Open Floor Podcast: Russell Westbrook's return, Team USA hypotheticals and more

Sports Illustrated's Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver come together to discuss the scene at Rio, the Oklahoma City Thunder's future and USA Basketball.

Ben Golliver and Andrew Sharp | Aug 10, 2016

Open Floor Podcast: Russell Westbrook's return, Team USA hypotheticals and more /

The Rio Olympics are in full swing, the NBA off-season is winding down and the NFL football season is just around the corner. All three factors figured into the latest episode of the Open Floor Podcast.

Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver talked about the scene on the ground in Rio and the international hoops competition in this Olympic field. Plus: They got into Russell Westbrook's return, and consider which Team USA stars would make the best football players.

• Cupping at center of Olympics, beyond | The Big Interview: Mike Krzyzewski

Published Aug 10, 2016

BEN GOLLIVER AND ANDREW SHARP

Ben Golliver is a staff writer for SI.com and has covered the NBA for various outlets since 2007. The native Oregonian and Johns Hopkins University graduate currently resides in Los Angeles. Andrew Sharp is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated. He covers basketball, and has worked for several outlets since 2009. He lives in Washington D.C.