It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley.We all remember the show he put on after winning a play-in game against the Los Angeles Clippers last season. How could anyone forget the image of him standing on the scorer’s table, embracing the Minnesota crowd à la Kobe Bryant after winning his fifth and final … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Lakers Will Return to Playoffs, Courtesy of Patrick Beverley
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S2E7: Pepp Basketball Ends, NBA MVP Race and Calvin Ridley Suspension (Jerry Jiang Guests)
Editor’s note: This episode mentions Deshaun Watson's pending grand jury case. Since recording the episode, the grand jury decided not to pursue charges in the nine criminal complaints against Watson.SportsWaves is back after spring break, and there is plenty of pro and collegiate sports action to discuss. The battle for NBA Most Valuable Player is heating up, and trades … [Read more...] about S2E7: Pepp Basketball Ends, NBA MVP Race and Calvin Ridley Suspension (Jerry Jiang Guests)
Hot Shots: Kyrie Irving’s Selfishness Will Cost Him Another Ring
Imagine this. You’re in a group project for the final. Your professor has given you two of the smartest people in the class to complete the assignment. You think to yourself, “We’re going to cruise to an A.” Then, one of your peers says, “You know what, if it’s cool with you guys, I’m actually going to do half of the work.” At this point, you’re thinking, “That’s not fair. … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Kyrie Irving’s Selfishness Will Cost Him Another Ring
Episode 6: Arthur Puu
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Paxton and Karl welcome back Arthur Puu (Pepp '18), the creator and original host of SportsWaves. Arthur joins the show to talk about his dream job working for ESPN, trade SportsWaves and Pepperdine stories, and reflect on the success of the Lakers and Dodgers. __________________________________________________ Follow … [Read more...] about Episode 6: Arthur Puu
Episode 5: Michael Wexler
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Paxton and Karl discuss the overall ineptitude of the New York Jets, Dak Prescott's future, and check in with baseball's Championship Series. Pepperdine Men's Basketball's Michael Wexler joins the show to talk about the Lakers championship, what it's like sharing a gym with NBA stars, and reflecting on the legacy of Kobe … [Read more...] about Episode 5: Michael Wexler