Perk & RJ DEFEND Russ to the Kings + The REAL Reason James Harden Left OKC

Road Trippin’ Show

Rain Delay

Sports, Basketball

4.7 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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The crew is BACK together in the Road Trippin Studios! Perk goes OFF on Evan Mobley's trainer for speaking out of turn, debates if Cooper Flagg is already a top 25 player, and UNLOADS the real story behind James Harden leaving OKC—including how D-Wade and LeBron "wanted him out". Plus: Russell Westbrook to the Kings, Wembanyama's growth spurt to 7'7", early Finals predictions, and RJ's mind-blowing hot take on why American player development is broken. Way too early season predictions inside! 0:00 - Intro & Return to Studio 1:20 - Cooper Flagg Struggles & Top 25 Potential 9:15 - Dallas Mavericks Outlook with Anthony Davis 11:35 - Russell Westbrook Signs with Kings 17:25 - Wembanyama Growth Spurt & Spurs Future 24:00 - San Antonio's Playoff Chances 28:00 - Wemby's Championship Demands 32:00 - Evan Mobley's Trainer Calls Out Cavs 37:00 - D-Rose vs Jordan in Chicago Debate 41:15 - Patrick Beverley: ACES Could Beat NBA Teams 45:00 - James Harden & OKC Thunder Drama 52:40 - Season Predictions: Conference Finals & Awards 56:00 - Defensive Player & MVP Predictions 57:25 - Finals & Rookie of the Year Predictions 58:50 - Hot Takes: Austin Reeves All-Star & More Follow Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinpod X - https://x.com/roadtrippinpod Follow Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ Follow Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ Follow Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ Follow Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ Produced by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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