BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman take a deep dive into the first three games of the James Harden era in Brooklyn. While offense will never be an issue for Harden, Kyrie Irving, & Kevin Durant, can this team play enough defense to be a championship team? With COVID-19 vaccinations beginning to be administered to the public, should NBA players be able to jump the line due to the … [Read more...] about First Impressions of James Harden & Brooklyn’s New Big Three, protecting players from COVID-19, and the curious case of Zach Lavine
76ers Coach Doc Rivers on his personal experiences dealing with racism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8mjho3hwsM Doc Rivers is a famous coach, a former NBA player, and a Black Man in America. In this Quick Hitter from Dave's Front office, Doc shares two personal stories about his house being burned down by skinheads in San Antonio and how he was frequently harassed by the Los Angeles Police for "Driving While Black" when he was a player for … [Read more...] about 76ers Coach Doc Rivers on his personal experiences dealing with racism
Catch and Shoot Quick Hitter: How the Nets will use the new Big 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv1EgGj9JFA We breakdown the Brooklyn Nets' Big 3 with Alex Schiffer of The Athletic. Schiffer explains how Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden will coalesce in the opening days as new teammates. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow @purehoopsmedia on social and visit www.purehoopsmedia.com for their library of shows featuring … [Read more...] about Catch and Shoot Quick Hitter: How the Nets will use the new Big 3
76ers Head Coach Doc Rivers discusses racism, societal change, leadership, and his new team
Doc Rivers and Dave Wohl have been friends and colleagues for decades. Dave was an assistant coach during Doc's first coaching job in Orlando, they won the 2008 NBA Championship together in Boston, and had great years with the Clippers when Doc was coach and Dave was general manager. In this revealing and intimate discussion, Doc shares his thoughts on how racism has shaped his … [Read more...] about 76ers Head Coach Doc Rivers discusses racism, societal change, leadership, and his new team
FullCourt Quick Hitter: Colorado Coach JR Payne on the Season’s Biggest Upset
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9kbkH-L8Pc Jenny Fischer and Cara Kaye are joined by Colorado women's basketball coach JR Payne to talk about the Buffs' upset win over #1 Stanford. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow @purehoopsmedia on social and visit www.purehoopsmedia.com for their library of shows featuring stellar guests, deep dive story telling and unique … [Read more...] about FullCourt Quick Hitter: Colorado Coach JR Payne on the Season’s Biggest Upset
New President, New Big 3, New #1, & New Dreams in Atlanta
We have a new President, a new "Big 3" in Brooklyn, a new #1 in Women's college hoop, dreams of a new WNBA ownership group in Atlanta, and a new statue of A'ja Wilson on the campus of the University of South Carolina. On this week's show, Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss all of these events and even share some thoughts on how college and pro basketball can complete … [Read more...] about New President, New Big 3, New #1, & New Dreams in Atlanta
Dissecting Harden, Kyrie, KD and Nets with The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer
On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin weigh in on the new-look Brooklyn Nets and their chances in the Eastern Conference. The guys also welcome in Alex Schiffer from The Athletic. A 'friend of the program', Schiffer is a Nets reporter who is dialed in on James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Steve Nash. … [Read more...] about Dissecting Harden, Kyrie, KD and Nets with The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer
Knocking off #1 – Colorado Coach JR Payne Joins the Pod
Jenny Fischer and Cara Kaye are joined by Colorado women's basketball coach JR Payne to discuss the Buffs' upset win over #1 Stanford and the close calls they had with Stanford that led up to this win. Plus, the blue bloods continue to feel the blues and the story behind the on-again, off-again UConn-Tennessee rivalry that is now on again. … [Read more...] about Knocking off #1 – Colorado Coach JR Payne Joins the Pod
The Mike Wise Quick Hitter with Amin Elhassan on Larry Bird & the G.O.A.T. Debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zWS_hK6dO4 Amin Elhassan, formerly of ESPN joins Mike Wise for a classic analysis of the G.O.A.T. debate that includes a hilarious Larry Bird/Dennis Rodman story. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow @purehoopsmedia on social and visit www.purehoopsmedia.com for their library of shows featuring stellar guests, deep dive story telling … [Read more...] about The Mike Wise Quick Hitter with Amin Elhassan on Larry Bird & the G.O.A.T. Debate
Amin Elhassan on ESPN, the new Dan LeBatard “Pirate Ship,” Brooklyn’s New Big 3, & more
Amin Elhassan spent 8 years at ESPN as an NBA front office insider. He is now joining the new Dan LeBatard/John Skipper "Pirate Ship" operation as their #1 draft choice. As Amin embarks on this new chapter in his life, he reflects back on his time at ESPN and sounds off on many topics, including how well the James Harden/Kyrie Irving/Kevin Durant marriage will work in Brooklyn. … [Read more...] about Amin Elhassan on ESPN, the new Dan LeBatard “Pirate Ship,” Brooklyn’s New Big 3, & more