The NBA Playoffs are on fire — and this episode of The Crossover delivers bold takes on Jimmy Butler’s injury, the Heat’s collapse, the Celtics without Tatum, and Shannon Sharpe’s viral $50M lawsuit. We’re breaking down every major storyline shaping the postseason and beyond, with no filters and no fluff.From playoff intensity in Warriors vs. Rockets to the Cavaliers torching the Heat with an NBA-record 11 threes, this episode pulls no punches. We question if Miami ever deserved a playoff spot, examine Tyler Herro’s defensive liability, and spotlight Jaylen Brown’s rise in Boston amid Jayson Tatum’s injury. With real talk on playoff psychology, locker room dynamics, and franchise pressure, The Crossover digs into what separates contenders from pretenders in this postseason madness. Hosted by Peter Mirabal, former NBA vet Keyon Dooling, and insider Nevin Shapiro, the show delivers a mix of high-level basketball IQ and raw, unfiltered perspective.We also tackle the Shannon Sharpe controversy head-on — is this a setup, or a deeper reflection of what fame costs in the social media age? The crew discusses how public figures can protect themselves from weaponized narratives, while dissecting the broader conversation around trust, privacy, and personal branding. Plus, a South Florida spotlight: are the Florida Panthers now the state’s real kings after dominating Tampa? The Crossover, powered by BTN Sports, continues to blend NBA analysis, cultural headlines, and insider insight like no one else. Subscribe now, drop a comment, and stay locked in for weekly episodes that go beyond the scoreboard.00:00:00 Jimmy Out — Warriors Done00:06:40 Heat Wasted a Spot00:10:22 Garland Calls Out Herro00:11:32 No Tatum, No Problem00:13:10 Jaylen Brown Steps Up00:14:58 Confidence or Ego00:20:06 Ken Griffey Jr. on Confidence00:21:05 Shannon Set Up00:23:24 Can ESPN Keep Shannon?00:26:02 Panthers Run Florida00:26:23 How Athletes Protect Themselves#ShannonSharpe #NBAPlayoffs #TheCrossover #SportsPodcast #BTNConnectDownload the BTN Connect App: https://therecruiter.athletenarrative.com/btnconnectSubscribe for weekly Sports talk and behind-the-scenes storiesTurn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next!_____________________________________Beyond the Narrative: https://www.instagram.com/btnsports/Andy Hernandez: https://www.instagram.com/andyahernandez/Keyon Dooling: https://www.instagram.com/keyondooling/Peter Mirabal: https://www.instagram.com/btn_peter/Nevin Shapiro: https://www.instagram.com/nevinshapiro/_____________________________________Producer:MIchael Lazo: https://www.instagram.com/digilazo/_____________________________________Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/andy-hernandez66Listen on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthenarrativesports?si=gPQcnFZKUKfGo1ZXListen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-narrative-sports/id1778341193
