Hang Up: So Long Sixers

Published: May 6, 2024, 10 p.m.

b'Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and NPR\\u2019s Gene Demby look back at the epic first-round series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers. They also check in on the chaos inside Deion Sanders\\u2019 Colorado football program. Finally, Alex Prewitt joins Joel, Josh, and Stefan Fatsis to examine why Korean basketball players bank in their free throws.\\n\\nKnicks- Sixers (2:25):\\xa0How New York came out on top and what\\u2019s next for Philly.\\n\\xa0\\nColorado (19:03):\\xa0What happened to all the players Coach Prime booted?\\n\\xa0\\nBanked-in free throws (34:26): A deep dive into a mysterious phenomenon.\\n\\nAfterball (49:15): Josh on the Shaq-Kobe NBA (and rap) beef.\\xa0\\n\\n(Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad free.)\\n\\nWant more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you\\u2019ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking \\u201cTry Free\\u201d at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'