March Mayhem!

In this episode of the Big Smoke Podcast, the hosts interview Amir McClary, the head coach at Geneva High School in San Antonio. They discuss his journey into coaching, his motivation, and the team's goals for the upcoming season.

They also talk about the growth of women's basketball and the impact of players like Caitlin Clark. The conversation then shifts to Bronny James and his potential future in basketball, with differing opinions on whether he is ready for the next level. The conversation in this part revolves around two main themes: the potential earnings of college athletes through NIL deals and the discussion of top hoopers in movies.

In the first theme, the participants discuss the possibility of college athletes making more money in the NBA than through NIL deals. They mention specific examples of high offers made to college athletes by schools and booster clubs. In the second theme, they share their favorite basketball players in movies, including Jesus Shuttlesworth from 'He Got Game' and Shep from 'Above the Rim'. They also mention other notable characters like Penny from 'Blue Chips' and Bugs Bunny from 'Space Jam'.

In this conversation, the hosts discuss anticipation for Drake's response to Kendrick Lamar's recent diss track. They express disappointment in J. Cole's recent release and speculate on the timing and style of Drake's response. The conversation then transitions to the Masters golf tournament, with the hosts sharing their predictions for the event.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:26 Amir McClary: Coaching Journey and Motivation
04:34 The Impact of Women's Basketball and Players like Caitlin Clark
11:14 Bronny James: Ready for the Next Level?
16:12 Considerations for Bronny's Future: Health and Development
23:30 The NBA vs. NIL Deals
23:54 Favorite Basketball Players in Movies
34:09 Anticipation for Drake's Response to Kendrick Lamar
35:28 Disappointment in J. Cole's Recent Release
38:37 Speculating on Drake's Response
46:18 The Masters Golf Tournament Predictions