Mad Max is back on Unplugged, and he's got A LOT on his mind.
Matt Barnes and Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell react to the Draymond Green-Dillon Brooks altercation, debate whether Kevin Durant finally has enough help in Houston, and discuss Yaxel Lendeborg's impact on Steph Curry and the Warriors. Plus, Max goes ALL IN on Austin Reaves, compares Darius Acuff Jr. to Allen Iverson, and gives Russell Westbrook his flowers.
Then, 3x Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest joins Matt to break down the biggest storylines in football. From USC's statement win over Ohio State and the Cowboys' latest collapse to Lamar Jackson's injury, Kyler Murray's struggles, and the NFL trade deadline, Willie doesn't hold back.
The two also discuss Caleb Williams' growth under Ben Johnson, whether the Chiefs' championship window is closing, and Jay-Z's upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance.
00:00 Mad Max Returns to UNPLUGGED
01:32 Kevin Durant & Houston's Scary New-Look Rockets
05:05 Luka, Austin Reaves & the Lakers' Hot Start
10:35 Yaxel Lendeborg Saving Steph Curry's Warriors?
14:20 Draymond Green vs. Dillon Brooks Gets HEATED
18:05 Darius Acuff Jr., Allen Iverson Comparisons & NBA Rookies
28:00 Russell Westbrook's Legacy & NBA Shoutouts
35:15 Willie McGinest Joins: USC, Cowboys & Lamar Jackson
43:50 Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson & the Vikings
49:45 NFL Trade Deadline, Maxx Crosby & Chiefs Concerns
59:20 Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson & the Bears' Rise
62:00 Jay-Z's Super Bowl Halftime Show & Surprise Guests
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