The Odd Couple With Chris Broussard & Rob Parker

Chris and Rob tell us if yet another young star (like Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards or Jayson Tatum) winning an NBA championship puts added pressure on Joel Embiid and explain why the NFL made the right decision picking Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears for this season’s edition of Hard Knocks. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Kerry Kittles swings by to discuss the reasons behind the NBA’s injury problem, the difficulties of playing in a closeout game in the NBA Playoffs, the Karl-Antony Towns conundrum in Minnesota and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob debate whether the Miami Dolphins extending Jaylen Waddle before Tua Tagovailoa is further proof that the team still isn’t completely sold yet on their starting quarterback, preview Game 5 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to discuss the pressure on the Timberwolves and Mavericks heading into Game 5, why some folks refuse to acknowledge just how good the Boston Celtics really are, the idea that Brou has it out for the Celtics and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses Major League Baseball’s plan to integrate Negro League statistics into their own historical record books, why the New York Mets had no choice but to cut Jorge Lopez following his outburst on Wednesday night and why it’s looking like Aaron Judge could make a run at yet another American League MVP award. Plus, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie swings by to discuss the club’s season thus far. Later, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer checks in to discuss Hunter Greene, Elly De La Cruz and the Reds’ chances of making the postseason.   Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCouple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob discuss whether other sports leagues like the NBA and the NFL should follow MLB’s lead after they retroactively integrated Negro League statistics and take Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti to task for essentially saying that it’s unreasonable to expect NBA players to play a full 82-game season. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss whether the Minnesota Timberwolves have it in them to comeback from down 0-3 to the Dallas Mavericks, the narrative that Minnesota should look to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason, why the timing was perfect for Ty Lue to extend with the Los Angeles Clippers and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob take Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti to task for essentially saying that it’s unreasonable to expect NBA players to play a full 82-game season, react to a wild breaking news story coming out of the New York Mets organization and tell us if the Minnesota Timberwolves have any realistic hope of coming back from down 0-3 to beat the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob discuss whether other sports leagues like the NBA and the NFL should follow MLB’s lead after they retroactively integrated Negro League statistics and tell us if we can expect Dwyane Wade to team up with the ‘Inside the NBA’ guys at NBC in two years. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss whether the Minnesota Timberwolves have it in them to comeback from down 0-3 to the Dallas Mavericks, the narrative that Minnesota should look to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason, why the timing was perfect for Ty Lue to extend with the Los Angeles Clippers and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob tell us whether Ty Lue’s massive contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers is actually what’s best for both parties, how Kyrie Irving’s approach to Game 4 may have backfired and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, Los Angeles Times reporter Brad Turner swings by to discuss Paul George’s uncertain future with the Clippers, the idea that the Lakers could wind up drafting Bronny James to appease LeBron, the likelihood that the Lakers would hire JJ Redick as their next head coach and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob debate whether style points should matter for the Boston Celtics on their way to the NBA Finals, explain why Bronny James choosing to work out only for the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers makes zero sense and tell us why Major League Baseball deserves a ton of credit for integrating Negro League stats into their own historical record books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob tell us why Major League Baseball deserves a ton of credit for integrating Negro League stats into their own historical record books and explain why the Indiana Pacers should be a perennial contender in the Eastern Conference. Plus, FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Martin Weiss brings us another award-winning edition of Trollin’ or Rollin’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob debate whether style points should matter for the Boston Celtics on their way to the NBA Finals, tell us if the Los Angeles Clippers have any choice but to offer Paul George a maximum contract extension this offseason and explain why Bronny James choosing to work out only for the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers makes zero sense. Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob explain why Luka Doncic ‘doing less’ offensively has actually resulted in the Dallas Mavericks winning more in this postseason, tell us why they’re glad to see controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez head off into retirement and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss what’s gone wrong for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Mavs, the underwhelming play of Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns in the Western Conference Finals, why the Boston Celtics should be considered the favorites to win the NBA championship and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard & Rob Parker discuss whether the Minnesota Timberwolves are frauds for potentially getting swept by the Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. Plus, Chris and Rob also pay a touching tribute to Bill Walton who passed on earlier in the day and wonder if people like Luka over Nikola Jokic as the best player in the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard & Rob Parker discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves losing three in a row to the Dallas Mavericks and wonder if they are frauds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard & Rob Parker react and pay tribute to the late great Bill Walton who passed away earlier today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard & Rob Parker discuss whether LeBron James should leave Los Angeles and join Philly or maybe another Los Angeles star should go to Philly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob discuss the recent comments made by former NBA stars Jalen Rose and Evan Turner regarding the ‘foreign invasion’ currently in the NBA right now and tell us whether Anthony Edwards was prematurely crowned as the Face of the NBA.  Plus, actor, singer and Boston Celtics super fan Donnie Wahlberg swings by to discuss the Celtics’ thrilling Game 1 win over the Indiana Pacers, the narrative that the Celtics have been underwhelming so far in these playoffs, why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown might actually be under appreciated, his expectations for the team the rest of the season and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard & Rob Parker discuss the Celtics vs Pacers series already being over after just two games played. Plus, Chris and Rob also talk shop on Rick Carlisle throwing in the towel and on why Shohei Ohtani should not pitch ever again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard & Rob Parker talk about the Celtics vs Pacers Eastern Conference Finals series and state why the Celtics are running away with the series already.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard & Rob Parker talk about Shohei Ohtani and state that he should stop pitching and focus on hitting for the rest of his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard & Rob Parker talk about Jalen Brunson and why they think he is or is not deserving of being named All-NBA 2nd team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.