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Mike Wise Quick Hitter: Jack McCallum's classic David Stern memories Oct 07, 2020

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Hall of Fame journalist Jack McCallum joined the Mike Wise Show and shared some classic stories about the late NBA Commissioner David Stern from his many years covering the NBA. Jack also pointed out how David's death on January 1, 2020 was the beginning of a terrible year for the world.

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Pure Hoops Podcast Quick Hitter: Doc Rivers Goes to Philly Oct 05, 2020

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong are surprised by Doc Rivers' firing by the Clippers and discuss the the challenge he inherits in Philadelphia.

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Pure Hoops Podcast Quick Hitter: The History and Mastery of Pat Riley Oct 04, 2020

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong marvel at Pat Riley's seven decade history in the game of basketball and all he's accomplished as a player, coach and executive.

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The Buckets, Boards, & Blocks Quick Hitter discusses Mark Cuban's outreach to Delonte West and the issue of mental health in sports Oct 03, 2020

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Former NBA player Delonte West has been battling emotional demons and living on the streets of Dallas. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reached out to him and is sponsoring him in rehab. Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss the sensitive issue of mental illness among athletes and praise Cuban for reaching out to a man in need and setting an example for the rest of us.

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Full Court Press Quick Hitter: The Steve Nash Era Begins in Brooklyn Oct 02, 2020

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John Fanta is joined by YES Network analyst Sarah Kustok to discuss the hiring of Steve Nash and what a healthy Kevin Durant/Kyrie Irving could mean for the Brooklyn Nets.

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Catch and Shoot 2.0 Quick Hitter: TNT's Jared Greenberg on memorable Jamal Murray interview Sep 30, 2020

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On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Jared Greenberg reflects on his emotional interview with Jamal Murray after the Denver Nuggets star scored 50 points against the Jazz.

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The Mike Wise Show Quick Hitter: LeBron James is back in the NBA Finals with his third team Sep 30, 2020

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Bruce Bernstein fills in for Mike Wise and welcomes former player, coach, and executive Dave Wohl and Catch and Shoot 2.0 co-host Aaron Berlin for an examination of the LeBron James' impact on the Lakers and his prospects for a fourth NBA Championship.

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Buckets, Boards, & Blocks Quick Hitter with journalist Erica L. Ayala on Female athletes & activism Sep 26, 2020

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Erica L. Ayala is a journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, The Athletic, Deadspin, The Guardian, and elsewhere. Erica is dialed into the women's sports scene like few journalists and she discusses how female athletes are often at the forefront of societal change, but don't always receive the credit they deserve.

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Pure Hoops Podcast Quick Hitter: Erik Spoelstra Makes His Mark Sep 25, 2020

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong are joined by Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports. They discuss why the bubble is perfect for the Miami Heat culture, plus how Erik Spoelstra has taken the reins from Pat Riley and established this as his team.

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Full Court Press Quick Hitter: Louisville's Chris Mack on Building a Non-Conference Bubble Sep 25, 2020

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John Fanta speaks with Louisville basketball coach Chris Mack about his efforts to create a non-conference bubble in Louisville and what that entails. Plus, will there be a Louisville-Kentucky game in 2020?

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