Irvin & Battle // Entertainment Report // NBA Does Not Lack in Popularity - 2/23 (Hour 2)

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle kick off the final hour of the show with the Entertainment Report, featuring feedback on the latest Captain America movie currently out in theatres and former NFL WR, Steve Smith Sr. getting caught up in an unfortunate situation. The guys then pivot to last weekend's NHL 4 Nations Faceoff, the NBA All-Star Weekend and compare the two. (11:22) Leroy & Cerrone react to comments made by Draymond Green and the current NBA All-Star Game format. Cerrone vehemently disagrees with Draymond's assessment by putting the onus on this generation of NBA players. The fellas highlight the media is consumed differently nowadays and that the NBA does not lack in popularity. (25:10) Irvin & Battle continue the discussion around the NBA All-Star Game. Leroy highlights the lack of effort on the part of the players. Cerrone piggybacks off of that conversation by stating all of the star players that sit out due to load management. A caller brings up the way the younger generation consumes media. (36:32) The guys close out the show suggesting how they'd change the current NBA All-Star Game format. Would Boston fans welcome an NBA All-Star Weekend at TD Garden? Jaylen Brown likes the idea of Boston being a host city for a future NBA All-Star Weekend.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle start the show off reacting to the Celtics blowout win against the Knicks 118-105 this afternoon at the TD Garden. The Music of the Day is dedicated to the Wu Tang Clan, following the announcement of a new album to be released in 2025. (12:49) Leroy & Cerrone break down Jayson Tatum and his pursuit of greatness, following comments that he's 'chasing Larry Bird'. Cerrone articulates that Tatum deserves more respect nationally and that he's a Top-3 NBA player. Battle highlights some of Tatum's past performances in the clutch to argue his case. (25:12) Irvin & Battle take a look at the Celtics' team chemistry. Cerrone makes the point that Tatum and Brown's game compliment each other and how. Leroy asks, "Can the Celtics catch the Cavaliers in the Standings?" "Does the #1 Seed matter?" (35:20) Leroy & Cerrone close out the first hour of the show highlighting the Knicks' woes versus the Top 3 teams in the NBA. Cerrone provides an interesting LeBron James statistic while he's been in LA.

(0:00) Leroy & Cerrone open Hour 3 with "The Entertainment Report" (11:46) Inspired by the 4 Nations Tournament in hockey, Leroy asks the people for their own personal 30 for 30 special - based on the trepidation that comes with failing, or re-living your past failure(s). (23:23) The callers load the phone lines and share their own 30 for 30 moment. (33:07) More callers on their personal 30 for 30's. Rounded out by "The Player's Call"

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle kick off the second hour by paying it forward. After a visit to the local convenience store, Leroy is inspired to help out a community cause in Randolph. (12:33) Tyler Milliken, Associate Producer for Zolak & Bertrand, joins the show to break down the Red Sox offseason moves & their expectations for the 2025 MLB Season. (27:47) Irvin & Battle talk about "The Six Invitational" event going down in Boston. (37:29) With NBA All-Star Weekend upon us, Leroy & Cerrone discuss the current All-Star game format. Leroy suggests that fans would be inspired to watch the players play NBA2K than watch/play the All-Star game.

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the show with their initial reaction to Super Bowl LIX. Music of the day is themed to Valentine's Day Weekend. (12:00) Leroy & Cerrone address the rumors of Tee Higgins wanting to be a New England Patriot, after a social media post. Leroy & Cerrone take a deep look at some help the Patriots could use. (22:05) With the Celtics at the All-Star Break, Irvin & Battle grade the Celtics' first half. (32:53) Leroy & Cerrone break down comments made by former Boston Celtic, Brian Scalabrine, in which he professed a desire to trade Jayson Tatum for Victor Wembanyama.

  (0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle give you the Entertainment Report! (12:53) The guys talk about whether or not the Patriots should lose to the Bills  (23:22) The guys continue the Patriots conversation  (32:10) The guys give you the Playa's call and wrap up the show  

  (0:00) Callers react to the Patriots conversation  (12:53) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle debate whether the Patriots should move on from Jerod Mayo (23:14) The guys continue the Patriots conversation (33:44) Callers react to the Patriots conversation  

  (0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle discuss a growing trend on social media (11:06) The guys discuss Jahlani Tavai's comments about calling out Patriots fans (23:40) The guys talk about whether or not the Patriots need a culture change (34:08) Callers react to the Patriots conversation  

(0:00) It's the Entertainment Report with Leroy and Cerrone (12:22) The guys discuss whether the Red Sox can compete with higher spending teams (22:24) The guys ask if the Bruins should move on from Marchand and the old guard and Leroy has a new dream (30:45) The Playa's Call and wrap up

  (0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle talk about Travis Hunter and whether or not the patriots should draft him  (13:15) The guys continue the Travis Hunter conversation and callers react (25:32) The guys react to the Christmas slate and ask if there are too many games on Christmas day (33:48) Cerrone cooks with a take on the Celtics and the NBA