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5 min readHour 3 - Becky Hammon Change of Heart?
The Ben Maller Show's third hour opens with three distinct NBA storylines that all circle back to a single theme: the gap between what people say publicly and what is actually happening behind the scenes. From a caught-on-camera argument in the Warriors' draft room to a WNBA coach's reversed hot take to a Celtics executive's carefully worded non-denial, the episode examines how sports figures manage—or fail to manage—the distance between their words and reality.
The Warriors' Draft Room Drama
The most visually compelling segment comes from the Golden State Warriors' draft room, where owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. were caught on camera in what appeared to be a heated disagreement over the team's 11th overall pick. The Warriors ultimately selected Michigan forward Yaxel Lindenborg, but the real story was the body language captured on video.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:43) **Warriors Draft Room Drama: Owner vs. GM Caught on Camera** - Joe Lacob and Mike Dunleavy Jr. are seen in a heated disagreement over the Warriors' first-round pick, leading to speculation about front-office dysfunction.
- 2 (14:58) **Becky Hammon's Apology Backlash** - Hammon initially refused to apologize for calling Jalen Brunson "too small" to be a 1A superstar, then did a 180 and said her opinion was wrong.
- 3 (20:02) **Brad Stevens' Non-Denial on Jalen Brown Trade Rumors** - Celtics president Brad Stevens called Brown "a big part of the Celtics" but refused to predict his long-term future, leaving the door open for a trade.
- 4 (25:17) **Maller Riddle of the Day** - The feds claim to have seized hundreds of drones around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- 5 (33:47) **"Too Much or Not Enough" Game with Klondike** - A caller from Burlington, Iowa plays a trivia game guessing whether stats are too high or too low.
- 6 (44:14) **Queen of Hearts with Lorena** - Lorena discusses a wedding she attended, partner nicknames, and dating advice for callers.
- 7 (14:58) **Becky Hammon's Apology Backlash** - Hammon initially refused to apologize for calling Jalen Brunson "too small" to be a 1A superstar, then did a 180 and said her opinion was wrong.
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Show Notes
In Hour 3 of the show, Ben Maller talks about Becky Hammon no changing her mind on Jalen Brunson by saying she was wrong on her previous statement regarding the Finals MVP. Plus, Ben plays Too Much Or Not Enough, we listen to LaReina's Queen of Hearts, and more!!
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