Spike is in the air, so Host Mike is back. Joined by friend of the pod John Gonzalez, we talk about how we handle the constant disappointment of losing teams, what the offseason priorities look like for Daryl and the Sixers, and why Maxey should turn heel.

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We say farewell to Tobias Harris, and discuss Mike O'Connor's amazing article from the Ricky website. We discuss the recent negative spin on Paul George from fans and media, and whether we'd be nervous bringing him to the Sixers. Finally, we talk about other off-season options, and the pressure that is squarely on Daryl Morey. Read Mike O'Connor's piece here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/sixers-tobias-harris-goodbye Get Rebecca DiTore's book 'I'd Still Choose You' here for just $0.99: https://a.co/d/9TxWFEX The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Get 20% off any Body Bio order with code FIRECJ at http://www.bodybio.com Kornblau and Kornblau is the official lawfirm of the process. LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged.  Get 9.1% off your first order form Kinetic Skateboarding with code DAVESILVER --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message

Michael DiTore was a Ricky guy and one of us. He was diagnosed with brain cancer at in May of 2021 and lost that hard fought battle in September of 2022. He was 30 years old, and left behind his wife Rebecca, and his two young sons Dante and Dominic.

Rebecca joins the pod to talk about her new book called 'I'd Still Choose You,' which is out today. It tells the story of their relationship, his battle with cancer, and dealing with the grief of his loss. We also talk about her foundation created in his name, the Mike DiTore Small Moments Foundation, which assists children in the area who have lost a parent to cancer.

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We close the book on the 23-24 season and the playoffs with more level heads. We talk about our confidence levels in Embiid and Maxey moving forward, discuss who on the roster we'd like to have back, and who we don't. Also, we discuss the rumors regarding Paul George, Jimmy Butler and Brandon Ingram, and the rumor about JJ Redick being a candidate to coach the Lakers. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Get your Big Barker with the limited edition Rebel dunking shirt here: https://bigbarker.com/pages/nba-playoffs Get one of the special The Year Stateside bottles here: https://store.statesidevodka.com/collections/spirits/products/rights-to-ricky-sanchez-ricky2-750-ml-limited-edition-bottle Briggs Auction is the official auction of the Process Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler or in West Virginia,visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). Twenty one plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. See D K N G dot co slash b ball for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message

The Sixers lost in six games to the Knicks in the first round. We talk about it.

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Tyrese Maxey is that dude. Wouldn't let them lose. We pod about it.

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Sixers down 3-1 and on the brink of elimination. Let's talk about it. Get the limited edition The Year Stateside bottle here: https://store.statesidevodka.com/collections/spirits/products/rights-to-ricky-sanchez-ricky2-750-ml-limited-edition-bottle The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged. Get 9.1% off your first order at Kinetic Skateboarding with code DAVESILVER --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message

Joel Embiid has one leg, one eye, is suffering from Bell's Palsy, and scored 50 points leading the Sixers to victory. Also, Cam Payne!

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Up four points with 47 seconds left, and they lost. Embiid can barely walk, but they should have won both games in New York. They didn't. Back to Philly, we pod. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Get your Big Barker dog bed with Process Pup patches at bigbarker.com/ricky Become a MortgageCS Ricky VIP at mortgagecs.com/ricky Get 20% off any Body Bio product with code FIRECJ at bodybio.com Get 9.1% off your first order at Kinetic Skateboarding with code DAVESILVER --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message

Joel Embiid came out scorching, and the Sixers were terrible with him off the floor. Where have you heard this before? We talk about the game and the rest of the series. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Briggs Auction is the official auction of the process at briggsauction.com Kornblau and Kornblau is the official lawyer of the process Stateside Vodka is the official sponsor of the Corner Three Newsletter with Zo Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.  Terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash baseball terms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message

In one of the worst best games in Sixers history, they extinguish the Heat and Jimmy Butler. Let's pod. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Adam Ksebe is the official realtor of the Process, call or text 302-864-8643 LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged. Get your Big Barker dog bed with Process Pup patches at bigbarker.com/ricky Get 9.1% off your first order at Kinetic Skateboarding with code DAVESILVER --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message