The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

FOX Sports Radio weekend host Aaron Torres is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why it feels like the Los Angeles Lakers put LeBron James' legacy over Anthony Davis' long-term health, debate if Kyrie Irving is right when he says the Brooklyn Nets are uniting sports fans during their run to the NBA championship, and tell us why LeBron's style of teambuilding isn't sustainable. Learn more about y...

FOX Sports Radio weekend host Aaron Torres is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the Los Angeles Lakers made a huge mistake by putting Anthony Davis' long-term health at risk by putting him in Game 6 just so they could try to win another title for LeBron James this season, and tell us why they have a problem with the premature hero worship of Luka Doncic. Plus, the guys head-to-head in a ver...

FOX Sports Radio weekend host Aaron Torres is in for Chris, and he and Rob debate if Kyrie Irving is wrong when he says that the Brooklyn Nets road to the NBA championship will 'unite' the world, and the Odd Couple Crew discuss Rob's refusal to waste lotion in this week's 'What's My Beef?'. Plus, JR Gamble from MLBBro.com swings by to help address the biggest headlines in baseball in this week's F...

FOX Sports Radio weekend host Aaron Torres is in for Chris, and he and Rob tell us why LeBron's style of teambuilding isn't sustainable, and discuss if it's time for Damian Lillard to force a trade out of Portland. Plus, Bleacher Report NBA writer Eric Pincus swings by to discuss the Lakers' playoff exit, what the future holds for LeBron and Anthony Davis, and much more! Learn more about your ad-c...

Former NBA veteran Ryan Hollins is in for Chris, and he and Rob debate whether or not it's premature to suggest that Luka Doncic is Larry Bird 2.0 considering he still hasn't won a single playoff series, discuss if bringing the USFL back in 2022 is a good idea, and tell us if Anthony Davis is making a mistake by trying to play through a groin injury in tonight's Game 6. Learn more about your ad-ch...

Former NBA veteran Ryan Hollins is in for Chris, and he and Rob debate whether or not the basketball world is crowning Luka Doncic prematurely after he put a historic stat line against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5, and discuss the real reason why the New York Knicks flamed out of the playoffs. Plus, FS1 producer Martin Weiss swings by to host another award-winning edition of Trollin' or Roll...

Former NBA veteran Ryan Hollins is in for Chris, and he and Rob debate whether or not bringing back the USFL is a bad idea, and the guys give you a sneak peek at this week's edition of the Inside the Parker baseball podcast. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to share his thoughts on Luka Doncic's greatness, Anthony Davis' plan to play in Game 6, and much...

Former NBA veteran Ryan Hollins is in for Chris, and he and Rob debate if Anthony Davis is making a mistake by playing in Game 6 even while he's dealing with a groin injury, and tell us how much Joel Embiid's knee injury could shake up the Eastern Conference playoff race. Plus, basketball analyst and Sports Talk 2319 owner Rashad Phillips swings by to share his thoughts on all the biggest NBA head...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob discusses the red hot Cubbies winning 9 of 10, Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.'s MVP caliber start to the year, and Diamondbacks announcer Bob Brenly stepping into a controversy with comments about Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman's durag. Also, Betting on the Bases, Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, Diamond Dust. Guest: NBA Champion Eddie House discusses young star s...

Chris and Rob discuss if Anthony Davis should be willing to risk further injury and play in tomorrow's Game 6 the same way Kevin Durant did in the 2019 NBA Finals, explain why the hero worship for soon-to-be Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has gone off the rails, and tell us why they have a small problem with Brad Stevens failing up within the Boston Celtics organization. Learn more about yo...

Chris and Rob discuss if injured Lakers superstar Anthony Davis should force himself to play in a must-win Game 6 the same way Kevin Durant did in the 2019 NBA Finals and wonder aloud if the short-term reward is worth the long-term risk, and explain why it's blasphemous to call soon-to-be-retired Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski the greatest coach in college hoops history. Plus, former NBA ve...

Chris and Rob discuss if the Boston Celtics are making a mistake by promoting Brad Stevens to a front office role given his complete lack of experience in that regard, and tell us why Joel Embiid's knee injury could lead to the Philadelphia 76ers getting bounced out of the playoffs early. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to share his thoughts on Anthony Dav...

Chris and Rob explain why they believe the Los Angeles Clippers are in full control of their series with the Dallas Mavericks and discuss why the Los Angeles Lakers being on the brink of elimination makes the Clippers the team to beat out West, and tell us why Damian Lillard may not get his full just due as an all-time player until he goes deep into the playoffs. Plus, orthopedic surgeon and ESPN...

Chris and Rob explain why it's doubtful that LeBron James will be able to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns without Anthony Davis, take Kevin Garnett to task for being more upset with Kyrie Irving for stomping on the Boston Celtics logo than he was about a fan throwing a bottle at Kyrie's head, and tell us how Naomi Osaka's sister may have inadvertently undermin...

Chris and Rob explain why they're both doubtful that LeBron James will be able to will this Lakers team to victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 without Anthony Davis, and tell us why they have a problem with Kevin Garnett being more upset with Kyrie Irving stomping on the Boston Celtics logo than the Celtics fan who threw a bottle at Kyrie. Plus, Los Angeles Times Lakers beat writer Brad Turner...

Chris and Rob discuss how Naomi Osaka's sister inadvertently exposed her French Open media boycott as a bit of sham, and explain why the upcoming Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley fight could set the stage for something absurd like Stephen A Smith vs Kwame Brown. Plus, 97.5 The Fanatic Philadelphia and FSR weekend host Anthony Gargano swings by to discuss the health of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons' shooting woe...

Chris and Rob explain why there's absolutely no chance the Lakers can win the title without a healthy Anthony Davis in the lineup, and tell us why Doc Rivers may have gone too far with his public defense of Ben Simmons' shooting woes. Plus, former professional basketball player Rod Benson swings by discuss the role mental health plays in today's athletes. Later, the Odd Couple Callers deliver anot...

Rob Parker and Martin Weiss (in for Chris Broussard), give their takes on Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open. Plus, Lakers and Clippers are putting different spins on their series, Memorial Day Do's and Don'ts, and Fox Sports MLB Insider Jon Paul Morosi joins the show to discuss which AL East Player could win MVP this year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

Today on The Odd Couple, Rob Parker is joined by Martin Weiss filling in for Chris Broussard. Naomi Osaka rightly exits the French Open after backlash from her step back from interviews due to mental health issues. Media needs to stop showing and glorifying rowdy fans who have habitually over stepping their lane. Plus, Vince Goodwill Senior NBA Writer joins the guys for the latest updates in the p...

Today on The Odd Couple, Rob Parker is joined by Martin Weiss filling in for Chris Broussard. Both the Lakers and Clippers faced a turn around in their respective series. Jon Morosi has the latest on the NHL Playoffs and MLB season. Plus a special Memorial Day edition of Shop Talk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Today on The Odd Couple, Rob Parker is joined by Martin Weiss filling in for Chris Broussard. The guys debate who's injury is more detrimental between Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. Shaun Powell weighs in on all things NBA Playoffs and yet another fan wilds out at the 76ers-Wizards game. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Doug Gottlieb and Rob Parker, in for Dan Patrick, react to the Lakers losing to the Suns as Anthony Davis goes down with an injury. Doug pinpoints the exact moment where the Mavericks let the Clippers back into the series. Michael Lee of the Washington Post joins the guys to discuss Kyrie Irving's controversial return to Boston. Plus, should Naomi Osaka face disqualification for refusing to addres...

Doug Gottlieb and Rob Parker, in for Dan Patrick, react to the Lakers falling into huge trouble after Anthony Davis gets injured. Doug tells you the biggest mistake the Mavericks made that allowed the Clippers to get back into the series. Michael Lee of the Washington Post joins the guys to react to the Clippers, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and the Bucks. Plus, should Naomi Osaka face disqualific...

Doug Gottlieb and Rob Parker, in for Dan Patrick, react to the Lakers losing to the Suns as Anthony Davis goes down with an injury. The guys debate Kyrie Irving's legacy and react to the controversy in his return to Boston. Former NFL Offensive Lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the guys to look at what will happen with the Falcons and Julio Jones. Plus, Doug pinpoints the exact moment where the Maveric...

Doug Gottlieb and Rob Parker, in for Dan Patrick, look at pivotal moments in the NBA Playoffs, as Anthony Davis gets injured and the Clippers even the series with the Mavericks. NBC Sports NBA Writer Kurt Helin joins the guys to talk Kyrie Irving's contentious return to Boston and the Knicks slipping against the Hawks. Plus, should Naomi Osaka face disqualification for refusing the address the med...