Marc J. Spears Shares Untold Melo, AI, & Steph Curry Stories, Kobe’s Influence & Journalism Changing

On today's episode of The OGs we welcome legendary NBA writer, Marc J. Spears! Together they break down some of the biggest stories in the NBA, the 'Curry Effect', and some of the biggest players to have impacts on the game. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode of the OGs.Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/ogs or through the promo code OGSWatch and listen to new episodes of The OGs presented by DraftKings with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller every Tuesday & check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for all the best moments from the show.If you’re ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is free unless they win. For more information go to http://ForThePeople.com/OGs or dial Pound LAW from your cell phone.Click on the link below to get access to all ’The OGs,’ socials and audio platforms: https://linktr.ee/theogsshow🎼 by: Level-UpChapters:00:00-04:49 Lots of respect04:49-14:05 Falling in love with basketball14:05-16:19 The NL East16:19-22:15 Turning to sports journalism22:15-35:40 Hooping and writing35:40-37:15 Forty minutes of hell37:15-41:48 Favorite people to cover41:48-44:24 The career path continued44:24-48:06 The Curry effect48:06-52:20 Big influences52:20-55:44 Too Easy55:44-1:01:45 More Iverson stories1:01:45-1:07:02 Kobe’s impact1:07:02-1:08:55 OGs advice1:08:55-1:15:21 A wine savant#nba #basketball #udonishaslem #mikemiller #miami #miamiheat #knicks #playoffs #nbaplayoffs #LeBron #Jokic #lukadoncic #warriors #stephcurry #kevindurant #goldenstate #summerleague #nbasummerleagueMB01MSTH8EE5SMLGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 8/3/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.Pick6 not available everywhere, including, but not limited to NY and CA-ONT (for up-to- date list of jurisdictions please visit pick6.draftkings.com/where-is-pick6-available). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.