All Ball With Doug Gottlieb

In this episode, Doug discusses James Harden fading down the stretch in the playoffs again, why the Nets hired Steve Nash because he has Kyrie and KD's respect, not because of white privilege. He also talks with NBA mental coach - and nephew of Raptors HC Nick Nurse - David Nurse on playoff mindset and confidence sustaining techniques. Oregon St. Asst. - and older brother - Gregg Gottlieb looks back on his time spent recruiting a young Kawhi Leonard, and where his game has grown the most on his way to becoming the NBA's best player. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason takes Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers to task for their goonish play thus far during the playoffs and explains why history tells us that roughing up the opposition (Hello, 2008 Boston Celtics!) is the only way Kawhi Leonard and the boys are going to win an NBA championship this season. Jason also explains why Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are such a nightmare matchup for the Toronto Raptors, and why we shouldn't count on the Larry O'Brien trophy returning to The North this season. Plus, FOX Sports Radio host and FS1 personality Doug Gottlieb swings by to explain why it takes a seasoned basketball mind to fully understand what makes Michael Jordan better than LeBron James, why social media is one of the biggest reasons why the country is so divided these days, why Giannis Antetokounmpo's lack of a jump shot could be ultimately what dooms the Milwaukee Bucks, and much more! Finally, Jason puts his gaudy 6-3 record to the test in the Monday edition of the Best Bet.Click he

In this episode, Doug discusses the players boycotting games and why cancelling the season would be a brutal business hit. This week's guest is Pistons Guard and 7-year NBA vet Langston Galloway. He tells Doug what it's like being on the outside of the bubble looking in, why the bubble offensive numbers have been so eye-popping, his path from Baton Rouge, to St. Joe's, to breaking in with the Knicks, crushing his MSG debut, to finally getting his first long term deal in Detroit. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug discusses the dip in NBA bubble ratings, and gives his analysis on the early first round performances from the Lakers, Clippers and Bucks.NBC Sports lead NBA writer Kurt Heslin and FS1 contributor and host of the Straight Fire pod, Jason McIntyre, break down the first round matchups and discuss top prospects heading into the NBA Draft. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug discusses Damian Lillard exploding for back-to-back 50+ point games after beef with Paul George and Patrick Beverly, and why no frills "hoop guys" are thriving in the bubble.Gottlieb is joined by former Penn State 3x All-Big 10 guard Pete Lisicky on his hoops background growing up in Pennsylvania, thriving at non-hoops power Penn State, and shares some of the good and hilarious bad from 11 professional seasons in Europe..Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug discusses the first official week of the bubble, including the surprising Suns, the Clippers still sleepwalking the Lakers' limitations, and if anyone can challenge the Bucks in the East. He also gives his take on the Pac-12 athletes' #WeAreUnited demands and why he thinks the NIL debate overestimates the value of the average student athlete. College hoops analyst Rob Dauster joins the pod to talk hoop, Connecticut pizza, growing up a U Conn fan, and his path from playing hoops into sports media. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug explains why with Kyle Kuzma is the key to the Lakers' title hopes, and why it's too early to give up on Ben Simmons' three-point shooting. The 5 Tournament director Jerry Costello discusses the challenges of putting on a hoops tournament in during COVID. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug talks with 12-year NBA veteran Amir Johnson about being one of the last players to go straight from high school to the pros, if he'd do it again, why he didn't mind going to the D-League early on in his career, why he respects Brad Stevens, his philosophy for guarding LeBron, KD, and Giannis, Joel Embiid's potential, why Ben Simmons is so reluctant to shoot, and his perspective of Kawhi's insta-classic Game 7 buzzer beater in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Sixers. He also discusses playing in The 5 Tournament with all ex-NBA'ers, and how he processed the death of Kobe Bryant. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug discusses the impact of the Lakers losing Rajon Rondo, and if Alex Caruso can fill the void. This week longtime Knicks and Bulls power forward Charles Oakley joins Doug to discuss breaking into the NBA with the Bulls, the shock of getting traded to the Knicks, his blunt criticism of Patrick Ewing, thoughts on The Last Dance, and the origins of his beef with Knicks Owner James Dolan that blew up after his viral arrest at Madison Square Garden. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug discusses expectations for the NBA bubble, and the impact of 'The Decision' on its 10th anniversary, and top 2021 top recruits with Rivals analyst Eric Bossi. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug breaks down the biggest storylines as the NBA Playoff 'bubble' approaches, and is joined by 247 recruiting analyst Brian Snow to discuss the commitment of 2022 top prospect Emoni Bates, and 2020 5-star Makur Maker spurning the power 5 schools for HBCU Howard, and if either will actually go to college. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug explains why he thinks the NBA's Disney World bubble plan continues to look like a bad idea, and why he he's struggling to understand Avery Bradley's mixed messaging for not wanting to play when the NBA season resumes. He's also joined by Maryland Head Coach Mark Turgeon to discuss playing at Kansas and coaching under Larry Brown and Roy Williams. He also looks ahead to how he plans on continuing to bring Maryland back to prominence. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by Tulsa Head Coach Frank Haith who discusses how he's been talking to his players about George Floyd, the nationwide protests, how he landed at Tulsa after stops at Miami and Missouri, why he went all-in on small ball at Mizzou, and why he felt his Tulsa team was ready to make some noise in the tournament.Recruiting expert Brandon Goble discusses why top JUCO talent demand is at its highest level ever with the Coronavirus, and why he'a not sold on the G-League path for elite recruits. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh discusses his personal experiences with being racially profiled by police, his turbulent upbringing, including dropping out of high school, selling drugs, and making it to the NFL by way of Oregon St. with Chad Ochocinco. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug reflects on the passing of his former Oklahoma State Coach Eddie Sutton, and is joined by longtime sportswriter Jack McCallum to discuss his new Dream Team Tapes podcast, featuring exclusive interviews with members of the team he covered, and the smoking gun evidence on the tapes of Michael Jordan's snub of Isiah Thomas. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug gives his final thoughts on The Last Dance, including Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant's complaints about the doc. This week's guest is former Western Michigan Head Coach Steve Hawkins, who reflects on his time coaching the Broncos, what's next, and one of his first jobs driving legendary UCLA coach John Wooden around. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by his older brother - and Oregon State Assistant Coach - Gregg Gottlieb to discuss their impressions from The Last Dance as it heads into the final episodes, including the first unfiltered look at MJ's leadership style, and look head to 'The Flu Game' and 'The Shot' against the Jazz in the finale. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by all-time NBA and broadcasting legend Charles Barkley for an extended, unfiltered conversation on why he thinks the NBA should cancel the season, the The Last Dance good and bad, if he resents Bobby Knight for cutting him from the 1984 Olympic team, why Dream Team II was a nightmare, why he doesn't believe in the G-League model, and his thoughts on his falling out with MJ. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug gives his take on episodes 3 and 4 The Last Dance featuring Dennis Rodman and Phil Jackson, and is joined by college basketball analysts Andy Katz and Jeff Goodman to discuss the recent trend of top high school recruits choosing the G-League over college hoops, and what the new NCAA name, image, likeness rules mean in terms of dollars for student-athletes. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug points out how The Last Dance Jordan documentary conveniently leaves out Scottie Pippen's role in his falling out with the Bulls, and why documentaries are always slanted to one side. His guest this week is 4-time NBA All-Star Mark Price, who discusses watching the evolution of Michael Jordan from college to the NBA, his battles with the Cavs against MJ's Bulls, the Bad Boys Pistons, and being on the receiving end of 'The Shot.' Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.