The Full 48

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Derek Fisher, Ish Smith, and Ray Allen Aug 22, 2018

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Derek Fisher, Ish Smith, and Ray Allen in the same episode! This is your chance to catch up with the Full 48 and some great moments from the first half of 2018! Derek Fisher talks Kobe Bryant and Shaq, and what it was like being on that championship team in the middle of that tumultuous relationship. Ish Smith has played for 10 NBA teams in the last seven seasons and shares what it's like to be constantly traded, and the great advice he got from former OKC teammate Russell Westbrook that Ish still follows to this day. And soon-to-be Hall of Famer Ray Allen sets the record straight about what really happened when he left the Boston Celtics to sign and signed with the Miami Heat. He also weighs in on the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

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Evan Wasch and Tom Carelli - The Architects Behind the NBA Schedule Aug 16, 2018

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Creating the NBA regular season schedule is a complex task to say the least, and it falls primarily to two gentlemen to work through the individual arena schedules, TV partners' broadcast schedules, the balance of home games vs away games, back-to-back games, marquee matchups, and featured holiday games while at the same time taking great storylines, travel, and ticket sales into consideration. Sr. Vice President & Head of Basketball Strategy and Analytics of the NBA Evan Wasch, and Sr. Vice President Broadcast Schedule Management for the NBA, Tom Carelli, are the brain trust behind the schedule and speak to the factors that go into crafting it each season.

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David Griffin on the Lakers & LeBron, Kawhi's Letter, Koby Altman's Wedding, and NBA Schedule Conspiracy Theories Aug 10, 2018

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Former Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns Exec, David Griffin, returns to dig into the Dog Days of NBA Summer! He offers some insight and analysis on the Lakers & LeBron James, Toronto & Kawhi Leonard, the Utah Jazz as a sleeper play-off contender, and the regression of the Philadelphia 76ers. He's also talking East vs West Conference Finals, and debunking conspiracy theories about the NBA schedule, and what it really means to play on Christmas and MLK Day. And he's explaining the how and why of his officiating duties at Koby Altman's upcoming nuptials.

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Adam Duritz of Counting Crows Jul 30, 2018

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Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz is a Golden State Warriors fan and a Boston Celtics fan! He speaks to his dual fandom along with the 25th Anniversary of the band's breakout album, "August And Everything After." He's sharing stories about "Round Here" (and how it ended up in "Billions" this season), "Mrs. Potters Lullaby" (and the role actress Monica Potter played in getting the song recorded and released), and the first song he ever wrote, "Good Morning Little Sister." He's also talking about the current tour and the songs he and the band love to play live. And he explains why his own podcast, "Underwater Sunshine" is his favorite thing he's doing right now!

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Bleacher Report's Ric Bucher Jul 23, 2018

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Bleacher Report, Mad Dog Radio, and NBA Radio's Ric Bucher joins Howard to analyze and debate the recent moves in the off season, and what it might mean for the playoff picture next Spring. They discuss LeBron and the Lakers, Paul George staying in Oklahoma City, the Kawhi Leonard trade, DeMarcus Cousins signing with the Golden State Warriors, and Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard. They also vote for the Biggest Winners and Losers so far, the Best Value of the Summer, the move Underrated Move of the Off Season and the Most Baffling. Plus they answer two critical questions - are the Lakers now a playoff contender thanks to LeBron? And with Cleveland out in the East, who slides into that spot?

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Jul 17, 2018

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat down with Howard Beck at Summer League in Las Vegas and spoke about being drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers, his experience to date at Summer League, his Rookie Of The Year aspirations, why Doc Rivers is a great coaching match for him, playing in the same city and arena as LeBron James, his basketball hero Allen Iverson, the Canadian basketball scene, learning leadership skills at Kentucky, cutting his hair, and how he celebrated on draft night.

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Golden State Warriors Associate Head Coach Mike Brown Jul 12, 2018

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Associate Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors, Mike Brown, has a strategy to get to 5 Championships, some advice for Lakers Coach Luke Walton regarding LeBron James, and pure excitement for new Warrior DeMarcus Cousins! Mike also reveals what it's like having his son play Summer League for the Warriors, how it was to coach LeBron in Cleveland, what he learned from Gregg Popovich, and whether another head coaching job may be in his future.

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Former Atlanta Hawks GM Wes Wilcox Jul 06, 2018

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Former Atlanta Hawks GM Wes Wilcox offers some insight and analysis to the recent flurry of NBA signings: LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers, DeMarcus Cousins to the Golden State Warriors, Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They discuss likely scenarios for Jabari Parker, Kyrie Irving, Lonzo Ball, and Kawhi Leonard. Plus, Wes and Howard breakdown the 2019 salary cap expansion and what that might do for teams like the Brooklyn Nets and the Chicago Bulls.

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ESPN's Howard Bryant on the Future and Legacy of LeBron James Jun 28, 2018

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Howard Bryant, ESPN Senior Writer, and author of the book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and The Politics of Patriotism," has many thoughts and theories to share about LeBron James' free agency, activism, heritage, and legacy. Bryant also discusses the comparisons to Michael Jordan, LeBron's effect on the power of the player, the sphere of lightning, the new breed of NBA coaches, and the erosion of team parity in the NBA.

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Brian Scalabrine on the Big3, LeBron's Legacy, and GOAT Michael Jordan Jun 18, 2018

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Boston Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine (aka White Mamba aka Veal Scalabrine aka Ginga Ninja) is also the captain of the Ball Hogs in the Big3 league, which starts its second season this Friday in Houston, and he's discussing Big3 playing style, rosters, trash talking, and beating Trilogy! Brian's also got stories about playing against Shaq and Kobe, KG's big arm wrestling victory, and playing in the NBA finals. Plus, he weighs in on LeBron James' legacy and future, Kawhi Leonard's situation with the San Antonio Spurs, Michael Jordan as GOAT, and why he calls Shaq the most dominant player in the NBA.

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