Truth and Basketball with George Karl: Recent Episodes
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We’re joined on the show by another Denver Nuggets legend, the one and only Alex English. Coach George Karl and Sandy Clough talk with Alex about past teams, great players from Nuggets history, what’s so special about this years team and they discuss the possibility of a dynasty in years to come.
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Following the Nuggets championship win on Monday, Coach George Karl and Sandy Clough were joined by the great Ralph Simpson to talk about the team, the history of the Nuggets and what this win means to all the great players to grace the hardcourt in Denver.
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The Denver Nuggets are NBA CHAMPIONS! In a physical Game #5 last night, the Denver Nuggets celebrate after beating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals to capture their first NBA championship. Join Hall of Fame and former Nuggets Coach George Karl and Sandy Clough as they talk about the win, about what changed over the past decade, what happens next for the Nuggets and more!
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On the show today, Coach George Karl and Sandy Clough preview the NBA Finals Game #4 TONIGHT in Miami and break down what team and what players will shine the brightest. They go in depth on Christian Braun, MPJ, Jokic and others and also look beyond tonight’s game to what might happen in the series depending on who wins Game #4.
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The NBA Finals are tied at 1-1 with Game 3 happening tonight in Miami! On today’s episode Coach George Karl and Sandy Clough give a brief recap and analysis of first two games and talk about Game 3 tonight. And, don’t miss George and Sandy’s predictions on how the series will end up, and what team will dig deepest to find what it takes to win the ring!
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Game #1 of the NBA Finals is tomorrow night, and Coach George Karl and Sandy Clough are in the studio with a preview of the Nuggets/Heat match-up and predictions and analysis. They also go into recent firings and hirings, including Adrian Griffen to the Bucks and Nick Nurse to the Sixers as well as a look ahead and what it would mean if the Nuggets win the series.
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On todays episode Coach George Karl and Sandy Clough breakdown Denver's Western Conference Finals win over the Lakers, they talk where this Nuggets team is in the history of Denver sports and hear an in-depth preview of the potential finals matchup. We’ll also dig into the Boston/Miami series, talk about Jayson Tatum’s leadership and find out why Coach Karl says Boston needs more play making basketball players on their team.
And with news of his retirement, congrats to Carmelo Anthony on an amazing career! Listen to Coach and Sandy talk about Melo’s time in Denver and his impact on the NBA and the game we know today.
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Denver media legend Sandy Clough and Hall of Famer, George Karl, discuss the Conference Finals, including the Nuggets and Lakers prior to Games 2 and 3. They also talk about the Celtics and Heat, San Antonio's success in the NBA Lottery and the shrinking role of the NBA coach. This Episode is produced by Truth+Media in partnership with Mile High Sports and Bet Rivers. Visit truthplusmedia.com, milehighsports.com and betrivers.com for more info!
Sandy Clough and Hall of Fame Coach George Karl talk about the second round of the playoffs and big weekend matchups in the East and West. Coach makes his ultimate predictions for the Suns and Nuggets, Lakers and Warriors and Sixers and Celtics.This episode is produced by Truth+Media in partnership with Mile High Sports.
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Sandy Clough and Hall of Fame Coach George Karl talk NBA Playoffs, Round 2, and especially the Denver Nuggets. Recorded live from Big Bill’s NYC Pizza in Denver. They also discuss Brooks in Memphis and Coach Bud in Milwaukee. This episode is produced by Truth+Media in partnership with Mile High Sports.
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NBA Playoffs are here and the Nuggets have a BIG game tonight! Sandy Clough and Hall of Fame Coach George Karl are back in the studio to preview the Nuggets/Timberwolves in games 3 and 4. We also get into overall Round 1 reactions, especially the Western Conf. series with the Suns and Warriors, and Sandy and Coach make predictions on who will win the Finals! This episode is produced by Truth+Media in partnership with Mile High Sports. Visit truthplusmedia.com and milehighsports.com for more info!
Long time hoops fan, and NYU Professor, David Hollander teaches a college course called "How Basketball Can Save the World." In that class, Professor Hollander discusses the values of the game, along with 13 Guiding Principles, that apply to hoops, humanities, philosophy and more. On the heels of his recently published book by the same name, Coach Karl and Brett Goldberg spoke with David about why his class and book exist, some of the Guiding Principles and where he sees his platform going from here. Visit more about David and this platform at https://howbasketballcansavetheworld.com/ This Episode is presented by Bet Rivers: betrivers.com
Today, Sandy Clough joins Hall of Fame Coach, George Karl, to discuss the Nuggets, the NBA Playoffs and the state of College Hoops -- recorded from Mile High Sports Radio. Sandy and George talk about the final weeks of the regular season for the Denver Nuggets, their top seed in the West and what the future holds. They also analyze playoff match-ups and teams including the Lakers, Timberwolves and Suns. This episode is produced by Truth+Media in partnership with Mile High Sports. Visit truthplusmedia.com and milehighsports.com for more info!
Another great episode this week on Truth + Basketball. Denver radio legend Sandy Clough joins us again with Hall of Famer George Karl to break down the biggest happenings in the NBA. Go deep on this episode about the Trade Deadline, including the Nuggets moves, KD, Kyrie and how injury and new teammates are affecting these blockbuster moves. And, Coach Karl and Sandy lean into the College Hoops world, discussing how NIL is a problem for classic CBB teams and what the upcoming March Madness play-in games might look like.
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Swipa and Coach Karl go deep here on this week's wild NBA trade deadline and moves made by the Nuggets, Suns and other contending teams. They also discuss the second half of the NBA season and the upcoming All Star Game. More at truthplusmedia.com and also be sure to visit Swipa's YouTube page!
Coach Karl and Sandy Clough discuss the upcoming NBA Trade deadline and what the championship seeking Denver Nuggets may do over the next week. They also discuss legendary ABA and NBA figure Doug Moe and Coach's recent visit with him in San Antonio. And, lastly, George and Sandy talk about the hiring of Sean Payton by the Denver Broncos and how he'll do in Colorado. This Episode is produced in partnership with Denver Sports.
Coach George Karl and Denver radio icon Sandy Clough are in the studio again this week talking Nuggets and Broncos! Join them on this episode as they ask: 1) Can this Nuggets team get to the NBA Finals and win it? 2) What will Feb look like for the Nuggets, do they need to make any big moves before the trade deadline next month and will more than one Nugget be part of all star weekend? 3) Who is the next coach for the Broncos and why? This episode is sponsored by Bet Rivers and produced in partnership with Denver Sports.
On this episode of Truth + Basketball with Swipa, Coach Karl joins the conversation to talk about how good the Denver Nuggets have been recently, and what their most impressive win has been this season. Also we'll ask the questions: 1) Nikola Jokic. Just how good is he? And out of all the players in NBA history, who does he emmulate the most? 2) Are the Nuggets good enough to win a championship this season? 3) How does coach Michael Malone stack up this year and what's his relationship like with the players and team? More at truthplusmedia.com !
Truth + Basketball with Sandy Clough and George Karl is BACK in the New Year with more insider thoughts on Denver sports, along with discussions on leadership and human performance. On the show today they discuss 1) Damar Hamlin and the NFL: reflections, status, Pittsburgh ties, safety, priorities; 2) Big Game NBA Action: Luka, Donovan, Jokic, LeBron, and how these players are putting up such huge numbers; 3) What's next for the Broncos: Hackett gone, Paton muted, new coach priorities, Wilson and more. This episode is sponsored by Bet Rivers and produced in partnership with Denver Sports.
Hall of Fame Coach George Karl and Denver media legend Sandy Clough connect again to talk about the Denver Nuggets, the World Cup Finals and what's next for the Denver Broncos. In particular, George and Sandy review the first place Nuggets on the heels of their biggest win of the season this week, against the Memphis Grizzlies. This episode is sponsored by Bet Rivers and produced in partnership with 104.3 The Fan.
In Episode 3 with Swipa, we're joined by long-time, legendary NBA Trainer and Performance Expert Steve Hess. Swipa and Hess discuss Steve originally joining the Nuggets and then training former Nuggets including Melo, JR Smith, Birdman and many others. The guys also discuss Jokic's approach to health and well being these days as well as the overall evolution in performance training over the past 20 years. Check out more from Swipa on YouTube @SwipaCam and Truth+Media at truthplusmedia.com or on YouTube @truthplusmedia.
Coach George Karl and Sandy Clough reconnected right before the Thanksgiving holiday to discuss the World Cup, the Broncos disappointing season and the state of the Nuggets at the quarter mark of the NBA campaign. This episode is sponsored by Bet Rivers and produced in partnership with 104.3 The Fan.
Hall of Fame Coach George Karl is joined on this episode of Truth + Basketball with Sandy Clough, longtime Denver sports reporter and a legend in the world of sports broadcasting. On today's first show with Sandy, we'll talk about the Kyrie Irving situation, how/when/why a head coach gets fured mid-season and how the Denver Nuggets are looking 10 games into the season. This episode is sponsored by Bet Rivers and produced in partnership with 104.3 The Fan.
Back with episode 2 of 'Truth + Basketball with Swipa! Coach George Karl and Swipa talk all things Nuggets and how the team might look if Lebron James was traded to the Mile High City.
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Episode 1 of 'Truth + Basketball with Swipa' is here! Coach George Karl and Swipa talk about the Nuggets chances this season, the Draymond Green incident and the rest of the Western Conference.
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Days prior to his Enshrinement in the Hall of Fame, Coach Karl sat down with Brett Goldberg to talk about his current state of mind and his road ahead. Visit truthplusmedia.com for more on thjs and all Truth and Basketball episodes.
(This episode was recorded LIVE and in person at the 2022 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend.)
Days prior to his Enshrinement in the Hall of Fame, Coach Karl sat down with Brett Goldberg to talk about his current state of mind and his road ahead. Visit truthplusmedia.com for more on thjs and all Truth and Basketball episodes.
(This episode was recorded LIVE and in person at the 2022 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend.)
After a long and winding road, Gary Payton II reached the top of the NBA mountain, winning a championship as a key member of the Golden State Warriors in June. In this Episode of Truth and Basketball, GPII chops it up with his 30 year friend and mentor, Coach George Karl, about growing up in Seattle, his pro hoops journey, the relationship with his father, his new deal with the Blazers and his return to Seattle in October. Visit truthplusmedia.com for more on this episode and all Truth+ shows.
Prior to its launch date on Disney+ in June, Coach Karl and Brett Goldberg connected with Akin Omotoso, Director of the new movie Rise, to discuss the story of Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family as well as the growth of professional basketball in Africa. Visit truthplusmedia.com for more on this episode and others from Truth+.
In this episode, George Karl reflects on learning that he will enter the basketball hall of fame. Then, he shares his thoughts on the upcoming Nuggets-Warriors playoff series and gives his prediction for the outcome. Plus, what really happened with Andre Iguodala back in 2013?
Recently announced into the Naismith Hall of Fame Class of 2022, Coach Karl sat down with Brett Goldberg days before the official announcement. Coach reflects on what the Hall of Fame means to him, Carolina basketball and his priorities for the months ahead prior to the induction in September.
George Karl analyzes Boogie's impact on the Denver Nuggets bench and explains why veteran players are the key to making a bench lineup work. Plus, thoughts on Bones Hyland, Bryn Forbes, Monte Morris, and Nikola Jokic. And George's perspective on being nominated for the basketball Hall of Fame.
In this episode, Adam Mares and George Karl are joined by legendary Denver sports radio host Sandy Clough to discuss Nikola Jokic's 49-point game, his evolving place in Denver Sports history, and just how good he is showing us that he can be. We also talk about the prospect of adding DeMarcus Cousins and the risks/rewards he brings to the table. Lastly, we discuss the way the NBA and professional sports have changed over the last 40 years and how access to players and teams has changed in ways that may be diminishing the product and the relationship between pro sports teams and their fans.
The KEEPING IT 1000, LEGENDS SERIES takes a historical look at the Denver Nuggets through the eyes of the star players who played for the team. In this episode, Fat Lever joins coach George Karl and Adam Mares to discuss the legendary 1985 playoff run and the team that defined the 80s in Denver.
In this episode, Steve Hess joins George Karl and Adam Mares to look back on 21 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Nuggets.
Nugget Legend, LaPhonso Ellis, joins Adam Mares and Coach Karl to discuss his time with the team in the '90s, including the epic '94 playoff series versus Coach's Sonics. He also shares experiences of teammates from that era including Dikembe Mutombo, Brian Williams, Rodney Rodgers and Chris Jackson. K1K - Nuggets Legends is a co-production of DNVR and Truth + Media. Visit DNVR for more on this episode and die hard Denver sports at theDNVR.com
Former Nugget, Kenneth Faried, joins Coach Karl and Adam Mares to discuss his time with the team and his view of the Nuggets today. Kenneth reflects on his era with the team in the 2010s, his relationship with Jokic and other Nuggets and more. K1K - Nuggets Legends is a co-production by DNVR and Truth+Media. Visit DNVR for more on this episode and die hard Denver sports at theDNVR.com
American politician and former Obama Ambassador, Dan Baer, joins the podcast to discuss the path forward to reconnect the country. Dan, Coach Karl and co-host Brett Goldberg discuss the aftermath of the George Floyd murder trial, racial injustice, gun control and the influence of sports in unifying the country. Visit truthplusmedia.com for more on this episode and others from Truth+.
We sit down with Jamal Crawford to talk about youth basketball today in Seattle and elsewhere. Jamal was part of Coach Karl's AAU team, Friends of Hoop, in the '90s. Jamal, George and co-host Brett Goldberg also discuss the Seattle hoops community and stars like Zach LaVine and Isaiah Thomas.
Hall of Fame sports broadcaster Brent Musburger joins Truth+Basketball to talk about the growth of sports betting in the gambling world. Lead Broadcaster and Managing Editor of VSIN, Brent discusses with Coach Karl his background in the industry and the recent acquisition of the VSIN business. We also provide information and education about how sports betting works and where it's headed next.
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Chris Broussard of Fox Sports joins the podcast to talk about the NBA season and what's to come. Chris, George and Brett also get into the Collective Bargaining Agreement, TV rights and team expansion talk. Note this recording took place a few days before it was shared. Visit truthplusmedia.com for more info on this episode and others from Truth+. And be sure to subscribe to this show plus rate and review it!
We sit down in this episode with Dr. Wendy Borlabi, Director of Mental Performance and Health for the Chicago Bulls. Dr. B describes her work with the team and League, the evolution of mental health in the NBA and the future of sports psychology.
Coach Karl's longtime friend, Kenny Dennard, joins the show to talk Duke, UNC, college hoops and the state of the game. Co-host Brett Goldberg joins the pair to discuss CBA playing days in Montana 40 years ago and the foundation of their relationship.
Steven Kotler joins T+B for a second time! The best selling author and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective discusses his new book, The Art of Impossible, along with other advances in his cognitive research on peak performance and flow conditions. Steven, Coach Karl and Brett also review George's continued studies in this area and what's next for Steven's research.
Julius Erving joins Coach Karl and Brett Goldberg to talk ABA hoops, NBA hoops and the impact of Dr. J's illustrious career on the sport. An epic review of the past 50 years of basketball, the trio goes deep on great college stories, ABA experiences, memorable players and more. This is a must listen for anyone eager to learn more on Dr. J's career and the impact of '70s and '80s hoops on the game of today.
Coach Ron Adams of the Golden State Warriors has been around pro and college basketball for over five decades. Since 2014, Coach Adams has served as Assistant Coach for the Golden State Warriors, helping anchor the defense for the three-time NBA champion. In this episode, Coach Karl and Ron reflect on the game today and predict where it's headed. Adored by coaches and players around the League, "Uncle Ron" provides great insights and reflections throughout the discussion.
John Amaechi was the first Briton to have a career in the NBA and was the first openly gay player in League history. In this powerful discussion, John, Coach Karl and Brett discuss John's hoops career and his present career as an organizational psychologist and the CEO of APS LTD. John also shares his thoughts on 2020, including his perspectives on racial injustice and what lessons he learned from the year.
George Karl became the Head Coach of Real Madrid's basketball team in 1989, after having been effectively exiled by the NBA. George coached the legendary program for two seasons, experiencing success, failures and life-altering moments. Now 30 years later, Coach Karl reunites in this episode with one of his favorite Spanish players, Quique Villalobos, to recall the stories and adventures from that chapter in George's life and Real Madrid's storied history.
Coach Karl and Brett Goldberg provide a quick look at the upcoming NBA Season, the '20 - '21 campaign. Coach gives reviews on the Lakers, Bucks, Nuggets, Suns, Clippers and Nets and shares what he's most looking forward to in this new, pandemic-modified season.
Rex Chapman was a star basketball player in Kentucky in the 1980s before being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, as their first ever team pick, in the '88 NBA draft. Following a successful NBA career, Rex's star took a turn which included a difficult period through an addiction to painkillers. Coach Karl, Brett and Rex discuss the various chapters in Rex's amazing life, including his tumultuous years in the front office of the Denver Nuggets with George.
ESPN Host and Reporter Cassidy Hubbarth joins the pod to discuss the upcoming NBA Season, including predictions who will win the championship. Cassidy, Coach Karl and Brett also discuss the role of women in basketball today. The trio reviews the evolution of female broadcasters and when we should see the first woman head coach in the NBA.
Best selling author, Steven Kotler, joins the podcast to discuss flow and how teams can better achieve it. Coach Karl, Steven and Brett review the habits to consistently building flow, blockers to flow and what hoops teams and other organizations should focus on to optimize group performance.
Coach Karl and Brett Goldberg are joined here by NBA star, Danilo Gallinari. Gallo reviews his Nuggets teams with George, some of the favorite teams in both of their careers. There is also great discussion about international hoops, the NBA Bubble and what's next for Danilo Gallinari in his career.
In our Season 2 premiere, Truth+Basketball reconnects with our friend, Coach Darvin Ham of the Milwaukee Bucks. We talk truth with Darvin about the Bucks experience in the Bubble, including their impact on the protest in late August. Darvin and Coach Karl also reflect on the Bucks season and where the team and League is headed from here.
LeBron James and the LA Lakers ended the Nuggets run through the NBA Bubble in the Western Conference Finals. Coach Karl and Adam Mares review the Bubble, the Nuggets season and what comes next for the League and this team. What are the key next steps for the Nuggets in order to keep climbing? Coach Karl has been here before and has the answers.
We go inside the mind of Coach Karl in "Truth Takes" on Truth+Basketball. In this first episode, Coach Karl and Brett Goldberg dive into the NBA's Final Four teams and who stands to emerge victorious from the Orlando Bubble. Coach analyzes the recent play of Denver, Miami, the Lakers and the Celtics and makes his latest predictions who will come out on top!
The Denver Nuggets improbable run in the Orlando Bubble continues! In this episode of Keeping it 1000, Coach Karl and Adam Mares discuss the first three games of the Western Conference Finals vs. the Lakers. Listen for what to expect in Game 4 plus predictions for the remainder of the Series!
The Denver Nuggets beat the LA Clippers in historic fashion! In the sixth episode of the limited run series, Keeping it 1000, Coach Karl and DNVR's Adam Mares discuss the keys to why the Nuggets won and what led to the Clippers downfall. Coach and Adam also preview the Western Conference Finals and how the Nuggets will match up with LeBron James and the LA Lakers.
In the fifth episode of the limited run series, Keeping it 1000, Coach Karl and DNVR's Adam Mares discuss the Denver Nuggets playoff series against the LA Clippers. Coach and Adam review Games 1, 2 and 3 and what the coming days will look like in the pivotal Games 4 and 5.
In the fourth episode of the limited run series, Keeping it 1000, Coach Karl and DNVR's Adam Mares discuss the Denver Nuggets incredible, come from behind win, against the Utah Jazz in the first round playoff series. Coach and Adam discuss Jamal Murray's break out series, MPJ, Jerami Grant, Jokic and other key components of the Nuggets heading into the second round series against the Clippers.
In the third episode of the limited run series, Keeping it 1000, Coach Karl and DNVR's Adam Mares discuss the Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz playoffs series. Coach and Adam review what's gone wrong for the Nuggets in the past two games and how they can recover to save and win this first round series.
In the second episode of the limited run series, Keeping it 1000, Coach Karl and DNVR's Adam Mares discuss the Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz playoffs series. Coach and Adam talk about preparing for the NBA playoffs, key players in the series and how the Nuggets played in the Orlando seeding round. In the second episode of the limited run series, Keeping it 1000, Coach Karl and DNVR's Adam Mares discuss the Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz playoffs series. Coach and Adam talk about preparing for the NBA playoffs, key players in the series and how the Nuggets played in the Orlando seeding round.
In the limited run series, Keeping it 1000, Coach Karl joins DNVR's Adam Mares to talk Denver Nuggets basketball from the Orlando Bubble. Here in this first episode, Adam and George discuss recent trends in the NBA, the challenges NBA coaches are facing with a short training camp and unique variables inside the NBA bubble, and a variety of topics surrounding the Denver Nuggets.
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In our final Season 1 Show, Truth+Basketball goes deep on Orlando Bubble analysis with Ringer and former ESPN personality, Ryen Russillo.
Coach Karl, Russillo, Brad and Brett predict what will happen in Orlando and what the future of the sport looks like for later this year and beyond.
Coach, Brad and Brett also review the first season of Truth+Basketball and what's in store in the near future.
In the 3rd part of our Race + Basketball series, Coach Karl and Brett Goldberg are joined by the legendary Wayne Embry.
From growing up in the 1940s and 1950s in Ohio to becoming the first Black GM and President in the NBA, Wayne describes experiences with race throughout his life.
This is a must listen episode and important chronology of race in America from a powerful business and sports leader from the last half century.
In the second part of our Race + Basketball series, Coach Karl and Brad Burns are joined by Detroit Pistons head coach, Dwane Casey.
The 2018 NBA Coach of the Year shares his experiences on how race impacted his early life and coaching career at the University of Kentucky, through stops in Seattle, Toronto, and his current life in Detroit.
Find out why Casey thinks the justice system is functioning as intended and why he maintains hope for the future.
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series on Race + Basketball. In this episode, we sit down with Coach Darvin Ham, top Assistant Coach for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Coach Ham and Coach Karl share with us their historical experiences with race, perspectives on equality in the NBA today and their intentions moving forward for racial justice.
Special thanks to friends of the Show, including Reggie Alexander and ESPN Producer, Kenan K. Holley, for their experiences and contributions.
Bob Whitsitt joins the show to discuss his career and his successful run as Sonics president and GM.
Whitsitt breaks down key personnel moves, drafting Kemp and Payton, hiring Coach Karl, and more while also recounting his time with Paul Allen and the Portland Trail Blazers.
It’s been 12 years since the Sonics were stolen from Seattle and we also cover the gameplan for bringing pro hoops back to Seattle!
Welcome to a special episode of Truth + Basketball with George Karl. We’re sharing a conversation today which was recently recorded and produced by our friends at Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais.
George spoke with Michael about his experiences coaching Hall of Fame players and what it was like battling with Michael Jordan. Coach and Dr. Gervais talk candidly about success, failure, cancer and George's life following his latest NBA head coaching position.
We look back at Coach Karl's brief and tumultuous tenure with the Sacramento Kings from 2015-2016. George's former assistant, Vance Walberg, joins us on the show.
Coach's teams in Seattle, Milwaukee and Denver were better than .500 in 21 straight regular seasons. That streak ended in Sacramento due to poor management, disgruntled players and a lack of unification across the Kings organization.
We dive into what went wrong and what could've been better from George's experience with the Kings.
In this episode of Truth+Basketball, we explore the evolving world of sports media. Guests Vic Lombardi from Altitude Sports and Marc Kestecher from ESPN help us consider why the media is less connected to athletes and coaches and less influential in today's landscape. Coach Karl had a love-hate relationship with the media over his coaching career; we explore why and what changed during the past 20 years.Enjoy this candid, thoughtful and, at times, controversial new episode with Coach, Vic and Marc!
Coach Karl and Co-Host Brad Burns recap the final two episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance”. Coach breaks down Michael’s last two playoff series against Indiana and Utah, plus final takeaways from the docuseries that captivated the sports world.
Coach Karl and Co-Host Brad Burns recap episodes 7 and 8 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance”. The truth behind George ignoring Michael at a restaurant, MJ as a baseball player, his return to the Bulls, and the 1996 Finals between the Bulls and Sonics are all discussed. Plus, would Michael have gotten three more titles if the Pippen for Kemp trade went down and were the 96 Bulls the best team ever?
Sam Cassell, 3x NBA Champion, was one of the best point guards in the history of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise. Under Coach Karl's leadership, Sam partnered with Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson to form a "big 3" for the Bucks in the late '90s and early 2000s. In this episode of Truth+Basketball, George and Sam review the '01 season with a focus on the epic Charlotte Hornets playoff series.
Listen as George, Sam Cassell and the Truth+Basketball team share great stories and analysis from that squad!
Coach Karl and Co-Host Brad Burns discuss episodes 5 and 6 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance”.
Michael Jordan’s treatment of Toni Kukoc in the '92 Olympics, media scrutiny of MJ, and the '93 Sonics vs the '93 Bulls covered in depth.
Originally a ball boy for the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1990s, Coby Karl grew to love the sport of basketball and became a star player at Boise State University before making the Los Angeles Lakers in 2007. After playing in LA and then overseas, Coby followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a professional basketball coach in 2015.
Today he coaches the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G-League and is one of the bright, emerging young coaches in professional hoops. Enjoy this intimate and thoughtful discussion with Coby and George as they talk about growing up together, enduring cancer together, their shared passion for the sport of basketball and their relationship today!
Originally a ball boy for the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1990s, Coby Karl grew to love the sport of basketball and became a star player at Boise State University before making the Los Angeles Lakers in 2007. After playing in LA and then overseas, Coby followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a professional basketball coach in 2015.
Today he coaches the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G-League and is one of the bright, emerging young coaches in professional hoops. Enjoy this intimate and thoughtful discussion with Coby and George as they talk about growing up together, enduring cancer together, their shared passion for the sport of basketball and their relationship today!
Coach Karl and co-host Brad Burns discuss episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance”. Topics include the “Bad Boys” Pistons, Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson’s Zen, and whether or not Michael Jordan was a good teammate.
Welcome to a special episode of Truth + Basketball with George Karl. We’re sharing a conversation today which was recently recorded and produced by our friends at Locked on Bucks, the Daily Podcast of the Milwaukee Bucks.
George spoke with Host Kane Pitman from Locked on Bucks and talked about his time coaching the Bucks, the 2001 season, the Bucks today and the city of Milwaukee.
The Seattle SuperSonics went into the 1994 NBA playoffs with the best record in the NBA and a seemingly clear path to the NBA Finals. As the #1 seed, they just needed to keep moving past the #8 Denver Nuggets, a young upstart roster.
But, Seattle shockingly lost the series with a Game 5 defeat at home in overtime.
To this day, it remains one of the greatest upsets in basketball history. In the episode, Coach George Karl shares his memories from the experience 25 years ago and what he learned from it.
In our first Halftime episode, co-host Brett Goldberg shares a few of the main learnings from the first six episodes of the Season with Coach Karl. He speaks to insights from Coach about commitment, togetherness and celebration amongst other topics.
Welcome to a special episode of Truth + Basketball with George Karl. We’re sharing a conversation today which was recently recorded and produced by our friends at DNVR, the leading digital media platform for Denver sports.
George spoke with Adam Mares from DNVR and talked candidly about his time coaching the Denver Nuggets and what he thinks about the team and the NBA today. You can visit thednvr.com for more information about this podcast and for much more on our favorite Colorado sports teams.
In this episode of Truth + Basketball, George goes deep on the value of mentorships. Whether as the mentor or mentee, Coach has been blessed to learn from and share knowledge with countless Hall of Fame coaches. The most influential pairing for Coach was with UNC legend Dean Smith. But he developed unique relationships with other greats including Don Nelson, Larry Brown, Del Harris, Doug Moe, Rick Majerus, Nate McMillan and Terry Stotts that shaped his coaching and life.
George Karl coached 10-time NBA All Star Carmelo Anthony for six years with the Denver Nuggets - from early 2005 to early 2011. It was the start of Carmelo's pro career and no single person has coached him longer. While Coach applauds Carmelo's scoring talent, end-of-game performances and offensive skill, he remains critical of his commitment to a team game and all around play. Nearly a decade after his trade demand that sent Carmelo to the New York Knicks, it's a curious time to consider the case of Carmelo Anthony with George Karl.
After a series of crushing first round upsets in the 1994 and 1995 NBA playoffs, the Seattle SuperSonics, coached by George Karl, finished the 95-96 regular season with 64 wins and the top seed in the West. Then, they finally broke through in the 96 playoffs, making it to the NBA Finals to battle Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Was this the Summit of the Sonics franchise and George Karl's coaching legacy?
Kobe Bryant died tragically in a helicopter accident on January 26, 2020 along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others aboard. George Karl knew Kobe as a competitor, coach, friend and legend. In this special episode of Truth + Basketball, recorded just days after the accident from George's home, Coach reflects on the life and times of Kobe Bryant and experiences they shared together.
The evolution of the professional sports coach is a curious topic that Coach Karl can appreciate like few others -- especially in relation to team management, team owners and the overall leadership circle. In this Episode, Coach shares his experiences working with GMs and Owners from NBA teams including the Cavs, Warriors, Sonics, Bucks and Nuggets.
Most people know “of” George Karl but this Show is about really connecting with George -- his experiences on the hardwood as a player and coach and his experiences as a person, a father, an author, a speaker, a three time cancer survivor.
In an era where the truth matters more than ever, George Karl is as honest and authentic as they come. The man, the myth, the legend.