My Main Man Michael Smith

LeBron's retirement talk, memories of a Celtics ball boy, and NBA teams in disarray with SI's Chris Mannix

Episode Summary

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).

Episode Notes

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