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Naismith Hall of Famer, Olympian, and longtime broadcaster and executive for the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, Ann Meyers, joins Marques and Kris Johnson this week. Meyers was so accomplished in her basketball career that she became the first woman to ever sign an NBA free agent contract. She shares what it was like to break barriers throughout her life, as well as how Caitlin Clark would benefit from a spot on Team USA. Marques and Kris also reminisce on their experiences with the late Jerry West, and why a familiar face returning to Milwaukee sets the team up to win another championship.

It's a special Johnson family edition of Hear District this week as the King of NBA Twitter, and co-host of Gil's Arena, Josiah Johnson, and one of the stars of BET+'s All the Queen's Men, J. Marques Johnson, join their father, Marques, and brother, Kris, to talk about the pressures of growing up in the shadow of their All-Star father. Josiah also speaks about working with LeBron James on his new film, Memes and Nightmares, and J. shares the advice Tyler Perry gave him on set that he will never forget. The brothers-in-basketball wrap up the show discussing Giannis playing for Greece in an Olympic qualifying tournament this summer, and Caitlin Clark's snub from Team USA.

On this episode, Marques and Kris Johnson memorialize NBA icon and their dear friend, Bill Walton. They share cherished memories and reflect on the Big Red Head’s legacy on and off the court. Then, longtime Bucks fan favorite John Henson comments on the infamous Matt Bartnes incident and recalls his earliest experience with Giannis Antetokounmpo and how former coach Jason Kidd pushed him and Khris Middleton to become the stars they are today.

Longtime NBA player Matt Barnes is this episode's guest with Marques and Kris Johnson! The three UCLA alums talk about Matt's time under Doc Rivers in L.A., toughness in sports, how you evolve as an adult while being a high-level athlete, Matt's interaction with John Henson almost a decade ago, why paying attention to mental health is so important now, and what he sees coming up for the Bucks.

This week, Marques and Kris react to the NBA's pair of Game 7s with MJ diving into the mindset of playing in a Game 7. They hit on some other hot NBA topics before talking with Bucks Mental Performance Coach Dr. Craig Manning about his role with the team and how he sees athletes changing how they operate with mental health. The episode wraps up with some news about Jon Horst and a discussion about Caitlin Clark, the WNBA, and a future in Milwaukee for the women's game.

On this episode, Marques and Kris welcome everyone into Mental Health Awareness month by sharing their own personal experiences and having a discussion on the importance of recognizing when something's not feeling right. They also dive into the latest Bucks coaching staff news and recap some of the latest NBA Playoffs storylines!