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Classic Coaching Stories with Mike Wise and Five Legendary Coaches

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Mike Wise shares classic stories from five legendary coaches. PJ Carlesimo on the 1992 Dream Team and how the Monte Carlo scrimmages were legendary, Mike Brown on how the Spurs and Warriors are similar organizations, Jeff Van Gundy on the day the Knicks fans almost made him cry (in a good way), Larry Brown on his favorite Allen Iverson memories, and George Karl on Phil … [Read more...] about Classic Coaching Stories with Mike Wise and Five Legendary Coaches

Remembering ‘The Heatles’ with Ethan Skolnick and dissecting NBA challenges with Dr. Zachary Binney

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On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin discuss the scientific intricacies of the NBA's return with epidemiologist Dr. Zachary Binney. The guys are also joined by Ethan Skolnick who covered the Heat for all four of LeBron James' years in Miami. … [Read more...] about Remembering ‘The Heatles’ with Ethan Skolnick and dissecting NBA challenges with Dr. Zachary Binney

Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN

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Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN is one of the brightest minds in sports media. The host of "Hoop Streams" on ESPN+ as well as a top sideline reporter for ESPN's NBA games joins Monica McNutt and shares her thoughts on: Continuing to create content during the COVID-19 pandemic How society can hopefully evolve and become more inclusive The Kyrie Irving/Kendrick Perkins beef … [Read more...] about Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN

Celtic Memories with Cornbread Maxwell

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong welcome Celtics great Cedric Maxwell to the show. They discuss everything from the racism Maxwell experienced growing up in the south to his “that white boy can play” reaction the first time he guarded Larry Bird in practice. Plus a look back at what might have been the greatest playoff series in NBA history - the 1981 Eastern Conference Finals … [Read more...] about Celtic Memories with Cornbread Maxwell

When “Real Life” issues are more important than Hoops

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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

A. Sherrod Blakely on The Last Dance, Restarting the NBA, & Celtics Confidential

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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

Cole Anthony on the Draft, Playing in New York and an Epic 1-on-1 Game with his Dad.

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John Fanta and Kim Adams are joined by UNC point guard Cole Anthony. He discusses his draft prep, what it would mean to join the Knicks and why he hasn't played 1-on-1 with his dad Greg Anthony in 6 years. Plus his reason for not watching The Last Dance and what he's doing to give back to healthcare workers in New York. … [Read more...] about Cole Anthony on the Draft, Playing in New York and an Epic 1-on-1 Game with his Dad.

NBA Entertainment Senior VP Dion Cocoros breaks down The Last Dance and the Bad Boys

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On this edition of Catch & Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined by NBA Entertainment executive Dion Docoros. The senior vice president discusses in detail the strategy behind waiting to release The Last Dance. He also breaks down the Bad Boys and what made the Detroit Pistons a unique champion. Cocoros also discusses the possiblity of a series about Kobe Bryant. … [Read more...] about NBA Entertainment Senior VP Dion Cocoros breaks down The Last Dance and the Bad Boys