Best of The Herd

After pouring through the data and the film, Jason Timpf explains what went right and wrong with some of his postseason series picks, and gives his five biggest takeaways from the NBA playoffs. He also projects what next season’s NBA champion will look like and explains why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s Boston Celtics are his early favorite to repeat. 7:00 - Jason’s NBA postseason picks 9:00 - Takeaway #1 - Regular season success doesn’t protect you from a bad matchup. 16:00 - Takeaway #2 - The team that is most matchup resilient is at or near the top of the standings 26:00 - Takeaway #3 -Rim pressure is the primary driving force behind shot quality 36:00 - Takeaway #4 - Offensive organization matters 53:00 - Takeaway #5 - Defensive versatility 01:02:00 - What will next year's champion look like? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Coming off of Rory choking at the US Open, John and Geoff dive into who is to blame when a team or player in the NFL chokes, what his reaction was to the time that he got yelled the worst at by a coach, how Andy Reid was in the locker room after wins and losses, and does he buy into the Falcons with Cousins running the offense. 7:22 - Geoff Schwartz Interview 15:30 - Who do you blame for choking in the NFL 22:13 - Getting yelled at in the NFL 30:34 - What is Andy like after a win 1:02:28 - NIL for HS quarterbacks heading to big schools 1:06:05 - What is USC doing Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic to break down the biggest questions ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. Are the Atlanta Hawks more likely to draft Zaccharie Risacher or Alex Sarr with the first overall pick? Later, the guys share their thoughts on the other top prospects including Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, and Dalton Knecht. And of course...will Bronny James team up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers? 5:30 - Why Sam has NO Tier 1 or Tier 2 players 10:00 - Zaccharie Risacher vs. Alex Sarr for #1 25:00 - What will Wizards do with 2nd pick? 27:00 - What is Alex Sarr's potential? 30:00 - Reed Sheppard 36:30 - Stephon Castle 43:00 - Spurs dream draft 44:00 - Where Donovan Clingan goes 52:00 - Cody Williams 55:00 - Devin Carter 58:00 - Dalton Knecht  01:00:00 - Is Bronny James a realistic NBA player? 01:11:00  - Check out Sam's work! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Gottlieb fills in for Colin and explains why he loves what he heard from JJ Redick at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of the Lakers. He also compares the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final to the WNBA and which fan base has the more hostile fan base. Plus, NBA insider Mark Medina joins the show to look at the biggest potential moves ahead of free agency and where Bronny James could be drafted.    #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Gottlieb fills in for Colin and explains why he loves what he heard from JJ Redick at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of the Lakers Is this the worst NBA draft ever?   Guest: Jon Machota   #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts on the Panthers game 7 win over the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final Someone needs to have a real conversation with LeBron James   Guest: Mark Medina   #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More on JJ Redick's introduction has the Lakers new head coach and what to expect next season Doug saves the best for last   Guest: Ryan Hollins   #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into Scottie Scheffler winning again, this time at The Travelers and becomes the first golfer to have six wins in a single season before July since Arnold Palmer did so in 1962. Later, John dives into LIV and how even though people aren't watching their events, they seem to understand what they are and are doing a good job by embracing the "party" style of golf during their events, and did the PGA make an exemption that could allow us to see Tiger play in more events. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 7:33 - Scottie wins again 18:07 - Will Scheffler win The Open 21:19 - LIV is doing it right 27:25 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Overtime Elite General Manager/Head of Basketball Damien Wilkins to break down OTE's top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft. Jason and Damien discuss why Alex Sarr should be the first overall pick for the Atlanta Hawks to pair with Trae Young, the best fits for Rob Dillingham following his breakout season with Kentucky, and why Tyler Smith is set up to be one of the biggest steals of the draft! The guys also share their thoughts on player development in the US and whether international players have taken over the NBA with Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic leading the charge. 4:30  - Overtime Elite's growth 11:00 - How OTE prepares prospects 14:00 - Why Alex Sarr should go No. 1 28:00 - Rob Dillingham's best fits 39:00 - How Rob grew at OTE 44:00 - Why Tyler Smith is Draft sleeper 55:00 - Have international players overtaken American players? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady Quinn, LaVar Arrington and Jonas Knox fill in for Colin to talk about a report saying Cowboys Mike McCarthy is "fed up" with the dynamic and structure in Dallas under owner Jerry Jones. They discuss Julian Edelman's comments about Aaron Rodgers missing mandatory mini camp and why the franchise QB should have been present and the NFL makes adjustment to the Comeback Playoff the Year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.