On today's episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields reacts to Brooklyn Nets F Kevin Durant officially requesting a trade to tip-off this summer's NBA free agency frenzy. Jai also reacts to Thursday's NBA free agency signings & explains why Kyrie Irving is locker room "poison" due to his unreliability. Shields sounds off on Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman for being a drama-filled distraction in the aftermath of his return to Atlanta since becoming a Dodger & winning the 2021 World Series. Later, Jai Shields provides his take on Rob Gronkowski retiring for the 2nd time, Chase Claypool saying he's a "top 3 WR" in the NFL, Terry McLaurin's new contract, Deshaun Watson's meetings with the NFL & more. To close out the show, Jai gives his two cents on the USC Trojans & UCLA Bruins leaving the PAC-12 for the B1G in the next two years. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support
On today's episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Graduate Assistant of the UCONN Huskies Men's Basketball team & eldest son of sports-talk radio icon Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo; Timothy Russo joins the show. Tim discusses his ambitions to become a college basketball head coach and his current role as a graduate assistant. Plus, Russo shares memories of playing high school & AAU basketball, taps into his once-vibrant dating life, his experiences growing up in the Russo household, his memorable Pebble Beach golf trip, meeting the legendary Mike Krzyzewski for the 1st time, recaps his 2021-22 New Orleans Pelicans season & so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support
On this weekend's episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields rips the Boston Celtics for their embarrassing, frustrating performances over the last 3 games that contributed to their season-ending loss on Thursday night. Jai also recaps the Golden State Warriors' run to winning the 2022 NBA Championship; their 1st title in 4 years. Later, Shields raises the debate whether or not Stephen Curry is one of the top 10 greatest players in NBA history & breaks down why the New York Yankees are the best team in all of baseball. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support
The Golden State Warriors are 1 win away from their 1st NBA Championship in 4 years as they took a 3-2 series lead over the Boston Celtics with their Game 5 win. And host, Jai Shields explains why he thinks the Warriors will be hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy inside TD Garden at the end of Thursday night's Game 6. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety, Minkah Fitzpatrick is now the highest-paid safety in the NFL; Jai discusses what that entails for his Cincinnati Bengals in hopes of giving their All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III, a brand new contract of his own. To wrap up the show, Shields shares his thoughts on San Diego Padres SS Fernando Tatis Jr. not being medically cleared to swing a bat & what it means for the Padres down the road. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support
On this episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields recaps Stephen Curry's sensational 43-point performance that helped the Golden State Warriors tie up the 2022 NBA Finals at 2-2 as the series heads back to San Francisco. Also, Jai explains why the Boston Celtics will regret their Game 4 loss if they do not win the series. Later, Shields gives his take on the new lawsuit between John & Louis Angelos; brothers and dysfunctional co-owners of the Baltimore Orioles. To close out the show, Jai Shields reacts to the Los Angeles Rams extending WR Cooper Kupp & DL Aaron Donald. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support
On this episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields recaps the Boston Celtics' dominant Game 3 home victory over the Golden State Warriors to take a 2-1 series lead and details what the Warriors have to improve on heading into Game 4, in order to prevent a potential Game 5 season-ending home loss. Also, Jai goes off on Draymond Green for his constant "annoying" on-court antics, antagonizing his opponents, his Game 3 quadruple-single stat line, & fouling out of Wednesday's game. Shields gives his reactions to Joe Maddon getting fired as manager for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the controversial LIV Golf tour, Darvin Ham being named the Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach & Jack Del Rio's asinine comments on the January 6th insurrection. Later, Jai Shields loudly calls on the NFL to finally discipline Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson for his deviant acts of sexual misconduct... and A.S.A.P! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support
On this weekend episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields recaps the Boston Celtics' dominating 4th quarter comeback to take Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals from the Golden State Warriors as well as looking ahead to Game 2. Also, Jai expresses why he thinks the Philadelphia Phillies gave their former manager Joe Girardi the short end of the stick by abruptly firing him on Friday. Later, Shields declares the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim "DEAD."; as their losing streak has now stretched to 10 games & there's plenty of blame to go around. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support
Jai Shields sounds off on the Texas & federal politicians who continue to sit on their hands when it comes to gun reform & gun control in this country in the aftermath of last week's Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Also, Jai recaps the Boston Celtics' Game 7 Eastern Conference Finals victory over the Miami Heat to advance to their 1st NBA Finals since 2010 & previews their upcoming 2022 NBA Finals matchup vs the Golden State Warriors. Later, Shields gives his reasons why Jimmy Butler should have gone for the tie instead of the lead towards the end of Sunday night's riveting game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support
On this Monday edition of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields gives his reaction to the Golden State Warriors being one win away from their 1st Western Conference Championship since 2019. As well as previewing Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat & Boston Celtics as Miami took a 2-1 lead in the series with their latest win on Saturday night. Also, Jai commentates on his Baltimore Orioles calling up top prospect, catcher Adley Rutschman over the weekend and his O's winning 3 out of their last 4 games in dramatic, walk-off fashion. Later, Shields goes in on Christopher Paul & the Phoenix Suns for their embarrassing & pathetic Game 7 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals two Sundays ago. Then, Jai Shields talks about Mito Pereira's epic collapse at the final round of the 2022 PGA Championship and dives into the 2022 schedules of some marquee NFL teams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support
On this weekend's episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields recaps the Philadelphia 76ers losing yet another 2nd round playoff series to the Miami Heat as they advance to the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals. Jai rips 76ers G James Harden for only attempting 2 jump shots in the 2nd half of Philly's Game 6 loss & proves why Harden will never EVER become a championship-winning basketball player. Jai recaps the first 6 games of the other Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks and looks ahead to Sunday's Game 7. Also, Shields summarizes the intense, physical series between the Memphis Grizzlies & Golden State Warriors as Golden State advances to their 6th Western Conference Finals in 8 seasons. Then, Jai previews the upcoming Game 7 between the Phoenix Suns & Dallas Mavericks. Later, Jai Shields dissects the newly released 2022 NFL & Cincinnati Bengals season schedules. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tell-it-like-it-tiis/support