negro Leagues in Birmingham yesterday, and how powerful the standing ovation Mays received from the crowd was. They both reflect on his greatness as an athlete but more importantly his greatness in life and how he treated people. (13:50) And finally, Bill Belichick's new relationship gets brought up in conversation and the guys discuss how much money it would take for them to retire with an older woman. (40:40) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download B-L-K today in the App Store or on Google Play. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s for us. https://www.blk-app.com/ Use code BOMANI and you’ll receive 25% Off on your first purchase! Greatness Wins: Where the demands of sport meet the science of fit. GreatnessWins.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones starts the show off by previewing Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Following the recent comments from Kyrie Irving, regarding his time in Boston, Bomani explains why Kyrie doesn't want to go back to that city for Game 5. (1:00) Then Bomani transitions to the WNBA, where the Caitlin Clark discourse was back at it following the hard foul from Angel Reese. Bomani explains that the discourse from both sides is bad and that the problem is you... the people. The WNBA as a product, including their players is good, but the way media is talking about the sport has gotten unbearable. (17:50) And finally, another round of If You Haven't Heard stories and your Voicemails about the time you got Brian Scalabrine'd. (34:18) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download B-L-K today in the App Store or on Google Play. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s for us. https://www.blk-app.com/ Use code BOMANI and you’ll receive 25% Off on your first purchase! Greatness Wins: Where the demands of sport meet the science of fit. GreatnessWins.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones and Domonique Foxworth share their thoughts on Luka Dončić fouling out with four minutes remaining in Game 3 and also discuss Brian Windhorst's bold statement on Luka's play. (4:00) The guys also breakdown the Celtics and what makes them so good. That conversation leads to the guys talking about white Celtics legends after Sam Hauser's play in Game 3. (19:50) Then Bomani and Domonique chat about the recent strangeness surrounding the Lakers coaching search. (30:33) And finally, how did Tom Brady book Jay-Z for his jersey retirement ceremony and do we think he'll be a good broadcast this upcoming season. (43:30) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download B-L-K today in the App Store or on Google Play. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s for us. https://www.blk-app.com/ Tune-In to MLB at Rickwood Field Thursday June 20th at 7 PM ET live on FOX. Go to MLB.com/Rickwood to learn more Download the VIATOR app NOW and use code VIATOR10 for 10 PERCENT off your first booking in the app! Find the perfect travel experiences for you! Do more with VIATOR.  Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/BOMANI. With Helix, better sleep starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant of ESPN and Meadowlark Media, to discuss the recent passing of Jerry West. The guys reminisce about his career and the impact he has had on the sport of basketball. (0:39) From there, Bomani and Howard briefly chat about Caitlin Clark and the immense expectations people have put on her. They explain that she still has a long ways to go before developing into the star player people want her to be. (9:15) Finally, Bomani checks in with our resident Boston sports fan to discuss the NBA Finals. What do we think of Kyrie's inability to win against Boston? Is Joe Mazzulla actually a good coach or is the front office the reason for the teams success? (30:40) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download B-L-K today in the App Store or on Google Play. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s for us. https://www.blk-app.com/ Tune-In to MLB at Rickwood Field Thursday June 20th at 7 PM ET live on FOX. Go to MLB.com/Rickwood to learn more Download the VIATOR app NOW and use code VIATOR10 for 10 PERCENT off your first booking in the app! Find the perfect travel experiences for you! Do more with VIATOR.  Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/BOMANI. With Helix, better sleep starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Game 2 of the NBA Finals by specifically mentioning Luka Doncic's number 1 fan, Nick Wright who was in attendance. Bomani then tries to figure out what's wrong with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavericks. (0:50) And following the Game 2 win by the Celtics, Bomani gives his props to Jaylen Brown and Joe Joe Mazzulla. But also brings up Joe Mazzulla's strange answer in a press conference a few days ago and why he is a bit of a weird guy. (11:40) We then transition to Caitlin Clark who is in the headlines once again, this time because she was left off the Olympic team. Bomani stresses the way the headlines were worded as left off vs not earning a spot, and why people arguing she should be on the team for business reasons instead of basketball reasons are straight up wrong. (22:00) Finally we get another round of If You Haven't Heard Stories and your voicemails of getting beat in basketball by a woman. (42:30) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download B-L-K today in the App Store or on Google Play. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s for us. https://www.blk-app.com/ Tune-In to MLB at Rickwood Field Thursday June 20th at 7 PM ET live on FOX. Go to MLB.com/Rickwood to learn more Download the VIATOR app NOW and use code VIATOR10 for 10 PERCENT off your first booking in the app! Find the perfect travel experiences for you! Do more with VIATOR.  Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/BOMANI. With Helix, better sleep starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones and Domonique Foxworth kick off the show by discussing the recent news regarding Dan Hurley potentially being the new head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. (1:05) During that conversation, the guys question what happened with JJ Redick and if Dan Hurley can do the job at the highest level. Then the guys preview the NBA Finals and circle back to Dan Hurley to ask whether or not he should go by Dan or Danny. (16:33) Which leads to a conversation on calling people by their nickname vs their real name. (22:35) And finally, with the news that TNT may try to bring back Inside the NBA, Bomani and Domonique talk about that show and the impact it's made in basketball. (36:50) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download B-L-K today in the App Store or on Google Play. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s for us. https://www.blk-app.com/ Use code BOMANI and you’ll receive 25% Off on your first purchase! Greatness Wins: Where the demands of sport meet the science of fit. Greatness Wins.com Head to shadyrays.com and use code: BOMANI for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BOMANI and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices