A Profile In Pessimism – The Drive – 6/20

Jun 20, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:29 am

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16:  Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against t...

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against the Bucknell Bison in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 16, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Hour 1

Carmichael Dave and Kyle take a look at news of the Hornets trading Dwight Howard to Brooklyn, Gregg Popovich’s meeting with Kawhi Leonard, the latest NBA draft rumors, and the NBA insider battle between Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania.

Hour 2

Michigan State assistant basketball coach Dwayne Stephens joins the show at the top of the hour to talk about NBA draft prospects Jaren Jackson and Miles Bridges. NBA draft coverage continues with Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman and a discussion of Mo Bamba’s NBA future.

Hour 3

The guys talk about optimism vs. pessimism around the Kings, and debate why fans might be one or the other. Will Tieman, Michigan State basketball play-by-play voice joins the show at the bottom of the hour.

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A Profile In Pessimism – The Drive – 6/20