2023 NBA Draft! It's time for the Wembanyama takeover! Are Overtime Elite and G League Ignite the real deal alternatives? Rob Manfred and Astros cheating and Oakland issues! (Episode 842)

Thank you to everyone who listens and shares NPDS! What a great honor to be a Pick of the Month! Thank you! Today’s word of the day is ‘il arrive’ as in he’s coming as in NBA Draft night is here as in Victor Wembanyama is here. The 7’4 unicorn from France is here to take over the NBA. The Spurs will get him. Is Pop ready? How will they handle him? (10:30) Who is making the pick for the Charlotte Hornets? It will not be Michael Jordan! And this is a huge decision! What about alternates to college basketball? It’s happening! (18:00) Rob Manfred did a sit-down interview with TIME magazine and covered myriad topics. Astros scandal. Oakland issues. (31:10) Review: White Men Can’t Jump. (35:00) Major League Baseball is being sued by former scouts who allege the league kept a blacklist of “non-hirable scouts” based on age. (43:40) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices