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Kevin O’Connor Previews the NBA Playoffs, and NYC Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang Stops By

Plus, JJ breaks down the betting card for the NBA’s opening playoff round and the PGA Championship

By John Jastremski
New York Knicks v Los Angeles Lakers Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images


JJ opens with the Mets getting two big wins against the Braves before getting to the Yankees’ hit brigade against the Rangers (1:16). Then New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang joins to discuss his sports allegiances, why he grew up a Knicks fan but now supports the Nets, his favorite sports moment, and why he’s running for mayor (15:15). Next, JJ chats with The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor about the Knicks-Hawks matchup, why Tom Thibodeau isn’t his Coach of the Year, and who the Nets’ biggest threat is in the East (37:18). Finally, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails (59:52) before breaking down the betting card for the NBA’s opening playoff round and the PGA Championship (1:17:17).

Plus, we always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151.

Host: John Jastremski
Guest: Andrew Yang and Kevin O’Connor
Producer: Steve Ceruti

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