All Ball with Doug Gottlieb

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Special Preview - Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre - LeBron is the MVP Frontrunner, Bradley Beal Needs a New Home & the Lonzo Ball Conundrum Jan 27, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by paying homage to the 'Washed King' himself LeBron James. At age 36, LeBron continues to defy Father Time and is currently the odds on favorite to win his fourth NBA MVP award... and people are still looking for reasons to hate the man! What gives? Whether is sports media talking heads who claim that LeBron ruined the NBA with the Player Empowerment Era or former players like Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley who seem more worried about going viral than providing honest analysis, it seems folks are just unwilling to recognize greatness when its staring them right in the face. At the quarter pole of the season, it's clear that LeBron is the MVP. On the flip side, one NBA star who isn't having a great season is Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal. That's not to say that Beal is playing poorly (he's not), but his team stinks (again) and it's clearly starting to take a toll on him mentally. Beal should be the next All-Star to get traded, and don't be surprised to see the team that missed on the James Harden Sweepstakes swoop in and make a deal: The Philadelphia 76ers. Finally, news leaked on Tuesday that New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball is back on the trade block for the second time in 3 seasons. It sure has been a far fall from grace for the former #2 overall pick. Is it too soon to call Ball a bust? Would another change of scenery be enough to unlock the talent Daddy LaVar has raved about since he was in college? There's only one way to find out.

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Pt. 2: Long Beach State HC Dan Monson on Leaving Gonzaga for Minnesota, Regrets, Perspective, Few Relationship Jan 23, 2021

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In this episode, Doug concludes his two part interview with Long Beach State Head Coach Dan Monson. They discuss the impact of Gonzaga's '99 NCAA Elite 8 Run, why he decided to leave for Minnesota job, the ups and downs with the Gophers, if he regrets leaving the Zags, and how he's continued to stay close with Mark Few. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts!

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Pt. 1: Long Beach St. HC Dan Monson on Laying Gonzaga Foundation, Mark Few Early Years, '99 NCAA Tourney Run Jan 22, 2021

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In this episode, Doug sits down for the first part of a two part interview with Long Beach State Head Coach Dan Monson. They discuss growing up the son of a coach, playing football for Dennis Erickson at Idaho, coaching under UAB's Gene Bartow, taking over Gonzaga after being a long time assistant, and his memories from the '99 NCAA Tourney run that put the program on the national map. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts!

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Gottlieb and NBA Insider Ric Bucher Dissect the James Harden Trade, Title Expectations, Kyrie Toxicity, and Potential Pitfalls Jan 15, 2021

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In this episode, Doug and guest longtime NBA Insider Ric Bucher dissect the James Harden reuniting with KD in Brooklyn, if Brooklyn is a legitimate title contender, how Kyrie fits into the mix, and how he can potentially derail the entire experiment. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts!

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Guest: NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock Discusses LaMelo Early NBA Impressions, Luka Garza, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs Evals Jan 08, 2021

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In this episode, Doug shares a great behind the scenes story about life on the road in broadcasting, and is joined by hoops analyst, former agent Matt Babcock. They discuss his Arizona walk-on experience, his non-traditional path to becoming an NBA agent, the ugly side of the business that led him to leave it to pursue player evaluation and analyst life. He also breaks down LaMelo Ball's first month of his NBA career, his NBA scouting report on Iowa's Luka Garza, star freshman Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs and how COVID has impacted scouting. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts!

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KD/Kyrie Hot Start and Early NBA Thoughts; Kentucky Struggles; Skills Trainer Chad Wilkerson on Playing for Pre-Kansas Bill Self, with Dennis Rodman in the Philippines Jan 01, 2021

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In this episode, Doug gives his thoughts on the early season NBA action, KD and Kyrie's impressive early returns, why the Clippers can bounce back and win a title, and why Kentucky's struggles show the the one-and-done model has peaked. This week's guest is skills trainer and former Oral Roberts star Chad Wilkerson who discusses playing for Bill Self, playing against Gottlieb in college, with him in the USBL for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, which college basketball rule changes can improve the college game, his experience playing with Dennis Rodman in the Philippines, and his youth charity Book and a Ball. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts!

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Special Preview - Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre - The Steelers are Stuck in Mud & #NBATwitter King Josiah Johnson Dec 22, 2020

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On today's episode, Jason shares a quick thought on the Pittsburgh Steelers ugly loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. After starting the season 11-0, the Steelers have lost three in a row and Ben Roethlisberger looks absolutely washed. The defense has slipped a bit and the offense looks abysmal. Thanks to their hot start to the season they'll still make the playoffs but they have the making of a one-and-done postseason team, at best. Plus, The King of #NBATwitter Josiah Johnson swings by to discuss what it was like growing up in and around the UCLA Basketball program, what it was like was living with UCLA Basketball royalty (his father, Marques Johnson and his brother, Kris Johnson), how the so-called 'locker room culture' helped him develop the comedic skills that have made him the undisputed King of #NBATwitter, his biggest issues with Twitter trolls and social media tough guys, why he understands why Kevin Durant felt compelled to create social media burner accounts, why he's still picking the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA championship... even if he's a little worried about the quick turnaround, why he has a big problem with people who continuously try to discredit LeBron James' accomplishments, why he's been so impressed with Luka Doncic and the overall globalization of basketball, why he has a ton of respect for LaVar Ball and the job he's done raising Lonzo and LaMelo, what it was like playing pickup ball against guys like Kevin Garnett back in the day, and much more! Finally, Jason closes things out with a very special NBA Opening Night edition of The Best Bet.

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Pt. 2 of 2 - Former Gonzaga Star Dan Dickau on Building Program Foundation, 2021 Zags, NBA Experience Dec 18, 2020

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In this episode, Doug is joined by former Gonzaga superstar and NBA player Dan Dickau for the second part of a two part interview to discuss his breaking onto the national scene at Gonzaga, building the foundation of what the program has become, his NBA experience across multiple teams, and how he's staying involved in the game. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts!

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Pt. 1 - Former Zags Superstar Dan Dickau Discusses Hoops Upbringing, Washington Commitment, Gonzaga Transfer Decision Dec 17, 2020

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In this episode, Doug is joined by former Gonzaga superstar and NBA player Dan Dickau to discuss his hoops upbringing in the Northwest, committing to Washington, and why he decided to transfer to an up and coming Gonzaga program. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts!

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Special Preview - Up On Game with LaVar Arrington, T.J. Houshamndzadeh and Plaxico Burress joined by Al Harrington - The NBA's Newest Policy is Long Overdue! Dec 13, 2020

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LaVar Arrington, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress discuss the NBA's decision to no longer test players for marijuana and speak with 16-year NBA veteran Al Harrington about what it means for the rest of professional sports! Plus, is James Harden an example of 'player empowerment' going too far?

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