Don Nelson’s Best Life – The Drive – 5/1

May 1, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:27 am

5 Apr 2001: Head Coach Don Nelson of the Dallas Mavericks looks on from the bench during the game a...

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Hour 1

Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap Celtics-76ers, and discuss some of the good and bad from NBA broadcasters.

 

Hour 2

Dave and Kyle talk about the NBA playoffs and whether there’s anything compelling to come out of the Western Conference semi-finals. They also ponder why hockey is not more popular across the United States.

 

Hour 3

Sam Amick of USA TODAY joins the show to discuss developments from the NBA playoffs. Dave and Kyle also talk about the consequences of MLB’s massive uptick in strikeouts, and Don Nelson’s new life after the NBA.

 

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