Frank Kaminsky on covering Nowitzki, Michael Jordan, fantasy football
Charlotte Hornets big man Frank Kaminsky joined the show to talk about his season and more. Kaminsky talked about his welcome to the NBA moment. Dirk Nowitzki bumped into him randomly and the officials called a foul. Kaminsky said that owner Michael Jordan does come around. Dan asked what Jordan says. “Positive stuff,” Kaminsky said.…
Read MoreFrank Kaminsky on how being drafted will change his life
Frank Kaminsky joined the show to talk about getting selected by the Hornets and meeting Michael Jordan. Here are some of his takes: — On the moment of being drafted … “My agent told me. They’re sneaky with the cameras behind you and the lady with the hat. … My heart started beating real fast.…
Read MoreTerry Francona explains why Michael Jordan didn’t make it in baseball
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona joined the show to talk about a variety of topics, including a recent urinal accident, how he almost got hurt in an in-game fight, why Michael Jordan didn’t make it in baseball and what it’s like to lose 17-0.
Read MoreReggie Miller: Jordan could beat several Hornets in one-on-one
TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show to talk about the NBA Finals and more. Dan asked Reggie if he would vote for LeBron James for Finals MVP. “No, I can’t give it to him,” Miller said. “I gotta go with Steph [Curry].” But Miller also said that he’d consider another Warrior for MVP. “My first…
Read MoreShaq would take Kobe over LeBron because of ‘killer instinct’
TNT’s Shaquille O’Neal joined the show to talk about the NBA Finals, his new podcast and more. Dan asked who he’d pick in their prime – Michael Jordan or LeBron James. He chose Jordan. Then Dan asked if he’d take Kobe Bryant or LeBron. “I played with both of them,” Shaq said. “Kobe has that…
Read MoreBill Laimbeer: Jordan couldn’t lead this Cavs team to Finals
New York Liberty coach and former Detroit Pistons great Bill Laimbeer joined the show to talk about the NBA playoffs and much more. Dan asked who he would take, Michael Jordan or LeBron James. “There’s no question I would take LeBron James,” Laimbeer said. “He can do more.” Laimbeer pointed to LeBron’s rebounds. He said…
Read MoreReggie Miller welcomes Dan and Danettes to LA
TNT’s Reggie Miller joined the show live in LA to break down the playoffs and much more. Miller weighed in on how the Clippers blew a 3-1 lead, shared his All-club NBA team (led by Dennis Rodman), and a near fight he had with Michael Jordan on the court.
Read MoreStacey King on late-game strategy with Michael Jordan
Bulls broadcaster Stacey King joined the show to talk about the Cavs’ dramatic win over the Bulls on Sunday. After the controversy over Cavs coach David Blatt not calling a play for LeBron in the closing seconds, King talked about last-second strategy when you’re playing with Michael Jordan. “You just have to give him the…
Read MoreDarren Rovell on crowd-funding for athletes; legacy of Nike
ESPN’s Darren Rovell joined the show to talk about a new crowd-funding technique for fans to pay athletes to stay in college. Rovell also had very interesting comments on why Nike has endured. He said do not discount the power of collectibles. Rovell highlighted how consumer loyalty is driven by exclusivity and nostalgia, much like…
Read MoreVince Vaughn on balancing comedy and dramatic roles during his career
Actor Vince Vaughn joined the show to talk about his new movie Unfinished Business, being a father and more. Here are some of his takes: — Vaughn said that he wasn’t always considered a comedic actor. But now he’s excited to be shooting “True Detective”: “It’s pretty awesome. I haven’t done anything dramatic in a…
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