Bomani Jones welcomes Domonique Foxworth to discuss Victor Wembanyama's incredible performance, Wilt's place in NBA history, and why basketball fans have a very different appreciation for big men today.

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Bomani and Domonique also revisit the NFL's most violent era, discussing Michael Irvin, Ronnie Lott, James Harrison, Ryan Clark, and Vontaze Burfict. From the disappearance of the traditional hard-hitting strong safety to the changing expectations for receivers, they examine how the NFL became a fundamentally different game.

Plus, the guys discuss authenticity in hip-hop, why rappers have historically felt pressure to live their lyrics, Wilt Chamberlain's infamous book claims, the changing fortunes of NFL quarterbacks, and what makes Jordan Love and Drake Maye interesting players to watch.

Bomani Jones welcomes Domonique Foxworth to discuss Victor Wembanyama's incredible performance, Wilt's place in NBA history, and why basketball fans have a very different appreciation for big men today. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI and use code BOMANI to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 Pack Bomani and Domonique also revisit the NFL's most violent era, discussing Michael Irvin, Ronnie Lott, James Harrison, Ryan Clark, and Vontaze Burfict. From the disappearance of the traditional hard-hitting strong safety to the changing expectations for receivers, they examine how the NFL became a fundamentally different game. Plus, the guys discuss authenticity in hip-hop, why rappers have historically felt pressure to live their lyrics, Wilt Chamberlain's infamous book claims, the changing fortunes of NFL quarterbacks, and what makes Jordan Love and Drake Maye interesting players to watch.

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Domonique Foxworth on Victor Wembanyama's insane night & the NFL's Lost Era of Violence | 11.05

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Bomani Jones and ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill break down the reporting on Brown and Tatum’s relationship, why their partnership never felt like Shaq and Kobe, and what Brown’s performance against his former team revealed about the tension.

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Then, Bomani and Vinnie debate whether LeBron James is showing his age, what Joel Embiid can still give Philadelphia, and whether the Sixers’ talent looks better on paper than it does on the floor. They also examine Luka Dončić’s enormous offensive workload with the Lakers, whether Victor Wembanyama needs to take fewer threes, and the difficult lineup decisions facing the San Antonio Spurs.

Plus, LaMelo Ball’s fit alongside Anthony Edwards in Minnesota, Steph Curry’s strong start with Golden State, and the “system player” discussion Curry still won’t let Vinny forget. The episode closes with Oscar Robertson’s unexpected advertising history and Bomani and Vinny’s thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend returning to Miami. 

Bomani Jones and ESPN&rsquo;s Vincent Goodwill break down the reporting on Brown and Tatum&rsquo;s relationship, why their partnership never felt like Shaq and Kobe, and what Brown&rsquo;s performance against his former team revealed about the tension.
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Then, Bomani and Vinnie debate whether LeBron James is showing his age, what Joel Embiid can still give Philadelphia, and whether the Sixers&rsquo; talent looks better on paper than it does on the floor. They also examine Luka Dončić&rsquo;s enormous offensive workload with the Lakers, whether Victor Wembanyama needs to take fewer threes, and the difficult lineup decisions facing the San Antonio Spurs.
Plus, LaMelo Ball&rsquo;s fit alongside Anthony Edwards in Minnesota, Steph Curry&rsquo;s strong start with Golden State, and the &ldquo;system player&rdquo; discussion Curry still won&rsquo;t let Vinny forget. The episode closes with Oscar Robertson&rsquo;s unexpected advertising history and Bomani and Vinny&rsquo;s thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend returning to Miami.&nbsp;

Vinnie Goodwill on Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown's Underwhelming Tension + Lebron & Embiid's decline | 11.11

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Bomani Jones reacts to the Vikings acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders at the NFL trade deadline. He breaks down the REAL reason they made this trade and reacts to the failures the Vikings have had at the quarterback position and why he believes they still have no shot at winning the Super Bowl. He also discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars' bizarre set of trades and the Kansas City Chiefs trading for Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts.

Bomani Jones reacts to the Vikings acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders at the NFL trade deadline. He breaks down the REAL reason they made this trade and reacts to the failures the Vikings have had at the quarterback position and why he believes they still have no shot at winning the Super Bowl. He also discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars' bizarre set of trades and the Kansas City Chiefs trading for Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL Trade deadline reaction: Vikings Trade for Kirk Cousins: What are they doing? | 11.10

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On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson shocked the world when he announced he was retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers after testing positive for HIV. Thirty-five years later, Bomani Jones welcomes longtime NBA journalist and Northwestern professor J.A. Adande to The Right Time for a special Time Machine Tuesday examining one of the most consequential moments in sports history.

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI and use code BOMANI to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 PackBomani and J.A. revisit the day Magic made his announcement, the fear and misinformation surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and the enormous cultural impact of one of basketball's most beloved superstars revealing his diagnosis. They discuss how Magic Johnson and Larry Bird transformed the NBA, the Showtime Lakers' place in Los Angeles, and why Magic's popularity made his announcement so powerful.

The conversation also explores Magic's unforgettable appearance in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, the roles of Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone's concerns about playing against Magic, and how the controversy surrounding his attempted NBA comeback helped change the way professional sports handled blood and infectious diseases.

Finally, Bomani and J.A. reflect on Magic's participation in the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, his life after basketball, and the extraordinary legacy of a man whose story once seemed destined for tragedy but became one of the most remarkable stories of survival and achievement in American sports.

On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson shocked the world when he announced he was retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers after testing positive for HIV. Thirty-five years later, Bomani Jones welcomes longtime NBA journalist and Northwestern professor J.A. Adande to The Right Time for a special Time Machine Tuesday examining one of the most consequential moments in sports history.
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI and use code BOMANI to get $25 instantly in Packs after you rip your first $5 PackBomani and J.A. revisit the day Magic made his announcement, the fear and misinformation surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and the enormous cultural impact of one of basketball's most beloved superstars revealing his diagnosis. They discuss how Magic Johnson and Larry Bird transformed the NBA, the Showtime Lakers' place in Los Angeles, and why Magic's popularity made his announcement so powerful. The conversation also explores Magic's unforgettable appearance in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, the roles of Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone's concerns about playing against Magic, and how the controversy surrounding his attempted NBA comeback helped change the way professional sports handled blood and infectious diseases. Finally, Bomani and J.A. reflect on Magic's participation in the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, his life after basketball, and the extraordinary legacy of a man whose story once seemed destined for tragedy but became one of the most remarkable stories of survival and achievement in American sports.

J. A. Adande on how Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement Changed the NBA & America Forever | 11.10

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Domonique Foxworth on Victor Wembanyama's insane night & the NFL's Lost Era of Violence | 11.05

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