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LeBron Slanders Memphis and Verno Responds. Plus, Loves & Loathes.

·1 hr 20 min·5 clips
Chris Vernon reacts to LeBron James slandering Memphis in a viral golf video, promising an unexpected angle.
The episode opens with Chris Vernon teasing his reaction to LeBron James' criticism of Memphis from a Bob Does Sports golf video. David Jacoby pushes to discuss it later, leading into analysis of recent NBA games, including the Charlotte Hornets beating the Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons' success without Cade Cunningham. The hosts highlight the Atlanta Hawks' remarkable turnaround since trading Trae Young for CJ McCollum, noting their league-best offensive and defensive ratings. Jacoby argues Steph Curry should return from injury to play for the Warriors, criticizing the 'loser mentality' of resting stars. Vernon loathes the Orlando Magic's recent blowout losses, and Jacoby cites a study showing team captains impact performance more than coaches. They debate the MVP race, with Jacoby stating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the clear winner. Vernon passionately defends Memphis against LeBron's comments, detailing the city's cultural significance and his personal connection. Other topics include Scoot Henderson's performance for the Trail Blazers, Paul George's post-suspension play, Maxime Reno's rookie season with the Kings, and a bizarre Washington Wizards April Fools' prank. The episode closes with casual updates on the Lakers-Thunder game and personal anecdotes about reality TV.

As heard by us

A LeBron video gives Verno a fresh lane to push back on the piling-on around Memphis.

The Mismatch uses LeBron James's Memphis slander video as a springboard for a sharp, loose conversation about why the city keeps becoming an easy target.

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Why you'd press play

You want the angle Jacoby is waiting on: why Verno is not taking LeBron's Memphis video as simple city-slander bait.

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