GROSS: NBA All-Star Weekend FLOPS, Adam Silver HOT SEAT, Michael Jordan Wins NASCAR, NCAA Corruption

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Is the NBA All-Star Weekend officially beyond repair? On today’s episode of The Drake Toll Show, Drake pulls no punches regarding the 2026 All-Star festivities at the Intuit Dome. From a lackluster Rising Stars challenge to a Dunk Contest that has lost its soul, Drake explains why Commissioner Adam Silver deserves the lion’s share of the blame for the league’s declining mid-season product. Drake dives deep into the NBA tanking crisis, arguing that today’s stars lack the competitive fire of previous generations, and calls out Silver’s obsession with AI broadcasts and questionable stances on player investments. Yikes.  Mike Vorkunov (The Athletic) The Athletic’s NBA business insider Mike Vorkunov joins the show to perform an autopsy on All-Star Weekend. They discuss: Can the Dunk Contest be saved, or is it time to kill it? The truth behind the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga in Milwaukee. LeBron James' next move: Where will the King land next season? Are the Portland Trail Blazers actually on the move? The Losers, Idiots, and Obituaries Drake clears out the notebook with his signature segments: Losers: Former Kansas State HC Jerome Tang (fired "for cause"), the IOC’s logistical failure in Milano Cortina, and Giants GM Joe Schoen’s reported demotion. Obituaries: Saying goodbye to Chris Paul’s legendary career and Travis Hunter’s future as an NFL wideout. Idiots: Doug Gottlieb’s referee meltdown, the Canada Curling Team’s cheating scandal, and Kevin Durant’s latest social media crusade. College Football & The NFL Search Drake examines the "broken" state of the NCAA as Sacramento State and North Dakota State jump to the FBS, and why 6th-year eligibility is setting a dangerous precedent. Finally, we look at the NFL landscape to identify the "Next Sam Darnold"—could a career revival be in the cards for Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray, or Malik Willis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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