The Habershow: Tom Haberstroh’s NBA Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Haberstroh
National NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh sits down with some of the biggest names in the NBA to share the stories and the numbers behind the biggest games and biggest moments in the league.
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Amin and Tom break down the ramifications of the CJ McCollum trade, what it means for the future of the organization, how Damian Lillard will handle the breakup, and Tom's Trivia indicates how much of an outlier the pairing has been in NBA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined by just another kid from Akron, Rachel DeMita, to discuss her celebrity game resume, Shaq's life advice, the shell game that is the college recruiting process, H-O-R-S-E strategies, Barberton's famous fried chicken, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin and Tom discuss the white on white basketball crime plaguing the league, John Stockton's big numbers, James Harden's alleged dissatisfaction with Brooklyn, Daryl Morey's most desired target for Ben Simmons, Grant Hill's Sprite Commercials, and the most ejected players in recent NBA history. All facts and sources credited to Ballsack Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin discuss Frank Vogel's chair temperature, his lack of contract extension given other coaches with his resume, and what it means about his relationship with GM LeBron. Then they step in the way back machine to look at who the biggest losers in NBA history snapped their losing streaks against. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin discuss Chauncey Billups' glowing comments about Kyrie Irving, the subtle differences between skill, talent and IQ, the latest addition the MVP conversation, Point Guard tiers, the plight of Russell Westbrook, and finally a walk down memory lane to the magical 90-91 Denver Nuggets squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin and Tom discuss the futility of monthly player awards, the return of Kyrie and Klay, the Warriors crowded rotation, Josh Giddey becoming the youngest to record a triple double, and Kevin Porter Jr's antics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin and Tom tackle the ongoing soap opera that is the health and safety protocols in the NBA, Nate McMillan's history of getting fined, the invention and instant popularization of the hardship 10 day contract and Kareem's criticism of LeBron's meme posting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined once again by the wonderful Renee Montgomery to discuss the inevitable health and safety protocol saga taking over the league, the disposition of small guards, Stephen Curry's campaign to ruin the game, how to run and defend the elevator doors play, and what it's like to have a Christmas song written about your love life. Finally, Tom's Trivia on who the greatest Christmas Day scorer of all time is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin bring back the third member of their merry trio, cog in the victory machine Ethan Sherwood Strauss to discuss Nikola Jokic' position in the MVP conversation, the resurgent covid crisis facing the NBA, and of course, dueling Stephen A impressions. Subscribe to House of Strauss on Substack https://houseofstrauss.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin and Tom are joined by Caitlin Cooper to investigate all things Pacers after the report that they are moving towards a rebuild and receptive to trade discussions for Caris LeVert, Damontas Sabonis and Myles Turner. What are the ideal fits around those players? Will Pacers attendance ever surpass the interest in local high school games? Does a rebuild mean they'll select in the top ten for the first time in decades? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined by Sam Amick to discuss the tampering fines assessed by the league against Miami and Chicago, when Bogdan Bogdanovich was "betraded", the Kangs management situation, and if the Lakers are salvageable. Finally some Tom's Trivia and an Amin rant about Lavar Ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin and Tom are joined by the multi-faceted Renee Montgomery to discuss her new position as a venture capitalist, why successful organizations start at the top with management, how to cure the Atlanta Hawks regular season boredom, the outrageously high standard of playing for UCONN, and the best ballers in West Virginia history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined by former colleague and current friend Howard Beck to discuss landscaping, Klay Thompson's reactions to criticism, whether these Warriors have the goods, NBA lineage, the greatest Howards in basketball, and how Scoot Henderson could be at the forefront of major change in the prep to pros landscape. Warriors Story Scoot Henderson Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin welcome in NBA champion Eddie House to the show. The 11-year veteran reveals untold stories about his NBA career, LeBron James and what it’s like to play for Donald Sterling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin and Tom are joined by independent writer tackling the topic of cancel culture, Ethan Strauss. They discuss his article on Grant Napear, and then put their goggles on and dive face first into the Robert Sarver situation, since one of the hosts of this podcast used to work there, you might have heard about it. Finally, we end with some Tom's Trivia. Subscribe to House of Strauss on Substack https://houseofstrauss.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin and Tom are joined by Steph Curry's trainer Brandon Payne, who takes us into Chef Curry's kitchen and identifies some of the key ingredients for his amazing success. They also discuss Michael Porter Jr's evolution and a legendary workout with Steph, Luka and Jalen Green, before Tom's Trivia and an Amin rant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined by Derek Bodner, senior writer at the Athletic, to discuss the swirling, amorphous nature of the Ben Simmons situation, Joel Embiid's comments, Daryl Morey's refusal to budge, and what it means for the 76ers going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a mini episode shorter than Kyrie Irving's instagram live last night, Author Matt Sullivan stops by to discuss the implications for Kyrie and the Brooklyn Nets with Tom.
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Tom and Amin are unite the triforce once again with Ethan Sherwood Strauss to discuss his latest articles on his substack, unleash an absolute buffet of impressions, Andre Iguodala's entrepreneurial feedback, and so much more.
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Tom and Amin are joined by Vincent Goodwill, coiner of the "Death Lineup" and author of the article "Stop giving vocal minority of anti-vaxx NBA players the space to be loud and wrong" (https://yhoo.it/3kWCu7J). They discuss the non vaccinated minority in the NBA, including Kyrie Irving and Andrew Wiggins. Then Amin updates his US City power rankings based on a recent airport fiasco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined by three time Sixth Man of the Year winner and newly retired Jamal Crawford! They discuss Gersson Rosas' firing in Minnesota, Khalid El-Amin, the Donald Sterling saga, coaching his son's AAU team, and the amazing moves he kept stashed away. Finally, Tom attempts to stump him with some trivia, but it doesn't go as expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom mourns the loss of his majestic dog, Cooper, and Ethan offers support while Amin serves as roast master general. They also discuss the passing of the great Norm Macdonald, the solemn and inconspicuous nature of the corn farmer, and subtle complexities of the english language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin and Tom are joined by Ethan Sherwood Strauss to discuss Paul Pierce's induction into the Hall of Fame in spite of his firing from ESPN, and how he is a subscriber to Ethan's media methodology.
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Tom and Amin are joined by Yaron Weitzman, writer for Fox Sports and author of "Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports". They discuss the latest developments in the Ben Simmons détente, Joel Embiid's confusing tweets, Daryl Morey's negotiating history, and Adele's boyfriend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tom & Amin catch up with Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and The Athletic during Summer League to discuss the players stealing the spotlight, forgotten former Summer League standouts, the Blazers roster construction, and most importantly, Alperen Şengün. Then Amin and Tom break down the Dennis Schroder signing and looming Ben Simmons trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin & Tom interrupt Tom's Smoky Mountains vacation to run drills for Coach David Thorpe, Tom's former Nerder She Wrote co-host and contributor to True Hoop. They discuss Cade Cunningham's NBA comps, how IQ plays a role in player success, the Lakers free agent additions, Drummond backing up Embiid, what to do with Ben Simmons, and Coach's worst take that's come back to bite him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Amin are joined by their old pal and machinist of victory, Ethan Sherwood Strauss, to discuss the NBA draft as a product, social media discourse, draft comps for players, the Warriors picks and future outlook, and the Russell Westbrook trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin & Tom are joined by Ringer staff writer Mirin Fader, author of the incredibly well timed upcoming book Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP (amzn.to/3kDRN3v). They discuss some of her incredible anecdotes, her process in choosing to write this book, and how exciting it is to see him win a championship. Then lifelong Bucks fan Danny Mehigan joins the show to give his boots on the ground account from the Deer District, how he turned a profit during the game without gambling, and Danny's dad even weighs in on the first Bucks Championship in 50 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom & Amin are joined by former NBA Head Coach George Karl to discuss the current state of the finals. Coach talks about why Giannis is his current favorite player, his favorite CBA block that gets overlooked, recovering from injuries, transparency with the media, and those times when you really gotta go (to the bathroom). Then Abstract Shine returns to discuss Don Shampoo's epic finals comeback, lobotomies, multiple dimensions, and how modern players remind him of daycare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin & Tom are joined by Wosny Lambre, the host of Full Court Fits and four time Bill Simmons podcast guest, to discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Topics include Wake Forest point guards, approaches to guarding Giannis, the Suns immaculate roster construction, and Coach Budenholzer's adjustments before Game 2 tips off tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom & Amin are joined by Tom's former editor at BR Mag Matt Sullivan to discuss his new book Can't Knock the Hustle ( http://hc.com/TheHustle ). Topics include his DMs with Kyrie Irving, DeAndre Jordan's likability factor, whether or not Charlotte is the epicenter of all NBA decision making, and which USA Basketball partnership will lead to the next super team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined by The Dunker Spot's Steve Jones Jr., former assistant coach and video coordinator in the NBA. Topics include outlandish ice cream flavors, Brook Lopez' range, Ben Simmons future, the Bucks-Hawks matchup, and a visit from childhood friend Couper Moorhead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined by In Street Clothes' Jeff Stotts, also an injury analyst for SMART and Rotowire. Topics include his prized Star Wars poster, whether injuries are more frequent during this compressed season than others, the Nets backcourt situation, and injury analytics. Then, Abstract Shine returns to give Jeff some insight into how Don Shampoo handled "injuries" back in his day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are back from the Freedumb marathon in Miami to talk to Sarah Kustok, NBA analyst for the Brooklyn Nets. Topics include hot peppers (what else?), room service, Amino Acid's notepad, and copious amounts of Nets chatter as they hold a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by the author of The Victory Machine, Ethan Sherwood Strauss of the Athletic. Topics include Philip Rivers commute, Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open, and manipulating Berkeley Co-Ops. Then, Ian Begley of SNY joins the show to chat about zoom press conferences, facial recognition in MSG and Knick fans' morale. Finally, Radio Ethan unleashes his opinion on Rick Carlisle and Kyrie Irving.
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Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Jerry Ferrara from Entourage and Power. Topics include potential names for his new child, Trae Young shushing the Knicks, Bill de Blasio's pandering, Jerry's experience with the Celebrity Game, and how his pickup game is a talent farm for future Hollywood royalty. Amin and Tom also discuss the first episode of 'Mike Tyson: The Knockout" which premieres tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and Tom's ex, Nerder She Wrote on the Athletic. Topics include Nick Young mixing him up with Mo Williams, his video series One Mo Thing, and a Warriors-Lakers preview. Then Amin and Mo go deep on their histories as video coordinators, naming all the coaches that used to be peers, which software was better, and how to scam meals off of higher ups in the organization. Finally, Abstract Shine (Andrew Shalen) returns to wax nostalgic about Don Shampoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Nick Wright of Fox Sports 1's First Things First. Topics include his humble beginnings in Kansas City before making it onto Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, his proficiency at googling, and of course, his balkan blood-feud with Nikola Jokic (and really any Nikola that gets in his way). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Ben Lyons, the sports culture reporter for CBS LA and die hard New York Knicks fan. Topics include the Academy Awards, sneaking pizza into a movie theater with his dad, whether or not golf is a sport, and of course, how Julius Randle and RJ Barrett are helping to quiet the ghosts of knickmas past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Ian Karmel, James Corden's head writer and co-host (NOT sidekick), as well as creator of the All Fantasy Everything podcast. Topics include the weirdness of late night television, how to do standup now that he's super hot, his love of Portland and the Trailblazers, and his relationship with Meyers Leonard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by familiar voice Wosny Lambre, The Athletic's style rankings chairman and cohost of the upcoming Culture Calculus podcast with Kavitha Davidson. Topics include the tragic passing of DMX and his permanent impact on layup line music, Nuggets prospects in the wake of Jamal Murray's injury, Warriors usage of Steph Curry, and it wouldn't be a Wos episode if he didn't talk about Brooklyn ad nauseam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Hollywood producer/writer and hoops fan Liz Hannah to talk about her beloved Tar Heels, why she loves Gregg Popovich and her road to becoming a screenwriter and producer for The Post and Long Shot. Plus, she reviews the Space Jam 2 trailer and defends Tom Hanks' performance in A League Of Their Own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined by Abstract Shine (Andrew Shalen) who tells stories about Don Shampoo, a legendary basketball player that has been canceled by today's soft NBA. Plus, we talk to Andrew about his work on social media and how he developed his comedy acts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by The Athletic's Ethan Strauss to discuss the Warriors season, Ethan's book and Steve Kerr's rant about a quote being taken out of context on Twitter. Radio Ethan also weighs in and then we react to Colin Cowherd's reaction to Steve Kerr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by NBA agent Bernie Lee. The President of Basketball at Quartexx Management tells us his journey to becoming Jimmy Butler's agent and plays fact-or-fiction on Jimmy Butler factoids. Lee also explains what it's like to be in a room with Pat Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin Elhassan and Tom Haberstroh welcome in an old friend who may have the deepest contact list in the NBA, Gina Paradiso. "G" talks to us about her life as a talent booker at the ESPY's and ESPN NBA programming, her new podcast with Kendrick Perkins, her Stephen Curry fandom, the secret sauce of the All The Smoke podcast and also get into Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard's anti-semitic slur on his Twitch stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom and Amin are joined by their pal Zach Harper of The Athletic to have an MVP-level conversation about The MVP Conversation and discuss the Atlanta Hawks firing Lloyd Pierce. Also: why is Robert Covington in the Skills Challenge at All-Star? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Yahoo! Sports NBA reporter Vinnie Goodwill to talk about LeBron James' minutes, picking against the King and the racial dynamics of the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching change. Plus, a discussion on DeMarcus Cousins' future and Amin tells stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan react to Draymond Green's epic rant about Andre Drummond's situation and Green's perceived double standard in the NBA. Was Green right? Amin and Tom are also joined by sports doctor Brian Sutterer to analyze the Anthony Davis Achilles situation and how Sutterer became a YouTube sensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Yahoo! Sports senior NBA insider Chris Haynes to discuss LeBron James interactions in the bubble, All-Star Weekend in Atlanta and NBA players' openness to the COVID vaccination. Also: Amin tells stories about tight pants at Dan Le Batard's wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amin Elhassan and Tom Haberstroh welcome in their pal Seerat Sohi, who covers the NBA for Yahoo! Sports. The crew break down the LeBron/court-side saga and discuss the real reason why the NBA holding All-Star Weekend in Atlanta is a very bad idea. Plus, Stephen Curry's shot, Heat panic and Bradley Beal trade talk. Also: Amin tells stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Habershow podcast, Tom Haberstroh and special guest Henry Abbott try and fail to teach Amin Elhassan basic stock market principles as it relates to the GameStop story. Then, the crew discusses how Michael Jordan's business deals with hedge funds could be problematic and whether players should get equity in teams. Finally, Amin tells stories about working for an NBA owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego joins Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan to talk about rookie phenom LaMelo Ball and the solid start for the Charlotte Hornets. Borrego also talks about what it's like to text with Gregg Popovich, how another NBA coach gave Borrego his nickname, "Ray Romano," and what Lavar Ball conversations have been like this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan break down the developing Kyrie Irving situation and bring in WNBA player, Atlanta Hawks analyst and social activist Renee Montgomery to discuss the Georgia runoff, LeBron James’ potential bid on the Atlanta Dream and the Kelly Loeffler fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan bring on Stephen Curry’s longtime trainer Brandon Payne of Accelerate Basketball to talk about Curry’s 62-point game, the 105 consecutive 3s vid and the craziest feats that Curry has done behind closed doors. Also, an ode to Draymond Green and a discussion on NBA parents going on Twitter to defend their kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh is joined by The Athletic’s senior writer Sam Amick and ESPN’s Amin Elhassan to discuss Elhassan’s sudden vendetta with Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox. The trio go inside the botched Bogdan Bogdanovic trade and analyze the role of breaking-news media in today’s transaction-based NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Haberstroh brings on ESPN's Amin Elhassan and Sports Illustrated's new senior writer Howard Beck to talk about Giannis' new contract, Beck's New York Times article, his new job and the subtle gifts of the NBA schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just like old times, ESPN’s Amin Elhassan and The Athletic’s Ethan Strauss join Tom Haberstroh to talk about job loss, happiness in the NBA and then Amin does some impressions. The three former teammates also preview the 2020-21 NBA season with their three most overrated and underrated squads.
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With the NBA season around the corner, Tom Haberstroh announces the relaunch of the Habershow podcast and provides an update on the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is LeBron actually better than MJ? Will Miami’s encore include Giannis Antetokounmpo? Tom Haberstroh discussed the burning questions of the offseason with ESPN’s Amin Elhassan, who you can find on Twitter at @DarthAmin.
7:15 LeBron vs MJ GOAT debate 22:20 The Lakers’ superstar duos (LeBron/AD, Kobe/Pau, Kobe/Shaq) 51:40 Teams competing for the title next season 53:30 Teams going after Giannis in free agency 1:02:40 The greatness of the Miami Heat organization
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If the Lakers win the title, who deserves to be the NBA Finals MVP, LeBron or AD? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Marc J. Spears of ESPN’s The Undefeated, who has spent the last 87 days in the NBA bubble. Plus Spears previewed his new book, The Spencer Haywood Rule. 1:30 Highlights from the bubble 12:50 Marc’s new hobbies in the bubble 25:35 Why Meyers Leonard is not kneeling 35:00 Who has been the Finals MVP so far? 40:20 Book on Spencer Haywood
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Is Anthony Davis the best big man in the NBA? Tom Haberstroh discusses everything you need to know about the NBA Finals with David Fizdale, the former head coach of the New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies who won two rings as an assistant for Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat. 1:45 Adjustments the Heat need to make 29:00 What happened to LeBron in 2011 39:20 How close the Knicks were to landing AD 41:55 Sneaking into Lakers games growing up 55:10 When he first heard the news about Kobe
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What does Stephen Curry think about the Jamal Murray comparisons? Brandon Payne, Curry’s trainer and the founder of Accelerate Basketball, discusses whether the comparisons are valid. Plus Payne gives an update on Curry’s offseason workouts and reveals why he decided to bulk up. 3:55 How Steph is doing 15:10 Comparing Jamal Murray to Steph 25:55 How long will Steph's career will last?
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How will LeBron James and the Lakers stop Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets? Tom Haberstroh previewed the NBA Conference Finals with TNT analyst and former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy. Plus Van Gundy revealed why he joined Twitter this summer. 6:30 Working with his brother (Jeff Van Gundy) 18:10 The PJ Brown fight story from SVG's perspective 24:15 The Boston-Miami series 39:45 The Clippers’ biggest problem 50:05 Why Jokic is the best passing big man of all-time 1:07:15 SVG's Twitter account and political goals
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Will the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat meet in the NBA Finals? Tom Haberstroh discusses with ESPN’s Jorge Sedano, who has covered both teams extensively. Plus Haberstroh and Sedano swap stories from covering the Heat during the LeBron James era.
13:25 Tom's story about Justin Bieber getting into a car crash outside his house 22:50 Can LeBron do anything to unseat MJ, or will he always be No. 2? 40:10 Why LeBron needs AD to step up to win another ring 42:50 Playoff Rondo 57:35 Can the Heat make a NBA Finals run?
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Why did the Brooklyn Nets hire Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash to be their new head coach? Tom Haberstroh discussed what moves the Nets need to make next with The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the former VP of Basketball Operations for the Memphis Grizzlies. Plus Haberstroh and Hollinger previewed the keys to the Lakers-Rockets series.
6:00 Is head coach of the Brooklyn Nets a good job? 14:50 Coach K to the 76ers? 24:40 Explaining the sloppy NBA endings 35:50 What AD needs to do in the Lakers-Rockets series 44:10 NBA Finals predictions
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Who will the Minnesota Timberwolves select with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Gersson Rosas, the Wolves’ President of Basketball Operations.
6:15 Direction he is thinking of going with the No. 1 pick 10:35 Trade market for the No. 1 pick 18:25 Goal of the NBA protests 29:40 Bond between KAT and DLo 36:15 Is it ever fair to say a draft class is weak?
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Why have there been so many upsets in the first round of the NBA playoffs? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Amin Elhassan, ESPN’s NBA analyst and a longtime NBA executive. Plus Elhassan shared hilarious stories about Kwame Brown and Michael Beasley.
1:30 Why Toronto seems the most prepared for the NBA bubble 12:30 What is wrong with LeBron and the Lakers 29:25 What is wrong with Kawhi and the Clippers 35:10 How Amin knew Michael Beasley would struggle in the NBA 38:10 Funny story about Kwame Brown
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What is like to be a virtual fan in the NBA bubble? ESPN’s Pablo Torre, who was spotted on television eating a sandwich as a virtual fan during the Pacers-Heat game, revealed how it happened and shared his takeaways from watching the NBA bubble. 5:35 Pablo's experience as a virtual fan 10:15 Stugotz’s struggles as a virtual fan 27:50 Pablo's thoughts on the 76ers and Ben Simmons’ injury 35:50 How "useless" Pablo thinks Al Horford is for the 76ers 48:50 Will the NBA need a bubble next season?
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Who should make an All-NBA Bubble Team, and who deserves to be on an All-NBA Bubble Burst Team? Tom Haberstroh debated with TrueHoop’s David Thorpe.
4:00 Russell Westbrook’s hot start 11:50 All-NBA Bubble Team 36:30 Is Anthony Davis the best teammate LeBron has ever had? 50:05 All-NBA Bubble Burst Team 1:00:30 MVP…LeBron vs Giannis
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Who is the NBA’s best golfer? Neil Olshey, the President of Basketball Operations for the Portland Trail Blazers, revealed his answer from the NBA bubble in Florida. Plus Olshey discussed everything you need to know about the Blazers, including the story behind Skinny Melo and Damian Lillard’s health.
4:50 Preparing for the bubble 9:10 The story behind "Skinny Melo" 14:50 How good Jusuf Nurkic has looked 27:43 Damian Lillard’s health 39:00 The best golfers in the NBA
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You know Adam Schefter as ESPN’s top NFL news breaker, but he is also secretly obsessed with the NBA. Schefter discussed his basketball roots and revealed his NBA title prediction.
3:37 Adam’s success with DFS golf
6:05 How Adam nearly became a baseball writer
18:55 Attending a party with Chris Paul and Jay-Z
21:00 Adam’s MVP ballot
35:00 Who will win the NBA title
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Is the food really that bad in the NBA bubble? Marc J. Spears, senior NBA writer for The Undefeated, describes life in Orlando for the NBA restart.
9:05 What the COVID testing protocols have been like 16:00 The impact of social justice messages on the back of player jerseys 22:40 Will there be protests in the bubble? 24:00 Damian Lillard's birthday party 29:40 Solving home-court advantage in the bubble
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What is life like inside the TBT bubble? Sean Marshall, captain of Team Challenge ALS in The Basketball Tournament, shared how he is keeping his team safe and his advice for players in the NBA bubble. Plus Marshall explained why Jared Dudley, his co-captain at Boston College, is the smartest guy he has ever played with. For more on the fight against ALS: https://iamals.org/ 7:40 Life in the TBT bubble 15:30 Keeping in shape during COVID-19 19:15 Why two players had to leave his team 32:00 Why Jared Dudley gets a bad rep 36:20 Sean's advice for everyone who want to see sports again
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Will it be safe inside the NBA bubble? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Nate Duncan, the host of a popular NBA (Dunc’d On Basketball) and COVID (Covid Daily News) podcast.
8:10 The NBA's rules for the bubble 17:20 Why Disney staffers don't necessarily need to be tested daily 32:10 The biggest threat to the bubble 42:30 Why the NBA could be in big trouble for next season 46:50 Whether the NBA should finish this season or not
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What’s it like to be interviewed by Tim Duncan and Chris Paul for your new job? Steve Forbes, the new head coach of the Demon Deacons, discussed the interview process with Tom Haberstroh, a proud Wake Forest alum. Plus Forbes told stories about Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, his best friend, and Fred Van Fleet, who he coached at Wichita State.
10:00 Zoom interview with Tim Duncan and Chris Paul 18:40 The five tiers of recruiting 27:20 Why Nick Nurse is such a good NBA head coach 42:15 How Steve and Nick are dealing with gout 46:30 Would he ever consider coaching in the NBA?
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What will life be like inside NBA bubble? Tom Haberstroh discussed the health and safety protocols with TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott 9:35 Henry's 20 questions for the NBA
26:00 What happens if a player breaks the rules?
37:35 What if an NBA player gets really sick?
44:20 Reactions to Kyrie Irving
58:00 Why doesn't the NBA play outside?
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Is the NBA doing enough to combat racial injustice? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce and ESPN’s Amin Elhassan. Pierce explained his viral #JusticeForLloyd Instagram post, while Elhassan compared the New York Knicks to Homer Simpson.
Lloyd Pierce:
1:55 The viral #JusticeForLloyd Instagram post
20:25 Diversity of NBA executives vs. players
23:50 Working with the NBA Coaches Association to inspire change
Amin Elhassan:
56:40 Why racial issues have overtaken sports
1:07:30 Why NBA players don't need to kneel
1:16:50 Knicks as Homer Simpson
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Ryan Saunders had one of his players tell him “that could have been me” after George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis. The head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves passionately decried police brutality and praised Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Okogie for their leadership in standing up for racial equality.
4:30 Saunders’ reaction to seeing the video of Floyd 12:35 Timberwolves player: "That could have been me" 13:50 Saunders' IG post 15:25 Watching Karl-Anthony Towns speak out 32:10 "I hope more people that look like me do speak out"
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Visualize your favorite picture of Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant, and there’s a good chance it was taken by Andrew D. Bernstein. The HOF photographer took Tom Haberstroh behind-the-scenes of how he captured some of the most famous images in NBC history. For video of the podcast: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/last-dance-andrew-bernstein-recounts-some-his-famous-michael-jordan-photos
4:20 Hazards of champagne celebrations 13:50 Michael Jordan the Piano Man 29:00 The famous MJ lifting photo 34:28 Kobe memories 46:40 LeBron’s scissor-kick dunk photo 1:02:07 Why Phil Jackson hated strobe lighting
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How does The Last Dance change the way we look at Michael Jordan? Tom Haberstroh explored with David Aldridge, who made frequent appearances in the documentary. Plus Aldridge, editor-in-chief of The Athletic D.C. and host of the Hoops Adjacent podcast, discussed what really happened during the MJ flu (or poisoned pizza) game. 8:45 The flu game…or pizzagate 25:23 Best behind-the-scenes footage in The Last Dance 34:15 The list of everything MJ took personally 38:46 What about the Wizards? 40:40 Could the Bulls have stayed together in 1999?
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How do Michael Jordan’s teammates feel about The Last Dance? Tom Haberstroh sat down a trio of Bulls experts from NBC Sports Chicago: four-time NBA champion Will Perdue, former Bull Kendall Gill and Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. 21:06 How they felt when MJ announced his first retirement 31:40 What Jerry Krause would have added to The Last Dance 44:40 MJ smoking cigars in the locker room 50:15 Playing cards on the plane with MJ 56:51 MJ’s insane schedule with the Dream Team 1:06:50 MJ crying on the floor after winning the NBA title on Father’s Day For more, check out the Bulls Talk podcast: https://art19.com/shows/bulls-talk-podcast
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How will The Last Dance affect Michael Jordan’s legacy? ESPN’s Pablo Torre revealed what he learned about MJ while watching The Last Dance. Plus Torre and Tom Haberstroh swap stories about fatherhood and Sam Hinkie's "Process". 8:28 Receiving fatherhood advice from Shane Battier 13:37 Pablo on the communal experience of The Last Dance 20:40 Why MJ agreed to release this documentary 27:33 Should MJ have been granted editorial control over the documentary? 40:52 Pablo's journey to interview Sam Hinkie
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Was Scottie Pippen the greatest No. 2 player ever? J.A. Adande, who was featured in The Last Dance, revealed his favorite stories from covering Pippen, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Plus Adande, who is now the Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University, joked about the mishap when he met Jordan for the first time.
7:25 J.A.’s mishap when meeting MJ 9:59 Why MJ avoided the media after retiring 26:32 The Pistons’ infamous walk-off vs. MJ 46:38 Phil Jackson’s version of load management 51:40 Was Pippen the greatest No. 2 player ever? 62:17 MJ’s speech at Kobe’s funeral
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Was the Dream Team the most dominant basketball squad ever assembled? Hall of Fame wing Chris Mullin shared his favorite memories playing with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird at the 1992 Olympics. Watch Mullin and the Dream Team in the 1992 Olympic gold medal game on Wednesday, April 22 at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN. 10:28 1996 Bulls vs 2017 Warriors? 16:07 How MJ and Pippen felt about Toni Kukoc 22:07 Charles Barkley and Bobby Knight clashing in '84 29:01 The famous Jordan vs. Magic scrimmage in Monte Carlo 42:18 Dream Team vs. other U.S. Olympic squads 53:01 A Zoom call for the ages
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What was life really like at the top of the NBA? The Athletic’s Ethan Sherwood Strauss, author of the new book “The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty,” discussed how the team dominated the NBA for the better part of a decade, why Kevin Durant left and other anecdotes from the dynasty. 8:48 Impact of social media on high-profile NBA stars 13:51 Why Kevin Durant left the Warriors 18:31 Getting yelled at by Durant 23:33 How Steph Curry handled immense fame 41:41 Awkward meeting with Andre Iguodala and Kevon Looney
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How did NBA players prepare to guard Kobe Bryant? Shane Battier, a three-time NABC Defensive Player of the Year at Duke and a two-time member of NBA All-Defensive Team, shared the mind games he played with the Black Mamba. Plus Batter, who is now the Vice President of Basketball Development and Analytics for the Miami Heat, revealed which NBA player could beat him in a Jeopardy duel.
3:28 Which NBA player could beat Shane Battier in a Jeopardy duel? 7:57 Advice for NBA rookies 10:27 Reading an absurdly obvious scouting report on Kobe 15:55 Guarding Kobe Bryant 26:20 Watching Kobe Bryant’s memorial service
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Will NBA players be in Tokyo for the Summer Olympics? Marc Stein, NBA reporter for The New York Times, analyzed how the new Olympic dates will impact USA Basketball. Plus Marc and Tom discussed the health-and-safety hurdles that need to be cleared before the NBA season returns.
7:30 The whirlwind of the season being shutdown 11:31 Biggest Premier League fan in the NBA 25:45 Options the NBA is exploring at this moment 34:06 Potential NBA calendar and its impact on Olympics participation 47:01 How different the NBA Draft and evaluation will be this year
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What is life like for basketball players stuck in Italy during the coronavirus pandemic? Michael Roll, who reached three Final Fours with UCLA, described being under a total lockdown while playing for Olimpia Milano. Plus he discussed how his family is preparing to welcome their first child at a time when Italian hospitals are so overwhelmed.
1:35 Scene in Italy 7:51 Reaction of NBA vs. EuroLeague 9:44 Playing against someone who tested positive 13:01 Expecting his first child in early May 19:21 Playing with Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love at UCLA
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What did Andy Larsen do after Rudy Gobert touched his microphone in the now-infamous press conference? Larsen, the Utah Jazz beat writer for The Salt Lake City Tribune, discussed finding out that Gobert tested positive for coronavirus and having to take the test himself. Then Eric Chemi, CNBC’s Sports Business reporter, analyzed the financial ramifications of the NBA suspending its season and which teams will be affected the most.
Andy Larsen (1:01) 5:35 Rudy Gobert’s now-infamous press conference 8:41 Learning Gobert was sidelined with an “illness” 16:50 Taking the coronavirus test 23:10 The conflict between Gobert and Donovan Mitchell 31:11 Larsen’s incredible story about his heart-rate monitor
Eric Chemi (36:46) 44:41 The ways coronavirus will affect NBA revenue 49:51 Why the NBA was slow to shut down the season 55:10 Next season’s salary cap
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When will NBA players return to the court? Tom Haberstroh discussed the coronavirus’ impact on the NBA with Howard Beck, Bleacher Report’s senior NBA writer and host of The Full 48 podcast.
2:12 Why the NBA made the right decision 9:35 The reasonable bar for players to get tested 12:40 Interactions with Rudy Gobert 24:11 Next steps for NBA 31:01 Possible NBA timeline for the next month
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How is Seattle reacting to the coronavirus? Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird discussed precautions and the possibility of playing in front of empty stadiums. Plus Bird, a three-time WNBA champion and four-time Olympic champion, revealed why she is endorsing a CBD brand.
1:50 Smartphone addiction 2:55 How Seattle is reacting to coronavirus 6:05 Being one of the first athletes to endorse a CBD brand 17:40 The importance of sleep 20:42 Why 40 is the new 30
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Just like in NBA Jam, players who make a couple of shots in a row catch on fire, right? Tom Haberstroh discusses the “hot hand” with Ben Cohen, author of the new book “The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streak.” Cohen, who covers the NBA for The Wall Street Journal, uses players like Stephen Curry to explore whether there really is such a thing as being in the zone. Plus Cohen and Haberstroh, who will both speak at the 2020 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, preview the topics attendees will be buzzing about.
6:01 Stephen Curry as the embodiment of the “hot hand” 12:03 Red Auerbach's thoughts on the “hot hand” 21:07 Important lessons from Cohen’s book 30:19 Previewing the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference 38:07 The hottest anyone has been on an NBA court
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Does the NBA need to change its stance on marijuana? Tom Haberstroh and NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole reveal what they learned after interviewing a number of NBA players including Al Harrington, Andre Iguodala, Stephen Jackson and Brian Shaw for their column “Marijuana and the NBA: Erasing the stigma and healing the league,” which you can read at NBCSports.com/Haberstroh. Plus Poole, the host of the Runnin’ Plays podcast, discussed being in Los Angeles for Kobe Bryant’s memorial and previewed Stephen Curry’s return to court.
2:35 Stephen Jackson and “The Program” 12:07 Brian Shaw’s cannabis party 21:10 David Stern’s stance on banned substance list 36:29 Kobe Bryant’s memorial 46:11 Should Stephen Curry be returning to the court?
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How do you coach LeBron James? Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel sat down with Tom Haberstroh at NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago to discuss what the Lakers need to do to win the NBA title. Plus Vogel told the story of how he ended up on the Stupid Human Tricks segment with David Letterman as a 13-year-old prodigy at spinning a basketball.
1:10 Being on David Letterman as a 13-year-old 5:36 Best trick-shot artist on the Lakers 14:40 Where he was when he heard the Kobe news 19:07 Becoming the coach of the Lakers 21:12 First meeting with LeBron James
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When did Mark Cuban know Luka Doncic could be a franchise player? The Dallas Mavericks owner sat down with Tom Haberstroh in a hotel lounge at NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago to discuss scouting, drafting and building around the 20-year-old All-Star. Plus Cuban revealed what he learned talking basketball with Barack Obama and Donald Trump, as well as his own political aspirations.
2:22 When Cuban knew Luka could be a franchise player 8:53 Why Cuban follows certain players on social media 11:34 The need to monetize NBA highlights 24:12 Will Mark Cuban run for president? 25:22 Talking basketball with Obama and Trump
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Tom Haberstroh sat down three special guests for a LIVE podcast at the Highline Bar in Downtown Chicago to celebrate NBA All-Star Weekend. Orlando Magic star Aaron Gordon previewed his appearance in the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and reflected on his unforgettable matchup with Zach LaVine in the 2016 competition. Tom Thibodeau relived his glory years coaching the Chicago Bulls and discussed his coaching future. Plus Chicago native Richaun Holmes returned to the Windy City—with his proud mom Dr. Lydecia Holmes—to tell the hometown fans about blossoming as a promising young big for the Sacramento Kings.
4:48 Gordon on the importance of winning the Dunk Contest 11:30 Gordon on his difficulties of participating in the 2017 Dunk Contest 22:49 Thibodeau on the 2011 Bulls who lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to Miami 30:04 Thibodeau on remembering Kobe Bryant 50:30 Holmes on playing alongside De’Aaron Fox & Buddy Hield
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Who made the best moves at the NBA trade deadline? Tom Haberstroh discussed the trade winners and losers with ESPN NBA analyst Amin Elhassan (@darthamin), who spent a decade working in NBA front offices. 2:20 Analyzing the Andrew Wiggins trade to Golden State 12:30 What Amin texted Steve Kerr after the Wiggins trade 32:45 Agent Leon Rose taking over in New York 35:28 Why being in the front office is such a different skillset than being an agent 46:50 Winners and losers from trade deadline
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Why can’t anybody stop Damian Lillard? Neil Olshey, who drafted Lillard less than a month after joining the Portland Trail Blazers, explained why his star point guard is so tough to defend. Plus Olshey, the Blazers’ President of Basketball Operations, revealed what he looks for in a prospect.
11:50 How did you know Damian Lillard would be this good? 15:50 What Neil looks for in a prospect 21:10 The origin of Logo Lillard 25:20 Was Lillard’s game-winner over Paul George a good shot? 31:11 Will the NBA ever adopt a 4-point shot?
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What made Kobe Bryant so special? The Undefeated’s Marc Spears, who covered Bryant for more than two decades, shared his favorite stories about the Black Mamba on and off the court. Then Chris Hein, the creative genius behind The Haberstat who graduated Lower Merion High School with Bryant, recalled when Bryant took Brandy to the prom. Plus Tom Haberstroh dug into The Habershow archives to resurface portions of his conversation with Brian Shaw about winning three NBA titles with Bryant, as well as with Doug Christie about guarding Bryant.
11:55 Marc Spears’ story about Kobe making a young kid’s day 15:18 How Kobe made every postgame visitor feel special 27:07 Why Kobe sold out arenas even on bad teams 34:15 How Gigi and Kobe connected through basketball 49:29 Chris Hein on going to the prom where Kobe took Brandy
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Why did Run TMC end after just two seasons? Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin sat down with Tom Haberstroh at NBC Sports Bay Area headquarters to discuss the highs and lows of playing in Don Nelson’s fast-paced offense.
1:34 What made Run TMC special 7:12 The origin of the Run TMC nickname 12:50 Connection to Run DMC 20:01 The end of TMC 33:10 The best crossover since Tim Hardaway
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What was it like guarding Kobe Bryant? Doug Christie, who was named to the NBA’s all-defensive team four teams, revealed the secrets to stopping Kobe. Christie also gave a blow-by-blow description of his fight with Rick Fox. Christie, who is now the Sacramento Kings analyst for NBC Sports California and host of the Purple Talk podcast with James Ham, also discussed the state of the Kings.
7:17 Fighting Rick Fox 22:40 Guarding Kobe Bryant 25:40 Playing with Jason “White Chocolate” Williams 33:03 Whether kids should play multiple sports growing up 34:20 Losing the 1996 NBA Slam Dunk contest to Brent Barry
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Will this be an active NBA trade deadline, or will teams be “slugs”? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Nate Duncan, NBA salary cap guru and host of the Dunc’d On Basketball podcast. Plus Duncan revealed his list of top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under, and his answer might surprise Philadelphia 76ers fans.
1:57 The fallout of John Beilein’s “thugs” (or “slugs”) comment 8:55 Should the Cavs trade Kevin Love? 19:57 The 2020 free agent class 28:40 Revisiting the Russell Westbrook trade 34:58 Top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under 45:35 Ben Simmons’ ceiling 57:15 The media members who are the best basketball players
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How will longtime NBA commissioner David Stern be remembered? Tom Haberstroh discussed Stern’s legacy with Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Chris Haynes and CNBC Sports Business reporter Eric Chemi (1:07:15). Plus Haynes, who used to cover the Portland Trail Blazers for NBC Sports Northwest, explained why the Blazers are struggling, possible moves at next month's trade deadline, the LeBron/Anthony Davis combination and more. 6:05 David Stern was a genuine no-nonsense guy (Haynes) 9:30 Tom’s story about being “memed” when asking Stern a question (Haynes) 37:17 Wade vs. Davis in terms of LeBron’s best ever teammate (Haynes) 1:13:05 Stern was a visionary (Chemi) 1:24:14 Stern stood up to the players who did not want Magic Johnson to return to the NBA (Chemi)
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Who is right in the Doc Rivers vs. LeBron James load management debate? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Sam Amick, senior writer for The Athletic. Plus Amick, who recently returned from Milwaukee to interview Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry, revealed what he learned about Giannis and the Bucks’ uncertain future.
1:10 Who will be the NBA MVP? 7:50 The big decision Giannis has to make this summer 14:33 The Doc Rivers vs. LeBron James load management debate 29:20 Players most likely to get traded 38:19 Why the Lakers didn’t sign Melo 52:02 Amick’s fun Jason Kidd story
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Will the Lakers and Clippers remain the top two teams in the Western Conference? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Dan Woike, who basically lives in the Staples Center as the LA Times national NBA writer. Plus Woike, who recently returned from Canada for Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, takes you behind-the-scenes of Leonard’s championship ring ceremony, gives his take on Chris Paul's future and more around the NBA.
5:09 Why Carmelo Anthony has gotten so much attention in Portland 13:13 Raptors absolutely nailed the Kawhi tribute video in his return to Toronto 30:30 Dan explains why Chris Paul's contract is so complicated to trade 44:20 Explanation of the latest with the Lakers and their roster 1:06:44 Comparing the Lakers vs. the Clippers
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Are the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks as good as their records suggest? Tom Haberstroh discusses with ESPN analyst Amin Elhassan. Elhassan, a former Phoenix Suns executive and noted archrival of Kobe stans, also reveals whether he thinks Kobe Bryant quit in the 2006 playoff series against the Suns.
2:03 Amin’s impersonation of Alvin Gentry 7:44 Why does Amin Elhassan hate the Lakers so much? 18:18 Explaining the Lakers’ hot start 30:01 LeBron is playing more defense…can he keep it up all season? 50:19 Did Kobe Bryant quit on the Lakers in their 2006 playoff series against the Suns? 52:46 How much Smush Parker and Kobe hated each other as teammates
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Gersson Rosas has remodeled the Minnesota Timberwolves since being named the team’s President of Basketball Operations earlier this year. He has assembled a world-class support staff that includes analytics experts, injury gurus and culinary icons. He has hired diverse voices and established better levels of communication between players and the front office. Rosas, the former Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Houston Rockets, also discussed leaving the Rockets after 17 years without a championship.
1:42 Solving the enigma of Andrew Wiggins 14:11 How good is Karl-Anthony Towns 22:09 Being proud that Towns fought back against Joel Embiid 36:12 Why the Wolves took a player-led trip to the Bahamas 45:12 Leaving the Rockets without an NBA title 48:01 Being the first Latino to lead an NBA front office 54:50 Player nutrition…including donkey meat
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What does opening the Chase Center mean for the Golden State Warriors? Hall of Fame executive Rick Welts, the President and COO of the Warriors, explained how the Warriors overcame political and economic challenges to develop the world-class sports and entertainment venue. The former ball boy for the Seattle SuperSonics also revealed whether he thinks the NBA will return to Seattle. Welts, who in 2011 became the highest ranking executive in men’s professional team sports to publicly acknowledge he is gay, also discussed his LGBT advocacy with Athlete Ally.
5:14 The challenges of opening the Chase Center 10:04 Eric Paschall’s immediate contributions 17:53 Welts’ LGBT advocacy 23:40 Marketing the Dream Team 34:51 Will the NBA return to Seattle? 46:02 The impact of Stephen Curry on and off the court
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Would Larry Bird have had a longer career if he took more games off? NBA champion Channing Frye advocates for load management and believes it shouldn’t have a negative connotation. Frye, the host of NBC Sports Northwest’s newest podcast Talkin’ Blazers, also explained why the Trail Blazers need to make a move to be competitive in the Western Conference.
2:33 How players like LeBron James continue to play at a high level as they age 5:35 What if Larry Bird took advantage of load management 15:40 What makes LeBron such a great passer 18:29 Will Kevin Love end up in Portland? 20:55 The best shooters Channing played with 30:47 Why the Trail Blazers need to make a trade now
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Stephen Curry might not actually be out for the season, according to his longtime trainer, Brandon Payne. Payne discussed Curry’s rehab and provided updates on his injuries. Payne, the founder of Accelerate Basketball, also talked about his work with Trae Young and Luka Doncic.
1:02 Watching Stephen Curry go down with an injury 13:50 Being with Curry on an international shoe tour 22:01 The extent of Curry’s injury 23:45 Comparing Luka Doncic to Stephen Curry 31:18 Comparing to Trae Young to Stephen Curry 44:34 Whether Curry will return this season
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Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis discussed John Wall’s health, drafting Rui Hachimura and the relationship between Bradley Beal and Wall. Leonsis, who recently won a WNBA title as the owner of the Washington Mystics, also touched on off-court topics including esports and sports gambling.
23:30 John Wall’s health and the state of the Wizards 33:40 Recruiting Bradley Beal and his relationship with Wall 34:57 What David Stern told Leonsis about Alexander Ovechkin’s contract 36:01 The struggles of LeBron James and the Lakers last season 55:40 Leadership advice from Barack Obama 1:04:56 The three innovations that are driving sports on a global basis
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Brian Shaw won five NBA titles as a player and an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. Shaw, who is now a studio analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, joined The Habershow to preview the NBA season. He also revealed details about the feud between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, as well as brokering the Shaq vs. Dame rap battle.
8:45 Shaw’s pick to win the NBA Finals 12:50 What derailed LeBron’s first season with the Lakers 30:50 Mentoring a young Kobe Bryant 38:55 Shaq-Kobe feud 59:45 Brokering the Shaq vs. Dame rap battle
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A number of high-profile NBA players (and Golden State Warriors) have suffered serious injuries recently. Lachlan Penfold, the Warriors' Head of Physical Performance and Sports Medicine during their 73-9 season, explains why.
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NBC Sports Boston' Chris Forsberg checks in from Las Vegas as Team USA prepares for the FIBA World Cup. Which of the new faces will star for Team USA? Plus Chris breaks down the Boston Celtics’ offseason additions, including Kemba Walker and fan-favorite Tacko Fall.
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Performance strategist Matt Mayberry on the rise of phone and social media addiction in the NBA, as well as player movement, league-wide anxiety and the role of tech.
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Bleacher Report's Howard Beck joins Tom Haberstroh on a special "emergency podcast" to discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets. Was this the craziest NBA offseason ever?
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ESPN’s Amin Elhassan joins Tom Haberstroh to wrap up free agency. They discuss Kawhi Leonard’s impending decision, what the Warriors’ next phase will look like without Andre Iguodala and Kevin Durant, how good the Sixers will be after their free agency moves and who the title favorites might be next season.
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ESPN's Ryen Russillo joins Tom to discuss the winners and losers from a wild 2019 NBA Draft, including Zion Williamson going No. 1 to the New Orleans Pelicans and a head-spinning number of trades.
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Tom talks to Henry Abbott of TrueHoop about the Raptors' NBA championship, the fallout from the Anthony Davis trade and how the rest strategy around Kawhi Leonard will change the way the league treats its superstars.
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Tas Melas, a Toronto native and co-host of NBA TV’s The Starters, talks Raptors-Warriors in the NBA Finals, discusses adjusting for a Golden State lineup without Kevin Durant and makes the case for Kawhi as one of the NBA’s best players.
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Tom talks to Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay Area and Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest to break down the Warriors' Game 1 win, whether the Blazers are overwhelmed, the importance of Enes Kanter, the Warriors without Kevin Durant and the secrets behind Steph vs. Seth.
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Tom talks to Marc Stein of the New York Times about Stephen Curry's popcorn addiction, how Houston's referree controversy will impact more than their series against Golden State and the Lakers' future post-Magic Johnson.
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Tom talks with David Thorpe of TrueHoop about how Utah is defending James Harden, Ben Simmons' future MVP chances and more.
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Tom goes around the NBC Sports Regional Networks to preview the 2019 NBA playoffs. Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay Area talks Boogie Cousins and the biggest threat to the Warriors, while Philly's Serena Winters talks through the Jimmy Butler experience and Ben Simmons' development. Then NBC Sports Northwest's Jamie Hudson talks about Damian Lillard's incredible year, the Blazers' injuries and the atmosphere around Portland.
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Chris Bosh opens up about what it’s like to be a star in the social media age, how Kevin Garnett helped convince him to take his talents to South Beach and why he’s rooting against Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors.
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Tom talks to Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer about coaching the best team in the Eat, being in awe of Giannis Antetokounmpo, coaching an All-Star Game, why the Bucks don't defend the 3-point line, Brook Lopez's 3-point game and much more. Stay up to date on everything from Tom Haberstroh at NBCSports.com/Haberstroh and in the MyTeams app.
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Tom talks to Memphis Grizzlies executive VP of basketball operations John Hollinger about the Marc Gasol trade, what really goes on behind the scenes at the trade deadline and the differences between being a national columnist at ESPN and a team's decision-maker.
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Tom welcomes a host of special guests to The Habershow to break down the 2019 NBA trade deadline. Paul Hudrick breaks down the Markelle Fultz trade, while Monte Poole talks the biggest threats to the Warriors. A. Sherrod Blakely, Dan Woike and Howard Beck call in to talk through every angle of the Celtics, Lakers and Pelicans and walk through the Anthony Davis sweepstakes. Then, Chris Miller joins to break down where the Wizards are at after John Wall's Achilles injury and the Otto Porter trade.
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Tom previews the trade deadline with Nate Duncan of the Dunc'd On Podcast. They break down the Anthony Davis sweepstakes from all sides, talk about the Knicks' superstar gambit and talk through the most interesting players and teams ahead of the trade deadline.
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Tom talks to Stan Van Gundy about teaching college kids, starting the 3-point revolution and how it's changed NBA for the worse, the pluses and minuses of James Harden's game, coaching even though it makes you miserable, what went wrong with Tom Thibodeau and much more.
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Tom talks to Sixers guard JJ Redick about quitting social media (9:44), the nature of addiction (17:00), how Adam Silver has changed the perception of NBA players (33:00), NBA player group texts and Slack channels (35:30) and much more.
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Tom talks to Ethan Strauss of The Athletic about the intricacies of betting on the NBA, why coaches care so much about betting lines, Ethan’s piece on the bizarre and lonely life of an NBA advance scout and the idea that Steph could get better as he gets more tired. Plus, the quasi-debut of The Habershow!
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Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey joins The Haberstroh Show to discuss Carmelo Anthony (7:20), the Rockets' slow start (5:35), whether the league has caught up to the 3-point-wheeling Rockets (11:50) and why he doesn't think Michael Jordan is the GOAT (19:45). Morey also touches on his passion for Broadway musicals (2:30) and what it was like to produce his own musical called Small Ball (3:40).
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Tom talks to former Cavs GM David Griffin about Warriors drama (3:27), Kevin Durant's future (6:54), how Kendrick Perkins managed LeBron James in Cleveland (16:46) and so much more.
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Get ready for The Haberstroh Show with Tom Haberstroh! Tom talks to the most important and most interesting people in the NBA to give listeners an inside look at the league. Regular episodes debut November 20.
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