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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 35 MIN

HR 3- NBA Getting Soft?, Michelle Kaufman Joins, Messi v. Inter Miami

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Hour 3 opens with NBA Playoffs talk and a look back at a playoff game that happened 29 years ago between the Bulls and Heat that ended 75-68, sparking a wider debate about how dramatically the NBA has changed, with today’s scores often resembling what used to be halftime totals. The conversation turns to whether the modern NBA has become too soft, with criticism of players exaggerating contact and frequent foul calls, especially when compared to the more physical style seen in the NHL playoffs where officials tend to let the game flow. The discussion also briefly touches on Urban Meyer making headlines with recent comments about Michigan. Later in the hour, Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald joins to break down the growing tension between Inter Miami supporters “La Familia” and the club, including Lionel Messi, over perceived lack of acknowledgment at matches, the resulting silent protest, and the broader disconnect between the team and the city after an MLS title without a proper celebration. The hour wraps with the crew discussing weekend plans and the upcoming Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach.

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