Is it confidence—or are Black athletes just too bold for some folks? We unpack the fine (and often unfair) line between swagger and scrutiny in today’s sports culture. Then we head west to figure out what the Clippers, Lakers, and Heat should actually do next—and whether it’s time to officially ghost Harden and Kawhi. On the NFL side, we’re ranking the best defenses heading into the new season and asking why anyone thinks cutting brain injury funding is a smart play. Smart takes, sharp laughs, and a little side-eye—this episode covers it all