The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen opens with the Spurs heading to the NBA Finals, how Wemby got there this early in his career, Chet’s disastrous series, and why OKC is probably still fine long term. Then, Austin Rivers stops by with more on Game 7, why the NBA Cup matchup isn’t relevant to the Finals, and whether Jalen Brunson is the player he trusts most in the NBA right now. Finally, Ceruti joins for a quick recap of the Champions League final before Kyle hops in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including getting a puppy from your mom and receiving a wedding invitation from someone you're not really friends with.

SPURS KNOCK OUT OKC

(1:40)

AUSTIN RIVERS

(11:55) Spurs advance
(14:30) Chet was a disaster
(25:45) Wemby’s hatred for Chet
(34:10) OKC not fouling Wemby out
(40:35) Harper and Castle’s roles
(46:30) Finals pick
(59:00) Updating NBA player tiers: Where does Brunson rank?
(1:05:00) How Austin sees the draft playing out

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL: PSG BEAT ARSENAL

(1:08:00)

LIFE ADVICE

(1:18:30)

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Ryen opens with another blowout in the Western Conference finals as the Spurs force a Game 7. Then, ESPN’s Anthony Slater stops by with his prediction for Game 7, whether Wemby is getting annoyed with the media, who the Knicks would rather play, some potential offseason moves, and the news that the Magic hired Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including rockets blowing up, getting into cigarettes, and a friend group whose balance is off.

SPURS FORCE GAME 7

(2:00)

ANTHONY SLATER

(15:15) Biggest takeaway from Game 6 (Harper)
(22:25) Wemby annoyed with the media?
(26:50) Who do the Knicks want to play?
(29:30) Are the new anti-tanking rules that bad?
(35:30) Draymond, LeBron, Kawhi, and Giannis futures
(39:30) Magic hire Sean Sweeney

LIFE ADVICE

(46:50)

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Ryen opens with the Thunder taking a 3–2 lead over the Spurs and why Hartenstein beating up Wemby has really changed the series. Plus, why the viral Thunder foul clips aren’t great, but also aren’t the reason the Spurs are losing. Then, NBA champion Channing Frye stops by with more on Thunder-Spurs, why he thinks people are still sleeping on the Knicks, and stories from his Knicks days and the Cavs’ 3–1 comeback over the Warriors in 2016. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a friend using too much slang and a wedding invite problem.

OKC GOES UP 3–2

(1:43) Thunder beating up Wemby
(10:55) Viral OKC foul clips are bad, but not why they’re up 3–2

CHANNING FRYE

(13:52) OKC’s adjustments are winning the series
(29:00) People still sleeping on the Knicks
(36:45) The wild Knicks teams early in his career
(46:20) Stories from the Cavs’ 3–1 comeback in 2016

LIFE ADVICE

(56:33)

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Ryen is joined by Sam Vecenie right after the Spurs’ rout of the Thunder in Game 4, and now the series comes down to a best-of-3 with injuries playing a major role. Then, they talk about the Knicks’ 10 straight playoff wins and whether New York is actually that good or the East is just that bad, plus some draft talk and a few All-NBA disagreements. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including what gift to get for an anniversary.

SAM VECENIE

(1:23) Spurs dominate Game 4
(9:44) Can the Spurs actually get Wemby better looks?
(16:43) Who wins the series?
(23:40) Knicks’ 10 straight playoff wins… but
(30:47) What do the Cavs do this summer?
(36:31) NBA draft
(48:54) All-NBA team snubs?

ALLIANCE PARLAY

(58:07)

LIFE ADVICE

(59:41)

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Ryen opens with the Knicks’ easy Game 2 win over the Cavs to go up 2–0. Then, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski joins him as someone who covers the Timberwolves, who have been bounced in consecutive years by the Spurs and Thunder, to discuss which team impresses him more and how Minnesota can build a supporting cast around Ant that rivals those two teams. Next, Danny Kanell stops by as talk of a 24-team College Football Playoff begins gaining steam. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a college son being a d**k and whether to buy a wedding gift when you think the couple will get divorced.

KNICKS UP 2–0

(1:50)

JON KRAWCZYNSKI

(18:32) What separates the Spurs & Thunder from other teams
(24:30) OKC’s foul-baiting
(33:16) How the Wolves can keep up with the Thunder & Spurs
(36:52) Keeping Ant happy in Minnesota
(38:45) Was the Gobert trade a win in hindsight?

DANNY KANELL

(49:02) Case for a 24-team playoff
(1:02:11) Does expanding the playoff make up for uneven regular-season schedules?
(1:11:42) Is there a breaking point for fans with playoff expansion?

LIFE ADVICE

(1:26:33)

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