Posts Tagged ‘NBA’
Grant Hill puts Parker ahead of Wiggins
TNT’s Grant Hill joined the show to talk about the NCAA Tournament and the big NBA storylines. Hill said he thinks Duke’s Jabari Parker is a little bit ahead of Kansas’ Andrew Wiggins right now. Wiggins is more athletic, but Parker can do more and is more skilled. But Hill thinks unfair expectations will be…
Read MoreKobe Bryant on Phil Jackson, Mike D’Antoni, Obama’s game
Kobe Bryant joined the show to talk about the state of the Lakers, his health, Phil Jacskon and more. Here are some of his takes: — Dan asked Bryant if Mike D’Antoni deserves another year in L.A.: “I don’t know. It’s been tough on him. He’s been dealing with so many injuries. I don’t know…
Read MoreGreg Anthony on NCAA Tourney, Knicks
Steve Kerr says he does want to coach at some point
TNT’s Steve Kerr talked about speculation he may end up coaching the Knicks under his friend Phil Jackson. Dan asked Kerr if he was comfortable with the topic. “[It’s] very awkward, because it is just speculation and you’re talking about someone else’s job,” Kerr said. Kerr did make it clear he wants to coach at…
Read MoreJerry West on Phil Jackson’s legacy, why Draft isn’t effective
Hall of Famer Jerry West joined the show to talk the latest news on the Lakers, Phil Jackson and the state of the NBA. West said Lakers fans should complain. “The fans of Los Angeles have been unbelievably blessed,” West said. He says they just don’t have the talent right now. West also commented on…
Read MoreStan Van Gundy: Lakers in better shape than Knicks
NBC Sports’ Stan Van Gundy joined the show to talk about the big stories in the NBA. Dan asked Stan which team is in better shape, the Knicks or Lakers. “I think I’d rather be the Lakers,” Van Gundy said. “At least they have some money to spend. … The Knicks have no money under…
Read MoreBarry sends in photo of Slam Dunk trophy
Brent Barry called in to break down the big stories in the NBA and he sent in a photo of his Slam Dunk trophy. Dan really wants part of his warm-ups from the event, but hasn’t gotten it yet.
Read MoreBrett Brown: Don’t feel sorry for 76ers
Sixers coach Brett Brown joined the show to talk about their season and the future of the franchise. Brown isn’t surprised their losing. “We have the youngest team in the history of the sport,” Brown said. And they’re facing teams fighting for the playoffs. But Brown said, “don’t feel sorry for us.”
Read MoreMannix: Cavaliers have to be careful about tampering for LeBron
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about LeBron James visiting the Cavaliers for Big Z night and whether that’s tampering. Mannix said that the Cavs have to be careful.
Read MoreCharles Barkley: “Don’t give extra ping pong balls to losing teams”
TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about the big stories in the NBA and more. Barkley thinks several teams tank and has a solution: “Don’t give extra ping pong balls to losing teams. …. Having more balls doesn’t make you a winner. … Just give each team one ball. Don’t give teams extra…
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