Bball Breakdown Nba Basketball Podcast

Coach Nick and his Buddy Brian create new positions since they both feel that traditional names like Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Small Forward, Power Forward, and Center are completely outdated. Find out what they came up with, as well as their interpretation of LeBron's coachability and where Luke Walton will end  up as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes on the show LeBron-Before-LeBron: Schea Cotton. Cotton was the first high school phenom to get nationwide notoriety in the pre-internet days. Hear how his journey took him through trying times, overcoming the intense pressure of the basketball world on his shoulders, to get where he is today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Buddy Brian comes on to pitch interesting trades, talk about salary caps, and what the Clippers did to trade Josh Smith and why he even bothered coming to LA in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick's Buddy Brian joins him this to discuss the landscape of free agents in the NBA, particularly what Kevin Durant is facing this off season. This is an entertaining and rollicking good time that also brings the straight info you need on the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick sat down with Englishman Dan Abrahams, a Sports Psychologist who has just written a new book "Soccer Tough 2" , to dive deep into the proper mindset to perform  your best. They dig deep into the skills needed to play in the moment as well as organize the thought process so as not to be overwhelmed by the pressure of the match.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Reeve Jr breaks down all things hoops with guest Portland Trail Blazers expert Oliver Maroney of About.com., Daily Fantasy Café and the KO Sports Show. Topics: Just how good historically Steph Curry has been and the chances the Golden State Warriors will be 28-0 on their Christmas day matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland CavaliersHow Kristaps Porzingis is on an historical pace but might even one up some Hall of Famers What makes Porzingis special and why Will felt comfortable calling him special just a few games into the yearAre the Boston Celtics overrated? Why and why not?Will the Oklahoma City Thunder finally get over the hump or is their yet again a firm ceiling on this team? Kevin Durant's overshadowed shooting pace this seasonHow Durant to the Golden State Warriors is actually feasible without the Warriors having to give up hardly anythingHow the Chicago Bulls can maintain their surprising winning ways Pau Gasol and Rose gone after this yearWhat coach Fred Hoiberg needs to do for this tea

Coach Nick welcomes Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Lee Jenkins to discuss his experiences interviewing the luminaries of the NBA. They also go in depth on the process of writing articles and the research involved, as well as getting players to open up and be real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes Jared Zwerling back on the podcast to discuss his new role with the NBA Players Association as Senior Multi Media Writerr.  From in depth articles on skills to videos detailing the player's work ethic and abilility, this new position created by Jared will illuminate more about the player's lives behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While this was recorded hours before Kevin McHale was fired, Jenny has her finger on the pulse of the Houston Rockets. She breaks down what was so frustrating to Kevin McHale (defense, 1 on 1 meetings in his office) as well as why Ty Lawson and James Harden were having so much trouble fitting in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of the most insightful podcasts we've had on any team, Gerry V of WRNO Radio in New Orleans breaks down the issues the Pelicans are having under new coach Alvin Gentry. As they increase the pace and number of 3 point shots, can their defense keep up? Gerry spend 21 years as an NBA Analyst and 16 more as a college basketball coach and is someone you want to listen to for his opinion on the game. PLUS, stick around for the end to hear the most incredible Christopher Walken impersonation you'll ever hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick had Sports Illustrated's NBA Writer Ben Golliver in the studio to go in depth on the Clippers issues surrounding DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul, as well as the dynamic between Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. We imagine what lineup would be best for the Memphis Grizzlies, and whether Ty Lawson fits in Houston.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA.com's National NBA reporter Steve Aschburner sits down with Coach Nick to discuss Fred Hoiberg's transition from college to the NBA. Steve also weighs in on super teams, his season predictions, and remember Flip Saunders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomed James Ham, formerly of CowbellKingdom.com and now an on air Kings Analyst for CSN Bay Area. We break down the pairing of Rajon Rondo and Darren Collison on the court, Willie Cauley Stein's seemingly obvliviousness to all things normal basketball players do to improve, and how Boogie Cousins uses rage to make his engine run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Months ago, AmeriLeague touted itself as a deluxe alternative to the NBA Development League. Now the proverbial poop has hit the fan. Chris Reichert of the D-League-centric UpsideMotor.com (@Chris_Reichert) joins me to untangle the web of misinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Dickau was an All American at Gonzaga, played in the NBA for 6 years, and is now a basketball analyst for the Pac 12 Network, as well as host of the Dickau and Slim Show on ESPN Radio. Coach Nick and Dan discuss the many coaches he had and their impact on him, including Bob Bender and Mark Few. Dan also dove into the point guard position, explaining how he was able to exist as a shooter and a guy who had to set his teammates up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick sat down with Jerry Zgoda to discuss the current state of coaching duties with Flip Saunders being ill, as well as the development of Karl Anthony-Towns and Andrew Wiggins. He also breaks down his thoughts on the development of the team as they compete in the brutal Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined by Red94.net's (of ESPN's TrueHoopNetwork)  Rahat Huq as we dive into the Rocket's off-season. We talk the impact of losing Josh Smith, the dominance of James Harden, the health of Dwight Howard, the fit of Ty Lawson, the importance of Clint Capela, the coaching of Kevin Mchale, and where he sees the Rox finishing this year. Can this team win it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick caught up with the managing editor of NBC's Pro Basketball Talk to discuss a wide range of basketball centric topics. The re-design of ProBasketballTalk.com's site has been a revelation, as well as key players in the international game that might threaten the U.S.'s dominance. Closer to home, we discuss the potential explosiveness of the New Orleans Pelicans - with an older and wiser Anthony Davis and new coach Alvin Gentry juicing their offense. We discussed the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal era Lakers and what made them tick, as well as LeBron's performance in the Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen as Ethan Skolnick describes what it was like to be in the arena, on the road, and everywhere in between as the circus came to town with LeBron James and his decision to join the Miami Heat. With Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the Big Three took the league by storm, getting to 4 straight NBA Finals and 2 titles. Ethan give us a unique insight into the team dynamic, particularly how Coach Erik Spoelstra was able to deal with his personnel and shape it into a title winning team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick had the honor to sit down with 2015 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee George Raveling to discuss an incredible coaching clinic he is hosting September 26-27, 2015 at Loyola Marymount University. He also discussed important concepts like leadership, communication, and fostering a culture. Coach Raveling also opened up about his experience with the 1984 U.S. Olympic team and what made Michael Jordan so special and why Charles Barkley did not make that team. This is a must listen to gain valuable perspective on the evolution of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices