Show Notes
NBA great Bonzi Wells joins the show to talk the new Netflix documentary Untold: Jail Blazers. Bonzi discusses the legendary Portland Trail Blazers team with Scottie Pippen, Damon Stoudemire, Rasheed Wallace and more. Plus, he reveals how helped the doc come together, what it was like playing with his idol Scottie, how he met Michael Jordan at an impromptu card game, what it was like guarding Kobe Bryant in his prime and more.
And, on the 20th anniversary of the 2006NFL Draft, Matt Leinart recalls what draft day was like and what led to him getting that faithful call as the No. 10 overall pick to the Arizona Cardinals and the guys pick their favorite sports team nicknames of all-time.
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Matt Leinart recaps the 2006NFL Draft
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Matt almost went to the Saints
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Matt’s secret call from Norm Chow before the draft
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Al Davis vetoed picking Matt at No. 7
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Bonzi Wells joins the show
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Playing with Scottie Pippen
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The Blazers vs. Portland
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Blazers vs. Lakers 2000Western Conference Finals
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Kobe Bryant in the GOAT convo
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Playing poker with Michael Jordan
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Comparing Bonzi’s Generation vs. Now
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Bonzi’s Three Toughest Players to Guard
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Rasheed Wallace is misunderstood
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Bonzi’s infamous fans quote
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Greatest Team nicknames of All-time
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