Voice of the Nets with Chris Carrino: Recent Episodes
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Voice of the Nets, Chris Carrino, shares his perspective on the Nets and the NBA with players, coaches, friends and media personalities.
In this special edition of Voice of the Nets, host Chris Carrino sits down with longtime YES Network producer Frank DiGraci, who recently wrapped up his final game after an incredible 26-season run. Joined by Nets radio commentator Tim Capstraw, the trio takes a heartfelt trip down memory lane, reflecting on Frank’s remarkable career, behind-the-scenes stories, and lasting impact on Nets broadcasts.
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Nic Claxton is in his sixth NBA season as he becomes one of the Nets veteran presences following receiving a new contract. He talks with Carrino about how the new deal doesn't change anything for him, his partnership with Cam Thomas and his evolution as a player from the very beginning
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Jalen Wilson enters his second NBA season on a high following his MVP performance at this year's Summer League. He talks with Carrino about his growth in the league, what he learned in his time at Kansas and how he's adjusting to New York City.
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Ziaire Williams has a new start in the NBA after being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to Brooklyn. Ziaire talks with Carrino about his upbringing as a military kid, playing with Bronny James in high school and why education is still so important to him this day.
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Cam Thomas enters his fourth season with the Nets as one of the go-to guys in the lineup. He joins Carrino to discuss how Kobe Bryant still inspires him to this day, travel life in the NBA, being fueled by doubt and more.
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Noah Clowney turned heads with is play late in the 2023-24 season with the Nets. Following a strong summer league performance, Clowney is set to be a key part of the Nets rotation in his second NBA season. Chris Carrino and the Alabama product discuss Noah's development on the floor, living in New York City and more.
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Dennis Schröder's last 18 months have been a whirlwind. From winning a world cup with Germany to a trade to Brooklyn to competing in the Olympics this summer. Chris Carrino and the veteran guard discuss representing his home country and how he can help impact a young Nets team.
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Signed to a two-way to contract by the Nets this summer, "Jacky" Cui is looking to build off a strong NBA Summer League debut with Portland. Chris Carrino chats with Cui about his love for Kobe Bryant, his father's street ball stardom in China and more.
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Signed to a two-way to contract by the Nets last season, Jaylen Martin has yet to take the court in an NBA game, but the future is bright for the 20-year-old. Chris Carrino chats with Martin, who discusses his background through Overtime Elite and grinding in the NBA G-League.
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Dennis Schröder enters Year 12 in the NBA after joining the Nets midseason last year. Chris chats with Tim "Capper" Capstraw and NetsDaily's Lucas Caplan about how Schröder still has plenty of juice in his game and can bring key veteran leadership to the young Nets team.
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Day'Ron Sharpe enters Year 4 with a big role in the Nets rotation. Chris chats with Tim "Capper" Capstraw and NetsDaily's Lucas Caplan about how Sharpe, at 22 years old, still has untapped potential in his game and could become a key for the Nets.
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Trendon Watford enters the upcoming season as one of the Nets most versatile players. Chris chats with Tim "Capper" Capstraw and NetsDaily's Lucas Caplan about how Watford's ability to handle the ball with his size could make him a key within Brooklyn's rotation.
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Nic Claxton enters his sixth season with the Brooklyn Nets fresh off a brand new contract that will keep him in Brooklyn long-term. Chris, alongside Tim "Capper" Capstraw and NetsDaily Lucas Kaplan, break down how Claxton's game has evolved and where it can go next.
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Cam Johnson is set to begin his third season with the Brooklyn Nets as one of the veteran voices in the locker room. Chris, alongside Tim "Capper" Capstraw and NetsDaily Lucas Kaplan, break down how a healthy Johnson could be an impact player for the Nets in 2024-25.
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Jalen Wilson's steady improvement in Year 1 was capped off in the summer that followed as he captured 2024 Summer League MVP Honors. Chris is joined by Tim "Capper" Capstraw and NetsDaily's Lucas Kaplan to preview what's in store for Wilson's sophomore season.
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Dorian Finney-Smith enters his third season with the Brooklyn Nets as one of the team's veteran leaders. Chris is joined by Tim "The Capper" Capstraw and NetsDaily's Lucas Kaplan to discuss how Finney-Smith's two-way game remains extra valuable in today's game.
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What's the next step for Cam Thomas? Tim "The Capper" Capstraw and NetsDaily's Lucas Kaplan join Chris to discuss how Thomas can build off a breakout 2023-24 season.
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Chris sits down with his broadcast partner Tim "The Capper" Capstraw and NetsDaily's Lucas Kaplan to recap Noah Clowney's rookie campaign and preview his sophomore season.
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The Nets used a strong defensive effort (headlined by 15 total blocked shots) to secure a 106-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in the final home game of the season. Chris and Tim recap all the action, including the clutch baskets from Dennis Schröder and rookie Noah Clowney continuing to shine with 7 blocks.
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A 19-0 run to end the game gave the Nets their second win in a row with a 113-103 victory over the Pistons. Chris and Tim break down all the action, including big nights from Cam Thomas (32 points), Dennis Schröder (24 points), and rookie Noah Clowney (17 points and 4 blocks).
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Headlined by a career night from rookie Noah Clowney (22 points and 10 rebounds), the Nets bounced back with a 115-111 victory over the Pacers. Chris and Tim recap all the action, including another 25+ point performance from Cam Thomas and a big double-double from Nic Claxton.
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Led by the trio of Cam Thomas, Dennis Schröder and Mikal Bridges (combined 80 points), the Nets secured a third consecutive victory with a 125-108 win over the Bulls. Chris and Tim break down the action, including the Nets tying an NBA record for most threes made in any half with 18 in the second.
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Led by 38 points and seven assists from Cam Thomas, the Nets secured a second consecutive victory with a 122-119 overtime win over the Wizards. Chris and Tim recap all the action, including Nic Claxton’s impressive play on both ends and standout performances from Mikal Bridges and Dennis Schröder.
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Led by Trendon Watford and Dennis Schröder, the Nets used a balanced scoring attack to defeat the Raptors 96-88. Chris and Tim break down all the action, including the impressive play from rookies Jalen Wilson and Noah Clowney.
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Fueled by strong defense in the second half and a balanced scoring attack, the Nets came back from a 14-point deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-107. Chris sits down with Tim Capstraw to look back at all the action from Barclays Center.
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Mikal Bridges (38 points) and Cam Johnson (23 points) led the way for the Nets in a 114-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Chris and Tim Capstraw break down all the action from Brooklyn’s second consecutive victory.
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Fueled by hot 3-point shooting and big performances from Cam Johnson and Dennis Schröder, the Nets led wire-to-wire in a 124-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Chris sits down with Tim Capstraw to look back on all the action.
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Highlighted by effective ball movement and lockdown defense, the Nets got a big road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Chris sits down with Tim Capstraw to discuss the 111-86 victory in detail.
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Chris answers listener questions about accessibility, Nets uniforms, his favorite interviews, discovering his love of basketball and more in part two of a mailbag episode!
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Chris answers listener questions about his career, prepping for games, and what makes him laugh, cry and think in part one of a mailbag episode!
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Yahoo Sports writer Jake Fischer joins Chris to discuss Mikal Bridges' growth on and off the court, his versatile skill set, and more.
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Nets forward/center Trendon Watford sits down with Chris to talk about his relationship with Cam Thomas, coming from a family of athletes, how he perfected his floater game, and more.
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Former Net and current YES Network broadcaster Richard Jefferson joins Chris to discuss his time on the Nets, his recruitment into broadcasting, fatherhood, and more.
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New YES Network broadcaster Noah Eagle joins Chris to discuss following his father Ian’s broadcasting career, his move to cover the Nets, how great Pitbull is, and more.
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Chris sits down with commentator Tim "The Capper" Capstraw to unpack the start of the Nets' season, including Cam Thomas' scoring streak, the team's style of play, and more.
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Chris is joined by Nets forward/center Harry Giles III to discuss overcoming obstacles, his support system and his journey to the Nets.
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Chris checks in with YES Network’s Sarah Kustok following the Nets’ first preseason games.
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Chris is joined by new head coach of the Long Island Nets Mfon Udofia to discuss his background and coaching philosophies, as well as working together with the Brooklyn Nets.
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Chris sits down with commentator Tim “The Capper” Capstraw to discuss the Nets roster and predictions for the upcoming season in anticipation of the start of Training Camp.
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Chris is joined by Nets assistant coach Will Weaver to discuss returning to Brooklyn, coaching around the world, and getting lost in Paris.
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Chris sits down with Nets’ assistant coach Kevin Ollie to discuss being a star in your role, his journey from playing to coaching, and motivating the modern player.
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Chris sits down with YES Network broadcaster Ian Eagle to discuss the Nets’ growth as a franchise, his unique upbringing, and what movie made him cry on a plane.
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Chris sits down with current Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune to talk about meeting at Fordham, Brooklyn pride, the growth of Barclays Center, succeeding Jay Wright, and Mikal Bridges.
Then, Chris is joined by Nova legend Jay Wright to talk about being "best dressed", attitude, building around players' strengths, sacrifice in coaching, building relationships with players, and having a positive attitude.
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Chris sits down with the Brooklyn Nets' newest free agent signing, Lonnie Walker IV, to discuss his roots in Reading, Pennsylvania, the story behind his hair, and overcoming sexual assault.
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Chris is joined by NBA Big Board's Rafael Barlowe to discuss the Nets' Summer League roster and what to look for in a young prospect.
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Chris sits down with the Brooklyn Nets’ 2023 draft picks Noah Clowney, Dariq Whitehead, and Jalen Wilson.
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Chris is joined by the Brooklyn Nets’ new player development coach Jay Hernandez to discuss his New York roots, his unique basketball journey, connecting with his Puerto Rican roots, and the valuable experience he brings to the coaching staff.
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Chris speaks to the Brooklyn Nets’ assistant coach Adam Caporn about his basketball journey, starting in Western Australia and ending up in the NBA.
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Chris speaks to the Brooklyn Nets' assistant coach Ryan Forehan-Kelly about his unusual career in basketball and the wisdom he's earned along the way.
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Chris is joined by his radio partner Tim “The Capper” Capstraw and analyst Sarah Kustok to review the final game of the Nets’ series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Then, they discuss how the team can move forward from a very eventful season.
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Chris and his radio partner Tim "The Capper" Capstraw review game 3 of the Brooklyn Nets' first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Chris and his radio partner Tim "The Capper" Capstraw review game 2 of the Brooklyn Nets' first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Chris and his radio partner Tim "The Capper" Capstraw review game 1 of the Brooklyn Nets' first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Chris is joined by ESPN and SiriusXM’s Frank Isola as well as Tim “The Capper” Capstraw to reflect on an eventful regular season for the Brooklyn Nets. Then, they look forward to the Nets’ first-round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Chris is joined by YES Network's Jack Curry to discuss their Fordham connection, Jack's road to working on the New York Yankees beat, and the great Yankee teams that Jack covered.
You can pre-order "The 1998 Yankees: The Inside Story of the Greatest Baseball Team Ever" now, wherever books are sold.
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Chris answers questions sent in by you, the listeners!
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Chris explains his special connection with the iconic rock band Pearl Jam before speaking at length with music critic Steven Hyden about the band’s career, influence, and legacy.
You can find Steven’s book “Long Road: Pearl Jam and the Soundtrack of a Generation” wherever books are sold.
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Chris discusses the Nets’ impressive recent run (0:00) before speaking with The Ringer’s basketball analyst Michael Pina about the NBA season as well as his career in sports media (9:19).
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Chris shares his observations on how this reshaped Nets team has been gelling together (0:00) before being joined by Fordham University men’s basketball head coach Keith Urgo to discuss the Rams’ push to make the NCAA tournament (12:00).
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The founder of the Black Fives Foundation chats with Chris about his new book on the earliest days of basketball and his journey tracing the roots and spreading the word about the groundbreaking African American basketball teams.
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After a decade talking NBA on TV and podcasts, Leigh Ellis is taking his game around the globe with the goal of playing 20 pickup games in 20 countries. He talks with Chris about love of the game and the journey so far.
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The acquisition of 2021 WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones is part of a dramatic offseason for the New York Liberty. Chris and JJ catch up on her journey from the Bahamas to college hoops and rise to one of the best players in the world.
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Chris talks Super Bowl with his NFL broadcast partner Brian Baldinger, who shares stories from his NFL playing days and a tale of creativity, curiosity, and resiliency.
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A late bloomer on the way to a city championship at Cardozo HS, Royal Ivey found his niche on the defensive end as a four-year starter at Texas and turned that into a 10-year NBA career. Royal got the most out of his ability and as a coach he's determined to help the next generation reach their potential.
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It's a neighborhood rivalry between LIU and St. Francis. NBA veteran Rod Strickland is in his first year coaching LIU and Brooklyn native Glenn Braica is in year 13 at St. Francis. Chris digs into their deep histories in NYC hoops.
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The writer and director of Best Picture nominee Judas and the Black Messiah talks about hoop dreams, learning from Spike Lee, his love for Goodfellas, and the movies that move him.
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Three years since being drafted first overall in the second round of the 2019 draft, center Nic Claxton has blossomed into a steadfast fixture on the Brooklyn Nets roster. Chris sits down with the big man to walk through his basketball journey thus far — from his upbringing in South Carolina, spending two years as a Georgia Bulldog, making it to the NBA, and developing into the stalwart he is now.
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The author of Spaced Out talks about his new book examining the NBA's 3-point revolution and the radical changes that have trickled down to every aspect of how we play, watch, and talk about basketball.
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Chris catches up with Brooklyn's G League GM and head coach to talk about the journeys that brought them through playing careers overseas on the road to the NBA as part of the Nets' staff.
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As the Nets rock their iconic ABA Stars & Stripes jerseys, Chris checks in with two-time ABA champion Brian Taylor, who built a New Jersey legend in Perth Amboy and at Princeton University, where he played for legendary coach Pete Carrill. A two-time All-Star and the Rookie of the Year, Brian was one of the ABA's top defensive players and a top 3-point shooter in both the ABA and NBA.
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Yuta Watanabe has been a breakout contributor for the Nets this season after a journey that began with a Connecticut prep school and the first Division I college basketball scholarship ever earned by a Japanese player. His career has been chronicled by journalist Daisuke Sugiura, who came to the U.S. 20 years ago to chase a career dream. Chris checks in with two pioneers who have blazed new paths.
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Sports Illustrated's Senior Writer went from covering local government to the Lakers beat with Shaq and Kobe before coming East and settling in Brooklyn during stints with The New York Times, Bleacher Reporter, and SI. He covers the changes in media and the Nets' arrival in Brooklyn in a conversation with Chris.
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For a unique perspective on Nets coach Jacque Vaughn, Chris chats with the legendary Roy Williams, Vaughn's coach for four years at Kansas, about the early days of Vaughn's basketball journey. On this giving Tuesday, Chris also discusses his battle with FSHD, and you can check out the foundation's page here: https://app.donorview.com/WGAOy.
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Chris catches up with fellow Fordham alum Tony Reali for a conversation about finding your voice, both on the air and off.
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The legendary point guard from across the harbor in Jersey City found championships at Duke before a car accident interrupted his NBA career. He got back in the game coaching with his brother Danny and brings his Arizona State team to Barclays Center this week. Chris talks about perseverance, perspective, and family with Bobby Hurley.
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Chris is joined by legendary NBA photographer Nat Butler to discuss his iconic works with basketball greats such as Bill Russell and Larry Bird. They also talk about missed opportunities, what it’s like to shoot NBA games, and tips for everyday people to take good pictures.
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Out of LeFrak City and Archbishop Molloy, Kenny Anderson was one of the city's legendary schoolboy stars before making history while teaming up with Derrick Coleman and Drazen Petrovic for the Nets. Chris and Kenny talk about those Nets days, his fight back after suffering a stroke, and a new perspective coaching college ball.
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Chris and Tim "The Capper" Capstraw talk about the origins of their 20-year-long radio partnership before discussing the Nets' start to this NBA season.
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Chris briefly shares his takeaways from the Nets’ preseason before sitting down with legendary sports broadcaster Kevin Harlan to discuss his celebrated career as a play-by-play commentator, the level of enthusiasm required for the job, and what he’s looking forward to in this NBA season.
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Chris explains the significant rule changes in the NBA this season before chatting with YES Network’s newest addition Meghan Triplett about her road to becoming a basketball analyst and what she looks forward to in covering the Nets.
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Chris is joined by his radio partner Tim “The Capper” Capstraw and YES Network’s Sarah Kustok to discuss this new-look Brooklyn Nets team and what we can expect to see as they wind up for the upcoming season.
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Chris is joined by new Nets guard Edmond Sumner on his path to the NBA, overcoming setbacks, and what he can bring to this Brooklyn team.
This episode was produced by Isaac Lee of Koldwater Audio.
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Chris is joined by New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello to discuss the WNBA playoffs so far, her journey from rural Australia to a lifetime of pro basketball, working with her husband on the same staff, and the bright future of the women’s game.
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Former Nets player, broadcaster, assistant coach, and New Jersey native Mike O'Koren brings a little Jersey flavor to the show as he and Chris catch up on a lifetime of Nets and hoops stories.
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Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Jonathan Tjarks to discuss some exciting young NBA prospects and the Nets going forward, as well as his courageous battle with cancer and how it has changed his perspective on life.
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Chris talks with new Nets forward Royce O'Neale about journey to the NBA, how his career has progressed since being in the league, and what he brings to Brooklyn.
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Chris tracks the development of new Brooklyn Net Alondes Williams with Steve Forbes, his head coach at Wake Forest, and Steve Christiansen, his head coach at Triton. Then, Chris and his radio partner Tim “Capper” Capstraw interview Nets forward Kessler Edwards on his rookie year and what lies ahead for him.
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Chris catches up with Day'Ron Sharpe as he recounts his rookie year in Brooklyn, looks forward to what's next with the Nets, and goes deep on his love for UNC basketball.
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The NBA Draft is coming up on June 23, and Chris talks to Brooklyn Nets assistant GM Jeff Peterson about the team's process to evaluate young players and his own journey through the NBA. Then, Chris is joined by college basketball expert Jon Rothstein to discuss top prospects and the college hoops landscape.
This episode was produced by Isaac Lee of Koldwater Audio.
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Chris is joined by retired 13-year NBA veteran and former Net Jason Collins to discuss making a career out of intangible qualities, coming out as the first openly gay NBA player, and the fight for LGBT+ empowerment in professional sports.
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Chris is joined by his radio partner Tim “The Capper” Capstraw and BrooklynNets.com staff writer Tom Dowd to discuss how the Brooklyn Nets fared in the 2021-22 NBA season and what the team needs to change in order to compete for the championship next year.
Originally aired May 20, 2022.
This episode was produced by Isaac Lee of Koldwater Audio.
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