Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS with Jai Shields Jai Shields

Jai Shields analyzes how the Boston Celtics won the first two games of the 2024 NBA Finals, calls for Kyrie Irving & Jayson Tatum to play better as the series shifts south to Dallas, and dissects why this June's Finals has been "aura-less" to say the least. Plus, Jai gives his two cents on UCONN Men's Head Basketball Coach Dan Hurley turning down the LA Lakers head coaching job & explains why it's an alarming indictment on Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss. Also, Shields reacts to Caitlin Clark being left off the 2024 U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team, the Dodgers' eventful weekend in the Bronx, Juan Soto's injury scare, an MLB debut close to home & his Orioles' outstanding AL East road trip.


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On today's episode, Jai Shields rips Chennedy Carter for not standing on business after her rough foul on Caitlin Clark last weekend, expresses his disdain for the "playa hatin'" culture towards Clark that has grown toxic across the WNBA & media landscape, and states why people just need to accept Caitlin Clark's stardom rather than tear it down in the name of jealousy and infantile pettiness. Plus, Jai sounds off on the inane NBA Playoff schedule. Also, a 2024 NBA Finals preview, will the New York Yankees ever lose again, & the reasons why the Orioles should not be scared of the Bronx Bombers in their fight for another division title.


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On today's episode, a recap & analysis of the Dallas Mavericks Western Conference Championship-clinching Game 5 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Also, Jai Shields states why the Indiana Pacers should be embarrassed by their performance in the Eastern Conference Finals & eulogizes the life of the late, great Bill Walton. Later, Jai rips MLB for not scheduling all 30 teams to play on Memorial Day earlier this week and provides commentary on the recent struggles surrounding the NY Mets and Atlanta Braves. Plus, a reaction to the sudden news of Orioles SPs John Means & Tyler Wells needing season-ending elbow surgery.


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Jai Shields anaylzes the Boston Celtics' two home wins to take a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals & calls for Jayson Tatum to step his game up when the series resumes in Indianapolis. Also, a preview of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, Jai gives credit to the Philadelphia Phillies amidst their hot start to the season & lays into his Baltimore Orioles who have had a substandard Midwest road trip. Later, Shields sounds off the umpires responsible for Thursday night's controversial, game-ending baserunner interference call in Chicago & destroys the recent media commentary aimed to discredit Caitlin Clark's trailblazing contributions to the WNBA's rising popularity.


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Jai Shields recaps the NY Knicks' painful ending to their thrilling 2023-24 season as the Indiana Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, analyzes the Minnesota Timberwolves' tremendous comeback to eliminate the champion Denver Nuggets, & sets the stage for the 2024 NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Plus, Jai reacts to the 2024 NFL Season Schedule and calls out the NFL for scheduling 3 games in 10 days this December for 75% of the AFC North. Later, Shields commentates on Xander Schauffle winning the 2024 PGA Championship & sounds off on Chiefs K Harrison Butker after his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College.


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On a new episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields analyzes the first four games of the 2024 NBA Conference Semifinals & previews this week's pivotal Game 5s. Plus, Jai calls for a moment of accountability for the 76ers, Bucks, Lakers, & Suns in the aftermath of their embarrassing 1st round playoff eliminations. Jai also expresses why his Orioles must urgently cut ties with Craig Kimbrel and recaps his memorable New York City trip to the Wall Street Journal.




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