![]() ![]() “I think we pick and choose with him,” Millikan said. He is also a frequent subject across the network’s programming, including on Get Up, First Take and NBA Today. The ESPN special he participated in titled The Decision saw him reveal he would be leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat. Throughout his NBA career, James has been the subject of criticism. I think he’s had some ignorance, but I think that applies to every single athlete out there that’s great.” “There’s been some things I haven’t agreed with him that he’s liked or tweeted or whatever. ![]() “He’s been a pretty good soldier for the game,” said Tom Milikan, morning show producer and assistant program director at 97.1 The Ticket. James just completed his 20th season in the Association and continues to play at a high level, but is going to think about walking away from the game after falling short of the NBA Finals this year. Widely regarded as one of the best players to ever suit up, James is the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, a 19-time All Star selection, four-time MVP, and four-time NBA champion.ĭuring his postgame media availability on Monday, he stated that he had to seriously think about his future, undoubtedly referencing retirement. That was bad.”Īs the Los Angeles Lakers exited the court after being swept by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals on Monday night, a grim reality set in across the basketball world regarding the future of forward LeBron James. “Because Jesus Christ, that was horrible. “Apologize? I need the Lakers to apologize to me after that performance,” Rob said. Williams asked him if he wanted to apologize for doubting the basketball analyst’s prediction of the Lakers’ demise. “I’ll send you my bank account here privately, and then I will send it to the charity of my choice,” Williams agreed. He offered to make a donation in Williams’s name. This time, the Lakers fan picked up and acknowledged that he had to pay. The show made one more attempt to connect with Rob before having to turn things over to Greeny. “You know, getting that money is a wrap, Jay,” Keyshawn Johnson said through laughter. “Don’t get me on national TV and radio and then not pick up the phone when I call.” Williams vowed to keep up the pressure on social media and national radio and television until he got paid. ![]() On the first attempt, the listener did not pick up. The show’s associate producer Patrick Costello called the number Rob left last week. See if this guy picks up, trying to run away from giving me my money.” “So you know what we do? We got Detective Pat on the call today. On Tuesday morning, Jay Williams called Rob demanding payment. ![]() Obviously, that is not the way things played out. Williams said if that happened, he would pay Rob $1500. Last week, Rob called Keyshawn, JWill and Max and bet Williams $1000 the Lakers would eliminate the Denver Nuggets. Just ask Rob, a listener in Orlando who bet the ESPN Radio morning man that the Lakers would advance to the NBA Finals. “I think every golfer out there has had some fit of anger at some point and tossed a club,” Jacobsen said on the broadcast.If you owe Jay Williams money, he is going to find you. For the rest of his round, Jones putted with a wedge. The likely culprit? Through the first 10 holes, Jones had not made a putt longer than 5 feet - and that came on the first hole - and on the 9th, he three-putted. “Wow, rare show of emotions there from Matt Jones,” Sands said. “Well, it is the most difficult hole on the course for two rounds so I’ll give him that.” The putter he did not.Īs he walked off the green, Golf Channel microphones picked up Jones saying: “I’m done, I’ve had enough with it.” The manic moment came on the par-4 11th at Bay Hill after Jones missed a 7-footer for birdie.Ībout halfway through that putt, Jones understood it would miss left, began walking toward it and tapped in one-handed for par. We have a situation BREWING for Matt Jones in Orlando /d2LhPthzBc- Sean Zak March 5, 2022 ![]()
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