Is LeBron really considering retirement? Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix offers up his theory for what it might mean for a Kyrie reunion, the Lakers offseason and a farewell tour with Bronny. Then, unforgettable stories of the things Mannix used to do for tips as a Celtics ball boy. Finally, he takes us around the NBA for a look at locker rooms in crisis (Celtics, Sixers, Warriors, Suns, Grizzlies).
Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix joins Michael to discuss LeBron's retirement talk following the Nuggets sweep of the Lakers.
(1:00) LeBron considering retirement?
(3:30) Is LeBron using this as leverage with the Lakers? Kyrie time?
(10:30) How aggressive will the Lakers be this offseason?
(17:30) Could LeBron just take a year off and play with Bronny in 2024?
(20:30) Some (overdue) respect for Jokic and the Nuggets
(29:00) Memories of Mannix's former life as a Celtics ball boy, including leaking scoops to journalists and stories about Allen Iverson, Charles Oakley, Dikembe Mutombo ... and a few players that shall remain anonymous.
Around the NBA looking at the team's in disarray
- (44:20) Celtics
- (47:20) 76ers
- (49:30) Warriors
- (50:30) Suns
- (51:50) Grizzlies and Ja Morant