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“More Ridiculous Quotes From This Idiot”- The Drive – 2/21

Feb 21, 2019, 9:20 AM | Updated: 9:20 am

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Hour 1

Segment 1: The NBA returns from the All-Star break and the Sacramento Kings face the Golden State Warriors to open the second half.

Segment 2: The Kings playoff push could be helped by a Clippers team that doesn’t want to make the postseason.

Segment 3: Brands tried to use Zion Williamson’s injury as a marketing opportunity. Yikes.

Segment 4: LeBron James activated playoff mode. Same.

Hour 2

Segment 1: Le’Veon Bell is finally an unrestricted free agent. What’s his contract going to look like?

Segment 2: Assessing the Kings playoff chances based on their upcoming schedule?

Segment 3: Damien and Kyle debate whether Zion Williamson should still play for Duke, and they assess whether the rest of the Lakers can keep up with Playoff LeBron.

Hour 3

Segment 1: Sam Amick of the Athletic joins the show to chat about the NBA playoff race.

Segment 2: The Steelers’ GM said some pretty ridiculous stuff about Ben Roethlisberger.

Segment 3: Previewing the Sacramento Kings game against the Golden State Warriors.

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“More Ridiculous Quotes From This Idiot”- The Drive – 2/21