Rate That Crash Out! | Real Ones

The podcast episode centers on the nuances of physical play in basketball, sparked by a discussion of Lu Dort's flagrant foul and ejection. Raja Bell distinguishes between physical, reckless, and dirty plays, deeming Dort's hip-check on Jokic as dirty but not necessarily ejectable, while Howard Beck rationalizes the ejection based on the altercation it incited. The conversation shifts to the Oklahoma City Thunder's rising "villain" status due to perceived flopping and foul-baiting, alongside their on-court success. The hosts also rate recent "crashouts," including Draymond Green's sideline outburst and the Jokic-Dort incident, based on entertainment value and consequences. Finally, they debate Wemby's MVP chances, comparing his situation to Jaylen Brown's candidacy and considering the Spurs' exceeding expectations.