The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Bomani Jones and Howard Bryant break down the 1986 NBA Draft and why it remains one of the most important turning points in NBA history. This Time Machine Tuesday episode covers Len Bias, Dennis Rodman, Brad Daugherty, Arvydas Sabonis, the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers, and how the 1986 draft changed the league forever.

If you’re looking for NBA history, Len Bias analysis, 1986 NBA Draft context, or a deep dive into the Bird vs. Magic era, this episode goes all the way there. Bomani and Howard Bryant unpack the NBA’s rise in the 1980s, the tragedy of Len Bias, the fallout of the so-called cocaine draft, and why this draft reshaped the future of pro basketball.

Topics include:


1986 NBA Draft


Len Bias and the Celtics


Dennis Rodman’s draft class


Bird, Magic, and the NBA boom


Arvydas Sabonis and international basketball


How the NBA changed in the late 1980s

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Bomani Jones is joined by Joel Anderson for a wide-ranging conversation about the Brendan Sorsby gambling case, the NCAA’s response, and what it says about the future of college sports. Bomani and Joel break down why college football’s reaction to Sorsby felt so extreme, how the NCAA continues to struggle in court, and why the Protect College Sports Act could be a major problem for athletes.

They also discuss whether Sorsby could end up in the NFL Supplemental Draft, how teams might evaluate him, and why gambling addiction should be treated more seriously as sports betting becomes impossible to avoid.Later, Bomani and Joel get into  the hypocrisy around punishing young athletes, and Joel’s ongoing battle with arguing on the internet.

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Bomani Jones is joined by Dominique Foxworth for another episode of The Right Time, and they start with the massive NBA Finals ratings after the Knicks’ championship run. Bomani and Dominique discuss why New York’s title felt so big, how Jalen Brunson became a permanent New York legend, and why the biggest winner of the Knicks’ championship might actually be James Dolan.

Then, Bomani and Dominique get into the backlash around Victor Wembanyama after the Finals. Was Wemby really a “villain,” or are fans just looking for the next superstar to tear down? They break down the criticism of his physicality, the handshake discourse, and why the reaction to Wemby says a lot about how we talk about young stars.

Plus, Bomani shares what it was like watching Senegal vs. France in Harlem during the World Cup, the energy around soccer in New York City, and why the World Cup hits differently depending on which neighborhood you’re in.
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Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall for a Time Machine Tuesday edition of The Right Time to revisit some of the most chaotic, controversial, and unforgettable WTF moments in World Cup history.

Bo and Spencer break down Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup, the geopolitical weight behind Argentina vs. England, and why Maradona followed one of soccer’s most blatant acts of cheating with one of the greatest goals the sport has ever seen.

Then, they jump to the 2006 World Cup Final and Zinedine Zidane’s stunning headbutt against Italy, discussing how trash talk, pressure, and Italian defensive dark arts helped create one of the most shocking exits in sports history.

Plus, Bo and Spencer look ahead to the 2026 World Cup in North America, from brutal summer heat to public transportation problems, stadium naming chaos, and why international fans may not be ready for how big — and inconvenient — the United States really is.
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The Knicks finally did it.

Bomani Jones reacts to the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship, Jalen Brunson’s legendary 45-point closeout performance, and what this title means for New York City. Bo breaks down how Brunson cemented himself as the king of New York, why the Knicks’ depth, conditioning, and maturity ultimately separated them from the Spurs, and how Mike Brown coached a championship-level series.

Bomani also reflects on the unique relationship between the Knicks and New York City — from Madison Square Garden to the streets, bars, parks, and neighborhoods that turned this championship run into a citywide experience. Why does this title feel different from other championships? Why do the Knicks hit New Yorkers so deeply? And what does this moment say about basketball as theater, culture, and community?

Plus, Bomani discusses the start of the World Cup, the excitement around the U.S. men’s national team, and the experience of international fans discovering America through sports, road trips, Waffle House, Buc-ee’s, and the South.
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