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The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson

LIVE - NBA Finals, USA Basketball, Home Run Derby, and More



TOPICS:

  • Bryce’s cycling experience last weekend
  • Guilty pleasure snacks
  • Luke’s golf outing off of the front tees - major no-no? 
  • Giannis saves the Bucks, and they win Game 3 by 20 
  • This style of NBA basketball is young and fresh
  • Head coaches – where are the suits and ties?
  • Home Run Derby time!
  • Spelling Bee memories – Bryce and Luke share their experiences


UNPACK THIS

  • Jeff Van Gundy inspires this discussion: Just be aggressive, or utilize appropriate aggressiveness? There’s a proper way to be aggressive. Properly seek the lord and follow his guidance. 


I’M CONVINCED

Bryce Johnson

  • USA Basketball’s roster – if it ever includes more than six NBA players, they should NEVER lose. But they did this weekend. But roster configuration is the key. 

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