1. If you’re in sports media, you have a long list of terrible takes. It’s just part of the game.
Just look at what this idiot tweeted back in 2011.
Pete Carroll seriously needs to go back to college. He's out of his league in the NFL.
— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) October 30, 2011
(In fairness, I had bet the Seahawks that day, but I digress.)
But some takes are just so bad it makes you wonder how someone came up with such nonsense.
Enter JJ Redick, who is looking back at some of the worst takes of the NBA season in a hilarious video. Recalling poor takes isn't something new, but Redick's effort stands out because of his dramatic reading, inability to contain his laughter and running commentary.
No one is safe here, as Redick recalls bad takes from the likes of Stephen A. Smith, Bill Simmons and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, as well as a bunch of other clowns who have very little credibility.
The Old Man and the Three podcast host also calls out his own unfortunate takes from the NBA season.
On the newest episode of Islands in the League I take a look at some of the worst NBA takes of this season (including my own) pic.twitter.com/VT6jRyTwVo
— JJ Redick (@jj_redick) June 22, 2023
I'm assuming Redick filmed this before seeing Brandon Miller’s recent ridiculous take.
“I actually don’t think LeBron is the GOAT of basketball. My GOAT of basketball is Paul George.” -Brandon Miller on GOAT debate 👀
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 21, 2023
(via @ScoopB)
pic.twitter.com/y6JzsS3oB7
2. This week's SI Media With Jimmy Traina podcast dropped this morning. The show features a conversation with The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis about the latest sports media news, including Stephen A. Smith’s wild podcast, what’s going on with The Athletic, coverage of Zion Williamson’s off-the-court drama and much more.
Following Curtis, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins me for our weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week, Sal goes in-depth on his huge promotion that will see him going from the overnight show to the 10 a.m.–2 p.m. show on WFAN, what the response has been like, whether he’ll still be able to do the “Traina Thoughts” segment every week and more
You can listen to the podcast below or download it on Apple, Spotify and Google.
You can also watch SI Media With Jimmy Traina on YouTube.
3. The New York Post’s Andrew Marchand reports that ESPN is canceling its morning radio show, which is simulcast on ESPN2, featuring Max Kellerman, Keyshawn Johnson and Jay Williams.
If ESPN is going to create a new morning radio show, here’s some unsolicited advice: Put together a show that features radio people and not former athletes. Yes, there are many former athletes who have successful media careers, but for a morning radio show, personality should be the No. 1 priority.
I've always felt that former athletes are an odd listen when they’re weighing in on the sports they didn’t play. Why would I be interested in Williams’s NFL takes? Why would I care what Johnson has to say about Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge?
Again, this isn't the case with all former athletes, but it’s the case for most former athletes.
Many of ESPN's most successful radio shows—SVP and Russillo, Dan Patrick Show, Dan Le Batard Show—never featured an former athlete as a host or cohost.
4. Comedian Bill Burr was part of the NESN crew Wednesday night that called the Red Sox’ game against the Twins. Here are a couple of highlights.
Bill Burr just starts yelling at booing Twins fans after a call doesn't go their way. pic.twitter.com/dHgSON2vPf
— Baseball GIFs (@gifs_baseball) June 22, 2023
Bill Burr is gold in the booth pic.twitter.com/9bYTgQ6Gmk
— The Pesky Report (39-37) (@PeskyReport) June 22, 2023
5. Two nights ago the Rangers got shafted when replay overturned a play at the plate and said the catcher was blocking home plate.
How does the New York Replay Center overturn this out??
— JustWright (@ItsJustWright_) June 21, 2023
A game saving play was made, the home plate umpire had the call right, then the replay center botches it??
I LOVE Andrus, but he was OUT!#TexasRangers #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/EOZZtr8GKu
The same thing happened again Wednesday night, with the Padres being the victims of a horrible call on the catcher blocking home plate. MLB needs to fix this.
Bob Melvin was HEATED after an out at the plate was overturned 😳 pic.twitter.com/Gq1OiIGDcw
— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) June 22, 2023
6. Aaron Rodgers didn’t get back pages like this in Green Bay.
The back page: HIGH TIMES https://t.co/ifWu4KWEKj pic.twitter.com/QBE0Ck91vr
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) June 22, 2023
7. RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY: Since we told you about Bill Burr being in the booth for last night’s Red Sox–Twins game, here's a funny clip of the comedian doing Conan O’Brien’s podcast.
