UnSportsmanLike with Evan, Canty and Michelle

Hour 4: Bonzi Wells & Larry Mize join the show

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Bonzi Wells says the 'Jailblazers' never went to jail and were just a 'misunderstood group' of good guys.

The episode begins with light banter about Chris Canty's three-month-old son's weight and favorite ESPN radio hosts. The first major segment features an interview with former NBA player Bonzi Wells, who played for the Portland Trail Blazers in the early 2000s. Wells discusses the upcoming Netflix documentary 'Untold: Jailblazers,' which covers that Trail Blazers team. He explains that the 'Jailblazers' label was unwarranted since no one actually went to jail, and describes how the team embraced their 'bad boy' image on the court. Wells reflects on how some behaviors that were criticized then are legal now, and notes that many former teammates like Rasheed Wallace and Damon Stoudemire have had successful coaching careers. He also analyzes the current Detroit Pistons, comparing their toughness to his Trail Blazers teams. The second interview is with 1987 Masters champion Larry Mize, who grew up in Augusta, Georgia. Mize recalls his childhood experiences attending the Masters, including getting autographs and working the scoreboard. He discusses his famous chip shot to win the 1987 Masters, describing his mental approach and the 'duck' analogy for staying calm under pressure. Mize shares insights about the difficulty of repeating as Masters champion and reveals that winners can order off-menu at the champions dinner, detailing his own steak and peach cobbler menu. The hosts then transition to rapid-fire 'Can He or Can't He' segments on sports topics, including the Knicks' playoff chances, Lakers' injury woes, Lamar Jackson's contract, and Rory McIlroy's Masters prospects. A lengthy humorous debate follows about ESPN reporter Courtney Cronin sleeping with stuffed animals as an adult, with Chris Canty vehemently opposing the practice. The episode concludes with betting picks, candy discussions, and shoutouts to previous guests.

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Larry Mize's Augusta memories give the Masters conversation its most grounded sense of place.

The episode shifts from a family joke about a possible baby race into Larry Mize's memories of growing up around Augusta, and the contrast gives the conversation an easy, informal shape.

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You want sports-radio energy that jumps from a baby race to Larry Mize's Augusta memories?

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