Open Run With BTG

Episode #78 Jarv Gray Area Podcast go through Magic’s exit from the Lakers. We also try to figure out the value of Bron. Is he worth trading? If so...for what? It’s lakers talk once again.

Episode #71 Everybody is going to get paid...Except for the talent that helps everybody to get paid. Zion took a spill and it almost cost him his stock in the draft. Why risk a tournament for a career in your dream job? Shut Zion down before he becomes apart of the greatest of all time almost squad.

Episode #68 The Super Bowl disappointed everybody in America except for me. Although the halftime show was blah, I can always enjoy a defensive game. The city of Boston adds another win over the city of Los Angeles leaving Bron to help counter with bringing a title back to Figueroa...but who’s coming to help him? And will Magic send the house to New Orleans to speed up the process? Who knows...but...

Episode #61 The young guard has shown flashes of greatness, but the inconsistency over shadows it. Is it fair to compare him to a style of players that he’s not? Who is Lonzo? And can he handle the weight?

Episode #59 2 fired coaches and a Running back walk into a bar. Lakers on a 3 game winning streak. Wilder and Fury ended in a draw and Alabama is still number 1. 

Episode #57 The pre Super Bowl match between the 9-1 rams and the 9-1 chiefs took place in LA. A spotlight Aaron Rodgers would’ve flourished in...but the young Pat Mahomes pulled the rookie card under 2 minutes. Washington is ready for a makeover...Beal and Wall are being shopped. My lakers split in the state of California, and the city of LA is asking more from Lonzo.

Episode #55 The expectations for the Lakers thus far is confusing. One minute it’s just a playoff team and the next minute we’re being critiqued on a championship level. A lot of facts versus opinions with a splash of personal feelings towards the franchise. What do you expect? It’s the Lakers...drama. 

Episode #53 My raiders continue to clean out the closet by sending Cooper to Dallas. The dodgers face Boston in the World Series. Btw I hate Boston!!! And we had a 4 round match at the staples center between my lakers and the Houston rockets. Apparently this era isn’t all that soft...

Episode #51 We know about the All-time greats. We know about MVP’s and top defensive players throughout the league. But who’s the most dangerous person on offense? The most difficult player that has ever touched the hardwood? Well...as of right now. I have.....

Episode #49 My Raiders can’t close out games. Pat MaHomes is looking like a young Brett Favre in the making. Is Fitzpatrick magic drizzling away? Jimmy Butler is controlling the end of the NBA offseason...but where will he end up???

Episode #47 Gruden and my raiders shocked the sports world with one of the biggest trades in NFL offseason. Giving up one of our most dominant defenders in the history of our team. I invited a few Chicagoans to discuss the feelings on both sides of the trade...we talking BAWL SPORTS on OPEN RUN!!!

Episode #45 Football season is back!!! College football opening weekend... heisman hopefuls, playoff dreams, and the start of a national championship journey starts here! Top 25 rankings along with 18 candidates. Who are you putting your money on?

Episode #43 Having 4 HOF players on one roster, you would think to be a shoe-in for a championship. With off the court issues, ego clashing, and injuries being the headliner, the Detroit Pistons built a defensive machine. Not only did they contain the show...they stole the show!

Episode #41 The quarterbacks of the hardwood classic have been chosen. The elite HOF generals of the court...Dre (A2Sources Podcast) and I run down or top 5 Point guards of all time in the NBA.

Episode #39 Ball is life, and the journey will always be there. For the players that strive to be better, and are good enough to play in the NBA, there is the summer league. From high draft picks to Undrafted rookies and even 2nd-year players battling for a roster spot. The history of the summer league is very unique. Witness some of the former players in an intimate setting. Sit back and soak in...

Episode #37 Bron has landed in LA. Golden State countered with Boogie...the state of California is on fire. The east has turned into a solid adult league and the west just became the overall League. Dre and I discuss what these moves and the outcomes actually mean. To live and die in LA.

Episode #35 I chop it up with a cat I’ve been battling against for 4 years in fantasy football. Never met before, other than or matchups inside the fantasy league. This might be the first cat to break down Bron flaws, praise Kobe and put in his laker nation app all in one day! Did I mention he’s a Bron fan??? Check Mike out though!!!

Episode #34 We already deal with kid's with short attention spans...and the parents that come with them make it even harder. I had to get some things off my chest about overbearing sports parents interfering with decisions that should mostly come from their child. There’s nothing worse than a parent trying to control a situation they have no knowledge or background of. Sit down and shut up...since...

Episode #32 Familiar faces in a familiar place! Bron vs KD and Steph once again. 4 times a charm wheel skating through finals history appearances. The machine vs the Lion. The stage is set...and just happens to be with some familiar foes!!!

Episode #30 4 teams left on the bracket. All 4 teams were preseason favorites. Now it’s time to show up or shut up. One step closer to jewelry. For some, it’s a familiar place. But for others, it’s a brighter and hotter spotlight. Could this be the year that both GSW and the Cavs are watching the finals from their homes? Or will the saga continue???

Episode #28 We know how special it is to become the MVP of the regular season and even more special to be named the MVP of the finals. Why not set the bar and add a 3rd MVP award for the playoffs??? I sit down with one of my prestigious podcast brothers from NYC...Above The Rim podcast host, Jus Blaze. Imagine your favorite player being named MVP on 3 different levels in the same season!!! Sounds...

Episode #26 On this episode, I share my opinion on getting out of the 1st round of the NBA playoffs. The do’s and don’t think about it’s. Why the Pacers shouldn’t panic in the 3rd qtr. Why the Spurs should just mail in game 3 and 4. Who should step up and who shouldn’t overdo it Welcome to the playoffs...

Episode #24 It’s playoff time. What's more likely to happen? The dethroning of the king? Or taking out the bay area's finest shooters? Does the east have a chance? Will the western conference finals turn into a last man standing blood bath? Well...I have my opinions! What’s yours?

Episode #22 One of the biggest platforms in sports includes 68 teams that all have a shot at the title. The only problem is...they’ll have to display a little madness to get there! This is why the month of March is home to the best sporting event ever. Brackets and Cinderellas.

Episode #20 We’ve witnessed the history and the dominance that took place on these certain dates by certain players. We acknowledge the spectacular service they provided. But do we remember the shoes they did these things in? And what is the history behind those shoes?