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Catch and Shoot Quick Hitter: What Kobe Might Think of LeBron’s Lakers

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5xmb4lwCss On this Quick Hitters version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Coach Dave Miller weighs in on what his good friend Kobe Bryant would think of LeBron James and the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers. 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: What Kobe Might Think of LeBron’s Lakers

One Year after Kobe Bryant’s death, Jorge Sedano of ESPN LA reflects on his legacy

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Monday January 26th was the one year anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other friends in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles. Jorge Sedano of ESPN hosts a daily radio show from 4-7pm on ESPN 710 in LA and he shares his thoughts on Kobe's legacy, the mood among the fans in Southern California, and the past year which also saw the Lakers win … [Read more...] about One Year after Kobe Bryant’s death, Jorge Sedano of ESPN LA reflects on his legacy

Mike Wise Quick Hitter: George Karl sizes up Brooklyn’s Big Three & why the Lakers should repeat

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFBujjGpAkU Mike Wise welcomes legendary coach George Karl, who sizes up the new Big Three in Brooklyn. Coach Karl believes there is plenty of talent, but will the intangibles needed for winning teams be there? As for the Lakers, Coach Karl explains why LeBron James' team will win it all again. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow … [Read more...] about Mike Wise Quick Hitter: George Karl sizes up Brooklyn’s Big Three & why the Lakers should repeat

76ers Head Coach Doc Rivers discusses racism, societal change, leadership, and his new team

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMpvRLXfQXo 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 … [Read more...] about 76ers Head Coach Doc Rivers discusses racism, societal change, leadership, and his new team

Mike Wise Quick Hitter: George Karl sizes up Brooklyn’s Big Three & why the Lakers should repeat

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX4mM9XU9N0 Mike Wise welcomes legendary coach George Karl, who sizes up the new Big Three in Brooklyn. Coach Karl believes there is plenty of talent, but will the intangibles needed for winning teams be there? As for the Lakers, Coach Karl explains why LeBron James' team will win it all again. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow … [Read more...] about Mike Wise Quick Hitter: George Karl sizes up Brooklyn’s Big Three & why the Lakers should repeat

Legendary NBA coach George Karl sounds off on Joe Biden to James Harden and everything in between

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George Karl should be in the Basketball Hall of Fame ... period. Only five coaches in NBA history have won more games than George and all are in the Hall of Fame or soon will be. In this revealing conversation, George and Mike Wise discuss the current state of American society, politics, the lessons Coach learned from Dean Smith at North Carolina, the best player he ever … [Read more...] about Legendary NBA coach George Karl sounds off on Joe Biden to James Harden and everything in between

The Buckets, Boards, & Blocks Quick Hitter: Will Brooklyn’s Big 3 bring a “Banner to Barclays?”

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg5kvXzH3Ks The Brooklyn Nets added future Hall of Famer James Harden to a team with future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant and mercurial point guard Kyrie Irving to form a new "Big 3." The team mortgaged its future by trading away young players and a slew of future draft choices in order to acquire Harden, but if the team can bring a championship … [Read more...] about The Buckets, Boards, & Blocks Quick Hitter: Will Brooklyn’s Big 3 bring a “Banner to Barclays?”

First Impressions of James Harden & Brooklyn’s New Big Three, protecting players from COVID-19, and the curious case of Zach Lavine

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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