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Olympics Reaction, Key to LA 28 Success and Sports Parent Advice Aug 14, 2024

Vince reacts to the Paris Olympics, Team USA winning the Gold Medal with incredible performances from Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He gives the biggest key to what Team USA needs to do to win gold again in LA 2028.

Plus, the impressive showing from the USA Women's Team, A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper coming up big down the stretch vs France.

Vince also takes some time to talk about his experience as a parent of young athletes and gives some advice for parents dealing with kids playing competitive sports.

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The Inside Stuff Jul 31, 2024

How did the NBA become…well, the NBA? On this final episode of NBA DNA, Hannah digs into the magic behind the scenes, featuring interviews with Bob Costas, Willow Bay, Isiah Thomas, and others. Former NBA Entertainment boss Don Sperling walks us through how the league went from tape-delayed games of the 80s to the mega successes of the 90s and beyond. Plus, the incredible legacy of David Stern, the creation of Inside Stuff, and how the league forever changed the landscape for professional athletes and fans.

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Dub Nation Jul 18, 2024

Hannah heads back to 2015 and one of her favorite assignments to date: covering an up-and-coming Golden State Warriors for ESPN’s Face to Face. Legendary coach Steve Kerr and NBA All-Star Andre Iguodala recap the highs and lows of Golden State’s incredible 2014-2015 season, including the NFL legend that helped Kerr develop his coaching philosophy, the origins of the team’s “death lineup,” and how Steph Curry changed everyone’s opinion on what’s a good shot.

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The Lake Show Jul 12, 2024

On this episode of NBA DNA, Hannah dives into the first dynasty of the new millennium, the Shaq/Kobe Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s. Lakers owner and President Jeanie Buss, and seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry join the show to discuss the team’s iconic three-peat, the secret behind Phil Jackson’s success, and what Shaq and Kobe’s teammates wish you knew about their relationship.

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From Pipe Dreams to Hoop Dreams: The WNBA Jun 26, 2024

On this week’s episode of NBA DNA, Hannah revisits the summer of 1997 and the inaugural season of the WNBA. Basketball legends Val Ackerman, Rebecca Lobo, Annie Meyers, and Lisa Lax join the show to talk about that shortened first season: featuring six initial teams, one accidental dynasty, one ulcer, and lots of happy tears.

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Finals Reaction, Free Agency Preview, Vince's Draft Night Story Jun 20, 2024

Vince gives his take on the Celtics championship run and if he thinks they can repeat next season. Vince goes deep on Free Agency and where he thinks the top guys like Paul George, OG Anunoby and DeMar DeRozan could possibly fit. Vince also tells the incredible behind the scenes story of his Draft Night Trade with Antawn Jamison, and gets into what he thinks the best situation would be for Bronny James in the Draft and NBA.

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From Pipe Dreams to Hoop Dreams: The History of Women’s Basketball Jun 19, 2024

In this week’s episode of NBA DNA, we dig into the history of women’s pro hoops: from the early days in colleges and church basements to the ill-fated leagues of the 1980s, and finally, the creation of the 1996 Women’s Dream Team. Hannah shares the lesser-known story of the barnstorming tour that led to today's WNBA and sits down with some of the women who made it possible: Rebecca Lobo and former WNBA president Val Ackerman.

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NBA Finals, Lakers Coach, Caitlin Clark, UConn Memories with Nykesha Sales Jun 12, 2024

Vince is joined by his close friend, UConn women's basketball legend, 7-time WNBA All-Star and current UGA Assistant Coach Nykesha Sales. They discuss her incredible UConn days, the impact of NIL money on college sports and Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA. Then Vince and Nykesha talk about the NBA Finals, who is the Celtics best player, who will win the Finals MVP. Plus they get into Dan Hurley, JJ Redick and the Lakers coaching situation.

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The Heart of a Champion Jun 05, 2024

With Michael Jordan retired from the NBA, attention shifts to the other greats: Olajuwon, Ewing, Stockton, Malone, and Barkley — all hungry for a championship. Former Rockets coach Rudy T and seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry sit down with Hannah to talk about the team’s back-to-back wins, the strangest Game Five ever played, and the surprising origins of The Heart of a Champion.

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Mavs vs Celtics NBA Finals Preview, Kyrie Returns to Boston, Lakers Coaching Latest May 31, 2024

Vince reacts to the Mavericks and Celtics winning and gives his NBA Finals preview with matchup breakdowns, Jason Kidd inside perspective and the emotions of Kyrie returning to Boston for the Finals. Vince compares Kyrie's situation to his return to Toronto for the First Round of the 2007 playoffs. Plus he talks about the latest with the Clippers giving Ty Lue an extension and the Lakers looking likely to hire JJ Redick.

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Ant-Man vs Luka, Best NBA Duo, Caitlin Clark's Rough Start May 22, 2024

Vince invites two of his closest friends and members of his basketball "Group Chat" Joe Giddens and AYO to join the podcast. Joe played in high school with Vince, and they remember some of their greatest HS moments. AYO is a massive music producer and he tells Vince about the stress of trying to break through in the business. They get into the playoffs, discuss who is the face of the NBA, which player they would build a franchise a around, what is the best duo in the League, and who they think will win the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.

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The Dream Team May 15, 2024

In this week’s episode of NBA DNA, we look at the greatest team assembled: The 1992 Men’s Olympic Basketball Team — aka, The Dream Team. Hannah is joined by Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley and Dream Team Coach PJ Carlesimo who reminisce about their unforgettable summer, complete with iconic practices, international rivalries, and late nights at the poker table. Plus, Hannah delves into her move to NBC in the early '90s just as the Dream Team took basketball global.

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SGA, Ant and Brunson Playing like MVPs, Discipline Decisions and Coaching Carousel May 10, 2024

Vince talks about the NBA's disciplinary decisions on Jamal Murray and Patrick Beverly, the three guys he thinks are playing the best in the league right now, as well as the latest on the coaching vacancies in Phoenix and Los Angeles. Plus Vince reacts to the Cavs win over the Celtics in Game 2, breaks down the playoffs and looks ahead to Caitlin Clark's possible appearance for Team USA at the Olympics.

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The Bad Boys May 08, 2024

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas stops by to talk about the team's back-to-back NBA championships, his biggest gripe with the Chicago Bulls, and whether the team is the NBA’s forgotten dynasty. But first, we head inside the metaphorical locker room that once was CNN Sports Tonight, complete with 2:30 a.m. newscasts, Subway sandwiches, and Hannah’s future husband Dan Hicks. Hannah and Dan revisit the earliest days of their relationship and reminisce about how the Detroit Pistons changed East Coast basketball.

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Vince and Garrett Temple on the Playoffs Best Duos and the Most Underrated Player May 03, 2024

Vince talks with his former teammate Garrett Temple about how Temple made it in the league despite not being drafted, Scottie Barnes' role with the Raptors and Garrett's behind the scenes knowledge as VP of the player's association. Plus they go through every playoff series and discuss the most underrated players and the best duos.

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Joel Embiid 50 Piece, SGA for MVP, KD's Time to Step Up and the Lakers Demise Apr 26, 2024

Vince breaks down all 8 NBA playoff series including the amazing Joel Embiid 50 point game to lead the Sixers over the Knicks Thursday night, and even gets into his NFL Draft reaction.

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The Longshots Apr 24, 2024

Hannah moves to North Carolina to cover NASCAR… and the NBA’s newest franchise The Charlotte Hornets. We dig into the team’s wild first season, complete with crashing scoreboards, tuxedo-clad crowds, and a young Dell Curry and Rex Chapman. Dell and Rex reflect on those early wins (and losses), what it takes to start a new franchise, their enduring friendship, and those infamous Alexander Julian uniforms.

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Grant Hill Part 2 - Coach K's Last Game vs UNC, Living Single, Rookie Year Memories Apr 17, 2024

Part 2 - Vince and Grant Hill continue their conversation, about Coach K's final game, his acting on "Living Single," with Queen Latifah, staring in the NBA as a rookie, dealing with injuries over the years, his role as an owner in the NBA, MLB and MLS, managing Team USA for the upcoming Olympics and his daughter as a young MMA fighter!

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H-Town Apr 17, 2024

Hannah heads deep into the heart of Texas to reminisce about her punk rock radio origins and early years covering the Houston Rockets. Former GM Steve Patterson, and Rockets legends Rudy Tomjanovich and Ralph Sampson bring us inside the ’81 and ’86 NBA Finals. Then, Hannah and good friend Judy Cohen take a trip down memory lane, complete with ’80s fringe, North Beach Leather, and a story about how they scammed their way into the Super Bowl.

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Grant Hill Part 1: Hall of Fame, Duke vs. UNC and the Pass to Laettner Apr 12, 2024

Grant Hill Part 1 - Vince and Grant discuss what it is like to go into the Hall of Fame, this year's Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, the rivalry between Duke and UNC that never stops, plus the back story on The Pass Grant made to Christian Laettner vs Kentucky in 1992.

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The Merger Apr 10, 2024

In this week’s episode, we stay in the ABA as the upstart league lures top players like Dr. J, Moses Malone, and Spencer Haywood in an attempt to secure a national TV contract. Hannah recounts a story her father told her about the ABA’s top-secret pursuit of Lew Alcindor, dubbed ‘Operation Kingfish,’ and reflects on the lasting legacy of the ABA, including the hardship rule, three-point shot, and wide-open style of play. Plus, everything to know about the 1976 NBA-ABA merger. Guests include Dr. J, Bob Costas, Peter Vecsey, and Semi-Pro screenwriter Scot Armstrong.

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Jameer Nelson on NIL $$$, Rookie Jokic, 09 Finals and the Young Magic Apr 02, 2024

Vince has a conversation with 2004 National College Player of the Year and 2009 NBA All-Star Jameer Nelson. The former Orlando Magic teammates discuss what the NIL money would have been like for Jameer in college, St. Joe's incredible run in the NCAA Tournament and the controversy behind Jameer playing in the 2009 NBA Finals.

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Antawn Jamison on Carolina Memories, the NCAA Tourney and Dropping 51 on the Lakers Mar 27, 2024

Vince talks with his close friend and fellow Tar Heel legend Antawn Jamison about their favorite memories as suite-mates at North Carolina on and off the court. They also get into the current NCAA Tournament, what-if there was NIL money for them back in the 90's and Antawn scoring 50 points in back-to-back NBA games.

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Epilogue: Chris Quinn Interview LIVE from Summer League Jul 13, 2023

Israel sits down with former Heat player and current Assistant Coach Chris Quinn LIVE during NBA Con at Las Vegas Summer League. They talk about Chris' time playing with the Heat, and his transition into coaching the team. Chris gets into his relationships with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Udonis Haslem, Erik Spoelstra, living the "Heat Culture," Jimmy's 56 point game against the Bucks and winning Game 7 in Boston.

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David Roddy LIVE from Summer League Jul 12, 2023

LIVE from NBA Con at Summer League in Las Vegas, Ryan talks with NBA player David Roddy about transitioning from a big in college to a wing in his rookie year with the Grizzlies. David addresses his epic dunk over Ivica Zubac, his career-high scoring game, and getting welcomed to the NBA by Luka Doncic. He also talks about the amazing talent of Ja Morant, and trying to guard LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant as a rookie.

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Charlie Villanueva on his Fight with Ryan, Kobe's 81 and Jokic Greatness Jun 28, 2023

Ryan talks with 11-year NBA vet Charlie Villanueva about the time they got into it during a game and both got ejected. Charlie talks about playing against a young LeBron James before he was a top prospect, defending Kobe during his 81-point game, and why Nikola Jokic is one of the best centers to ever do it.

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Episode 8: The Finale Jun 26, 2023

In Episode 8 of Four Years of Heat Israel Gutierrez talks to Shane Battier and Udonis Haslem about the Heat's sobering loss to the Spurs in the 2014 Finals. Dan Le Batard, Brian Windhorst and Rachel Nichols weigh in on the legacy of the Heat's incredible four year run and Mario Chalmers gives his view on the Big Three Heat's place among the best teams in NBA history.

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Bobby Marks on Wembanyama's next steps, Damian Lillard Latest, Passing on Kobe in the Draft Jun 21, 2023

Ryan talks with ESPN's Bobby Marks about what the Spurs need to do to build a team around Victor Wembanyama, the latest on the Trailblazers future with Damian Lillard, and the time he may have cost the Nets the chance to get Kobe Bryant.

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Episode 7: The Peak Jun 20, 2023

On Episode 7 of Four Years of Heat, Israel Gutierrez chronicles the fallout from the Ray Allen Game 6 shot, the Heat's Game 7 win and lead up to the rematch with the Spurs in the 2014 Finals. Matt Bonner and Mario Chalmers talk about the struggle to get ready for a Game 7 after the epic drama of the Game 6 Heat comeback. Shane Battier discusses his unbelievable performance in Game 7 and the satisfaction of role-players stepping up to help the team win on the biggest stage. Udonis Haslem addresses the importance of winning, but the Spurs were now the team with the chip on their shoulder.

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Episode 6: The Shot Jun 15, 2023

In Episode 6 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez dissects the Heat's 2013 NBA Finals series vs the Spurs. Ray Allen talks about why he was completely prepared for hitting his epic game-tying 3-pointer in Game 6, and why a previously unnoticed violation during the final seconds of regulation could have changed everything and thrown the entire series into a tailspin.

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Maurice Taylor on Guarding Michael Jordan, Shaq and Kobe Jun 14, 2023

Ryan talks with Maurice "Mo" Taylor about his classic "Detroit" Draft Day suit, trying to guard Michal Jordan during his rookie season, giving up 61-points to Shaq, and the best thing he learned from Kobe through the years.

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Episode 5: The Crown Jun 12, 2023

In Episode 5 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez goes behind the scenes of the Heat's 2012 Finals win over the Thunder, and how three weeks changed the entire public perception of LeBron James. The team hits its stride during the 2012-13 season and wins 27 in a row, with insights from Ray Allen, Shane Battier and Udonis Haslem. Plus another dramatic playoff run to the Finals in 2013.

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Episode 4: Game 6 LeBron Jun 08, 2023

In Episode 4 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez explores how LeBron James and the Heat battled back from the Finals loss and then the entire Big 3 experiment hinged on one game in Boston. Rachel Nichols and Brian Windhorst give incredible insights into the depths LeBron sunk to after the loss to the Mavs, and Mario Chalmers talks about the journey the Heat took through the 2011-12 season. Everything comes to a head with the Heat trialing 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals and facing a must-win Game 6 on the road vs the Celtics. Dan Le Batard helps set the scene of the pressurized game, and Udonis Haslem and Shane Battier tell stories about how they knew LeBron was ready to step-up.

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Episode 3: The Big Failure Jun 05, 2023

In Episode 3 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez dives deep into the Heat's 2011 run to the Finals and the crippling failure vs. the Mavs. Joakim Noah talks about the intense competition between the Heat and the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Brendan Haywood gives incredible insight into the Dallas game plan and motivations that stifled LeBron, Wade and Bosh and shocked the world in the NBA Finals.

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Episode 2: Not So Fast May 29, 2023

In Episode 2 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez examines the fallout from "The Decision," how LeBron, Wade and Bosh had to deal with becoming the most hated team in America, the difficult start to the season that had everything being questioned, including the Head Coach, and the return to Cleveland with an atmosphere like no other game in NBA history.

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Austin Rivers on Proving Himself in the League, his Dad, and Victor Wembanyama May 24, 2023

Ryan talks with 11-year NBA vet, 10th Pick in the 2012 Draft, Austin Rivers about growing up in the shadow of his father, Doc, the struggle to prove himself in the NBA, and the moment when he got respect. Plus, Austin and Ryan discuss Victor Wembanyama and the impact that he will have in the league as a rookie.

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Episode 1: The Beginning May 23, 2023

Welcome to Four Years of Heat, the limited podcast series that goes inside the four years LeBron James spent with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh playing for the Miami Heat from 2010-14.

In Episode 1, host Israel Gutierrez, who grew up in South Florida and covered the Heat during the time for the Miami Herald and ESPN, traces the elements that brought LeBron from Cleveland to "South Beach." From the state of the Heat franchise with perspective from Dan Le Batard and Udonis Haslem, to LeBron's Olympic friendship with Wade and Bosh, to a behind the scenes interview with Jim Gray about "The Decision," to the inside story of the "Welcome Party" that went too far from reporters that were in the building.

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Former Hawks Coach Lloyd Pierce on the current NBA coaching carousel and story time from Vince playing on the Nets May 18, 2023

Vince Carter hosts his former coach, Lloyd Pierce, to talk about their time together on the Atlanta Hawks, reacting to JJ Redick’s interview for the Raptors and would Vince ever consider a head coaching job? Plus, former Nets VP, Gary Sussman, reveals how he told Vince he was traded to the Nets, recounts Vince’s iconic dunk on Alonzo Mourning and more!

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Andre Drummond on Secrets to being a Great Rebounder, Crying at the Draft, and Mental Health in the NBA May 17, 2023

Ryan talks with 4-time NBA rebounding leader, 2-time NBA All-Star Andre Drummond about the emotions he experienced on Draft Night, his secrets to being a great rebounder, and the importances of maintaining mental health in the NBA

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Greg Oden on getting Drafted #1, Playing against Shaq and Yao Ming May 10, 2023

Ryan talks with 2007 #1 Overall Pick Greg Oden about his emotional Draft Night as well as how difficult it was for him to face big men like Shaq and Yao Ming in the NBA.

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Metta Sandiford-Artest on his Wild Rookie Year, Winning a Title with Kobe, and Mental Health May 04, 2023

Ryan talks with Metta Sandiford-Artest aka "Ron Artest" about bringing bus loads of his friends to the NBA Draft, going head-to-head with Michael Jordan in his rookie season, how he decided to join the Lakers, the Mental Health journey that let him hit the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, and how the future looks for Bennedict Mathurin in Indiana.

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Vernon Maxwell on facing Jordan, Winning the Title and Jalen Green's future Apr 26, 2023

Ryan Hollins talks with NBA legend, Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell about the lessons he learned from his mistakes at Florida, his matchups against Michael Jordan, hitting the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals and what he thinks about future Rockets super-star Jalen Green.

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Mario Elie on his crazy Draft experience, Charles Barkley, Run TMC and the Kiss of Death Apr 19, 2023

Ryan talks with NBA Legend, Mario Elie about how he found out he was drafted, starting his career in Philly with Charles Barkley, playing with Chris Mullin and the Run TMC Warriors, and then hitting the famous "Kiss of Death" three pointer to help the Rockets beat the Suns in the Playoffs.

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Part 2 with Antawn Jamison on March Madness, NIL and are the Kings real contenders?! Apr 04, 2023

Vince Carter hosting his former Tar Heel teammate Antawn Jamison breaking down March Madness, scouting the tournament and how NIL has affected the college game. Plus, Antawn on how his former coach Mike Brown has surpassed expectations coaching the Kings and how they could win the western conference.

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Episode 6 - Born and Raised Mar 30, 2023

In the final episode of the series, Cassidy and Nikko are joined by PBA legend and current Assistant Coach for the NBA G League's Stockton Kings, as well as ESPN and Meadowlark's Pablo Torre, to discuss what it would mean for the first born and raised Filipino player to make it to the NBA.

Thank you for listening to the series and coming with us on this journey to explore the Philippines' basketball culture. We are grateful for everyone who sat down for an interview with us, helped us track down archive audio, and brought this story to life.

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Darius Miles on playing against Jordan at 16 and his Rookie Year with the Clippers Mar 29, 2023

Ryan talks with early 2000's Clippers legend Darius Miles about playing with and against Michael Jordan at 16 years-old, his Draft Night Drama with Quentin Richardson, catching crazy lobs before Lob City, and his favorite players from this year's rookie class.

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Antawn Jamison on playing pickup against Michael Jordan, memories playing with Kobe & LeBron in the NBA and being roommates with Vince at UNC Mar 23, 2023

Vince Carter hosting his former Tar Heel teammate Antawn Jamison revealing stories from their time playing in Chapel Hill, being recruited and playing pickup with MICHAEL JORDAN! Plus, Antawn talks about his favorite memories playing with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in the NBA and much more.

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Franz Wagner on playing with his Brother, facing KD, and Getting his Driver's License Mar 22, 2023

The Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner joins ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, to talk about what it's like to play on the same NBA team as his brother, the biggest challenges he's faced on the court, and how he used his first NBA paycheck. In the NBA Rookie Life film room, Ryan and Franz discuss Franz's 38 pt career high game against the Bucks.

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Tim Thomas on Playing with Allen Iverson as a Rookie, the Greatest AAU Team Ever, and His Epic Draft Suit Mar 15, 2023

Ryan talks with the 7th Pick in the 1997 NBA Draft, the Pride of Patterson N.J., Tim Thomas. Tim tells Ryan about playing on what many believe to be the greatest AAU team ever assembled, the story behind his Draft Day suit, and of course behind the scenes of what it was like playing with Allen Iverson as a rookie in the NBA.

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Sixers on the Road - Travel Stories and Snapping the Bucks Win Streak Mar 09, 2023

Tyrese talks about what it is like to travel as an NBA player, and tells some of his favorite stories from the road, including the flight that terrified Joel Embiid. He also goes into detail about the games on the trip with the Heat, Mavs and Bucks, including what it is like to play a back-to-back in Miami and Dallas, while still finding time to see his family and friends. Tyrese describes the importance of snapping the Bucks winning streak, and how he stays confident when going to the line for clutch free throws.

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Meet Tyrese - Game Reaction + Convo with Mom, Dad and Uncle Brandon Mar 03, 2023

Tyrese talks about how he fell in love with basketball, why he looked up to his Dad, Allen Iverson, and Dwyane Wade as a kid, and what was said in the locker room after the huge comeback win over the Grizzlies. He also addresses his reaction to moving to the Sixth Man role this season, and the mental and physical struggles of dealing with an injury.

Tyrese sits down with his Mom, Dad and Uncle Brandon for a conversation about how they have motivated and supported him, why tough love was sometimes required (even from Mom), and Uncle Brandon reveals the most annoying thing about living with Tyrese these past 3 years.

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Episode 1 - Welcome to Paradise Feb 21, 2023

In 1998, while a young Cassidy Hubbarth sat next to her mother on their couch in Chicago, yelling at the TV as the Bulls went for their second three-peat, Nikko Ramos was playing at recess in Manila, eagerly waiting for updates from “recess runners” who darted between the canteen and a payphone to relay the game’s play-by-play from a cousin’s bootleg satellite. A 13-hour time difference, a hazy satellite feed, and questionably-accurate third party updates wouldn’t keep Filipino fans from the NBA finals. Today, according to the NBA’s yearly surveys, 62% of the general population in the Philippines consider themselves NBA fans. 34% consider themselves avid NBA fans. That’s the largest percentage of all countries. Coming from the Philippines, where the average height of men is 5’4”, one might wonder how Filipinos came to be obsessed with a sport usually played by the tallest people on the planet. Cassidy and Nikko explore the deep, colonial roots of basketball in the Philippines, the development of the second oldest professional basketball league in the world, and the creativity of Pinoy basketball fans both while playing and watching the game.

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Introducing - Hoops Paradise: the Philippinines' Love of the Game Feb 16, 2023

Episode 1 debuts Tuesday Feb. 21st

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Jabari Smith Jr. on Draft Night, Playing Lebron, and Guarding Giannis Feb 15, 2023

Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, is joined by Jabari Smith Jr., the third pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Ryan and Jabari discuss Jabari's "welcome to the NBA" moment, his draft night, and matching up with Lebron and Giannis. Jabari Smith Jr. talks about his relationship with his father, NBA player Jabari Smith Sr., and the advice he's given him that helped him get to the NBA.

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Q-Rich on Tari Eason, the Rising Stars Player Pool, and Draft Night Memories Feb 08, 2023

Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, is joined by NBA vet and host of the podcast 'Knuckleheads,' Quentin Richardson. Ryan and Q-Rich discuss Tari Eason's recent performances and the players they're excited to see in the Rising Stars player pool. Q-Rich shares some of his rookie stories from draft night.

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NBA Rookie Life - Walker Kessler on his Debut Double-Double, Getting Traded, and his "Welcome to the NBA" Moment Feb 01, 2023

Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets Ryan Hollins tells the story of his draft night, standing out in team workouts, and why he's grateful he went to Charlotte. Ryan goes through some of his favorite rookie moments from this season so far, with highlights from Bennedict Mathurin and Paolo Banchero. Utah Jazz rookie Walker Kessler joins to discuss how he felt on draft night, getting traded, and his double-double during his debut game.

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Hoops & Hopes - MLK Day Schedule and Introduction to Strategies Jan 16, 2023

Veteran NBA analysts and sports bettors Chris Sheridan, Andy Roth and Jamieson Welsh kick things off with the pilot episode of Hoops & Hopes presented by Draft Kings. The best 3-man-weave in NBA sports betting discuss their individual approaches to NBA betting, some of the NBA awards odds as well as the NBA's MLK Day schedule.

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Introducing: Hoops & Hopes Jan 13, 2023

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John Schuhmann on Jokic and Nuggets Rise to the Top, Giannis and Bucks Fall Jan 02, 2023

Monday Jan. 2nd... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer John Schuhmann about his latest Power Rankings. Why Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets rise to the top spot, and how Giannis and the Bucks continue to fall down the rankings.

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Shaun Powell on Durant vs Tatum, LeBron's Birthday and New Year's Resolutions Dec 30, 2022

Friday December 30th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Shaun Powell about the Celtics vs the Nets at the top of the East. Tatum vs Durant for MVP, Better Duo, Tatum and Brown or KD and Kyrie and Mazzula vs Vaughn for COTY. We also wish LeBron James at Happy 38th Birthday and Shaun says why he should shut it down for the season very soon.

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Mark Medina on Luka's case for MVP, Celtics Inside Info and Jokic Greatness Dec 28, 2022

Wednesday Dec. 28th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Mark Medina about Luka Doncic, his epic performance on Tuesday night and his MVP chances. They also discuss his convo with Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum's MVP case and what the Celtics have learned from last year's Finals. Plus a preview of Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets vs the Kings on NBATV tonight!

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John Schuhmann on Power Rankings, Celtics #1, Bucks Drop, Sixers and Nets Streaking Dec 26, 2022

Monday Dec. 26th… Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer John Schuhmann about his latest NBA Power Rankings. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics return to the number 1 spot, as Tatum outshines Giannis on Christmas Day. The Sixers and the Nets have both won 8 in-a-row and are moving up the rankings, and we preview the Nets - Cavs game tonight in Cleveland.

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Michael C. Wright on MVP Ladder, Giannis and Bucks up, KD and Nets up, Ja and Grizzlies down Dec 23, 2022

Friday Dec. 23rd… Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Michael C. Wright about his latest MVP Ladder. We discuss KD’s leadership and the Nets’ defense, the Giannis vs. KD match up coming up tonight, as well as tonight’s Grizzlies vs. Suns face off with Devin Booker still out.

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Shaun Powell on Streaking Knicks and Nets, plus Bucks / Cavs battle Dec 21, 2022

Wednesday Dec. 21st... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Shaun Powell about Jalen Brunson and the streaking Knicks, Kevin Durant and the surging Nets and the biggest game of the night Bucks vs Cavs with Donovan Mitchell on fire.

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Mark Medina on AD injury, Lakers Trade Possibilities and Dame Time becomes All-Time Dec 19, 2022

Monday Dec. 19th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Mark Medina about the latest on the Anthony Davis injury, the Lakers trade discussions, and Mikal Bridges as the Suns ironman. Plus, they preview Damian Lillard becoming the Trailblazers all-time leading scorer.

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Michael C. Wright on MVP Ladder, AD and Lakers down, KD and Nets up Dec 16, 2022

Friday Dec. 16th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Michael C. Wright about his latest MVP Ladder. We discuss AD and the Lakers recent losses, the big man battle in LA tonight vs Jokic and the Nuggets, as well as Kevin Durant and the Nets moving up in the East.

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Steve Aschburner on NBA Rookie Ladder and Derrick Rose's Hall of Fame Resume Dec 14, 2022

Wednesday Dec. 14th... Sarah Kustok talks with NBA.com Senior writer Steve Aschburner about his latest NBA Rookie Ladder. We get into AJ Griffin's second crazy buzzer beater of the season, Jabari Smith Jr. and the young Rockets recent take-off and as Derrick Rose returns to Chicago, we discuss his Hall of Fame resume.

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John Schuhmann on NBA Power Rankings, Zion and the Pelicans Move Up to #2 Dec 12, 2022

Monday Dec. 12th... Sarah Kustok talks with John Schuhmann about his latest NBA Power Rankings. Why the Warriors have the biggest Home / Road differential in league history, and if Zion Williamson and the Pelicans can sustain their hot run in the West.

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1990 - Trail Blazers vs Pistons (Part 2) Jun 30, 2022

Hosted by 7-time champion Robert Horry and Jabari Davis, NBA Finals File dives deep into the greatest Finals series in NBA history, breaking down the best moments, storylines and matchups, using rare archival audio from the NBA, and the personal touch that only "Big Shot Bob" can give.

In this episode of NBA Finals File, we examine the 1990 Finals. Isiah Thomas and the Bad Boy Pistons take on Clyde Drexler and the Blazers. Isiah shows why he is considered an all-time great player, as he lead the Pistons to back-to-back titles. 4 of the five games come down to the wire, and the series ends with one of the greatest shots in Finals history that is often overlooked.