D. Gerv and Big Mo: Recent Episodes
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Former NBA players Derrick Gervin and Paul Mokeski talk NBA hoops with sports columnist Rickey Hampton.
Big Mo and Rickey discuss the NFL playoffs, coaching changes and the fast approaching NBA trade deadline.
Big Mo looks at the sudden firing of Adrian Griffin in Milwaukee despite having a 30-13 record so far in his first season.
Recently, Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo went off about his disgust with analytics in basketball today. Big Mo explains that he knows exactly what Izzo is saying, but he also added that analytics have been a part of the game for a while, even when it wasn't called by that name.
Big Mo discusses how the NBA's inaugural In Season Tournament is going, and the teams to watch in the regular season so far.
Paul talks about the what terms alike 'culture' and 'playing hard' really means in professional sports.
Mo looks at the first 15 games of the regular season, and tells us why he likes the NBA's new In-Season basketball tournament.
Paul discusses the basketball legacy of former Indiana coach Bobby Knight, and the impact of the James Harden trade to the LA Clippers. Keith Zimmerman stops by to discuss his upcoming basketball documentary 'Ball of Inclusion'.
Paul talks about Germany winning the FIBA basketball championship, and says that USA will field a formidable team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Hall of Famer Rick Barry stopped by to discuss his remarkable NBA career. Barry is the only player in the history of basketball to lead the NBA, ABA and NCAA in scoring.
Paul and Rick discuss the differences and similarities that between NBA sharp shooters Steph Curry and Damian Lillard. Also, thoughts on NFl coach Sean Payton's comments about former Broncos coach Nathanial Hackett.
Paul gives his thoughts on the Summer League and what we should expect from the 2023 rookie class.
Paul and Rickey discuss the recent NBA draft and the rash of trades as the NBA approaches free agency.
Mo talks about why he was not surprised to see Miami win Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and give his take on the PGA Tour, LIV golf controversy from the perspective of a professional athlete.
Paul and Rickey discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. They also look back at the Boston-Miami Eastern Conference Finals.
Big Mo breaks down the Eastern Conference Finals and explains despite Boston coming back from a 3-0 deficit to force a Game 7 with Miami, victory is no sure thing.
Paul thinks that despite Denver's 132-126 win in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, that the Nuggets face some challenges going forward with the Lakers. The Nuggets needed to make some highly contested shots to hold of the Lakers, and he thinks they will continue to have problems guarding LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Paul also thinks that the Spurs winning the lottery and the draft rights to 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama probably means legendary coach Gregg Popovich will stick around a while, instead of retire.
Paul discusses Steph Curry's epic 50-point explosion in Golden State's Game 7 win over Sacramento, and previews the conference semifinal series.
Paul and Rickey look at the first round of the NBA playoffs, and Memphis' Dillion Brooks trash talking LeBron James.
Big Mo takes a look at the start of the NBA playoffs, and the adjustments teams make going from regular season to postseason mode.
Paul looks at the upcoming NBA playoffs and the controversy involving Minnesota Wolves teammates Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert.
Paul discusses the women's NCAA title game and the trash talking controversy. Latr he looks at the Lakers surge towards a playoff berth, and the struggles of the Dallas Mavericks.
Paul breaks down the NCAA Final Four and how and why we have witnessed so many upsets on the men's side of the NCAA basketball tournament. Paul also looks at the wild, wild west in the NBA Western Conferences, and explains the role of the sports agent in professional sports today.
Paul breaks down the wild, wild NBA Western Conference and why LeBron James' injury is devastating news for the Lakers.
Derrick and Paul shared their thoughts on the respective NFL conference title games won by Philadelphia and Kansas City. They also looked at the state of the Los Angeles Lakers who are improving after a slow start to the season.
Derrick and Paul had fun discussing the NFL playoffs heading into the conference title games and the NBA as we head towards the trade deadline.
Paul discusses his trip back to the University of Kansas for its 125th anniversary celebration of Jayhawks basketball. The guys also take a look at the struggles of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns.
Derrick and Paul discuss the surge in scoring in the NBA this season, and the injury issues that continue to plague New Orleans star Zion Williamson.
Derrick and Paul give their thoughts on the final weeks of the NFL season, and what NBA teams are looking good as the NBA season pushes through the Christmas holiday season.
Former Duke University legend and veteran NBA center Mike Gminski joined the guys to discuss his career.
Derrick and Paul discuss the ongoing ramifications of Kyrie Irving situation in Brooklyn, plus other NBA news.
Derrick and Paul discuss the hiring of Jeff Saturday by the Indianapolis Colts. Derrick says the Lakers are playing better without LeBron James.
Derrick and Paul weigh in on Kyrie Irving's suspension, and his future in the National Basketball Association. The guys also discussed the controversial coaching change by the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
Derrick and Paul discuss the opening week of the NBA season and the slow starts by both L.A. teams and the Brooklyn Nets. Paul accurately predicted the firing of Steve Nash a day before it happened.
Derrick and Paul look back at the opening week of the NBA season and the struggles of the L.A. Lakers 0-3 start. While Russell Westbrook has been the focal point of the Lakers problems, Derrick and Paul say Westbrook isn't the only problem the Lakers have.
Peter Vescey, the legendary NBA reporter and analyst, stopped by to discuss his remarkable career.
Derrick and Paul look at the Draymond Green controversy and why it is a problem for the Warriors. Plus, their first impressions of 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama, the likely first pick in next in the 2023. https://www.facebook.com/gervandmo
Derrick, Paul and Rickey discuss the opening of NBA training camps, and what looks to be an exciting season of NBA basketball. The guys also touch on the firing of Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst and his lucrative buy out, plus the Tua Tagovailoa injury and the pressure for pro athletes to play through injuries.
Derrick and Paul take a look at the first three weeks of the National Football League and NBA teams opening up training camp for the 2022-23 season.