The Tony Kornheiser Show “Bam!”
Mar 11, 2026
Richard Justice, veteran baseball writer, gives a quick take on the World Baseball Classic and Team USA’s shocking loss. Jason La Canfora, NFL reporter and analyst, breaks down the imploded Maxx Crosby trade and ripple effects around the league. They also react to Bam Adebayo’s 83-point outburst and chat roster maneuvers, tiebreaker math, and clubhouse dynamics in short, lively segments.
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Context Behind Bam Adebayo's 83 Point Outburst
- Bam Adebayo's 83-point game reveals more about the opponent than a sudden supernatural scoring surge.
- Tony Kornheiser argued the Washington Wizards' deliberate tanking and poor defense made the feat possible, calling for an asterisk next to the record.
Don't Reward Teams For Intentional Losing
- Avoid rewarding intentional losing with draft incentives; the NBA should limit lottery rewards for teams that visibly tank.
- Kornheiser suggested Adam Silver consider denying extra ping-pong balls or picks to teams clearly trying to lose.
Why The Ravens Backed Out Of The Maxx Crosby Deal
- The Ravens pulled out of the Maxx Crosby trade and many in the league view Eric DeCosta as having gotten cold feet.
- Jason La Canfora relayed that GMs and agents think DeCosta worried about cap, pending physicals, and his roster being decimated in free agency.