NBA Playoffs Have Been Amazing Thus Far, Could Round 2 Be Even Better?

“The Unhappy Hour” host Brian Engelman once again welcomes Zak Baris to talk about:

– The 2013-2014 NBA first round of playoffs might have been the best first round of playoffs in the history of the NBA,
– How clutch were the game winning shots from Vince Carter & Damian Lillard?
– Will Carmelo Anthony join the Knicks?
– Could the Cleveland Cavs trade some assets for Kevin Love?
– Why can’t the city of L.A. become owners of the Clippers like the Green Bay Packers?
– Will Roy Williams join the NBA to coach this offseason?
– Is Warriors coach Mark Jackson really on the hot seat?

Plus:
– Who should the Cleveland Browns draft with the #4 pick in this year’s NFL draft? (Sammy Watkins, Johnny Manziel)?

& Much More.

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2014 NBA Playoffs Are In Full Swing. NBA Scout Zak Baris Joins Brian Engelman

“The Unhappy Hour” host Brian Engelman once again welcomes Zak Baris to talk about:

– How good of a coach is Gregg Popovich after winning another NBA Coach Of The Year?
– Will the Pacers fall apart?
– Will Steve Kerr be the next coach of the Knicks?
– How good has Joakim Noah been this year?
– Should we expect huge moves in the off season from the Cleveland Cavaliers?
& much more.

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Transgender Woman (Born A Man) Sues CrossFit To Compete As Female W/ Host Brian Engelman & Zak Baris

THIS IS PERHAPS THE MOST UNEXPECTED & INTERESTING EPISODE OF “THE UNHAPPY HOUR” THAT WE HAVE EVER DONE!

“The Unhappy Hour” host Brian Engelman once again welcomes Zak Baris to talk about:

– A transgender athlete born a man, who has sued CrossFit to compete as a woman in their competition.

– The conversation quickly switches to cover all things homophobic, sexist & racist in sports from:

– Michael Sam comes out as gay before the NFL draft,
– The NFL is considering banning “the N word” & Richard Sherman’s reaction,
– What did Larry Doby & Jackie Robinson have to endure as they broke the MLB color barriers in both the American & National leagues?
– We all remember the Reggie Miller / Spike Lee battle in Madison Square Garden, but we also remember that Spike Lee tweeted the address of who he thinks is George Zimmerman last year,
– Was Jeremy Lin overrated because he was Asian, or was he a sensation because he was playing incredible basketball?
– What was that obnoxious fan screaming at Marcus Smart that led to “the shove”,
– Ron Artest ran into the stands to attack an NBA fan & we recently saw an incident where a fan ran on to the college basketball court,
– Roger Goodell & Jan Brewer & the recent Arizona legislation proposal that had the NFL threatening to move the Super Bowl,
– Rush Limbaugh comments on ESPN that Donovan McNabb might be getting too much credit because the media is rooting for him to do well,
– Is Jason Collins getting too much coverage for some garbage time minutes for the Nets, and was his signing just a publicity stunt to sell jerseys?
– Washington Redskins, Fighting Irish, Cleveland Indians and other sports team nicknames that some would like to see changed, (we then point out the absurd & offensive team names in the Trey Parker & Matt Stone comedy movie “Baseketball”)

Plus,

– After reports surfaced where Joakim Noah lobbied Carmelo Anthony to join Chicago, what kind of impact does it have when players plot behind the scenes, & what are the chances that Carmelo Lands in Chi town?
– Can the Cavs make the playoffs?
– Will Phil Jackson join the Knicks?
– Will the NBA adopt a 4 point shot?
– Will the NFL adopt a 42 yard extra point attempt,

& much more.

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Cavs Fire Chris Grant. What Moves Come Next? NBA Scout Zak Baris Joins Host Brian Engelman

“The Unhappy Hour” host Brian Engelman once again welcomes Zak Baris to talk about today’s firing of Cavs GM Chris Grant.

Plus:
Will Mike Brown be out the door next?
Who might become the next long term GM in Cleveland? Kenny Smith?
Will the entire Cavs team be dealt to reload in this year’s crucial draft?
How strong is this year’s upcoming NBA draft?

Plus, some Browns & Indians talk.

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What Will The Cavs Do W/ Andrew Bynum? NBA Scout Zak Baris Joins Host Brian Engelman.

“The Unhappy Hour” host Brian Engelman once again welcomes Zak Baris to talk about:

– What is the Cleveland Cavaliers organization going to do with Andrew Bynum now that he has been suspended from the team?
– How attractive is the Bynum contract to teams above the salary cap like the Lakers & Bulls?
– Is the entire Cleveland Cavs organization a mess from top to bottom?
– Why are the Cavs so bad on the fast break?
– Is Kyrie Irving actually the problem in Cleveland?
– Where will LeBron James play next year?

Plus:
– Pao Gasol & Luol Deng trade rumors, Kobe & Derrick Rose injuries,
& more.

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Kobe, Cavs, College, & All Things Basketball With NBA Scout Zak Baris & Host Brian Engelman.

“The Unhappy Hour” host Brian Engelman once again welcomes Zak Baris to talk about:

– Kobe Bryant’s recent injury & the wisdom of the Lakers’ contract extension for the aging superstar
– The Cavs have been on a hot streak lately, hung with the heat, & were barely beat by the Blazers. Is coach Mike Brown finally finding a rhythm with the young Cavs?
– Will the Cavs trade for Jeff Green or Omar Asik?
– How much playing time is enough for your NBA rookies?
– Who is the best team in college basketball?
– Do you like the idea of nicknames on the back of hoops jerseys?

& much more.

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Take A Look Around The NBA With Scout Zak Baris & Host Brian Engelman

“The Unhappy Hour” host Brian Engelman once again welcomes NBA scout Zak Baris to talk about the NBA season thus far.

Will Brooklyn gel & rebound from a lousy start?
What does the future hold for Derrick Rose & the Bulls?
What is the long term plan for the Lakers?

& more.

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NBA Sources Say LeBron James Returns To The Cleveland Cavaliers In 2014. Brian & Zak Discuss.

“The Unhappy Hour” host Brian Engelman once again welcomes NBA scout Zak Baris to reveal what NBA sources are saying: LeBron James will be returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014.

Plus, Brian & Zak talk about:
– the fist place Cleveland Browns as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions.
– the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes football team advances toward a National Championship
– the surprising playoff appearance from the Cleveland Indians & what they need to do to advance further in the playoffs next season.

– Plus thoughts on whether the Redskins should change their name
& The horrible tragedy involving the beating death of Adrian Peterson’s 2 year old son.

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