Beautiful Basketball & Great Drama: The Drive 6/8/17

Jun 8, 2017, 4:22 PM Updated: Aug 11, 2024, 4:05 pm

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Thursday June 8th, 2017

The Drive with Big Al & Cecil LIVE in studio! The guys can’t stay away from comparisons between the ’96 Bulls and the new-era ’17 Warriors. Patrick Saunders joins the show with an update on Jon Gray, and what kind of shakeups we could see to the Rockies pitching rotation once Gray & Bettis are set to make their return. Also, we hear from Broncos ball-hawk Justin Simmons from Dove Valley.

LISTEN TO HOUR ONE HERE!!!

Al is ready to call the Golden State Warriors the greatest playoff basketball team of all-time, and Cecil is not too eager to do the same. Al says he knows who Cecil is, and calls him out for wearing Jordans. The Cavs need to play the tightest one-on-one defense they ever have, or Bron & Co. will be punished according to Al. Bob Stoops has odd timing when it comes to stepping down as head coach at Oklahoma, and Al & Cecil discuss what’s next for the Sooners. Patrick Saunders joins the show with an update on Jon Gray, and what kind of shakeups we could see to the Rockies pitching rotation once Gray & Bettis are set to make their return. Saunders says statistically, Mark Reynolds should be an All-Star, after going from journeyman to a more-than-adequate full time first baseman. Listen to the interview HERE!

LISTEN TO HOUR TWO HERE!!!

Cecil says Andy Janovich will take the roster spot of one of the tight ends if he makes the 53-man roster, and the guys hear from Justin Simmons on how the No Fly Zone can be even better in ’17. Also, Julian Edelman inks a new deal with the Pats, what defines your legacy as a professional superstar, and the difference between Kevin Durant and Karl Malone.

LISTEN TO HOUR THREE HERE!!!

The guys debate if winning one ring is enough to elevate KD into GOAT territory, and Al tells Cecil to take a look at who the Warriors decided to go with at the end of Game 3. What the GSW vs CLE matchup means to the viewers, and a particular caller says everyone hates teamwork in the NBA. Al says only a few cities have the opportunity to build a team like the Golden State Warriors, and Cecil says shoe companies run the NBA & decide player contracts. Also, Big Sexy asks the fellas Who Ya Got between the Rockies & Cubs, as well as the Preds & Pens this evening.

As the conversation evolved, it became evident that the sports world is not only about on-field achievements but also about the integrity of the game. This is particularly relevant in light of recent allegations against Lucas Paquetá, a Brazilian midfielder for West Ham, who is facing accusations related to betting misconduct. Paquetá is under investigation for allegedly attempting to influence matches by intentionally seeking yellow cards, a situation that highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining fair play in sports. Just as the Broncos and Rockies strive for excellence, the integrity of the game remains a crucial aspect that all athletes must uphold.