The Meaning of Jalen Brunson and the 2024 Playoffs
On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Jalen Brunson, the Knicks, and the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Edge of Sports
Where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin
The Meaning of Jalen Brunson and the 2024 Playoffs
This week we discuss why New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson should not be seen is anybody’s underdog. Also, we break down who is going to win the first round playoff, matchups, with an eye on the politics of the games.
Zirin, “The 2024 Olympics Are Already Dealing With Multiple Political Crises”
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/2024-paris-olympics-political-crises/
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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks dealing against Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers during game 1 of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
(J. Conrad Williams Jr. / Newsday RM via Getty Images)On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Arya Shirazi joins the show again to discuss why New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson should not be seen as anybody’s underdog. We also break down who is going to win the first round playoff, talk about matchups, and keep an eye on the politics of the games.
Edge of Sports
Where sports and politics collide, hosted by Nation magazine Sports Editor Dave Zirin
Tyreek Hill And Player Policing; NBA Off Season Intrigues
This week I have choice words about the police treatment of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and the NFL franchise owners who endorse it. We also talk to basketball savant Arya Shirazi about an intriguing off-season time in the NBA.
Zirin, Police Violence, Tyreek Hill, and the NFL Owners Who Bankroll Brutality
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/police-violence-tyreek-hill-miami-dolphins/
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