Open Floor Podcast: Scenes from Rio, Draymond drama, and LeBron vs. ghosts

In the latest episode of the Open Floor Podcast, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver discuss Rio, Draymond Green and LeBron James.

Ben Golliver and Andrew Sharp | Aug 4, 2016

Open Floor Podcast: Scenes from Rio, Draymond drama, and LeBron vs. ghosts /

Sports Illustrated's Andrew Sharp made the trip Rio for the 2016 Olympics, and he is joined Ben Golliver to talk about the hectic days before the opening ceremony and the first games for Team USA. Within that discussion, they catch up on Draymond Green's snapchat incident, discuss Carmelo Anthony's evolving legacy in the NBA and beyond.

Later in the Open Floor Podcast, they touch on LeBron James and talk about SI senior writer Lee Jenkins's cover story on the Cavaliers star. James's comments about Michael Jordan raised eyebrows, and Sharp and Golliver take on that topic. Lastly, the talk about Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and whether next year's Warriors will feel pressure.

Published Aug 4, 2016

BEN GOLLIVER AND ANDREW SHARP

Ben Golliver is a staff writer for SI.com and has covered the NBA for various outlets since 2007. The native Oregonian and Johns Hopkins University graduate currently resides in Los Angeles. Andrew Sharp is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated. He covers basketball, and has worked for several outlets since 2009. He lives in Washington D.C.