The Jail Blazers, Michael Jordan, Game 7 vs. Kobe and Shaq with Bonzi Wells

NBA great Bonzi Wells joins the show to talk the new Netflix documentary Untold: Jail Blazers. Bonzi discusses the legendary Portland Trail Blazers team with Scottie Pippen, Damon Stoudemire, Rasheed Wallace and more. Plus, he reveals how helped the doc come together, what it was like playing with his idol Scottie, how he met Michael Jordan at an impromptu card game, what it was like guarding Kobe Bryant in his prime and more. And, on the 20th anniversary of the 2006 NFL Draft, Matt Leinart recalls what draft day was like and what led to him getting that faithful call as the No. 10 overall pick to the Arizona Cardinals and the guys pick their favorite sports team nicknames of all-time. New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/) 00:00 Show open 03:45 Matt Leinart recaps the 2006 NFL Draft 06:50 Matt almost went to the Saints 07:35 Matt’s secret call from Norm Chow before the draft 09:04 Al Davis vetoed picking Matt at No. 7 17:11 Bonzi Wells joins the show 22:30 Playing with Scottie Pippen 25:00 The Blazers vs. Portland 27:27 Blazers vs. Lakers 2000 Western Conference Finals 29:50 Kobe Bryant in the GOAT convo 32:35 Playing poker with Michael Jordan 35:00 Comparing Bonzi’s Generation vs. Now 38:45 Bonzi’s Three Toughest Players to Guard 40:55 Rasheed Wallace is misunderstood 45:50 Bonzi’s infamous fans quote 52:50 Greatest Team nicknames of All-time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices