All Ball with Doug Gottlieb

Latest Episodes:

All Ball - Pt. 1 Princeton Asst. Skye Ettin on Hoops Background, Director of Ops Job Experience Aug 09, 2022

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In this episode, Doug is joined by Princeton University Assistant Skye Ettin to discuss his basketball journey growing up in Princeton, New Jersey, how he handled playing high school ball while dealing with his father’s Alzheimer's disease, his career playing DIII hoops, how he landed an internship at Princeton and then the Director of Basketball Operations job after graduation,, and the experience he gained in the position under Head Coach Mitch Henderson.

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All Ball - Dametri “Da Meat Hook” Hill on Florida ‘94 Final 4, NIL, 15-year Pro Journey Aug 01, 2022

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In this episode, Doug is joined by University Florida hoops legend Dametri “Da Meat Hill discusses his hoops upbringing in St. Petersburg, Florida, how the ‘94 Florida team’s Final Four run came together, the birth of “Da Meat Hook” nickname, how much he could have made in today’s NIL era, his experiences as a 15-year international pro all in Israel, China and across the globe, and if his game would translate to today’s NBA.

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All Ball - Cavs Summer League Asst. Martin Knezevic on Cavs Culture, International Coaching Journey Jul 28, 2022

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In this episode, Doug is joined by 2022 Cavs Summer League Assistant and international coach Martin Knezevic to discuss his decision in his 30’s to abandon a career as a stock broker to pursue coaching, how his stops in Mexico Vietnam, China and the G-League helped shape his coaching identity, what key lesson he learned coaching under former All-Star Nick Van Exel, and why he was so impressed with the Cavs culture during his stint coaching in the Summer League.

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KJ Live - J.Marques Johnson Jul 21, 2022

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On this episode KJ chops it up with actor J.Marques Johnson, who makes his television debut as "Rayshon" in the second season of BET+'s Tyler Perry drama series, All The Queen's Men. KJ and J.Marques also discuss his famous family, battling leukemia as a child, playing college basketball and finding his groove as a model/actor. #allball

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All Ball - NFL Draft Dreams + Draft Behind-The-Scenes with Andy Phillips Jul 16, 2022

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In this episode, Doug gives his take on the Suns paying through the nose to keep Deandre Ayton, and which team will eventually pay up for KD. Then, former all-MAC o-lineman and author of Round Zero: Inside the NFL Draft discusses his journey from growing up in Lansing, Michigan in the shadows of Michigan State, to unheralded Central Michigan recruit, to an all-conference lineman, to draft prospect, to his cup of coffee with the Packers and an unforgettable camp moment with Aaron Rodgers. He also explains how his confusing draft experience and the disappointment of going undrafted inspired his book examining all the angles of the draft from the perspective of legendary coaches, general managers, agents, and players.

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KJ Live - The Program NYC Jul 07, 2022

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On this episode, KJ chops it up with Jared Effron and Griffin Taylor co-founders of The Program NYC, a basketball initiative that will bring top-tier coaching and basketball expertise to the city's youth. #allball

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KJ Live - Donminic Ellison Jun 30, 2022

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Former pro baller and newly named Morningside High-School Boys Basketball Head Coach Donminic Ellison joins the show and chops it up with KJ about growing up in Inglewood California, making it out earning a scholarship to Washington State University, and his journey around the globe playing professional basketball. KJ and Donminic also discuss current Houston Cougars Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, how playing in Israel changed Donminic's life, why he retired from the game at 27 years old, and how working for an accounting firm completely changed his life. Great conversation with one of my favorite competitors. #allball

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All Ball - Pt. 3 NBA Trainer Mike Procopio on Kobe Behind the Scenes, 2022 Draft Jun 30, 2022

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In this episode, Doug gives his take on the looming Kyrie Irving and Nets divorce. Then, he finishes his conversation with NBA trainer and Kobe Bryant’s former video scout Mike Procopio, who pulls back the curtain on his time with Kobe and breaks down the top players from this year’s draft.

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All Ball - Pt. 2 NBA Trainer Mike Procopio on Kobe Work Ethic, Earning Respect, Unique Relationship Jun 26, 2022

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In this episode, Doug reacts to the Magic taking Paolo Banchero with the #1 overall pick without working him out. Then, he continues his conversation with NBA trainer and Kobe Bryant’s former video scout Mike Procopio, who pulls back the curtain on how Kobe’s legendary work ethic was different from other players, their unique relationship, and his obsessive attention to detail. He also explains how he helped transform the Mavs player development program, what it was like working for Mark Cuban, why Rondo was a disaster in Dallas, and if the Celtics can be a consistent title contender.

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KJ Live - BONUS CONTENT - Bob Myers Jun 24, 2022

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On this special bonus episode, Warriors GM Bob Myers and KJ had a conversation last summer after a disappointing season, and you'll see why it's no surprise they were able to turn things around and be crowned champions this season. They chopped it up about:

Winning the 1995 NCAA Championship at UCLA.

How working for Arn Tellum prepared him to be an NBA GM.

Will the Warriors win another NBA Championship in the next 5 years?

Managing egos and personalities on the Warriors championship squads.

Relationships and why they matter.

Why “winning” is an attitude.

Ed O’Bannon in all his chair slinging glory.

Warriors organization commitment to social change.

Is Steph Curry the greatest PG to ever play?

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