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The Chicago Bulls entered the 1993-94 season as three-time defending NBA champions, and in the wake of Michael Jordan's retirement, the team was led by Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant and BJ Armstrong, along with key additions Steve Kerr, Luc Longley and star rookie, Toni Kukoč, finishing in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. After defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 1994 playoffs, the Bulls squared off against a longstanding foe, conference rivals, the New York Knicks, led by Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Charles Oakley, Derek Harper, Hubert Davis, Anthony Mason, Charles Smith, Anthony Bonner and Greg Anthony. The series was defined by hard-nosed play, a changing power dynamic in the league and the emergence of players with new roles and opportunities.This week, Chris and Ben jump down the rabbit hole and revisit an NBA Classic, Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 1994 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls.On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chicago Bulls entered the 1993-94 season as three-time defending NBA champions, and in the wake of Michael Jordan's retirement, the team was led by Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant and BJ Armstrong, along with key additions Steve Kerr, Luc Longley and star rookie, Toni Kukoč, finishing in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. After defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 1994 playoffs, the Bulls squared off against a longstanding foe, conference rivals, the New York Knicks, led by Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Charles Oakley, Derek Harper, Hubert Davis, Anthony Mason, Charles Smith, Anthony Bonner and Greg Anthony. The series was defined by hard-nosed play, a changing power dynamic in the league and the emergence of players with new roles and opportunities.This week, Chris and Ben jump down the rabbit hole and revisit an NBA Classic, Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 1994 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls.On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chicago Bulls entered the 1993-94 season as three-time defending NBA champions, and in the wake of Michael Jordan's retirement, the team was led by Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant and BJ Armstrong, along with key additions Steve Kerr, Luc Longley and star rookie, Toni Kukoč, finishing in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. After defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 1994 playoffs, the Bulls squared off against a longstanding foe, conference rivals, the New York Knicks, led by Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Charles Oakley, Derek Harper, Hubert Davis, Anthony Mason, Charles Smith, Anthony Bonner and Greg Anthony. The series was defined by hard-nosed play, a changing power dynamic in the league and the emergence of players with new roles and opportunities.This week, Chris and Ben jump down the rabbit hole and revisit an NBA Classic, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 1994 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls.On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben are social distancing and talk about how the coronavirus has altered their lives.On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know!Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NBA suspended the season on Wednesday night after a Utah Jazz player, Rudy Gobert, tested positive for coronavirus moments before a game began in Oklahoma City. Chris and Ben discuss the global pandemic, the NBA's response and how the league moves forward.On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, WWF legend Ric Flair introduced LeBron James and the Lakers at Staples Center—the perfect marriage of 1990s wrestler and NBA franchise (4:00).This week, Chris and Ben go through the entire NBA and assign the perfect corresponding 90s era WWF superstar. Enjoy!Atlanta Hawks (12:00)Boston Celtics (23:00)Brooklyn Nets (29:30)Charlotte Hornets (39:00)Chicago Bulls (43:00)Cleveland Cavaliers (53:00)Dallas Mavericks (57:00)Denver Nuggets (1:02:40)Detroit Pistons (1:07:40)Golden State Warriors (1:15:15)Houston Rockets (1:20:30)Indiana Pacers (1:27:25)Los Angeles Clippers (1:33:20)Los Angeles Lakers (4:00)Memphis Grizzlies (1:37:30)Miami Heat (1:42:20)Milwaukee Bucks (1:44:50)Minnesota Timberwolves (1:48:40)New Orleans Pelicans (1:55:15)New York Knicks (1:56:50)Oklahoma City Thunder (2:03:45)Orlando Magic (2:05:25)Philadelphia 76ers (2:07:10)Phoenix Suns (2:11:10)Portland Trail Blazers (2:16:00)Sacramento Kings (2:20:20)San Antonio Spurs (2:25:40)Toronto Raptors (2:26:20) Utah Jazz (2:27:00) Washington Wizards (2:29:40)On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know!Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben discuss the Sixers (3:10), John Beilein leaving after just 54 NBA games coaching in Cleveland (6:40), the Cavs in turmoil (9:00), the end of the season for Kyrie Irving (13:30), the small-ball Houston Rockets (19:00)... and the Houston Rockets' corporate jersey sponsor, ROKiT (28:00).On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben discuss how the landscape of the NBA looks after the trade deadline, plus the Knicks hire Leon Rose and World Wide Wes.On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben reflect on the state of things a week removed from Kobe Bryant's death... then fire up the NBA Trade Machine, restructuring the fabric of the NBA. Of course, the only rule that applies in this exercise...? If the salaries match, it's a green light! Sit back, relax and enter the void. On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben reflect on the sudden death of Kobe Bryant and one of his daughters, Gianna, after a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.“This is why mothers don’t sleep” by Henry Abbotttruehoop.com/p/this-is-why-mothers-dont-sleepOn The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben take a break from the rigors of NBA talk to watch and discuss the 2017 film GOOD TIME, directed by Josh and Benny Sadie. On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben breakdown their 2019-2020 OTL All Stars, with East and West starters as well as reserves. No spoilers, below are the pick timestamps!EASTERN CONFERENCE STARTERSTeam CW - OTL All-Stars, Backcourt (5:00)Team BC - OTL All-Stars, Backcourt (8:00)Team CW - OTL All-Stars, Frontcourt (12:00)Team BC - OTL All-Stars, Frontcourt (18:00)WESTERN CONFERENCE STARTERSTeam BC - OTL All-Stars, Backcourt (49:00)Team CW - OTL All-Stars, Backcourt (49:00)Team BC - OTL All-Stars, Frontcourt (52:45)Team CW - OTL All-Stars, Frontcourt (53:30)EAST RESERVESTeam CW - OTL All-Stars, Reserves (24:30)Team BC - OTL All-Stars, Reserves (26:00)WEST RESERVESTeam BC - OTL All-Stars, Reserves (1:02:30)Team CW - OTL All-Stars, Reserves (1:03:00)On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben talk about the holidays with family, the NBA as a wartime distraction (7:00), basketball twitter vs. politics twitter (9:30), basketball as self-care (11:30), David Stern's death (15:00), legacy as a villain/heel (18:00), the globalization of the NBA under Stern (20:45), rigging the 1985 draft for the Knicks (24:30), Stern vs. Jim Rome (26:30), Stern and the NBA dress code (28:30), Stern and the SuperSonics (34:30)... plus an update on Mitchell Robinson (39:40), the Eastern Conference playoff picture (45:00), Karl-Anthony Towns trade speculation (51:15), homework assignments in the new year (56:00), All-Star voting (59:15) and previewing the All-OTL (midpoint) Awards (1:00:30).On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A holiday tradition, Chris and Ben present the annual OTL Naughty & Nice List, spreading holiday cheer... as well as coal. Happy listening!On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben talk about the holidays, experiencing the Sixers-Heat game in-person and the new Safdie Brothers film UNCUT GEMS.On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben talk about Coach Mike Miller AKA Killer Mike (3:15) and his first deputy, Marcus Morris (6:15)... some surprising, under-discussed NBA teams and stories, including the Grizzlies (13:00), Ja Morant (14:00), Jonas Valančiūnas (18:30), the Hornets (26:15), Devonte' Graham (28:10), Wizards (36:15), Dāvis Bertāns (36:45)... and finally they reflect on the fantasy basketball season (47:30).On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben talk about David Fizdale's dismissal from the Knicks and what the future holds for the NBA's most downtrodden franchise—ENJOY!On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod is 100 episodes old, Happy Birthday, OTL! 🎁🎂🍾🎉🎊🥂 Chris and Ben reflect on the wild success of the podcast, ruminate on the past, present and future, and receive surprise calls from former guests, including:- Billy Scafuri (11:20)- Marty Michael (18:20)- Alex Fumero (28:15)- David Futernick (36:30)- Matt Hobby (52:20)- Nate Williams (1:09:20)- Tony Hartman (1:23:00)- Adam Lustick (1:40:20)- Chris Smith (2:04:10)On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben talk sweeping Porzingis (1:45), the struggling Lakers (3:30), unleashing Rondo and Dwight (6:15), cornering the market on bullies (8:15), Anthony Davis bravely battling injuries (9:45), Hollywood loves a comeback story (10:30), LeBron James (11:30), Kyrie Irving (13:30), Stephen A. Smith (15:00), the narrative of Kyrie as a bad apple (17:30), KD and Joseph Tsai talking business (26:30), China (28:40), Nets dismiss CEO David Levy (31:00), rethinking the 2003 NBA Draft (38:00), the Boston Celtics (41:15), Kemba, Tatum & Brown look primed and ready (42:30), the ruthless Celtics defense (45:00), Luka Dončić (46:20), Luka in historical context (47:00), Sixers hitting a lull (49:50), Knicks (53:10) and starting PG, Markelle Fultz (57:30)—ENJOY!On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chris and Ben draft the all-time greatest NBA facial hair—NO SPOILERS—below are the pick timestamps.ROUND 1#1- Team CW - Facial Hair #1 (5:10)#2- Team BC - Facial Hair #1 (17:00)ROUND 2#3- Team CW - Facial Hair #2 (27:45)#4- Team BC - Facial Hair #2 (34:45)ROUND 3#5- Team CW - Facial Hair #3 (39:20)#6- Team BC - Facial Hair #3 (47:30)ROUND 4#7- Team CW - Facial Hair #4 (52:40)#8- Team BC - Facial Hair #4 (59:20)ROUND 5#9- Team CW - Facial Hair #5 (1:06:00)#10- Team BC - Facial Hair #5 (1:10:00)HONORABLE MENTIONS(1:14:00)On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends. Music by Letherette.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben talk the emerging Phoenix Suns (2:30), Baynes Mode (6:20), the Lakers missing the playoffs (7:45) and their "empty W's" (8:50), Dwight Howard (10:50), NBA Powerhouse the Philadelphia Sixers (14:20), Al Horford (15:10), Tobias Harris (17:00), Josh Richardson (20:20), Nephew Kyle (23:00), potential PED suspension candidates (31:00), The Return of the Snake 🐍 (36:00), PED conspiracies (40:00), China/PED connection (42:40), fantasy basketball studs (44:00), Markelle Fultz and his spiritual guru, Jonathan Isaac (46:30), the Miami Heat (53:00) and NY Knicks (56:30)—ENJOY!On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Ben talk cable TV packages (2:00), all the channels (4:30), Deadspin (8:30), social awareness and sports journalism (12:00), Great Hill Partners' mandate (13:00), resignations at Deadspin (15:30), Jonathan Isaac's hair (19:20), Markelle Fultz's early season progress (21:00), NY Knicks positives and negatives (24:00), David Fizdale (26:00), Elfrid, DSJ & Ntilikina (27:30), Dennis Smith Jr. conspiracy theories (31:00), RJ Barrett (34:00), Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets (39:15), Kyrie's "moods" (45:00), Nets culture (46:30), Steph Curry missing 3 months with a broken hand (51:30), KAT v. Embiid (55:20), Embiid on social media (58:30), rivalries and brawls (1:03:30), early-season surprises (1:07:00), fantasy studs of the week (1:11:00) and China (1:15:00)—ENJOY!On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Ben and Chris are joined by Ty Daubert to help process their magical night on dog beds a few weeks ago. Later in the show, the guys draft their all-time favorite NBA jersey numbers!On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYGoogle: bit.ly/32KIiWsMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Chris recap the results of their fantasy basketball draft and celebrate the NBA Opening Night with a quick preview of the Pelicans-Raptors and Clippers-Lakers games.On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ben and Chris pledge allegiance to China and the almighty dollar!On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Chris provide the most thorough, comprehensive team-by-team analysis and NBA preview on the internet! On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw and Chris Wendelken reflect on the experience of watching a live recording of The Rights to Ricky Sanchez Podcast from dog beds onstage at the Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, PA.On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoTToday's Episode is Sponsored by Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/OnTheLine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw and Chris Wendelken debut a new spinoff podcast, The Rewindables, revisiting the greatest, most underrated and under-discussed films in cinematic history! This week we reexamine the 2010 crime thriller classic THE TOWN, co-written, directed by and starring Ben Affleck, adapted from Chuck Hogan's novel Prince of Thieves. The film stars Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Minnie Driver, Jeremy Renner, Casey Affleck, Blake Lively, Carlton Fisk and Chris Cooper, and follows a group of Boston bank robbers who set out to get one final score by robbing Fenway Park."YA THINK YA BETTA THAN ME!?" On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod this week for another DRAFT On The Line! This week we select our favorite all-time NBA natural balds—NO SPOILERS—below are the pick timestamps.Part II:ROUND 3#5- Team CW - Bald #3 (2:15)#6- Team BC - Bald #3 (10:30)ROUND 4#7- Team CW - Bald #4 (18:30)#8- Team BC - Bald #4 (25:55)ROUND 5#9- Team CW - Bald #5 (30:15)#10- Team BC - Bald #5 (36:30)HONORABLE MENTIONS(41:45)On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod this week for another DRAFT On The Line! This week we select our favorite all-time NBA natural balds—NO SPOILERS—below are the pick timestamps.Part I:ROUND 1#1- Team CW - Bald #1 (8:45)#2- Team BC - Bald #1 (17:20)ROUND 2#3- Team CW - Bald #2 (30:40)#4- Team BC - Bald #2 (48:45)On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends. Music by Letherette.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC: Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfiTunes: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arvydas Sabonis won the Euroscar six times, Mr. Europa Award twice, is one of the greatest European basketball players ever and arguably the greatest all-time passing big-man. Sabonis spent seven seasons with the Portland Trailblazers (1995-2001 and 2002-2003), after a long, accomplished career playing internationally with Žalgiris in the USSR Premier League (1981–1989), as well as the Spanish teams Fórum Valladolid (1989–1992) and Real Madrid (1992-1995). Sabonis was a 2x champion in the ACB League (1993, 1994), 3x champion in the USSR Premier League (1985–1987), and won the FIBA European League Championship (1995) and FIBA Club World Cup Championship (1986). He was inducted into both the FIBA Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. However, for all his accomplishments on the hardwood, Sabonis' significance and impact transcended basketball. After years of bloodshed, resistance and unrest, Lithuania declared it's independence from the Soviet Union in 1990. Sabonis and his countrymen were instrumental in Lithuania reclaiming it's sovereignty on the global stage, earning bronze medals at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. CHAPTER 3Sabonis in Spain (2:20), Fórum Valladolid (3:20), Lithuanian declares it's independence, 1990 (6:00), Soviets storm Vilnius, 1991 (10:10), Team Lithuania, 1992 (13:30), the dream of independence (15:00), The Grateful Dead (21:00), Lithuania vs. The Dream Team in 1992 (27:00), Lithuania vs. The Unified Team (former USSR), 1992 (27:45), winning the bronze medal (30:00), Sabonis partying like an animal (32:00), Sabonis runs off a string of championships and awards around Europe (33:30), Sabonis comes to the United States (36:00), Sabonis, a 31 year old rookie for the Portland Trailblazers, 1995 (37:15), rookie year success (39:00), Portland shakes up the roster, adds Stoudamire, Rasheed, Steve Smith, Pippen, etc (42:00), Blazers-Lakers, 2000 (42:30), Blazers leading the Lakers by 15 points with 10 minutes left in Gm 7 of the Western Conference Finals, 2007 (48:30) and Bill Walton and the Hall of Fame (52:20).On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arvydas Sabonis won the Euroscar six times, Mr. Europa Award twice, is one of the greatest European basketball players ever and arguably the greatest all-time passing big-man. Sabonis spent seven seasons with the Portland Trailblazers (1995-2001 and 2002-2003), after a long, accomplished career playing internationally with Žalgiris in the USSR Premier League (1981–1989), as well as the Spanish teams Fórum Valladolid (1989–1992) and Real Madrid (1992-1995). Sabonis was a 2x champion in the ACB League (1993, 1994), 3x champion in the USSR Premier League (1985–1987), and won the FIBA European League Championship (1995) and FIBA Club World Cup Championship (1986). He was inducted into both the FIBA Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. However, for all his accomplishments on the hardwood, Sabonis' significance and impact transcended basketball. After years of bloodshed, resistance and unrest, Lithuania declared it's independence from the Soviet Union in 1990. Sabonis and his countrymen were instrumental in Lithuania reclaiming it's sovereignty on the global stage, earning bronze medals at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. CHAPTER 2The injuries of 1986 (1:45), the USSR's lack of medical accountability (3:45), Sabonis re-ruptures his achilles (11:20), Sabonis crazy for bananas (24:30), injections into Sabonis' ankles (26:00), '88 Olympics (27:00) and creation of the Dream Team in 1992 (43:30).On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arvydas Sabonis won the Euroscar Award six times, Mr. Europa Award twice, is one of the greatest European basketball players ever and arguably the greatest all-time passing big-man. Sabonis spent seven seasons with the Portland Trailblazers (1995-2001 and 2002-2003), after a long, accomplished career playing internationally with Žalgiris in the USSR Premier League (1981–1989), as well as the Spanish teams Fórum Valladolid (1989–1992) and Real Madrid (1992-1995). Sabonis was a 2x champion in the ACB League (1993, 1994), 3x champion in the USSR Premier League (1985–1987), and won the FIBA European League Championship (1995) and FIBA Club World Cup Championship (1986). He was inducted into both the FIBA Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. However, for all his accomplishments on the hardwood, Sabonis' significance and impact transcended basketball. After years of bloodshed, resistance and unrest, Lithuania declared it's independence from the Soviet Union in 1990. Sabonis and his countrymen were instrumental in Lithuania reclaiming it's sovereignty on the global stage, earning bronze medals at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. CHAPTER 1Politics of the Baltic (13:00), Lithuania post-WWII (15:45), Lithuania as a being a geopolitical pawn, occupation by Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia (17:30), U.S. media narratives about Soviet Russia (22:30), the USSR Premier League, Žalgiris (27:00), USSR National Team (32:30), 1983- Sabonis' break out year with Žalgiris (39:40), Bill Walton sees Sabonis play for the first time (41:00), 1984- USSR plays Real Madrid and 20 year old Sabonis shatters a backboard with one hand (44:15), 1985- Žalgiris defeats CSKA Moscow, Sabonis is Tournament MVP (46:00), 1985 NBA Draft (49:15) and Ted Turner (50:30).On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod this week for another DRAFT On The Line! This week we select our favorite all-time NBA jerseys—NO SPOILERS—below are the pick timestamps.Part II:ROUND 4#7- Team BC - Jersey #4 (3:00) #8- Team CW - Jersey #4 (9:00)ROUND 5#9- Team BC - Jersey #5 (21:40)#10- Team CW - Jersey #6 (28:30)HONORABLE MENTIONS (34:40)On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod this week for another DRAFT On The Line! This week we select our favorite all-time NBA jerseys—NO SPOILERS—below are the pick timestamps.Part I:ROUND 1#1- Team BC - Jersey #1 (4:15) #2- Team CW - Jersey #1 (16:00)ROUND 2#3- Team BC - Jersey #2 (28:20)#4- Team CW - Jersey #2 (38:30)ROUND 3#5- Team BC - Jersey #3 (49:00)#6- Team CW - Jersey #3 (58:00)On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod this week for another DRAFT On The Line! This week we select our favorite, non-U.S., NBA player producing countries—NO SPOILERS—below are the pick timestamps.Part II:ROUND 3#5- Team CW—Country 3 (1:00)#6- Team BC—Country 3 (8:45)ROUND 4#7- Team CW—Country 4 (18:00)#8- Team BC—Country 4 (22:00)ROUND 5#9- Team CW—Country 5 (26:00)#10- Team BC—Country 5 (37:00)Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod this week for another DRAFT On The Line! This week we select our favorite, non-U.S., NBA player producing countries—NO SPOILERS—below are the pick timestamps.Part I:ROUND 1#1- Team CW—Country 1 (8:50)#2- Team BC—Country 1 (18:20)ROUND 2#3- Team CW—Country 2 (31:40)#4- Team BC—Country 2 (41:30)Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2NXjMP8Stitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod to talk about the OTL's corporate independence (2:20), reactions to Kawhi and PG13 getting traded (6:20), Kawhi as the #1 alpha in Los Angeles (11:50), The Town w/ Ben Affleck (13:00), expectations for the Lakers (15:30), paint-by-numbers GMing (17:20), Alfred Coffee (20:20), Jerry West's place on the rankings of all-time greatest Lakers (23:50), Magic Johnson embracing Kawhi to the Clippers (25:00), Russell Westbrook (27:20), OKC is rebuilding (28:30), Chris pitches Ben some hypothetical Westbrook trades (31:20), Russell Westbrook: asset vs. liability (36:00), teams mortgaging their futures for the immediacy of a superstar (49:20)—ENJOY!On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucas Kavner joins the pod to talk finding out about Kawhi Leonard joining the Clippers (3:45), specifics on the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard acquisitions (6:10), similarities between the Nets and Clippers (8:30), Kawhi and PG's on-the-court effect for the Clippers (9:50), defense and roster depth (10:30), Landry Shamet (12:00), LAC's major transactions from the last 2-3 years that led to Kawhi and PG13 (13:20), Kawhi and PG's off-the-court effect for the Clippers (16:20), Steve Ballmer (18:40), ramifications for the Toronto Raptors (19:40), OKC Thunder (22:40), Russell Westbrook (25:20), Westbrook destinations (26:50), the Los Angeles Lakers (30:00), Milwaukee Bucks & Philadelphia Sixers (37:30), Nets (39:00) and best moments from the #KawhiWatch, including RDAmbition (41:15)—ENJOY!On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The craziest free agency in NBA history (3:30), all the major signings and acquisitions (5:30), KD and Kyrie going to the Nets shouldn't be that surprising (12:00), an emergency call from Trevor Einhorn re: the Lakers (13:40), D'Angelo Russell to the Warriors means the Lakers have inside info (15:00), Lakers Plan B's (20:45), extended conversation: Durant and Irving (27:00), Knicks lost the tabloid war but dodged a bullet by not signing Durant (35:00), Knicks free agent signings (38:00), favorite offseason moves (44:00).On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodFacebook: fb.me/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod this week for another DRAFT On The Line! This week we select the All-OTL 1st and 2nd Teams—NO SPOILERS—below are the pick timestamps.ROUND 1#1- 1st Team All-OTL (6:50) #2- 1st Team All-OTL (10:50)ROUND 2#3- 1st Team All-OTL (15:30)#4- 1st Team All-OTL (20:15)ROUND 3#5- 1st Team All-OTL (23:25)#6- 2nd Team All-OTL (29:25)ROUND 4#7- 2nd Team All-OTL (31:50)#8- 2nd Team All-OTL (34:50)ROUND 5#9- 2nd Team All-OTL (37:40)#10- 2nd Team All-OTL (40:00)COACHING STAFFHead Coach (43:15)Assistant Coaches (45:45)Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Similarities between today's NBA and pro wrestling (2:00), LeBron and the Lakers are once again NBA villains (7:00), the nuts and bolts of the Anthony Davis trade (11:15), the Lakers are trading away their future for a narrow championship window with LeBron (14:10), Anthony Davis is a franchise cornerstone and one of the transcendent players in the NBA (16:00), the Lakers were desperate and had to make this deal (16:50), David Griffin pillaged the Lakers of all their future assets (17:30), excitement for the Pelicans (19:00), the Lakers' salary cap situation and how they upgrade the roster (20:15), the Lakers do not have the salary cap space to sign a max-contract player in free agency (23:15), free agency ideas for the Lakers (27:00), concerns about LeBron aging (28:30), talented, top heavy rosters are forced to compromise their depth (29:30), comparing the load management of Kawhi's Raptors vs. LeBron's Lakers (30:30), Mitchell Robinson and all the young players who avoided being traded for Anthony Davis (33:30), what the trade means for Lonzo Ball (36:30), Zion Williamson (37:40), wishing well to the fans of the Los Angeles Lakers, WHO DESERVE ANTHONY DAVIS (38:30), the Boston Celtics (39:45), Jrue Holiday (41:00), NOLA's plans for the #4 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft (41:45) and LA's needs and plans moving forward (44:30). On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken, Ben Craw and friends.Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw talk about Gm 6 of the NBA Finals and the swirl of emotions (3:00), watching the game on delay (4:00), the end of the NBA season and end of the Warriors (6:30), Klay and KD getting hurt (7:00), Klay's MVP-level performance in Gm 6 (10:00), Steph Curry (15:15), the happiness on the face of Kawhi Leonard after winning the NBA title (19:25), Kawhi discussing his injury and the process of being traded (21:30), Fred VanVleet (23:35), the future for the Raptors (34:30) and Warriors (38:20)—ENJOY!Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw process Kevin Durant's devastating achilles injury (2:15), mistaking the nature and severity of the injury (8:00), KD tearing his achilles on a routine basketball play (10:00), social media echo chamber and the epic, tragic nature about KD getting injured (12:00), suddenly not caring about NBA offseason free agency (14:45), our cultural pride in being "tough" sucking (15:30), Toronto fans reacting to KD and how it permeated the game (18:25), Ben's watching experience w/ a sick child (20:10), breaking down Kawhi's incredible 4th and the Golden State rally (25:00), GSW's path to evening and potentially winning the series (28:30))—ENJOY!Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw talk about Raptors players and fans staying focussed (3:15), the potential craziness of Durant's return (5:30), being surprised by the Raptors (7:45), Toronto's 3-1 advantage (11:00), Steph's Gm 3 heroics (11:30), the Warriors being undermanned and playing through injuries (16:10), aggregators (18:10), Kawhi's remarkable Q3 of Gm 4 (19:00), Nick Nurse's coming out party and incredible NBA Finals (20:00), Kawhi throwing daggers (22:00), Fred VanVleet sacrificing his body for the team (24:30), FVV's incredible defensive impact on Curry and the NBA Finals (29:40), how the Raptors can maintain their advantages (36:15), Raptors winning 3rd quarters, out Warrior'ing the Warriors (37:15), Raptors adopting Kawhi's no nonsense approach and mentality (45:10) and KD dying to get back on the court (47:00)—ENJOY!Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw talk about NBA Finals overreactions (2:30), Toronto's shooting in Gm. 1 vs. Gm. 2 (5:00), injuries to the Warriors (10:00), Klay Thompson's heroics (12:20), GSW's historic 18-0 run in Gm. 2 (13:15), the final Warriors possession and Iggy's 3 (15:00), DeMarcus Cousins (20:50), Draymond (22:15), the Warriors playing from behind in the Finals (24:00), the incredible FVV (28:00), Drake Corner (30:00), the film HOME ALONE (31:00), Parent Corner & Kevin Durant's punishment (37:45), Kevin pushing back against Steve Kerr (40:30), the ESPN Baxter Holmes piece on the Lakers (43:20) and LeBron getting weird in LA (56:35)—ENJOY!Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod to help endorse a team for our audience to root for in the NBA Finals. Will it be the Golden State Warriors or Toronto Raptors? No spoilers, here are the timestamps for the discussed criteria:GOLDEN STATE vs. TORONTO- Mascot (16:25)- Crowd / Fan Base (18:35)- Jerseys (24:15)- City (29:45)- Coach (33:10)- Celeb Fan (40:50)- Bench-mob (43:10)- Marquee Star Player (48:25)- Historical Stakes (53:00)Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins the pod to talk about Toronto going to the NBA Finals (2:30), the Raptors flipping the narrative on the Bucks and winning four games in a row (5:40), Nick Nurse putting Kawhi on Giannis (6:45), Fred VanVleet (7:15), Milwaukee's shortcomings (10:00), Giannis' foul shooting (11:00), the Bucks reliance on the likes of Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and Ersan (13:30), Milwaukee being too in love with the 3-ball (15:30), Toronto's defensive scheme on Giannis (16:20), Toronto lurking at the half in Gm 6, rallying from 15 down in the 3rd (18:30), Ibaka's dunk in the 4th (19:00), Kawhi's breakaway dunk on Giannis in the 4th (20:45), processing this loss for the Bucks (23:30), Kawhi now being in the same class of LeBron and Durant (28:50) and Drake (33:10)—ENJOY!Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins for an emergency pod to talk about KD's absence from Golden State (5:00), comparing the Warriors pre- and post-KD (8:00), Warriors playing their hearts out (9:20), KD-less Warriors could win the title (11:15), Draymond Green resurgence (12:30), KD-less Warriors: style vs. effort (16:15), Portland Trail Blazers (27:00), Jordan Bell (31:00), Bucks vs. Raptors (34:00), Kawhi (36:30), Giannis struggling in Game 3 (38:00), Bucks role-players: George Hill, Pat Connaughton, Malcolm Brogdon (44:30), Ersan Ilyasova (47:00), Drake (49:00), expectations for the rest of the Bucks-Raptors series (51:00), Magic Johnson vs. Rob Pelinka (56:45) and the Lakers sh*tshow (58:15)—ENJOY!Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Craw joins for an emergency pod to break down the madness of the NBA Draft Lottery—ENJOY!Love the show? Got a fantasy hoops question? Deep dive you wanna hear? Let us know! Web: OnTheLinePodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: twitter.com/ontheline_podInstagram: instagram.com/onthelinepodiTunes: apple.co/2G9K1cbStitcher: stitcher.com/s?fid=342861Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.