The Drive With Carmichael Dave

LOS ANGELES - JANUUARY 17: Chris Webber #4 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during the game against t...
Carmichael Dave

Hey Kings: Stop Teasing Us

by Carmichael Dave Anyone who knows me knows I have an old ratty Kings hockey jersey (sweater). I wear it a few times a year, but once upon a time it was my battle gear, almost like a uniform. My jersey was a couple of logos and color schemes ago, and the Kings have yet […]
6 years ago
MIAMI, FL - APRIL 19: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after hitting a three pointe...
Carmichael Dave

Twitter: Gets Me Every Time

In today's episode of "Dude, Just Leave It Alone": a tweet came across my timeline regarding the Kings and Joel Embiid.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles in the closing seconds of reg...
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Know the Score – The Drive – 6/1

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the Warriors’ wild Game 1 win in the Finals, JR Smith’s blunder, and the controversial overturned call late in the game. Hour 2 Dave and Kyle give an update on the Bryan Colangelo Twitter saga, and discuss Adam Silver’s pre-Finals press conference. Sean Salisbury of SB Nation radio […]
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25:  Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors blocks the shot of LeBron...
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Bandwagon Fans Are Bad People – The Drive – 5/31

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle give an update on the Bryan Colangelo Twitter scandal, and discuss how Kings fans should approach the Cavs-Warriors Finals matchup. Hour 2 Dave gets the devastating news that his dad is rooting for the Warriors in the Finals. A’s COO Chris Giles joins the show to discuss some of […]
6 years ago
BOSTON, MA - MAY 9: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during Game Five of the East...
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Never Tweet – The Drive – 5/30

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle dive into the Bryan Colangelo burner account scandal, NBA Finals jersey bets, and rap beef.   Hour 2 Dave and Kyle explain the gravity of the Bryan Colangelo Twitter situation, and discuss some potential fallout that could come from it. Hour 3 USA TODAY NBA reporter Sam Amick joins […]
6 years ago
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts as James Harden #13 of ...
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The Rockets Missed 27 Consecutive 3-Pointers – The Drive – 5/29

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap the Indy 500 and discuss why motor sports aren’t more popular in California. They also look at the Warriors’ Game 7 win over the Rockets. Hour 2 Dave and Kyle look at the Cavs series win over the Celtics, the Warriors series win over the Rockets, and discuss […]
6 years ago
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Carmichael Dave

Lebron vs MJ: Who’s the GOAT?

There are usually 4 camps in this conversation: Michael Jordan voters- Usually 35+, enjoy the game the way it used to be played….when men were men and it wasn’t a foul when you breathed on someone. Lebron James voters- Usually 12-34, enjoy avocado toast and like to whine about how their parents screwed up the world […]
6 years ago
CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 17: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers moves against the Chicago Bulls...
Carmichael Dave

Here We Go Again on our Own (Cavs and Warriors)

Another year. 4 to be exact. Cavs vs Warriors Part IV. Another year where my team is long gone, I root for Lebron (or mostly against the Warriors), and he’ll come up short. This is the exact matchup we all knew was going to happen last July, last October, etc. And even though there may […]
6 years ago
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Carmichael Dave

One of the Grossest Things You’ll Ever See In Sports (NSFW)

Absolutely agree. This is the most egregious I’ve ever seen. You get one team, that team has a uniform, logo, colors, etc. Don’t deviate. pic.twitter.com/E6b2vijsN0 — jess (@jessmilbournjr) May 27, 2018 This is gross. Seriously. A Dodger hat in Giants colors? Message to all people thinking of wearing one of these, or wearing one of […]
6 years ago
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 24:  Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors goes up against Chris Paul #3 ...
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LeBron James Harden – The Drive – 5/25

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle talk about the Warriors Game 5 loss to the Rockets, and find some fun connecting sports names like LeBron James Harden. Hour 2 Sacramento Republic FC owner Kevin Nagle joins the show at the top of the hour. Dave and Kyle also look at the Western Conference Finals and […]
6 years ago
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 6: Fans stand at attention for the national anthem overlooking a 100 yard...
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Cliff Robinson On My Mind – The Drive – 5/24

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle briefly touch on the NFL’s new national anthem rule, recap Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and look at why the Kings might not draft Luka Doncic.   Hour 2 Dave and Kyle discuss the latest Luka Doncic rumors and how the Kings should go about shopping the […]
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 22:  Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets drives to the hoop against the Golden...
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No Vaping At The Dinner Table – The Drive – 5/23

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap the Rockets’ Game 4 win over the Warriors, and break down the NBA All-Rookie teams and what they mean for the Kings’ future. They also discuss some of the NFL’s new rules and rule proposals.   Hour 2 Dave and Kyle take a look back at the Warriors’ […]
6 years ago
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Te...
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Sacrifice Bundts – The Drive – 5/22

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle have a silly first hour with talk about bowl food, cake jokes, Aaron Donald’s holdout, and Terrell Owens’ comments about Jason Garrett.   Hour 2 Dave and Kyle talk about DeMarcus Cousins’ future, the Celtics-Cavs series, and the pros and cons of legalized sports betting.   Hour 3 Sam […]
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 20:  Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a play against t...
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Houston, They Have A Problem – The Drive – 5/21

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap some events from the weekend, including the Royal Wedding and the NBA playoffs. They also discuss why Dave thinks LeBron James should be the MVP over James Harden. Hour 2  Dave and Kyle debate whether Luke Doncic should be the Kings pick at the No. 2 overall pick, […]
6 years ago
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08: Vice president of basketball operations and general manager of the Sacr...
Carmichael Dave

Sources: Talk Surrounding Kings’ #2 Pick Heat Up

-SACRAMENTO- The news is flying high and fast. Let’s see if we can’t round it all up: -Luka Doncic struggled mightily in the Euroleague Finals -The Suns are thinking of offering Devin Booker for the #2 pick to grab both Ayton and Doncic -Luka Doncic also won the MVP of both the league and the […]
6 years ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Football player Arik Armstead attends Rolling Stone Live SF with T...
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Exclusive: 49ers’ Arik Armstead “Feeling Better” After Surgery

The Elk Grove native clarified that the surgery actually took place right after the season, months prior to the news breaking.
6 years ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 12: A general view of the Sacramento Kings playing the Los Angeles Lakers...
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Euro-t of Your Mind – The Drive – 5/18

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the developments in the Reuben Foster domestic violence case, and look at what the A’s win in Toronto could mean for their future.   Hour 2 Dave and Kyle break down why Luka Doncic should be the Kings pick if he’s available at the No. 2 pick. Sean […]
6 years ago
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 08: Luka Doncic (R) of Real Madrid and his teammate Guillermo Hernangomez (...
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Decaf Coffee Run – The Drive – 5/17

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap the Rockets Game 2 win over the Warriors, and they bring in Tom from KNCI to talk about Kyle’s strange coffee run.   Hour 2 Dave and Kyle go over NBA awards finalists and give their picks for each award. Jerry Reynolds hops on with Dave at the […]
6 years ago
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the first round of the 2017 NBA ...
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2nd The Best – The Drive – 5/16

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap the NBA Draft Lottery and go back over some of the reactions to Sacramento moving up to the No. 2 overall pick.   Hour 2 Dave and Kyle look at the ramifications of the Kings having the No. 2 pick and give early thoughts on what they should […]
6 years ago
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Carmichael Dave

Yep: We’ve All Been Here. RIP Ballboy

We’ve all done something similar. Trip on the stairs, slip on something in the kitchen. If you’re lucky, no one is around to see it. If you’re really really really unlucky, you’re on national TV at a tennis tournament. Let’s all give it up for this kid trying to play it off. Heroes don’t all […]
6 years ago
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Positivity with Carmichael Dave – NBA Draft Lottery Day

Carmichael Dave has a happy message for Sacramento Kings fans on Draft Lottery Day.
6 years ago
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22:  De?Aaron Fox walks on stage with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being ...
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I Like It A Lottery – The Drive – 5/15

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle take a quick look back at Warriors-Rockets Game 1, and look ahead to the NBA draft lottery and how the Kings lottery history could impact this year.   Hour 2 Dave and Kyle recap the Warriors win over the Rockets, and talk about how long the Warriors can sustain […]
6 years ago
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 15:  (EDITORS NOTE: This image was shot with a fisheye lens.) Guests attend a...
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You Bet! – The Drive – 5/14

Hour 1 Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and debate whether the Cavaliers would be better off with LeBron James as a player-coach instead of having Ty Lue.   Hour 2 Dave and Kyle talk about Jason Witten’s Monday Night Football audition, the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the […]
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Garrett Temple #17 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles past Jordan Clark...
Carmichael Dave

I Get It, But I Hate It: 2002 Shouldn’t Exist

Every year, right around this time, someone somewhere decides to open up the history books. Inevitably, it goes back to 2002. Yep, if you’re a Kings fan you know where this is going: What if? 🤔 What if Robert Horry's shot to defeat the Kings in Game 4 of the 2002 WCF didn't go in? […]
6 years ago