Bronny James to L.A.: History and Criticism of the Pick. Plus, Dave McMenamin on the Lakers.

Russillo starts the pod with his thoughts on the Bronny James pick and the historical moment we’ll get this season (0:33). Then, Dave McMenamin comes on to further explain the Bronny pick, discuss the Lakers' talent development, and reveal what moves the team could make to improve (9:51). Finally, Life Advice with Kyle (31:39)! Should I be offended by the secret celebrity room at Equinox? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, live streams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Dave McMenamin Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by Celtics general manager Brad Stevens to learn what winning a title feels like, discuss the construction of the team, and preview next season (0:39). Then, following the Panthers' Game 7 victory, John Buccigross comes on to explain why the series played out the way it did and why the Oilers couldn’t find the net in Game 7 (34:22). Finally, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (56:44)! What do I do if I get alpha'd in my own home? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: Brad Stevens and John Buccigross Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo is joined by UConn head coach Dan Hurley to learn more about UConn’s draft prospects and discuss the Lakers head-coaching job (0:35). Then, Sam Vecenie comes on to preview the lottery picks, talk about the strength of the class, and break down Bronny James (27:36). Finally, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (88:50)! Can I hit on girls at the gym? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, live streams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Dan Hurley and Sam Vecenie Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo starts the pod with his experience watching the Celtics win the NBA Finals in person (0:43). Then, Scott Van Pelt joins the show to break down the Celtics’ dominance, discuss Kyrie’s image rehabilitation, and cover all the drama from the U.S. Open (18:36). Finally, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (68:17)! How do I move past my first real break up? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, live streams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to learn more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Scott Van Pelt Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo starts the pod by looking at Boston’s Game 3 win and explaining why they’re up 3-0 (0:42). Then, Howard Beck joins the show to share his thoughts on the Finals, discuss player legacies, and remember Jerry West (17:27). Finally, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (57:24)! I have no experience with cars … should I restore a beat-up van and visit national parks? Check us out on Youtube for exclusive clips, live streams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Howard Beck Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo starts the pod by examining why Dan Hurley may have turned down the Lakers job (0:37). Then, Ceruti and Kyle join the show for another edition of the Alliance (16:10). Finally, a special edition of Life Advice with Joy Taylor (19:05)! This guy I know says he has a boat but I’ve never seen it … does this boat exist? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, live streams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Joy Taylor Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo starts the pod with his thoughts on Game 1 and reacts to the Dan Hurley rumors (0:40). Then, he’s joined by Raja Bell to discuss why Dallas’s offense looked so difficult, hear which star Raja would rather guard, and talk about the public overreacting to Game 1s. (23:18). Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (61:18)! My daughter sold items at school and now the other parent wants a refund. Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, live streams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Raja Bell Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo begins by sharing what NBA front office members and coaches think of the Finals matchup, then reveals his own pick (0:40). Then, he’s joined by Van Lathan to preview DAL-BOS, discuss Kyrie becoming likable again, and share their thoughts on the Caitlin Clark media coverage (9:15). Plus, a new-look edition of the Alliance (60:55) and Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (69:38)! Is my wife gaslighting me? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, live streams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Van Lathan Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo begins by examining why it looks like Dallas is having an easier time on offense than Minnesota (0:38). Then, he’s joined by Austin Rivers to learn why players are down on Gobert, discuss what it was like to play with KAT and Ant, and set the record straight on his comments about NBA players' ability to play in the NFL (18:10). Plus, another edition of the Alliance (64:14) with Ceruti and Kyle and Life Advice (66:39)! Can I keep living in my college town after I graduate? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Austin Rivers Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russillo begins by recapping Dallas’s big Game 1 victory and discussing Anthony Edwards’s struggles (0:40). Then, he’s joined by 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner to learn what he took away from the Super Bowl loss, how he can become an even better player, and what makes the 49ers D so special (15:18). Plus Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (34:56)! Is my basketball career over after a catastrophic injury? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, live streams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Fred Warner Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices