Russo told Stern that he was contracted for 40 weekly appearances on ESPN's First Take. He also dropped the scoop that the network was paying $10,000...
"In total, eight people will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame."
Danny O'Neil is rooting for JJ Redick in his new media role and has some advice to help him "flush" out some old media takes.
"Durant likely only knows Mad Dog from being on First Take, and doesn't know Russo's background in radio, particularly in New York on WFAN."
"When things rev up in the fall, I would definitely have Dog over as a guest and do a whole show with him. I would say...
"When Chris Russo said that he had been watching the NBA for 60 years and rattled off a list of old players that he loved as...
"Russo may very well be speaking for the attitudes and opinions of a significant part of the audience, but he’s either unable or unwilling to defend...
"Waters praised Redick for speaking up on First Take this week."
"JJ Redick had no regrets about how it played out or anything he said."
"I don’t actually care about the fans that watched Bob Cousy play or watched Wilt play. I don’t care. I appreciate they’ve been NBA fans that long but I...