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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

Jared Butler of Baylor University joins “Buckets, Boards, & Blocks”

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Jared Butler declared for the 2020 NBA Draft after his second season at Baylor. He was named All Big 12 and Third Team All America. He is also a good pal of Monica McNutt's new co-host King McClure. Those three chop it up in a fun conversation that includes some very revealing moments such as Jared's dream team of dinner companions. We also learn that 80% of the NBA teams have … [Read more...] about Jared Butler of Baylor University joins “Buckets, Boards, & Blocks”

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

Antonio Davis on the Battles in the 90s and the Evolution of the Power Forward Position

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong are joined by Antonio Davis for a discussion on what it was like to face bangers like Charles Oakley, dominant bigs like Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon plus the next generation of skilled bigs like Chris Webber. Plus, the legendary battles between the Pacers and Knicks and the role of players as leaders in getting the season up and running again. … [Read more...] about Antonio Davis on the Battles in the 90s and the Evolution of the Power Forward Position

Tim Scarborough breaks down TBT (The Basketball Tournament)

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Monica McNutt and her brand new co-host King McClure welcome Tim Scarborough, who will be one of the analysts for TBT on ESPN and ESPN2. He is dialed in on every aspect of this increasingly popular tournament, which runs from July 4-14. This year all games are in Columbus, Ohio and the "bubble" environment will be studied extensively by the NBA as it prepares to resume its own … [Read more...] about Tim Scarborough breaks down TBT (The Basketball Tournament)

Seth Partnow of The Athletic on the NBA restart

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Seth Partnow is a former executive in the Milwaukee Bucks organization who is now an NBA writer for The Athletic. He joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin for an examination of the issues that will affect the restart of the NBA season at the end of July. Among their topics: Which "Red Lines" may exist Which teams are expected to prosper Will the eventual winning … [Read more...] about Seth Partnow of The Athletic on the NBA restart

Pure Thoughts: Dennis Johnson

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In the first episode of "Pure Thoughts," the late Hall of Famer Dennis Johnson tells us in his own words the secrets of his success. "DJ," who passed away in 2007 became a household name in the basketball world when he led the 1979 Seattle Sonics to the NBA Championship and was named the NBA Finals MVP. He would go on to win two more NBA Championships as a member of the 1984 … [Read more...] about Pure Thoughts: Dennis Johnson

Bill Walton Part II: John Wooden, Maurice Lucas, Bob Dylan, & the ’86 Celtics

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In Part II of Mike Wise's conversation with Hall of Famer Bill Walton, among other subjects, they discuss these: Bill's loving but complex relationship with UCLA's Hall of Fame coach John Wooden Bill's continuing admiration for legendary musician Bob Dylan and the time he introduced Dylan to fellow Hibbing, Minnesota native Kevin McHale Bill's final meeting … [Read more...] about Bill Walton Part II: John Wooden, Maurice Lucas, Bob Dylan, & the ’86 Celtics

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