Stat Lines Matter

Host Mark E Stewart moderates a discussion between Rob Hunter and Fantasy Football Expert Anthony Lukasik.   They break down Buffalo vs Kansas City,  Dallas vs Philadelphia and NYJ vs Green Bay.  They also give their Start Em Sit Em's for the week and answer questions from the viewers

This week the guys discuss the leaked footage of Draymond Green punching his Teammate Jordan Poole. Let us know in the comments if you think The Warriors organization is handling the situation well.

This week, the guys start off discussing the future of youth sports, getting updated on the Boston Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka's disastrous scandal and Brett Favre's evil exploitation of the people of Mississippi. Mark closes the show expressing his deep disappointment with Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears. Let us know in the comments if you think Brett Favre should go to jail.”

Mark E Stewart. and Rob Hunter do a full breakdown of week two in the NFL.  They discuss Tua exploded and Lamar continued playing at the highest level.  They also discussed the plight of NBA hopeful Emoni Bates who finds himself in trouble. 

Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter are back with a new episode of Stat Lines Matter. In their unique way, the music executives discuss the cross section of Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture.   SLM is back with another hilarious episode! This week, Mark and Rob discuss Kyrie Irving and his rumored request for a renegotiated contract with the Brooklyn Nets. The guys also talk over Kevin Durant's alleged retirement considerations, Draymond Green's All-Star wedding invitees and other recent stories from the world of sports. Hit us up with a comment and we'll get back to you!  

Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter discuss the latest in the Deshaun Watson suspension and other NFL Training Camp stories.  They also discuss the possible contract extension for LeBron James in LA

Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter Jr. discuss the decision to suspend Deshaun Watson for 6 games.   Was it enough or too heavy handed? They also touch on the passing of a Celtic legend Bill Russell and the study habits of Kyler Murray.  Hit us in the comments to let us know your thoughts.  

Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter are back with a new episode of Stat Lines Matter. In their unique way, the music executives discuss the cross section of Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture. This week, Mark and Rob discuss Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and his new 112.5 million dollar contract. The guys talk through the financial disparity that exists between the athletes and the billion-dollar business done by universities. The guys also have a new game called "One gotta go" where they must chose one thing to culturally save and one to go away forever. (28:21). Things go awry. Leave us some "One Gotta Go" questions in the comments and we'll get back to you!

Mark E Stewart and Rob Hunter team up to discuss the latest rumors that have Kevin Durant possibly ending up in Boston.  Rob, never the big KD fan is watching these developments closely.   Mark discusses the possibility of no trade being made at all.  Let us know where you think KD will end up.

This week, the guys break down Baker Mayfield’s trade from the Cleveland Browns to the Carolina Panthers and discuss the predicament the Browns are left in with Deshaun  Watson and his legal battles. Like Mark always says: “Cleveland is gonna Cleveland.” Let us know in the comments how you think the NFL will handle Deshaun Watson’s case!   

Mark and Rob Break down LeBron's attendance at the Drew League and much to Mark's dismay are forced to discussed his performance.  They also touch on gift giving and how it can be a selfish act.

SLM is back with a rather controversial episode! This week, Rob defends his position on Kobe’s inclusion in the GOAT conversation, asserting that Kobe can attribute most of his rings to Shaq’s domination. Mark believes Shaq and Kobe could have won 8 NBA Championships if Shaq had the work ethic. The guys also discuss today’s NBA and admit that the average player today is so much better than the average player in the 80’s and 90’s. Let us know in the comments if you think Kobe deserves to be in the GOAT conversation!   

SLM is back with another great episode! This week, Mark and Rob open with their 4th of July weekends and discuss their love, and hatred, of fireworks. The guys break down the drama surrounding the changing college football landscape with USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten Conference as well as Texas and Oklahoma eyeing a move to the SEC. With these big shifts in College Football, how do you think this changes the game? 

SLM is back with another great NBA episode. This week, Mark and Rob discuss the drama that’s currently unfolding in the league. Kevin Durant wants to be traded from the Brooklyn Nets, Nikola Jokić signs the biggest NBA contract ever, Dejounte Murray is traded to the Atlanta Hawks, and so much more! Let us know in the comments where you think the best destination is for Kevin Durant. 

SLM is back with a super fun episode. This week, Mark and Rob (a.k.a. Mr. Inappropriate) review the BET Awards and the viral moments from the Omarion & Mario Verzuz and highlight some hilarious details you might’ve missed. The guys also break down the NBA Draft and discuss the picks they like the most. Let us know in the comments which pick in the 2022 NBA Draft you think is a future All-Star! 

SLM is back with another insightful episode. This week, Mark and Rob discuss the 2022 NBA Champions, the Golden State Warriors. The guys bring to light just how great and dominant the Warriors are from the top of the organization down to the bottom. Do you think Kyrie would be a good fit with LeBron and the Lakers? Let us know in the comments! 

SLM is back with another great episode. This week, Mark and Rob reflect on LeBron’s latest historic achievement: becoming the first ever active NBA player to join the Billionaire Club! The guys also breakdown this year’s NBA Finals and give their predictions for the rest of the series. Let us know in the comments who you think will be the 2022 NBA Champs.   

SLM is back with another episode. This week, we welcome Rob back from his family vacation at Disney World, “The Most Magical Place On Earth.” As it turns out, Rob did not find it very magical. The guys recap Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals and give their predictions on how the series will play out and who’s winning the tonight’s first game in Boston. Let us know in the comments what your Finals predictions are. --

SLM is back with another amazing episode. This week, the guys discuss Colin Kaepernick’s recent workout with the Las Vegas Raiders, Jon Gruden’s legal battle with the NFL, and the NBA Conference Finals. You’re in luck! Mark and Rob are back with another Heaven or Hell segment, with some compelling candidates. Let us know in the comments where you think their picks are headed, Heaven or Hell? 

The guys are back with a hilarious, special edition episode. This week, Mark and Rob are each stranded on a deserted island. Their only belongings? A computer loaded with 5 games, 5 albums, and 5 movies of their choice. Mark’s list is more traditional, while Rob takes a more… primal approach. Let us know in the comments what you’ve got to have on your list!  

SLM is back with a special episode. This week, the guys review their previous takes to determine what they got wrong. For example, Mark has been riding for Baker Mayfield from the beginning, but was he actually wrong about him? Rob schools Mark on the life of a locust… only on SLM. Let us know in the comments who you were really wrong about in retrospect! 

Mark E Stewart and Robert Hunter Jr.  have a spirited discussion about the NFL Draft,  The importance of not over-drafting QB's and how these NBA playoffs are already must see tv.  You don't want to miss this weeks discussion. Mark had to get in his Mitch Trubisky take, like always.

SLM is back with another great episode. This week, the guys do a deep dive into the Eastern Conference Semis with the Brooklyn Nets against the Boston Celtics. Mark tears into Kevin Durant’s weak performance and lack of leadership, blaming him for the Nets’ struggles and losses. The guys finish this week’s episode with some NFL draft discussion and predictions. Do you think Jayson Tatum might be passing up Kevin Durant in the basketball hierarchy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!  

Mark and Rob are back with returning guest Dorian A Lee, the player development expert, former pro, and NBA guru. We’ve got a special edition of Stat Lines Matter this week where the guys list their Greatest Single Season NBA Teams Of All Time. There will obviously be a lot of Chicago Bulls teams discussed as it’s impossible to have this conversation without a Bulls team listed. Rob throws some other teams outside of the NBA into the discussion. Which teams are on your list? Let us know in the comments!   

In this week’s episode, we’ve got an awesome guest: player development expert, former pro, and NBA guru Dorian A. Lee. Dorian is the founder and CEO of BBALL101, an exclusive and comprehensive basketball player development company based in Atlanta, GA. Dorian has trained 4,500 players including NBA and WNBA pros, 20+ olympians, and Hall of Famers from 19 different countries. Tune in to hear Dorian’s story and some NBA Playoff talk. Let us know in the comments which team you’ve got to make a deep run and possibly win the chip!  

In this week’s episode, the guys have a heated debate to determine once and for all who the G.O.A.T. is: Michael Jordan or LeBron James. Mark remembers growing up in Chicago and suffering sports heartbreak after heartbreak, making Michael Jordan’s prowess that much more special. Rob contends that given the statistics, the conversation between Mike and LeBron actually has merit. What do you think? Let us know in the comments who your G.O.A.T. is! 

In this week’s episode, The guys discuss the Oscars and the Will Smith Smack of Chris Rock. Also, we’ve got a very special guest: former NBA forward and Arizona Wildcat Ben Davis. Davis played college ball at Arizona where he led his team in scoring and set a school record for rebounding. He was drafted 43rd overall by the Phoenix Suns and also played for the New York Knicks. In his interview, Big Ben Davis breaks down his basketball career and gives his predictions for this year's Final 4 of the NCAA Tournament. Let us know in the comments what your predictions are for the Final 4 this weekend.  

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Megan Thee Stallion’s legal battle with Carl Crawford, the Lakers’ troubles leading into the end of the regular season, LeBron’s mastery of controlling the narrative, Deshaun Watson’s trade to the Cleveland Browns, and Mitch Trubisky’s future with the Steelers. Mark makes sure to remind Brown’s fans who they are: Losers! Let us know in the comments how you think the Browns and the Steelers will fare with their new QBs. 

In this week’s episode, the guys do a deep dive into the NBA and round it off with some NFL talk. Rob thinks Kyrie might be on to something about his vaccination beliefs (he’s putting up some insane numbers), Mark says James Harden isn’t looking like a winner and questions if/when LeBron should call it quits for this season. The guys finish up with the return of Tom Brady and the Steelers’ recent signing of Mitch Trubisky. Let us know in the comments if you think the Steelers will experience any kind of success with Money Mitch.

In this week’s episode, Mark and Rob open with a discussion on Coach Prime, Deion Sanders, and his unfortunate toe issues, and Calvin Ridley’s idiotic gambling fiasco. The guys also review Aaron Rodgers’ new $200M contract and Russell Wilson’s trade to the Denver Broncos. The show is finished with some NBA talk including Westbrook’s beef with Skip Bayless, Kyrie’s 50 point game against Charlotte, and, of course, the Lakers. Is “Westbrick” too harsh a name for Russ? Let us know in the comments!