Hour 3 – The “Big Man Renaissance” and Gary Washburn
The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington
Fox Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts
4.5 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 17 May 2022
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
Chris Broussard and Rob Parker debate if the “Big Man Renaissance” in the NBA is over after a short-lived stint, following the departure of notable big men (like Giannis, Jokic and Embiid) from the playoffs. Boston Globe Celtics reporter Gary Washburn joins the show to recap the Celtics Game 7 win, Jayson Tatum’s stellar performance this playoffs and previews the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus, Chris and Rob debate if Giannis gets a pass for the early playoff exit this season.
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