How the Florida Panthers Went Back-to-Back & What's Next | Does NBA Twitter Run the League?
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Show Notes
The Florida Panthers completed their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final run in dominant fashion, thanks largely to savvy moves by their front office. But the formula to keep up their winning ways could get complicated in this offseason, says FOS editor Meredith Turits.
Plus, NBA Meme King Josiah Johnson joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to explain how NBA Twitter has influenced the league's decisions, especially during these Finals, and how fake news account NBACentel factors into it all.
Also, Tuesday's skirmish involving Caitlin Clark has WNBA fans calling out a league-wide refereeing problem, Club World Cup attendance is concerningly low for some matches, and Noah Lyles cancels his race with Tyreek Hill.
Key Moments:
0:36 - Fever merch, JJ McCarthy, NASCAR street race
3:16 - How Florida won the Stanley Cup
9:53 - NBA Meme King Josiah Johnson
13:34 - Caitlin Clark skirmish
17:31 - Club World Cup attendance
22:30 - Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles race
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