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Chess Moves of NBA Trade Deadline and More – Ben Golliver of the Washington Post
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Host Paul Sir welcomes back to the show Ben Golliver, NBA writer for the Washington Post.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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Ten NBA Playoff X-Factors: Aaron Gordon, Tobias Harris, Rajon Rondo & more
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Ben Golliver and Michael Pina catch their breath during the dog days of the NBA's regular season to look ahead to the 2021 NBA playoffs. Which players are looming as X-factors in the title chase? Can LaMarcus Aldridge hold up against big centers or will size be the Nets' undoing? Is Bojan Bogdanovic the key to a properly-balanced offense for the Ja…
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Are We Destined For a Lakers-Nets Finals? | Steph Curry Passes Wilt, Eastern Conference Playoff Race
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Wes Goldberg, Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News and host of Locked On Warriors, and David Ramil, host of Locked On Heat, debate if we're destined for a Lakers-Nets matchup in the NBA Finals. Then they break down the playoff race in the East and discuss Steph Curry passing Wilt Chamberlain as the Warriors' all-time leading scorer. Support Us…
Host Paul Sir talks to Canadian Alyssa Jerome of the 2021 NCAA women's champion Stanford Cardinal.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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James Wiseman Injured | Wolves To Be Sold, Suns Or Jazz? | Celtics Huge Comeback
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Host Josh Lloyd speaks to Wes Goldberg of Locked On Warriors about James Wiseman's knee injury and gives a post-mortem on his rookie season, to Chris Manning of Locked On Cavs covering news across the league about the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the play of the Phoenix Suns, and to John Karalis of Locked On Celtics about Boston's remarka…
Host Paul Sir chats with the voice of Gonzaga men's basketball, Tom Hudson, about the Bulldogs run to the NCAA championship game.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
Host Paul Sir welcomes to the show the one and only Jack Armstrong, Toronto Raptors analyst.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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NBA Stock Exchange: Is Brooklyn the league's version of Bitcoin?
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On this week's Friday edition of the Locked On NBA Podcast, Adam and Anthony take you through the night's games, which included a great one between the Clippers and Suns. From there, they jumped into Adam's NBA portfolio to figure out what to invest in either over the long haul or in the short-term. To wrap things up Adam, offers up a more traditio…
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Chris Paul & Devin Booker have the Suns in the spotlight
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Ben Golliver and Michael Pina take stock of the Phoenix Suns after a signature win over the Utah Jazz. Should Chris Paul be an all-NBA selection? Can Devin Booker be trusted in the clutch? Will Deandre Ayton be their playoff X-factor and did his play against the Jazz inspire newfound confidence? Who can the Suns beat in the first round and would dr…
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Locke and Golliver - Chris Paul and Suns knock off the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets look flawless, Brooklyn gets Kevin Durant back
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David Locke and Ben Golliver come together to bring you Locked On NBA. On Today's show What was learned from Phoenix win over the Utah Jazz Chris Paul is simply remarkable Did Dononvan Mitchell prove enough with his 4th quarter and overtime The Denver Nuggets are flawless with Aaron Gordon are they the favorite in the West Brooklyn Nets get Kevin D…
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Steph Curry drops 41 | Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon have the Nuggets surging | Zion Williamson ties Shaquille O'Neal
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Steph Curry scored 41 as the Golden State Worries beat the Bucks who were without Giannis. The Denver Nuggets are undefeated with Aaron Gordon who is forming a really nice two man game with Nikola Jokic. Zion Williamson tied a record set by Shaquille O'Neal. Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) recap the night of action in the…
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Jalen Suggs' best NBA fits & Jrue Holiday's monster contract
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Ben Golliver and Michael Pina open by recapping Baylor's NCAA title game triumph over Gonzaga and discussing Jalen Suggs' strong tournament run. Does Suggs have a shot at being the first pick? Did the NCAA tournament prove its worth from a visibility standpoint compared to the G-League? Then, the guys dig into Suggs' best NBA fits. Should he ride s…
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Mavericks Knock Off Jazz | Harden's Hamstring, Jalen Suggs' Tournament Run and Warriors Struggles
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Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News and Locked On Warriors and David Ramil of Locked On Heat ask where the Dallas Mavericks stand in the Western Conference after Monday's win over the Utah Jazz. Then they discuss if the Brooklyn Nets should be careful with James Harden's hamstring, Paul Pierce getting fired from ESPN, Jalen Suggs' NCAA Tournament run …
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Aaron Gordon's Fit in Denver, Luka Doncic's Next Level, and Damian Lillard's Clutch Blazers
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How has Aaron Gordon fit in Denver? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavericks) is joined by Matt Moore (@HPBasketball, Locked On Nuggets) to discuss AG's fit in Denver next to Michael Porter Jr, on the wings, the weakness of the Nuggets, and why Nikola Jokic should win MVP. Then Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris, Locked On Mavericks) joins to brea…
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Have the Nuggets leapfrogged the Clippers?
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Adam and Anthony start the show with a tour through the night's games, which featured an absolute beat-down of the Clippers at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. That result offered a perfect segue into the second segment, in which Adam got to brag about his level of confidence in this Nuggets squad. To wrap things up, Adam ranked his top five (with …
Ben Golliver and Michael Pina take a look at the NBA's best and worst contracts after the trade deadline and the round of buyout agreements. Who is delivering the most value in the league this year? Should LeBron James be the automatic No. 1? Or should all-stars on rookie deals like Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson top the list? Which veteran all-st…
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Locke and Golliver - Is the West a Jazz v. Suns battle, should Dame or Luka be the MVP, is there a 4th team in the East
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David Locke and Washington Post's Ben Golliver come together for the Thursday Edition of Locked On NBA * Has the West become a two team race for the #1 seed, Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns * Are the Utah Jazz really historically good? * Nikola Jokic is the lead MVP candidate but why not Damian Lillard or Luka Doncic The West dominance over the East is …
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Zion Williamson, the salary cap TRIPLING?, & a Clippers collapse
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People are already in an awful hurry to move Zion Williamson out of New Orleans. John Karalis & Jake Madison discuss why market size shouldn't matter anymore. Also, the next TV deal is rumored to potentially TRIPLE what the NBA makes. Why the NBA needs to figure out how to avoid a free-for-all in 2025. And the Clippers collapse against Orlando head…
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Are Buyouts Ruining the NBA? | Celtics Stumble, Westbrook's Crazy Night and Regretting the Harden Trade
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Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News and Locked On Warriors and David Ramil of Locked On Heat discuss if the buyout market is ruining the NBA. Then they look at why the Celtics continue to struggle, Blake Griffin's impact in Brooklyn and try to appreciate Russell Westbrook before asking if Rockets GM Rafael Stone was being honest when he said he would …
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What's Next After the Trade Deadline – Matt Bullard & Joe Morgan
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Host Paul Sir is joined by Houston Rockets analyst Matt Bullard and NBA reporter Joe Morgan to talk and the moves around the NBA trade deadline and what they mean moving forward.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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LaMarcus Aldridge, Andre Drummond, buyout backlash & the tank is on
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Ben Golliver and Michael Pina analyze the latest buyout moves, including LaMarcus Aldridge to the Brooklyn Nets and Andre Drummond to the Los Angeles Lakers. What roles will Aldridge and Drummond play in the postseason? Which factors influenced their decisions? Does the recent acceleration of buyouts harm small-market teams? Should the NBA institut…
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Aldridge Signs In Brooklyn | Bulls Go For The Playoffs | Magic Tear It Down
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Host Josh Lloyd speaks to Adam Armbrecht of Locked On Nets about Brooklyn signing LaMarcus Aldridge and how that can fit, to Matt Peck of Locked On Bulls about the Bulls pushing their chips in by acquiring Nikola Vucevic on Thursday, and to Philip Rossman-Reich about the Magic burning it all to the ground. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that …
Host Paul Sir talks with college basketball analyst Kevin Lehman about the NCAA Tournament, and much more.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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Trade Deadline Recap with Ryan Wolstat of Postmedia
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Host Paul Sir looks back on the NBA trade deadline with Raptors reporter Ryan Wolstat from Postmedia.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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NBA trade deadline reaction; Power ranking the top 10 moves of the day
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Matt Moore steps in for Adam Mares, who chose the best possible time to take a vacation. On today's show, Matt and Anthony start by recapping the games, then jump into a fun conversation on whether the title picture has changed now that the trade deadline is behind us. To wrap things up, Matt power ranks the 10 most impactful trades made (or not ma…
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Will Gonzaga Win It All? Zags Voice Tom Hudson Joins the Show
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Paul Sir talks March Madness with the voice of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the top seed in the NCAA Tournament.Guest: Tom Hudson, Voice of the Gonzaga BulldogsBy TSN 1260 Edmonton
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NBA Trade Deadline Winners & Losers
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Ben Golliver and Michael Pina react to Thursday's NBA trade deadline, handing out their grades for a busier-than-expected day and running through the winners and losers. Were the Orlando Magic smart for pulling the plug? How do Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier fit in their new homes? Which aspiring contenders in the West made moves th…
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Locke and Golliver - Kyle Lowry's last stand, Does Aaron Gordon change the Nuggets or Celtics? Can the Clippers get a point guard? Who in the buyout market matters?
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David Locke and Ben Golliver of the Washington Post connect to break down the action and pending trade deadline Kyle Lowry's last night in Toronto where does he end up Would Aaron Gordon make the Denver Nuggets a title contender Can the Clippers find a way to get a point guard? Should the Celtics sit this out or can they become a contender? Who are…
Host Paul Sir talks to Team Edmonton's Jordan Jensen-Whyte, Alex Johnson, Kyle Landry and Steve Sir as they get set for the Doha Masters.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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Should the Miami Heat trade for Kyle Lowry? | Are the 76ers a title contender with just one trade? | Should the Portland Trail Blazers go all-in on Aaron Gordon?
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One more day to go to the NBA trade deadline and Locked on NBA covers it all. Should the Miami Heat or Philadelphia 76ers go after Kyle Lowry? What about Victor Oladipo of the Houston Rockets? Will the Boston Celtics trade for Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic? Should the Portland Trail Blazers finally go all-in? And would the Knicks even pick up t…
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Most Impactful Trade Targets, Moving On Without LaMelo and Building Around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News and Locked On Warriors and David Ramil of Locked On Heat discuss the players who can have the biggest impact at the trade deadline. Then they look at how the Hornets move on without LaMelo Ball, the latest Nets injuries and discuss why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is worth building around. Support Us By Supporting Our Sp…
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The Lakers without LeBron James, crushing LaMelo Ball news
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Ben Golliver and Michael Pina dig into a depressing weekend of NBA injury news concerning LeBron James and LaMelo Ball. How will the Lakers manage without LeBron James and how far will they slide in the standings? Does the high ankle sprain end his MVP pursuit, and which players are the new favorites? Will top teams try to tank down the stretch to …
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Miami Heat's Playoff Push | LeBron James' Ankle | PJ Tucker In Milwaukee
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Host Josh Lloyd speaks to David Ramil of Locked On Heat about Miami's slow start, strong form, and then their current losing streak and how Trevor Ariza could fit in, to Anthony Irwin of Locked On Lakers about LeBron James' ankle injury and how the Lakers can handle that, and to Kane Pitman of Locked On Bucks, about Milwaukee's acquisition of PJ Tu…
Get set for the women's NCAA Tournament with a special focus on the Gonzaga Bulldogs, as Paul Sir talks to guests Craig Fortier (Gonzaga assistant coach) and Christy Thomaskutty (ESPN game analyst)By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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A closer look at the NBA's own March Madness
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Adam and Anthony open up this really fun show by taking you through the night's games. From there, they dive into some of the most insane (mad, if you will) statistics from this month thus far. They finish with another fun power rankings from Adam -- this time featuring the top scientists from throughout the league. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Nate Darling Joins the Show after His NBA Debut
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Host Paul Sir talks to Charlotte Hornets guard Nate Darling, who became the first player from Nova Scotia to play in the NBA, about making his debutBy TSN 1260 Edmonton
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Bucks add P.J. Tucker, the perils of drafting a big
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Ben Golliver and Michael Pina open with an extended discussion of the Milwaukee Bucks' trade with the Houston Rockets for P.J. Tucker. How does Tucker fit with Milwaukee on offense and defense? Was the price fair? Does Milwaukee have a shot at the No. 1 seed? From there, the guys check in on the Rockets' rebuilding plans and the Miami Heat's trade …
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Locke and Golliver - PJ Tucker traded to Bucks, Luka puts it on Clippers, Celtics drop another and local experts
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David Locke and Washington Post's Ben Golliver come together for the Thursday Locked On NBA PJ Tucker traded to the Milwaukee Bucks what will the impact be Milwuakee Bucks get a late game win over the Philadelphia 76ers with big plays from Giannis Luka Doncic puts it on the Clippers whose offense was brutal Celtics fall on both ends of a back to ba…
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Damian Lillard does it again, Utah Jazz get a good win, & LeBron James. baseball owner
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Damian Lillard dropped 50 and willed his team to another big comeback win while the Boston Celtics looked better but still lost to a very good Utah Jazz team. John Karalis and Jake Madison have that and the night in the NBA covered. Plus, LeBron James buys into the Boston Red Sox Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a prote…
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BONUS: Jack McCallum on Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & the Redeem Team
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Ben Golliver is joined by special guest Jack McCallum, a former NBA writer at Sports Illustrated, to discuss season two of his podcast series: "The Dream Team Tapes: Kobe, LeBron and The Redeem Team." What were Jack's first impressions of covering a young Kobe Bryant and a young LeBron James? How did Jack track down Phil Jackson for an interview ab…
Host Paul Sir is joined by college basketball analyst Kevin Lehman and FoxSports bracketologist Michael DeCourcy to break down the 2021 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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Knicks Start Quickley, Blowing Up the Magic and Giannis' MVP Case
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Wes Goldberg, of the Mercury News and Locked On Warriors, and David Ramil, host of Locked On Heat, open the show by discussing if Immanuel Quickley should remain the Knicks' starting point guard. Then they debate if the Magic should blow it up at the tr ade deadline and if Giannis Antetokounmpo is deserving of MVP consideration. Then the talk about…
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Making the case for trade deadline moves
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With little buzz building before the March 25 trade deadline, Ben Golliver and Michael Pina try to decide which bigger names should actually be moved. Ben makes the case for 10 players to be traded and Judge Pina renders his verdicts. Why are the Wizards clinging so desperately to Bradley Beal? Have the Raptors officially reached the point where th…
Host Paul Sir talks to two Albertans that are headed to March Madness: Aher Uguak of the Loyola Ramblers and Yvonne Ejim of the Gonzaga Bulldogs.By TSN 1260 Edmonton
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Kevin Durant's Hamstring Worries | Caris LeVert's Returns To NBA Action | Is Mark Daigneault A Coach Of The Year Candidate?
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Host Josh Lloyd speaks to Doug Norrie of Locked On Nets about Kevin Durant's hamstring injury, to Tony East of Locked On Pacers about Caris LeVert's return to NBA action, and to Rylan Stiles of Locked On Thunder on the wonderful coaching job of Mark Daigneault. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com an…
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Canada Edition with Shay Colley & Matey Juric
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Host Paul Sir talks to Canadian women's national team guard Shay Colley, and Toronto's Matey Juric of the No. 16-seed Drexel DragonsBy TSN 1260 Edmonton
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Power ranking the top five players who could use a change of scenery
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Adam and Anthony take you through a loaded slate of games to start, then look back on the time that's passed since the NBA shut down a year ago. They also discuss the light punishment for Meyers Leonard given what he said and then offer up this week's power rankings -- in which Adam gives his top five players who could use a change of scenery. Lear…
Ben Golliver and Michael Pina are back from the All-Star Break and ready to look ahead to the March 25 trade deadline. But first: they reflect on the one-year anniversary of the NBA's March 11, 2020, shutdown due to the pandemic. From there, they dig into Brooklyn's addition of Blake Griffin and ask whether LaMarcus Aldridge and Andre Drummond shou…
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LaMarcus Aldridge Trade? Plus 3-point Fatigue and the Return of the Fans
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Which team is the best landing spot for LaMarcus Aldridge? Guest host Matt Moore (@HPBasketball, Locked On Nuggets) welcomes Ben Golliver from the Washington Post to set the stage for the second half of the NBA season. The two share their thoughts on the news LaMarcus Aldridge could soon be traded, what his legacy in San Antonio is, and where he mi…