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ESPN’s Tim Legler on beloved coaches, man’s best friends, and pulling together in times of crisis

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ESPN's Tim Legler is one of the brightest hoop minds in the country. He is deeply appreciative of the high school coach who shaped him, his beloved dogs, the importance of setting aside politics in a time of crisis, the leadership shown by the NBA's management and players, and why the movie Hoosiers still resonates more than 30 years after its release. … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Tim Legler on beloved coaches, man’s best friends, and pulling together in times of crisis

Rachel McNair of CBS Sports takes us behind the scenes

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Rachel McNair of CBS Sports is on the college basketball and NFL crew for live broadcasts of the games. She takes us behind the scenes of TV production and also shares her philosophy of producing the "One Shining Moment" feature that caps the NCAA tournament coverage. While this year's tournament has been cancelled, Rachel has been a part of the crew for several years and her … [Read more...] about Rachel McNair of CBS Sports takes us behind the scenes

Tim Brando on Coronavirus, the Impact of Sports and Legendary Hoop Moments

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Fox Sports broadcaster Tim Brando joins John Fanta and Kim Adams to share his perspective on calling the last basketball game of the season and what sports will look like when they return. Plus he goes deep into the archive for favorite March Madness moments and impressions of Keith Jackson, Dick Vitale and Harry Caray. … [Read more...] about Tim Brando on Coronavirus, the Impact of Sports and Legendary Hoop Moments

Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban with words of advice and inspiration during the COVID-19 crisis

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Mark Cuban spends 30 minutes with Mike Wise and you'll come away from this show with a renewed appreciation of his leadership skills and properly calibrated moral compass. At the 2:20 mark, he describes having replaced Donald Trump as President in 2015. Other highlights: (9:25) No Mavericks personnel have asked for special treatment during the crisis. (12:00) How sports will … [Read more...] about Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban with words of advice and inspiration during the COVID-19 crisis

Bob Delaney on Coronavirus and NBA response

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong are joined by Bob Delaney, who in addition to being a former NBA referee also worked as a New Jersey State trooper and infiltrated the mob as an undercover agent. He speaks to groups about PTSD and has a unique perspective on the challenges facing the country (4:00) and the sports world (15:10). He also shares classic stories from his days with the … [Read more...] about Bob Delaney on Coronavirus and NBA response

Lessons learned through basketball will help us through the Corona Virus crisis

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Monica McNutt and Bruce Bernstein discuss lessons they learned from playing on teams and how they will help us navigate the crisis the country (and the world) is going through. Teamwork, leadership, sacrifice, and adjusting on the fly are all characteristics of successful teams. And as our society plays "one possession at a time" during these uncertain days, our nation and our … [Read more...] about Lessons learned through basketball will help us through the Corona Virus crisis