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
Catch & Shoot
Hosts: Otto Strong & Aaron Berlin
Catch and Shoot is Pure Hoops Media's mid-week show featuring Otto Strong, the Sports Editor of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram and the former NBA Editor for ESPN The Magazine. His partner is Aaron Berlin, a veteran of the Orlando Magic Radio Network. Otto and Aaron tackle the hottest issues and comment on the biggest stories. And they will also chat with interesting characters from every level of basketball.
The Last Dance: Covering the end of an NBA dynasty
Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin welcome Pure Hoops Media's Chief Content Officer Bruce Bernstein to this week's Catch & Shoot 2.0. Bruce oversaw ESPN SportsCenter's coverage of the NBA Finals during the final three Bulls championships (1996-1998). They share memories of the end of the dynasty and attempt to put the "The Last Dance" into historical perspective. … [Read more...] about The Last Dance: Covering the end of an NBA dynasty
Hannah Withiam of The Athletic breaks down WNBA Draft
On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined by The Athletic’s lead WNBA editor Hannah Withiam. She breaks down Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu and explains how the WNBA plans to hold a virtual draft. The guys also give their takes on Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert’s schism, if they could get a letter off of an NBA player in H-O-R-S-E and more. … [Read more...] about Hannah Withiam of The Athletic breaks down WNBA Draft
Newly elected Hall of Famer Rudy Tomjanovich
Rockets legend Rudy Tomjanovich was selected for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend and he joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin for a wide ranging discussion of his career as a player and coach. "Rudy T" is one of the classiest men to ever participate in the sport. Incredibly, he is the first University of Michigan basketball alum to join the Hall of … [Read more...] about Newly elected Hall of Famer Rudy Tomjanovich
Talking college hoops with John Fanta and social distancing challenges
On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong discuss how the world is coping with the Coronavirus pandemic. John Fanta from "Full Court Press" joins the show to chop it up about college hoops. And the guys propose some unique places for the NBA Playoffs to take place. … [Read more...] about Talking college hoops with John Fanta and social distancing challenges
Olympics plans, a LeBron avoiding no playoffs and Coronavirus concerns
On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin discuss the surreal existence brought on by the Coronavirus and its impact on the Olympics, LeBron James’ chances at more rings, and who are the real heros in this pandemic. … [Read more...] about Olympics plans, a LeBron avoiding no playoffs and Coronavirus concerns
NBA’s reaction to Coronavirus leads sports world in uncertain times
On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Bruce Bernstein break down the NBA's leadership role in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. They also explore how Rudy Gobert will be judged, Zion Williamson's humanity and if an NBA Playoffs will happen. Bruce also breaks down the similarities between the Patriots and Spurs dynasties. … [Read more...] about NBA’s reaction to Coronavirus leads sports world in uncertain times
NBA’s reaction to Coronavirus leads sports world in uncertain times
On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Bruce Bernstein break down the NBA's leadership role in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. They also explore how Rudy Gobert will be judged, Zion Williamson's humanity and if an NBA Playoffs will happen. Bruce also breaks down the similarities between the Patriots and Spurs dynasties. … [Read more...] about NBA’s reaction to Coronavirus leads sports world in uncertain times
College hoops guru Howie Schwab talks March Madness
On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined by Howie Schwab. "The Schwab" breaks down the college hoops scene, including why Kansas is currently the team to beat. He also reflects on his ESPN days working with Stuart Scott and Dick Vitale. The guys also go in depth about the Knicks' dysfunction, Trae Young's nutmeg on Trevor Ariza and … [Read more...] about College hoops guru Howie Schwab talks March Madness
Kobe and Gianna’s remarkable tribute
On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin reflect on the Kobe and Gianna Bryant ceremony, including Michael Jordan's emotional speech and Vanessa Bryant's courage. The guys also talk about who needs to find a mid-range shot and why the Lakers and Celtics are still a great rivalry. … [Read more...] about Kobe and Gianna’s remarkable tribute