The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

Straight Fire - Lakers on Life Support, NBA Playoffs Preview & More on the Russini-Vrabel Scandal

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not LeBron James can put on the cape one last time to help the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to upset the Houston Rockets in the frist round, why he’s still picking the San Antonio Spurs to make the NBA Finals, why on the Atlanta Hawks preferred to match up with the New York in round one, and his biggest takeaways from the ongoing scandal involving The Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter [https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en]. Click here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907] to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 1 - KD is a Better Playoff Performer than LeBron + Boston Globe national NBA writer Gary Washburn

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Kevin Durant is a better playoff performer than LeBron James, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, Boston Globe national NBA writer Gary Washburn swings by to discuss the surging Boston Celtics, the narrative that the New York Knicks have underachieved thus far under Mike Brown, which teams should be favored to win the NBA Finals this season, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 2 - The Boston Celtics Can't Break up Tatum and Brown + Former pro golfer Mark Lye

Rob and Kelvin tell us why the Boston Celtics would be crazy to break up the dynamic duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum to try and acquire a disgruntled star like Giannis Antetokounmpo, and explain why it’s clear now more than ever than NBA expansion is a mistake. Plus, former professional golfer Mark Lye swings by to discuss Rory McIlroy becoming a back-to-back Masters champion, why so many great golfers can go through extended dry spells before winning major championships, what’s next for Tiger Woods, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 3- Kobe's 60-Point Finale Wasn't All That Great

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Kobe Bryant’s 60-point finale was really as impressive as it seemed ten years ago, explain why the Milwaukee Bucks would be better served severing ties with Doc Rivers altogether, and tell us which teams guys like Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James will be most remembered for. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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Rob and Kelvin debate whether Kevin Durant is a better playoff performer than LeBron James, and  tell us why the Boston Celtics would be crazy to break up the dynamic duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum to try and acquire a disgruntled star like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, former professional golfer Mark Lye swings by to discuss Rory McIlroy becoming a back-to-back Masters champion, why so many great golfers can go through extended dry spells before winning major championships, what’s next for Tiger Woods, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.