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Podcast: Disrespect and the Houston Rockets

We talk about our love for disrespect in sports, why the Rockets aren’t a threat, and whether the Warriors have another gear.

By Ivan Bettger, Nate P., and Daniel Hardee

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Nate, Daniel, and Ivan reflect on the crime committed by James Harden against Wesley Matthews, and how much we appreciate the gamesmanship of disrespectfulness in basketball. We also discuss the threat, or lack thereof, of the Houston Rockets, and why the Warriors’ lackluster defense won’t be a problem down the stretch. All that and more!

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00:45 - James Harden embarrasses Wesley Matthews

04:20 - The value of disrespectfulness in sports

08:30 - Daniel fixes his mic!

13:05 - Most arrogant Warriors opponents

19:32 - Other top disrespectful moments in NBA history

23:00 - Switching gears: are the Houston Rockets a problem?

25:15 - Daniel drops the hammer on Chris Paul and leaves us speechless

28:03 - Warriors not taking this regular season seriously

30:30 - Ivan wonders if the Warriors have another gear. Daniel and Nate are nonplussed

37:50 - Ivan continues to clutch his pearls, now about the Warriors’ defense

42:02 - Which Warriors player is underperforming? Nate throws his guy McCaw under the bus

51:23 - If Steve Kerr doesn’t win a championship, is he on the hot seat? Nate: “Shut your mouth”

53:29 - Jordan Bell impactful down the stretch?

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