FreeDarko Presents: The Disciples Of Clyde NBA Podcast

 

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After observing stories about NBA players Jamal Tinsley, Antione Walker and Allan Iverson, Ken and Dan started wondering about the divide between black athletes and the white media that covers them.  Ken and Dan, of course, should not be trusted with such a complicated discussion and so a smart person was brought in as a ringer.

Bomani Jones is young, but he has been working in sports media, including ESPN.com, for almost a decade.  He is currently an All-Star blogger and an afternoon and weekend radio host in North Carolina, on 620 the Bull and 850 the Buzz, respectively.  Bomani’s first paying gig during college, in fact, was writing for a company owned by Professor Henry Louis Gates, giving him an interesting perspective on this summer’s major racial . . . incident.

We also cover the recent NBA roster moves, including Lamar Odom resigning with the champs and the Okafor-Chandler trade.  It’s a scene, man.

The following music was used in this episode:

“Loving” by William Shatner and Ben Folds
“Pot Kettle Black” by Wilco
“Will It Go Round in Circles?” by Billy Preston

Finally, check out Mike D’Antoni’s PSA about Pancreatic Cancer.  This is a commercial for the Lustgarten foundation, which is completely under-written by Cablevision, owners of the Knicks.  It’s a great cause and a well vetted charity.  The DOC sincerely hope that you consider making a donation.

Tags: bomani jones, lustgarten

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