The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen opens with five thoughts on the Spurs' Game 3 win at MSG, including why they're still bad at getting Wemby the ball and whether they're doing a good job slowing down Brunson. Then, The Athletic's Knicks reporter James L. Edwards stops by to talk about what it was like at the Garden with President Trump and all the pressure from the crowd, plus KAT's first down game and whether there's anything the Knicks need to worry about now. Next, Bruce Feldman joins after Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby was ruled eligible to discuss the fallout across college football. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a newly divorced guy getting back out there and an upside-down pineapple mistake.

SPURS TAKE GAME 3 AT MSG

(1:45)

JAMES L. EDWARDS

(14:45) Nervous energy at MSG
(19:20) Biggest factor in the Spurs' win
(29:00) KAT's down game
(31:20) Why 2-1 feels right for the series
(39:15) Anything the Knicks should be worried about?
(42:30) Rick Brunson's presence

BRUCE FELDMAN

(47:50) Sorsby ruled eligible
(54:45) Reactions from around college football
(59:10) How the appeal worked

LIFE ADVICE

(1:05:00)

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Ryen opens with the Knicks up 2-0 in the Finals, Karl-Anthony Towns emerging as the best player in the series, and why he's so frustrated with how the Spurs are using Wemby. Then, Chris Mannix stops by to discuss the series further, including whether it's over, if Castle has been a positive or a negative, Bridges stepping up, and how surprised people around the league are that the Knicks are heading home with a 2-0 lead. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for a recap and some story time from San Antonio, plus listener-submitted Life Advice, including a friend bailing on a wedding and an awkward work encounter.

KNICKS UP 2-0

(2:00)

CHRIS MANNIX

(16:50) Why are the Knicks up 2-0?
(20:45) Is the series over?
(24:40) Castle: good or bad?
(27:35) KAT MVP?
(33:45) Mike Brown’s coaching has been exceptional
(39:30) How shocking has this series been so far?

LIFE ADVICE

(51:30)

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Ryen is joined by Wosny Lambre from the scorers table at Game 1 of the NBA Finals to discuss the Knicks stealing Game 1 in San Antonio. Then Ryen talks with the NBA’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Analytics Evan Wasch about draft lottery reform, NBA play-in games, and possible future NBA changes. Finally Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including ditching a previously agreed-to event to watch the NBA Finals, and an engagement party ruining July 4th.

WOSNY LAMBRE

(3:50) Knicks steal Game 1
(8:15) KAT’s effectiveness
(11:30) Knicks’ tough defense
(14:00) Jalen Brunson’s absurd shotmaking
(27:30) Dylan Harper being this good as a rookie

EVAN WASCH

(36:30) Why the NBA draft lottery needed reform
(41:00) The new lottery restrictions
(49:00) What's next for NBA changes?
(54:15) The NBA play-in tournament
(59:30) Expansion, relegation, and the league's future

LIFE ADVICE

(1:00:00)

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Ryen and the crew are in San Antonio for the Finals, live from the arena! He opens with some quick thoughts on the matchup and his official pick. Then, Tim Legler stops by to talk about the biggest keys for both the Knicks and Spurs, Karl-Anthony Towns' evolution, and what surprised him most about Wemby. Next, Hall of Famer Gary Payton joins the set to discuss what he loves about the guards in this series, some "would you rather" player debates, and the time he and Ryen nearly survived a plane crash. Then, former NBA referee Monty McCutchen talks about how league rules evolve, the flopping debate, and why everyone complains about officiating. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a woman who gets hit on too much.

FINALS PICK

(1:32)

TIM LEGLER

(8:05) Keys to the Finals matchup
(15:30) Evolution of KAT
(18:45) What surprised him about Wemby
(22:20) The scary part: the Spurs can get much better

GARY PAYTON

(29:25) Their near-plane crash together
(32:35) On the Finals
(37:00) Loves the guards in the series
(40:00) Why he hates comparing eras

MONTY MCCUTCHEN

(42:30) The complaints about officiating
(47:00) Officiating reform
(49:25) How players use their hands now
(55:00) Social media hurts young refs

NBA ALLIANCE

(57:25)

LIFE ADVICE

(1:01:00)

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Ryen opens with the Spurs heading to the NBA Finals, how Wemby got there this early in his career, Chet’s disastrous series, and why OKC is probably still fine long term. Then, Austin Rivers stops by with more on Game 7, why the NBA Cup matchup isn’t relevant to the Finals, and whether Jalen Brunson is the player he trusts most in the NBA right now. Finally, Ceruti joins for a quick recap of the Champions League final before Kyle hops in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including getting a puppy from your mom and receiving a wedding invitation from someone you're not really friends with.

SPURS KNOCK OUT OKC

(1:40)

AUSTIN RIVERS

(11:55) Spurs advance
(14:30) Chet was a disaster
(25:45) Wemby’s hatred for Chet
(34:10) OKC not fouling Wemby out
(40:35) Harper and Castle’s roles
(46:30) Finals pick
(59:00) Updating NBA player tiers: Where does Brunson rank?
(1:05:00) How Austin sees the draft playing out

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL: PSG BEAT ARSENAL

(1:08:00)

LIFE ADVICE

(1:18:30)

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