© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Current Sports | January 9, 2020 | Was John Beilein in the Wrong?

John Beilein
Erik Drost
/
Flickr Creative Commons

John Beilein's use of "thug"; Tom Izzo MSU men's basketball weekly press conference; Roy Williams and the horrid season of North Carolina basketball; 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have more distractions as they travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons tonight. On this episode of Current Sports with Al Martin, Al breaks down the controversy surrounding Cavs head coach John Beilein, who used the word "thugs" instead of "slugs" to describe his team's style of play, and how hypersensitivity in society creates more problems than problems solved in the world of sports and beyond. Also, a snippet of Tom Izzo's MSU men's basketball press conference before tonight's game against Minnesota is played on Current Sports. Do the Spatans have what it takes to stay undefeated in conference play?

Episode 1571 

Related Content
With federal funding eliminated, WKAR relies more than ever on community support to sustain essential services that remain freely available to everyone in mid-Michigan. Your support helps shape what comes next for public media in our region. The best way to support WKAR is by becoming a sustaining member today or by upgrading your current gift. Support WKAR TV Here | Support WKAR Radio Here.