Scott Burrell was featured prominently in The Last Dance with some memorable Michael Jordan interactions. While some called MJ's actions "bullying," Scott had no problem with MJ's style of leadership and appreciated that Jordan's blueprint worked. Scott is now the head coach at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and he has applied the lessons he learned in … [Read more...] about Scott Burrell with Chicago Bulls stories and life with Michael Jordan
Marc Spears of ESPN’s The Undefeated weighs in on important equality issues
On this edition of Catch & Shoot 2.0, Marc J. Spears of ESPN's The Undefeated joins Otto Strong for an in-depth conversation on the civil unrest in America. They break down the reaction to the death of George Floyd and the protests around the country. Spears explains why Stephen Jackson has been a tremendous leader after the loss of his friend. They also explore how NBA stars … [Read more...] about Marc Spears of ESPN’s The Undefeated weighs in on important equality issues
When “Real Life” issues are more important than Hoops
Mike Wise welcomes Monica McNutt of "Buckets, Boards, & Blocks" and Bruce Bernstein from Pure Hoops Media for a discussion of events shaking our world and where there may be some lessons from basketball that could help us through them. We have seen leadership and positive contributions from hoop legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, current player Jaylen Brown, and several others. … [Read more...] about When “Real Life” issues are more important than Hoops
Alexis Robinson of “The One Brand Group”
Alexis Robinson, the owner of "The One Brand Group" joins Monica McNutt on this week's edition of "Buckets, Boards, & Blocks." Alexis is a young business professional who has successful experience in the sports, entertainment, marketing, public relations, and hospitality industries. Alexis has used her skills and relationships to enrich her professional career and now owns a … [Read more...] about Alexis Robinson of “The One Brand Group”
Breaking down potential NBA Playoffs in Orlando with Roy Parry
On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin dissect the possibilities of the NBA completing its season in a bubble city situation at Disney World. Orlando Sentinel NBA reporter Roy Parry joins the guys to explain the challenges and plans. The guys also pay tribute to Jerry Sloan and Eddie Sutton. … [Read more...] about Breaking down potential NBA Playoffs in Orlando with Roy Parry
The Last Word on The Last Dance
Hall of Fame NBA writers Marc Stein and Sam Smith, legendary coach George Karl, and Phil Jackson's close friend Charley Rosen share classic stories of Michael Jordan, the Bulls dynasty, and their feelings about The Last Dance. The "gambling controversy," the "greatest shot ever made," and what Jackson told Toni Kukoc about his native country's military prowess are just a few of … [Read more...] about The Last Word on The Last Dance
Breaking down the best future hoops documentaries
On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin weigh in on which basketball documentary they'd most like to see. The Lakers, Warriors and LeBron's Heat are the top contenders. … [Read more...] about Breaking down the best future hoops documentaries
The Last Dance: Sam Smith’s first hand stories and memories of MJ & The Bulls
No member of the media was more present during the Bulls dynasty than journalist Sam Smith. He was the Bulls beat writer for the Chicago Tribune, author of The Jordan Rules, and still covers the team for Bulls.com. His memories are vivid and he has plenty of them. Sam's description of how Michael Jordan and David Stern settled the whole "gambling investigation" was not in … [Read more...] about The Last Dance: Sam Smith’s first hand stories and memories of MJ & The Bulls
The Last Dance: Competition, Rivalries and Grudges with BJ Armstrong
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong discuss episodes 7 & 8 of The Last Dance, including BJ's starring role in Game 2 of the 1998 Eastern Conference Semis. They look at the emotional cost of winning, Michael Jordan's defensive dominance and the battles with Patrick Ewing and the Knicks. … [Read more...] about The Last Dance: Competition, Rivalries and Grudges with BJ Armstrong
A. Sherrod Blakely on The Last Dance, Restarting the NBA, & Celtics Confidential
A. Sherrod Blakely is the Celtics Insider for NBC Sports Boston. He shares his thoughts on what he's learned about Michael Jordan while watching "The Last Dance." He also offers perspective on restarting the NBA season and why the league is well-positioned to do it properly. Sherrod also provides inside info on Jaylen Brown's growth, Jayson Tatum's enhanced stature around the … [Read more...] about A. Sherrod Blakely on The Last Dance, Restarting the NBA, & Celtics Confidential