All Things Basketball with GD podcast

IntroPreview of this NBA Western Conference first month breakdown episode Southwest Division: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, New Orleans, San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies Northwest Division: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trailblazers and Utah Jazz Pacific Division: Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers Call to action Website: ⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠Email: [email protected] Support this podcast:Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠CashApp: $gdthatsportsdudePayPal: paypal.me/gdthatsportsdude --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support

IntroPreview of this NBA Eastern Conference first month breakdown episode Atlantic Division: Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors Central Division: Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons, South Division: Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards Call to action Website: https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/Email: [email protected] Support this podcast:Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠CashApp: $gdthatsportsdudePayPal: paypal.me/gdthatsportsdude --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support

Intro (00:00 - 00:37)Preview of this episode (00:38 - 01:34)LSU's Angel Reese getting bench by Coach Kim Mulkey and eventually away from the team for the past two games (01:35 - 10:25)James Harden and the struggles with the Los Angeles Clippers; Philadelphia 76ers' surprisingly great start without Harden; what will the Clippers look like going forward (10:26 - 15:42)Draymond Green getting suspended five games after choking Rudy Gobert during a Warriors-Timberwolves game on November 14; his checkered history as a NBA player in terms of ejections, fines and suspensions (15:43 - 25:52)What to expect in future episodes as well as a reminder about considering a possible donation towards the podcast for Giving Tuesday on November 28 (25:53 - 27:03)Call to action (27:04 - 28:13)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/Email: [email protected] this podcast:Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠CashApp: $gdthatsportsdudePayPal: paypal.me/gdthatsportsdude

Intro (00:00 - 00:44) Preview of this episode (00:45 - 01:23) Recap of the Las Vegas Aces vs New York Liberty WNBA Finals; A'ja Wilson named Finals MVP (01:24 - 08:01)James Harden finally traded; headed to the Los Angeles Clippers along with PJ Tucker and Filip Petresuv; Philadelphia gets in return Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nicolas Batum, Kenyon Martin Jr, 2028 unprotected 1st round pick, 2 2nd round picks (2026, 2028), 2029 pick swap and an additional 1st round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder (08:02 - 18:24)Dwight Howard and the sexual allegations against him as well as the lesson in all of this (18:25 - 22:21)Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson named Reebok's brand president and vice president; signs LSU's Angel Reese to a NIL deal (22:22 - 24:17)Call to action (24:18 - 25:28) Website: https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

IntroPreview of this 2023-24 NBA Eastern Conference season preview episode Atlantic Division: Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto RaptorsOrder of finish in the Atlantic Division Central Division: Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks Order of finish in the Central Division South Division: Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington WizardsOrder of finish in the South DivisionPlayoff and play-in teamsCall to action Website: https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/ Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠ or⁠ ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

IntroPreview of this NBA Western Conference season preview episode Southwest Division: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans and San Antonio SpursOrder of finish in the Southwest DivisionNorthwest Division: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trailblazers and Utah JazzOrder of finish in the Northwest DivisionPacific Division: Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento KingsOrder of finish in the Pacific Division Playoff and play-in teams Sneak peek into what is ahead for the next episode Call to action Website: https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠or⁠ ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:39)Preview of this Fantasy Basketball 101 episode (00:40 - 01:03)Definition of fantasy basketball (01:04 - 01:29)Definition of dynasty or keeper leagues (01:30 - 02:19)Types of leagues: head to head -> points, categories, most categories = one win (02:20 - 07:30)Types of leagues: total points and rotisserie (07:31 - 10:05)Types of categories (10:06 - 13:18)Types of drafts (13:19 - 16:29)Roster sizes and positions (16:30 - 21:02)Explanation of IL and IL+ for Yahoo leagues as well as IR for ESPN leagues (21:03 - 22:50)Waiver wire and trades (22:51 - 24:14)My fantasy tips (24:15 - 26:28)Players I'm targeting and players I'm staying away from (26:29 - 32:48)Wrap-up and what lies ahead for future episodes (32:49 - 34:42)Call to action (34:43 - 36:00)⁠⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠⁠⁠or⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:48)Preview of this WNBA MVP, Dame trade and Magic mentioning ownership of the NY Knicks episode (00:49 - 01:09)New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart wins the WNBA MVP award, the first Liberty player to win it (01:10 - 02:21)The breakdown of the voting (02:22 - 05:37)Possible reasons why Breanna ended up winning the award (05:38 - 08:37)Social media reaction to this results (08:37 - 11:08)A'ja Wilson's reaction to not winning the awards & what it could possibly lead to (11:09 - 12:39)Alyssa Thomas' reaction to not winning the award & what she has overcome as a player (12:40 - 13:52)Major props to Breanna for winning & some of her accomplishments in doing so (13:53 - 14:44)Damian Lillard finally gets traded from the Portland Trailblazers to the Milwaukee Bucks; also the Phoenix Suns as the third team in facilitating the deal in sending DeAndre Ayton to Portland along with Milwaukee's Jrue Holiday (14:45 - 15:57)The plus and minus for Milwaukee dealing for Dame; the Giannis Antetokounmpo effect on making this trade (15:58 - 17:38)The outlook for Phoenix with this trade (17:39 - 20:36)Who has pressure on them as a result of this trade? (20:37 - 21:43)The fantasy basketball overview with this trade (21:44 - 23:40)Jrue Holiday and who could be interested in trading for him including the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers (23:41 - 26:45)Who now starts with Dame in Milwaukee & what's the pecking order in terms of go-to players for them (26:46 - 27:30)Dame's statement on Twitter X about his departure from Portland (27:31 - 28:34)Jrue Holiday's statements prior to the trade about being a Milwaukee Buck for life and what lies ahead for the team; other potential suitors for Jrue (28:35 - 30:39)Magic Johnson mentioning about his interest in owning the New York Knicks; James Dolan and the controversial moments as owner of the team (30:40 - 36:26)Call to action (36:27 - 37:44)⁠⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠⁠⁠or⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:51)Preview of this WNBA 1st recap, semifinals preview and postseason awards analysis episode (00:52 - 01:27) Atlanta Dream vs Dallas Wings recap (01:28 - 05:06)Chicago Sky vs Las Vegas Aces recap (05:07 - 07:40)Chicago Sky interim coach Emre Vatansever fired; potential candidates for the job as coach (07:41 - 09:09)Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces preview (09:10 - 13:08) Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun recap (13:09 - 17:11)Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty recap (17:12 - 21:01)Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty preview (21:02 - 23:40) My postseason awards analysis starting with 6th Woman of the Year (23:41 - 25:42)Executive of the Year (25:43 - 26:01)Coach of the Year (26:02 - 26:47)Most Improved Player (26:48 - 27:20)Defensive Player of the Year (27:21 - 27:48)All Defense Teams, 1st and 2nd (27:49 - 28:45) Gilbert Arenas criticizing Hakeem Olajuwon for charging $50K for a week of lessons (28:46 - 33:33)Call to action (33:34 - 34:51) ⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠or⁠ ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:33)Preview of this FIBA World Cup recap episode (00:34 - 00:56)Introduction of the USA roster (00:57 - 2:14)Going 5-0 in exhibition play (02:15 - 02:34)Undefeated in 1st round of the tournament (02:35 - 03:22)Lose their 1st game of the tourney to Lithuania (03:23 - 04:08)Enters the march towards medaling by winning in the quarterfinals but losing in both the semis to Germany and in the bronze medal game to Canado (04:09 - 05:04)What went wrong for Team USA (05:05 - 06:31)Canada wins their 1st medal in 60 years as well as how times have changed for Team Canada (06:32 - 07:08)The conclusion that the world has caught up in terms of play so USA players must take these games serious (07:09 - 07:25)Players from the USA roster who could return for the Olympics in Paris 2024 and an overall assessment of each player on the team (07:26 - 10:41)Germany wins the gold medal over Serbia; some of the teams with NBA talent on it including those two teams as well as Lithuania and Canada (10:42 - 14:23)NBA players who are now reportedly interested in representing the USA in Paris including Lebron James, Anthony Davis, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Devin Booker, Draymond Green and Damian Lillard (14:24 - 14:58)Grant Hill and the USA committee must impress upon the players the importance of their participation in international play, i.e. Olympics and FIBA (14:59 - 15:53)My coaching suggestion for the Paris Olympics (15:54 - 20:49)Call to action (20:50 - 22:07)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/Email: [email protected] Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Intro (00:00 - 00:33) Preview of this WNBA season recap, playoff preview and postseason awards episode (00:34 - 00:56) WNBA regular season recap starting with the Las Vegas Aces (00:57 - 01:55)New York Liberty (01:56 - 02:45)Connecticut Sun (02:46 - 03:25)Dallas Wings (03:26 - 04:06)Atlanta Dream (04:07 - 04:26)Minnesota Lynx (04:27 - 04:56)Washington Mystics (04:457- 05:47)Chicago Sky (05:48 - 06:38)Los Angeles Sparks (06:39 - 07:36)Indiana Fever (07:37 - 08:22)Seattle Storm (08:23 - 08:56) Phoenix Mercury (08:57 - 10:40)Playoff preview starting with the Atlanta Dream vs Dallas Wings (10:41 - 11:51)Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun (11:52 - 13:25)Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty (13:26 - 15:25)Chicago Sky vs Las Vegas Aces (15:26 - 16:49)My midseason awards starting with 6th Woman of the Year (16:50 - 17:38)Most Improved Player (17:39 - 18:07)Defensive Player of the Year (18:08 - 18:42)Coach of the Year (18:43 - 19:23)Most Valuable Player (19:24 - 23:14) Preview of what's to come (23:15 - 24:58)Call to action (24:59 - 26:16) https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/supportor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Intro (00:00 - 00:56)Preview of the New York Knicks schedule and other news episode (00:57 - 01:23)Opening games at home and on the road (01:24 - 02:42)Holiday games on Christmas, New Years Day, MLK Day and Easter (02:43 - 03:29) Nationally televised games breakdown (03:30 - 04:23)In-season tournament schedule (04:24 - 05:43)Number of back-to-back games (05:44 - 05:53)Major road trips for the season (05:54 - 08:00)The longest home stands of the season (08:01 - 09:16)Obi Toppin's return to Madison Square Garden (09:17 - 10:20)Rivalry Week games (10:21 - 10:51)Games before and after the All Star Break (10:52 - 11:15)Last game of the season (11:16 - 11:36)Josh Hart signs a 4 year, $81 million contract extension (11:37 - 15:17)Knicks former employee accused of selling video information to the Toronto Raptors; Joel Embiid trade rumors (15:18 - 16:34)James Harden fined $100K for his comments about Philadelphia 76ers GM Daryl Morey & not wanting to be part of the team (16:35 - 18:41)Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson drops 53 points against the Atlanta Dream which ties Liz Cambage's scoring record in a game; the WNBA MVP race (18:42 - 21:07)Steph Curry goes on Gilbert Arenas' podcast and says he and Magic are the best point guard in the history of the league; my top 5 point guards ever along with honorable mentions (21:08 - 23:58)Wrap-up of this episode including briefly touching on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction (23:59 - 25:38)Call to action (25:39 - 26:57)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/Email: [email protected] Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:47)Preview of this NBA schedule episode (00:48 - 01:17)Opening week starting October 24 thru October 28 (01:18 - 06:07)In-season tournament beginning on November 3 thru November 28, quarterfinals on December 4 and 5, semifinals on December 7 and finals on December 9 (06:08 - 08:26)No games scheduled on Election Day, November 7 (08:27 - 08:45)Global games for November 9 in Mexico City and January 11 in Paris (08:46 - 09:22)Christmas Day with 5 games on the slate (09:23 - 10:50)MLK Day with 11 games, including 4 national games (10:51 - 12:20)Rivalry Week ranging from January 23 thru January 27 (12:21 - 16:29)All Star Weekend from February 16 thru February 18 (16:30 - 17:07)Last day of the season on April 14 (17:08 - 18:02)Teams' number of nationally televised games (18:03 - 33:48)Call to action (33:49 - 35:06)⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:40) Preview of this episode (00:41 - 01:19)Commissioner's Cup between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces (01:20 - 06:16)Liz Cambage's interview with Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks (06:17 - 12:16)Anthony Davis signs a record contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers (12:17 - 16:32)Philadelphia 76ers announced that they are no longer pursuing a James Harden trade and that they expect him to report to training camp; Harden in response calls out team president Daryl Morey (16:33 - 22:46)Wrap-up of this episode and what lies ahead for future episodes (22:47 - 24:25) Call to action (24:26 - 25:43) ⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠or ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:46) Preview of this episode (00:47 - 01:23)Jaylen Brown signs a historic supermax extension with the Boston Celtics (01:24 - 06:15)Bronny James goes into cardiac arrest at USC practice (06:16 - 08:04)Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss announced that the organization will retire Lebron James' jersey; Lebron will switch jersey numbers from 6 to 23 in honor of the late Bill Russell (08:05 - 10:24)NBA issues a warning to Damian Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin regarding his trade request (10:25 - 12:51)Wedding bells for Joel Embiid, Trae Young, Jalen Brunson, Isaiah Hartenstein and Frank Kaminsky; engagements for Luka Doncic as well as WNBA players Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner (12:52 - 14:55)Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy out as analysts for the #1 broadcast team for NBA games on ESPN; Doris Burke and Doc Rivers to take their place (14:56 - 19:55)Shaquille O'Neal's top 11 list (19:56 - 22:30)Courtesy the Sirius XM's NBA show Give and Go with Rick Kamla and Antonio Daniels, here is my top 5 NBA nicknames, worst nicknames and nicknames for today's players (22:31 - 29:37) Call to action (29:38 - 30:54) ⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠ --- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:37)Preview of this episode and my commentary on my show as well as all of these former and current players with podcasts; also players appearing on other podcasts (00:38 - 03:07)Draymond Green talks about the Jordan Poole punch and his new teammate Chris Paul (03:08 - 07:34)Paul Pierce brings up again about him being better than Dwayne Wade (07:35 - 14:09)Jeff Teague saying that James Harden is the better player when compared to Dwayne Wade (14:10 - 17:24)Julius Erving speaks on the current state of player empowerment (07:02 - 20:54)Julius Erving's top 10 player list (20:55 - 25:01)Austin Rivers also touching on the subject of player empowerment (25:02 - 28:48)Call to action (28:49 - 30:05) https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Intro (00:00 - 00:43) Preview of this WNBA second half outlook and midseason awards episode (00:44 - 01:18) WNBA second half outlook starting with the Las Vegas Aces (01:19 - 03:37)New York Liberty (03:38 - 05:52)Connecticut Sun (05:53 - 07:01)Washington Mystics (07:02 - 08:33)Atlanta Dream (08:34 - 09:56)Dallas Wings (09:57 - 11:17)Minnesota Lynx (11:18 - 12:42)Chicago Sky (12:43 - 13:57)Los Angeles Sparks (13:58 - 15:18)Indiana Fever (15:19 - 16:48)Phoenix Mercury (16:49 - 18:01)Seattle Storm (18:02 - 19:39) My midseason awards starting with 6th Woman of the Year (19:40 - 20:35)Defensive Player of the Year (20:36 - 21:13)Most Improved Player (21:14 - 21:50)Rookie of the Year (21:51 - 22:26)Coach of the Year (22:27 - 23:30)Most Valuable Player (23:31 - 26:04) Call to action (26:05 - 27:22) ⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠ --- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Intro (00:00 - 00:40)Preview of the WNBA All Star Weekend episode (0041 - 01:21)WNBA Skills Challenge (01:22 - 03:31)WNBA Three Point Shootout (03:32 - 08:42)WNBA All Star Draft (08:43 - 11:08)WNBA All Star Game (11:09 - 19:41)Dwayne Wade to become a part owner of the Chicago Sky (19:42 - 20:32)Phoenix to host the 2024 WNBA All Star Game (20:33 - 20:58)Los Angeles Sparks release Destanni Henderson and activate Layshia Clarendon (20:59 - 24:42)Call to action (24:43 - 26:00) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:38)Preview of our player spotlight on the late great Nikki McCray-Penson (00:39 -01:14)My introduction to women's basketball and I began following Nikki as a Tennessee Lady Vol (01:15 - 02:00)Early life including her interest in the game of basketball after watching her cousins play (02:01 - 03:39)Nikki's time at Collierville High School in Tennessee including her team winning a state championship and becoming the most decorated student athlete in school history (03:40 - 05:37)Attending the University of Tennessee under legendary coach Pat Summitt including 4 dominant year in the SEC as well playing in the NCAA Tournament each year (05:37 - 08:15)Her part of that iconic 1996 National Team from the Atlanta Olympics under another legendary coach Tara Vanderveer including an undefeated run towards winning the gold medal (08:16 - 09:50) Her continued participation in international play including playing in the 1998 World Cup in Germany and 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia under another great coach Nell Fortner (09:51 - 10:44)Her career in both the ABL and WNBA as a player including winning ABL MVP and the league's inaugural title as well as becoming a 3 time All Star in the WNBA (10:45 - 13:49)Nikki's coaching career: being an assistant coach under good friends Dawn Staley and Coquese Washington; head coach at Old Dominion and Mississippi State (13:50 - 17:32)How Nikki met Thomas Penson and would end up getting married; their marital union bringing forth their son Thomas Nikson Penson (17:33 - 18:36)Nikki's health including her first diagnosis of breast cancer and her mother's own bout with breast cancer; Nikki's unfortunate passing (18:37 - 21:31)Her accolades including her being named SEC Player of the Year twice as well as 3 times as an All-SEC Player; her winning C-USA Coach of the Year; her many Hall of Fame inductions (21:32 - 24:53)In her own words including a few Nikki-isms as well as her thoughts on having her own signature sneaker and her being selected for the President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports (24:54 - 28:30)What others have to say about Nikki including the town of Collierville, Tennessee; current University of Tennessee coach Kellie Harper & the university itself; her former players including A'ja Wilson and Rickea Jackson; her former teammates: Michelle Marciniak, Abby Conklin, Jennifer Azzi and Natalie Williams, both Olympic coaches she played for: Tara Vanderveer and Nell Fortner; those in the coaching ranks: Suzy Merchant, Kyra Elzy and Yolett McCuin; the head coaches she worked under: Dawn Staley and Coquese Washington (28:31 - 46:01)My personal thoughts on Nikki Mccray-Penson (46:02 - 48:19)Call to action (48:20 - 49:37)⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:35)Preview of the NBA Western Conference free agency movement episode (0036 - 01:05)Dallas Mavericks -> resigning of Kyrie Irving & can he be happy in Dallas; also resign Dwight Powell, sign Seth Curry (01:06 - 04:51)Denver Nuggets -> resigning of Reggie Jackson & DeAndre Jordan; loses Bruce Brown & Jeff Green (04:52 - 05:51)Golden State Warriors -> keep team leader Draymond Green; lose Donte DiVincenzo; must integrate Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody (05:52 - 07:59)Houston Rockets -> pick up team option on KJ Martin & then trade him away; sign Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale and Jeff Green; add Patty Mills via trade (08:00 - 13:23)Los Angeles Clippers -> keep Russell Westbrook & Mason Plumlee; acquire KJ Martin via trade; in the midst of the Damian Lillard & James Harden trade sweepstakes (13:24 - 16:12)Los Angeles Lakers -> resigns just all of their restricted free agents: Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, De'Angelo Russell & Jarrad Vanderbilt; sign Gabe Vincent, Jaxson Hayes and Cam Reddish (16:13 - 19:53)Memphis Grizzlies -> sign Desmond Bane to a rookie max deal; pick up Xavier Tillman's team option; add Derrick Rose (19:54 - 21:52)Minnesota Timberwolves -> Anthony Edwards' rookie max deal, Karl Anthony Towns off trading block for now; sign Shake Milton & Troy Brown (21:53 - 23:08)New Orleans Pelicans -> resign Herb Jones; sign Cody Zeller; need a healthy Zion Williamson (23:09 - 24:06)Oklahoma City Thiunder -> acquire Victor Oladipo via trade; add EuroLeague star Vasilije Micic; need a healthy Chet Holmgren (24:07 - 25:20)Phoenix Suns -> resign both Damion Lee & Josh Okogie; add Yuta Watanabe, Drew Eubanks, Keita Bates-Diop and Eric Gordon (25:21 - 27:21)Portland Trailblazers -> Damian Lillard desires to finally be traded; resign Jerami Grant to a lucrative deal; all the teams so far with an interest in trading for Dame (27:22 - 32:43)Sacramento Kings -> Domantas Sabonis' contract extension; resign Harrison Barnes and Trey Lyles; sign EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov (32:44 - 34:37)Utah Jazz -> trade for John Collins; contract extension for Jordan Clarkson; pick up team option on Talen Horton-Tucker; also interested in trading for Dame (34:38 - 36:40)Future episodes on the way (36:41 - 38:15)Call to action (38:16 - 39:33) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:45)Preview of the NBA Eastern Conference free agency movement and the WNBA news episode (0046 - 01:28)WNBA All Star reserves named; possible player snubs (01:29 - 04:35)James Wade out as head coach and general manager of the Chicago Sky; take an assistant coaching job with the Toronto Raptors (04:36 - 5:44)Atlanta Hawks -> trade of John Collins (05:45 - 07:23)Boston Celtics -> contract extension for Kristaps Porzingis, Grant Williams restricted free agent situation (07:24 - 08:05)Brooklyn Nets -> trade Joe Harris; resign Cameron Johnson, sign Lonnie Walker IV (08:06 - 09:18)Charlotte Hornets -> rookie max deal for LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges' qualifying offer, the PJ Washington restricted free agent situation (09:19 - 10:50)Chicago Bulls -> contract extension for Nikola Vucevic, Andre Drummond and Coby White stays, Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig join the team (10:51 - 12:48)Cleveland Cavaliers -> resigns Caris LeVert, acquire Max Strus via sign and trade, signs Georges Niang (12:49 - 14:04)Detroit Pistons -> acquire both Joe Harris and Monte Morris via trades (14:05 - 14:38)Indiana Pacers -> Tyrese Haliburton's rookie max deal, sign Bruce Brown, acquire Obi Toppin via trade, deal Chris Duarte (14:39 - 16:49)Miami Heat -> Victor Oladipo exercises his player option then gets traded, resign Kevin Love, sign former Heat player Josh Richardson, their role as Damian Lillard's preferred trade destination (16:50 - 17:59)Milwaukee Bucks -> keep their guys Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez, sign Malik Beasley, keep Jae Crowder (18:00 - 19:00)New York Knicks -> trade Obi Toppin, sign Donte DiVincenzo, bullseye on both Tom Thibodeau and Julius Randle, possible players to acquire (19:01 - 24:27)Orlando Magic -> resign Moe Wagner, sign Joe Ingles (24:28 - 25:41)Philadelphia 76ers -> James Harden exercises his $35.6 million player option but wishes to be traded, chooses not to extend Tyrese Maxey, sign Patrick Beverly (25:42 - 30:01)Toronto Raptors -> resign Jakob Poeltl, sign Dennis Schroder, lose Fred VanVleet, exploring Pascal Siakam trade packages (30:02 - 31:49)Washington Wizards -> very busy prior to the free agency period, resign Kyle Kuzma thus forming a young nucleus with Kuzma, Tyus Jones and Jordan Poole (31:50 - 33:15)Call to action (33:16 - 34:33)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠.--- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:40) Preview of the NBA Draft recap and the New York Knicks news items episode (0041 - 01:01)My commentary on the NBA Draft and how it has changed over time (01:02 - 03:49)San Antonio Spurs select Victor Wembanyama with the 1st overall pick (03:50 - 06:07)Charlotte Hornets goes for Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson as the 2nd pick in the draft (06:08 - 07:19)Portland Trailblazers, to Damian Lillard's dismay, takes Scoot Henderson at number 3; what to do in terms of Dame's future in Portland (07:20 - 10:11)Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons select the Thompson twins Amen and Ausar respectively (10:12 - 10:59)Anthony Black goes to the Orlando Magic at pick number 6 (11:00 - 11:26)Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers swap picks for one of the 1st trades within the draft with Washington taking Bilal Coulibaly and Jarace Walker going to Indiana (11:27 - 12:46)Utah Jazz select Taylor Hendricks at pick number 9 (12:47 - 13:18)Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder swap picks as Dallas also sheds themselves of Davis Bertans' salary; Dallas gets their big man Dereck Lively II and OKC receives Cason Wallace along with Bertans (13:19 - 15:04)Sandwiched between the Dallas/OKC swap was the Orlando Magic selecting Jett Howard with the 11th pick (15:05 - 15:58)The red bedazzled suited Gradey Dick gets picked 13th by the Toronto Raptors (15:59 - 16:54)New Orleans Pelicans select Jordan Hawkins with the 14th pick, much to the delight of his cousin Angel Reese who attended LSU (16:55 - 18:02)Los Angeles takes Jalen Hood-Schifino instead of local kid Jaime Jaquez Jr at pick number 17; Jaquez selected immediately after by the Miami Heat (18:03 - 19:20)Other notable 1st round picks mentioned: Cam Whitmore going to Houston, Kris Murray to Portland and Nick Smith Jr to Charlotte (19:21 - 21:33)2nd round draft picks who could be standouts: Leonard Miller and Jaylen Clark heading to Minnesota, Andre Jackson Jr to Milwaukee, Gregory Jackson to Memphis, Keyontae Johnson to OKC and Trayce Jackson-Davis to Washington (21:34 - 24:17)New York Knicks trying to deal Obi Toppin during the draft (24:18 - 25:41)Knicks sign undrafted rookie free agents Jaylen Martin and Jacob Toppin, the brother of Obi (25:42 - 27:06)Other Knicks news: declines Derrick Rose's team option; extends the deadline for Josh Hart's player option (27:07 - 28:35)Call to action (28:36 - 29:53) ⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:32)Preview of the NBA postseason and WNBA news items episode (00:33 - 01:10)Commissioner Adam Silver hands down a 25 game suspension to Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies (01:11 - 06:59)Kristaps Porzingis gets dealt to the Boston Celtics in a 3-team trade while the Washington Wizards receive Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala and draft picks as well as the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the Memphis Grizzlies (07:00 - 11:49)Speaking of the Washington Wizards, they deal Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns and gets in return Chris Paul, Landry Shamet along with multiple 2nd round draft picks and other draft swaps (11:50 - 15:20)Washington Wizards deals newly acquired Chris Paul via trade to the Golden State Warriors for Jordan Poole, 2027 2nd round pick and a top 20 protected 2030 1st round pick (15:21 - 18:33)Players who have declined their player options for the coming season including Draymond Green, Khris Middleton, Bruce Brown and Kyle Kuzma (18:34 - 21:54)Multiple time Sixth Man of the Year winner Lou Williams retired from the NBA (21:55 - 23:32)Michael Jordan to sell his majority share of the Charlotte Hornets (23:33 - 25:31)WNBA All Star Game starters announced - A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Nneka Ogwumike, Satou Sabally, Aliyah Boston, Brittney Griner, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Arike Ogunbowale and Jewell Loyd (25:32 - 27:47)WNBA injury news about Brionna Jones and Shakira Austin (27:48 - 30:33)Vanessa Nygaard fired as head coach of the Phoenix Mercury (30:34 - 31:48)Call to action (31:49 - 33:06)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:41)Preview of the NBA Finals recap as well as other news items (00:42 - 01:14)Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman wins the 2023 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award (01:15 - 03:15)Frank Vogel to be named the next Phoenix Suns head coach (03:16 - 04:15)Monty Williams to get the Detroit Pistons head coaching job (04:16 - 05:40)Toronto Raptors hiring Darko Rajakovic as head coach (05:41 - 06:27)Assistant coaches also being hired including Sam Cassell to the Boston Celtics (06:28 - 07:09)Kyrie Irving recruits LeBron James to join him in Dallas (07:10 - 08:29)Phoenix Suns to waive Chris Paul (08:30 - 10:16)Alan Hahn mentions Bradley Beal as a player the New York Knicks should pursue (10:17 - 11:16)Ja Morant's camp says the gun that he flashed in the Instagram Live video was a toy; Commissioner Adam Silver to hand down his punishment after the NBA FInals (11:17 - 13:00)Brittney Griner gets approached and harassed at a Dallas airport (13:01 - 18:19)#1 Denver Nuggets vs #7 Miami Heat recap (18:20 - 33:47)What's next for the Denver Nuggets (33:48 - 35:39)What's next for the Miami Heat (35:40 - 40:33)NBA fan Shannon Sharpe leaves the sports debate show Undisputed (40:34 - 44:26)Call to action (44:27 - 45:44)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:41)Preview of this New York Knicks 2022-23 season recap episode (00:42 - 01:00)Overall regular season record and postseason record (01:01 - 02:45)Salary cap and draft breakdown (02:46 - 04:32)Bench players starting with Isaiah Roby (04:33 - 05:21)Dajuan Jeffries (05:22 - 05:53)Trevor Keels (05:54 - 06:34)Jericho Sims (06:35 - 07:16)Derrick Rose (07:17 - 08:47)Evan Fournier (08:48 - 10:11)Miles McBride (10:12 - 11:44)Obi Toppin (11:45 - 13:29)Josh Hart (13:30 - 15:51)Isaiah Hartenstein (15:52 - 17:03)Immanuel Quickley (17:04 - 18:03)Starting players starting with Quentin Grimes (18:04 - 20:11)Mitchell Robinson (20:12 - 21:35)RJ Barrett (21:36 - 23:47)Julius Randle (23:48 - 28:19)Jalen Brunson (28:20 - 30:00)Coach Tom Thibodeau (30:01 - 31:26)President Leon Rose (31:27 - 33:14)Knicks offseason needs and who's available (33:15 - 38:58)Call to action (38:59 - 40:17)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/supportor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Intro (00:00 - 00:33)Preview of the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals recap and Finals preview as well as other news items (00:34 - 01:09)Carmelo Anthony retires from the NBA (01:10 - 07:04)Steph Curry win the 2022-23 Social Justice Champion Award (07:05 - 08:06)Nick Nurse to be named the next Philadelphia 76ers head coach while his assistant coach Adrian Griffin to get the Milwaukee Bucks head coaching job (08:07 - 11:15)Scottie Pippen trashes former teammate Michael Jordan (11:16 - 16:13)Ja Morant mental health check-in (16:14 - 18:54)Early WNBA rankings (18:55 - 23:25)#1 Denver Nuggets vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers recap (23:25 - 33:19)#2 Boston Celtics vs #8 Miami Heat (33:20 - 41:26)#1 Denver Nuggets vs #8 Miami Heat preview (41:27 - 45:56)Call to action (45:57 - 47:15)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:30)Preview of our player spotlight on the great Ann Meyers Drysdale (00:31 -01:51)Early life including a legacy of athletes in her family; namely her dad Bob, older brother Dave and oldest sister Patty (01:52 - 04:59)Ann's time at Cornelia Connelly High School in San Diego and later Sonora High School in La Habra, California including her lettering in seven sports as well as becoming the first high school student to play internationally (05:00 - 06:20)Her attending UCLA following the footsteps of her older brother Dave and thus making her own mark on the women's basketball program including winning a national championship in her senior year (06:21 - 10:11)Her international resume including playing on the first women's team to participate in the 1976 Olympics as well as winning four gold medals and three silver medals (10:12 - 12:15) Her being offered a contract and tryout with the Indiana Pacers including her history of having to compete with men like on the ABC television series The Superstars (12:16 - 17:58)Her illustrious career in broadcasting including doing color commentary for the NBA, WNBA, ESPN and so much more (17:59 - 20:11)When she first met her future husband Don Drysdale and their eventual marriage (20:12 - 21:37)Her autobiographical book - You Let Some Girl Beat You: The Story of Ann Meyers Drysdale (21:38 - 22:14)Her accolades including numerous Hall of Fall inductions and her jersey retired at both Sonora High School and UCLA (22:15 - 26:23)In her own words including her thoughts on the WNBA and her tryout with the Pacers (26:24 - 30:05)My personal thoughts on the great Ann Meyers Drysdale (30:06 - 31:28)A sneak peak of future episodes in the works (31:29 - 32:19)Call to action (32:20 - 33:38)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/supportor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

IntroPreview of this WNBA season preview breakdown episodeWNBA breakdown starting with the Las Vegas AcesNew York LibertyWashington MysticsDallas WingsConnecticut SunLos Angeles SparksPhoenix MercuryMinnesota LynxAtlanta DreamChicago SkyIndiana FeverSeattle StormMy own commentary towards the WNBACall to action⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

IntroPreview of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals recap and Conference Finals preview#2 Boston Celtics vs #3 Philadelphia 76ers recap#5 New York Knicks vs #8 Miami Heat recap#2 Boston Celtics vs #8 Miami Heat previewCall to action⁠⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

IntroPreview of the NBA Western Conference Conference Semifinals recap and Conference Finals preview#1 Denver Nuggets vs #4 Phoenix Suns recap#6 Golden State Warriors vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers recap#1 Denver Nuggets vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers previewThe latest Ja Morant incident and his suspension pending a league investigationCall to actionhttps://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/supportor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Intro (00:00 - 00:45)Preview of this NBA postseason awards recap episode (00:46 - 01:14)Defensive Player of the Year (01:15 - 02:57)Clutch Player of the Year (02:58 - 04:25)Rookie of the Year (04:26 - 06:41)Coach of the Year (06:42 - 09:29)Most Improved Player (09:30 - 11:37)Executive of the Year (11:38 - 16:46)6th Man of the Year (16:47 - 19:17)Most Valuable Player (19:18 - 23:03)Some of the NBA voters and a plea to add a name to the list (23:04 - 28:35)What lies ahead for future episodes including a WNBA season preview (28:36 - 29:59)Call to action (30:00 - 31:18)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/supportor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

IntroPreview of the NBA Western Conference First Round recap and Conference Semifinals preview#1 Denver Nuggets vs #8 Minnesota Timberwolves recap#4 Phoenix Suns vs #5 Los Angeles Clippers recap #1 Denver Nuggets vs #4 Phoenix Suns preview#2 Memphis Grizzlies vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers recap#3 Sacramento Kings vs #6 Golden State Warriors recap#6 Golden State Warriors vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers previewCall to action⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

IntroPreview of the NBA Eastern Conference First Round recap and Conference Semifinals preview#2 Boston Celtics vs #7 Atlanta Hawks recap#3 Philadelphia 76ers vs #6 Brooklyn Nets recap#2 Boston Celtics vs #3 Philadelphia 76ers preview#1 Milwaukee Bucks vs #8 Miami Heat recap#4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #5 New York Knicks recap#5 New York Knicks vs #8 Miami Heat preview Call to actionhttps://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:36)Preview of what lies ahead in this latest episode (00:37 - 01:12)Nick Nurse fired as Toronto Raptors head coach (01:13 - 05:57)Phil Jackson's disparaging remarks about his disinterest in today's NBA (05:57 - 13:56)The tale of two villains: first villain, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors (13:57 - 22:37)The tale of two villains: second villain, Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies (22:38 - 29:53)Injury news updates on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyler Herro, Victor Oladipo, DeAaron Fox and Joel Embiid (29:54 - 31:48)Call to action (31:49 - 33:07)⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Intro (00:00 - 00:40)Preview of this NBA postseason awards predictions and WNBA Draft breakdown episode (00:41 - 01:33)WNBA Draft breakdown starting with the Atlanta Dream (01:34 - 03:53)Chicago Sky (03:34 - 05:14)Connecticut Sun (05:15 - 07:15)Dallas Wings (07:16 - 09:30)Indiana Fever (09:31 - 12:21)Las Vegas Aces (12:22 - 13:24)Los Angeles Sparks (13:25 - 15:34)Minnesota Lynx (15:35 - 17:48)New York Liberty (17:49 - 19:00)Phoenix Mercury (19:01 - 20:31)Seattle Storm (20:32 - 22:18)Washington Mystics (22:19 - 23:59)My commentary towards WNBA Cathy Englebert (24:00 - 28:46)NBA postseason awards winner for Defensive Player of the Year (28:47 - 29:11)Rookie of the Year prediction (29:12 - 30:09)Coach of the Year prediction (30:10 - 31:57)Most Improved Player prediction (31:58 - 33:45)Executive of the Year prediction (33:46 - 36:40)6th Man of the Year prediction (36:41 - 38:21)MVP prediction (38:22 - 40:40)Call to action (40:41 - 41:59)⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

IntroPreview of the NBA Western Conference playoffs preview#1 Denver Nuggets vs #8 Minnesota Timberwolves#2 Memphis Grizzlies vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers#3 Sacramento Kings vs #6 Golden State Warriors#4 Phoenix Suns vs #5 Los Angeles ClippersCall to action⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Intro (00:00 - 00:33)Preview of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs preview (00:34 - 01:02)#1 Milwaukee Bucks vs #8 Miami Heat (01:03 - 07:09)#2 Boston Celtics vs #7 Atlanta Hawks (07:10 - 11:47)#3 Philadelphia 76ers vs #6 Brooklyn Nets (11:48 - 18:06)#4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #5 New York Knicks (18:07 - 34:33)Call to action (34:34 - 35:52)⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

IntroPreview of what lies ahead in this NBA regular season recapThe teams that were elimination from playoff contentionMy top three disappointing teams: Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trailblazers and Utah JazzNew York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers back in the playoffsMilwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets on top of their respective conferencesHot MVP race between Joel Embiid and Nikola JokicHouston Rockets fire Stephen Silas; Detroit Pistons fire Dwane CaseyRudy Gobert suspended for the play-in tournament game vs the Los Angeles LakersMy play-in game predictions for the Eastern and Western Conference2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class including six first ballot candidates Dwayne Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Greg Popovich and Becky HammonCall to action⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

IntroPreview of my NCAA Final Four and Championship recap for both the men and women; addressing the notion of the men's tournament being weakMy recap of the Final Four men's matchup between #9 Florida Atlantic and #5 San Diego StateMy recap of the Final Four men's matchup between #5 Miami and #4 UConnMy recap of the Championship men's matchup between #5 San Diego State and #4 UConnMy thoughts on Danny Hurley becoming the third UConn coach to win a NCAA title and being in the family business in terms of basketballMy recap of the Final Four Women's matchup between #3 LSU and #1 Virginia Tech My recap of the Final Four women's matchup between #2 Iowa and #1 South CarolinaWhat Coach Dawn Staley had to say at the post-game press conferenceMy recap of the Championship women's matchup between #3 LSU and #2 Iowa My thoughts and analysis of the whole Angel Reese "trolling" Catlin Clark scenario My analysis on Coach Kim Mulkey moving into third place on the all-time NCAA title wins among coaches; closing thoughts overallCall to action⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:35)Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:35)Preview of my NCAA Final Four breakdown (00:36 - 01:06)Women's matchup between #3 LSU and #1 Virginia Tech including how they got here, players to watch and keys to winning for each team (01:07 - 08:50)Women's matchup between #2 Iowa and #1 South Carolina including how they got here, players to watch and keys to winning for each team (08:51 - 17:02)My Final Four picks as well as my predicted champion of the women's tournament (17:03 - 18:17)Men's matchup between #9 Florida Atlantic and #5 San Diego State including how they got here, players to watch and keys to winning for each team (18:17 - 23:58)Men's matchup between #5 Miami and #4 UConn including how they got here, players to watch and keys to winning for each team (23:59 - 29:40)My Final Four picks as well as my predicted champion of the men's tournament (29:41 - 31:32)Call to action (31:33 - 32:51)⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠--- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:40)Preview of the continuation of our player spotlight on the late great Willis Reed (00:41 -01:18)His focus towards coaching began with coaching the New York Knicks for the 1977-78 and part of the 1978-79 season (01:19 - 03:54)Going to the college ranks, first as an assistant coach with St John's University and later as a head coach at Creighton University for four seasons (03:55 - 04:48)His return back to the NBA as an assistant coach with both the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings; hired by the New Jersey Nets to be their head coach for the rest of the 1987-88 season as well as the 1988-89 season (04:49 - 08:07)Elevated from head coach of the New Jersey Nets to the General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations with the same team; a history of his draft picks, trades and free agent signings during his tenure; being moved to the Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations position (08:08 - 12:17)Brief return back to the New York Knicks in a front office role in 2003; hired by the New Orleans Pelicans for the Vice President of Basketball Operations position which he held until his complete retirement from basketball in any capacity (12:17 - 13:13)His health issues which limited him to join his teammates via video during a recent celebration of the 50th anniversary of the championship winning 1972-73 New York Knicks team; his passing due to congested heart failure (13:14 - 14:21)His accolades which includes:High school, college and pro careers as a playerInduction into the NAIA Hall of Fame, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, College Basketball Hall of Fame and Small College Basketball Hall of FameHis number 19 jersey retired by the New York Knicks (14:22 - 17:31)Quotes from his own words (17:32 - 19:23)What various others had to say about Willis Reed including Bill Bradley, former Knick Allan Houston, Knicks current General Manager Scott Perry, Knicks radio play-by-play broadcaster Ed Cohen, Knicks in-studio analyst Alan Hahn, the New York Knicks organization, Brooklyn (New Jersey) Nets organization, Sacramento Kings organization, New York Rangers organization, Creighton University and USA Basketball as well as luminaries such as Adam Silver, Rick Barry, Magic Johnson, former heavyweight champion George Foreman, Glenn "Doc" Rivers, New York CIty mayor Eric Adams, Senator Chuck Schumer (NY), former US Attorney General Eric Holder and many others; heartfelt condolences and stories from his teammate Walt Frazier and Knicks broadcaster Mike Breen during the Knicks game against the Miami Heat which was on the night after Willis' passing (19:24 - 44:45)My personal thoughts on Willis Reed and the legacy he has left behind as well as the big shoes to fill for another player to come here to accomplish what he has done (44:46 - 48:55)Call to action (48:56 - 50:14)⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠ or ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd⁠

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:40)Preview of our player spotlight on the Captain, Willis Reed (00:41 - 01:35)Early life including his upbringing and his parents' relocation to Bernice, Louisiana (01:36 - 06:01)His time at Westside HS; a recruiting visit from Grambling State University head football coach Eddie Robinson (06:02 - 07:59)Him attending Grambling State University to play basketball; his 4 year career as a Grambling State Tiger including a NAIA championship and three SWAC titles (08:00 - 11:00)His time representing the United States in the 1963 Pan American Games; his tryout with the 1964 United States Olympic team (11:01 - 11:40)Drafted in the second round (10th overall pick) of the 1964 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks; his rookie season thus winning Rookie of the Year honors (11:41 - 16:27)His second and third seasons including switching from center to power forward with the trade for Walt Bellamy, his opening night fight in the 1966-67 season and him being named team captain at the age of 24 (16:28 - 22:31)His fourth season which brought in rookies Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley and Phil Jackson as well as the hire of coach Red Holtzman (22:32 - 24:52)His fifth season which saw the pivotal trade of Walt Bellamy and Howard Komives for Dave DeBusschere that opened the door for Willis to return to playing his natural position which is center (24:53 - 29:17)His sixth season which is the Knicks' initial championship season where Willis wins the All Star MVP, league MVP and Finals MVP; detailing the thigh injury he suffered in Game 5 of the Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers finals and the circumstances leading up to the historic Game 7 where he valiantly played despite the injury (29:18 - 38:50)His seventh and eighth season where Willis was beset by injuries but the team still persevered regardless; did lose in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Baltimore Bullets and in the NBA Finals to the Los Angeles Lakers respectively (38:51 - 42:30)The 1972-73 season where redemption was achieved by beating their nemesis in the Baltimore Bullets, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers to win their second championship; Willis once again rising to the occasion to win another Finals MVP (42:31 - 44:33)His tenth and final season as injuries once again robbed him of playing a full year with the Knicks thus leading Willis to retire at season's end (44:34 - 46:26)Call to action (46:27 - 47:45)⁠https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support⁠or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Intro (00:00 - 01:03)Review of the previous episode and what's ahead for this episode (01:04 - 02:15)Fines for Fred VanVleet and Marcus Smart; one game suspension for Dillon Brooks (02:16 - 09:27)Pau Gasol having his jersey retired with the Los Angeles Lakers; his Hall of Fame resume and career (09:28 - 14:37)Damian Lillard's loyalty to Portland; him appearing on JJ Redick's podcast The Old Man and the Three and what he had to say about the new NBA and the ring culture (14:38 - 22:07)JJ Redick arguing with Kendrick Perkins about Nikola Jokic (the whole stat padding notion and his MVP aspirations); his presence on ESPN as an outside-the-box analyst (22:08 - 27:47)ESPN's all female broadcast team in light of International Women's Month on March 8 (27:48 - 29:58)Passing of longtime former communications director for the Indiana Pacers David Benner and the award he received after his death (29:59 - 33:02)March Madness: NCAA Tournament begins on March 16; the number one seeds and the other teams in contention; the players to watch out for in this tournament (33:03 - 38:25)Call to action (38:26 - 39:44)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Intro (00:00 - 00:51)Preview of what lies ahead in these episodes (00:52 - 01:24)Players of the Week for Week 20 and 21: Devin Booker and Julius Randle/Domantas Sabonis and Joel Embiid (01:25 - 08:34)Ja Morant situation of showing a gun while going on Instagram Live; his previous incidents, his suspension following this action, his stint in a counseling facility in Florida; those who are taking his dad Tee to task for this situation; his sitdown interview with Jalen Rose; what happens for him going forward (08:35 - 24:38)Injury news and updates on Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Zion Williamson, Karl Anthony Towns, Steven Adams and a few other players (24:39 - 33:35)Player signings of Goran Dragic, Meyers Leonard and Kris Dunn (33:36 - 35:31)Player milestones for Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook; coaching milestone for Mike Brown; a possible milestone for both Joel Embiid and James Harden (35:35 - 41:02)Call to action (41:03 - 42:21)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:46)Review of the previous episode and preview of this episode (00:47 - 01:43)Coaches news including Nate McMillan being fired as well as contract extensions for Jacque Vaughn and Joe Mazzulla (01:44 - 10:09)Injury updates on Lonzo Ball, LaMelo Ball, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant (10:10 - 13:08)Damian Lillard goes for 71 points; his loyalty to Portland; can someone ever match or top Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game? (13:09 - 18:09)Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 finalists announced including Dwayne Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol and Greg Popovich (18:10 - 24:23)February monthly awards:Players - Nikola Jokic and Jalen Brunson (24:24 - 33:44)Coaches - Mike Brown and Mike Budenholzer (33:45 - 35:53)Rookies: Walker Kessler and Paolo Banchero (35:54 - 38:52)Call to action (38:53 - 40:11)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/ to leave a review and support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:43)Review of the previous player spotlights for February; preview of this episode (00:44 - 02:06)Good news and bad news for Lebron James: breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record and then later in the month suffering a foot injury that will have him out for at least three weeks (02:07 - 06:43)Trade deadline news including trades of players such as Kevin Durant, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Darius Bazley, Dario Saric, Russell Westbrook, Mike Conley, D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Bones Hyland, Eric Gordon, Mason Plumlee, Luke Kennard, John Wall, Danny Green, Josh Hart, Cam Reddish, Jakob Poetl, Josh Richardson, Thomas Bryant, James Wiseman, Gary Payton II, Saddiq Bey and Matisse Thybulle; buyouts for Westbrook, Kevin Love, Reggie Jackson, Willie Barton, Green and Dewayne Dedmon (06:43 - 26:59)All Star Weekend festivities and those results: Rising Star Challenge, Skills Challenge, Three Point Contest, Dunk Contest and All Star Game (27:00 - 44:48)Call to action (44:49 - 46:09)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/ to leave a review and support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allthingsbasketballwithgd/support or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/allthingsbbgd

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:41)Preview of the second part of our player spotlight on the phenomenal Maya Moore Irons (00:42 -01:23)Maya's background coming from a devout Christian home and her support system around her; her aspirations as a person; other tidbits and likes that she has (01:24 - 05:29)Her godparents investing themselves in a young man named Jonathan Irons who was wrongfully convicted and incarcerated; Maya meeting Jonathan for the first time; their developing friendship and admiration for each other (03:09 - 07:17)The spark that lit the flame for her advocacy towards social change: the entire Minnesota Lynx team standing in solidarity after the killings of Philandro Castile and Alton Sterling; also joining with the UNICEF Kid Power Foundation initiative; her going on a Christian missions trip to Haiti (07:18 - 08:45)Maya sitting out the 2019 and 2020 season in the WNBA with a focus on family and her advocacy for Jonathan's case as well as bringing awareness to the need for prosecutorial reform in the justice system through her newly formed non-profit organization Win With Justice, winwithjustice.org; advocacy for the End It Movement which focuses on modern slavery in the global world (08:46 - 10:16)Jonathan's case getting overturned thanks to the attorneys who put forth evidence that exonerates him of the charges leveled against him; his eventual release from the Jefferson City prison; Maya and Jonathan getting married and the arrival of their child less than two years later (10:17 - 12:41)The debut of ESPN 30-for-30 documentary called Breakaway which details Maya and Jonathan's story; the announcement of the release of their memoir Love and Justice: a Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts as well as Maya officially retiring from playing basketball during a Good Morning America interview with Robin Roberts (12:42 - 14:14)Her accolades from her playing days with the AAU teams, Collins Hill HS, University of Connecticut, Minnesota Lynx and the WNBA as well as her exploits overseas including her time with the US national teams; her acceptance speech for the Arthur Ashe Coward Award; her upcoming eligibility for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 (14:14 - 24:00)Quotes from her own words (24:01 - 32:49)What others had to say about Maya including her former coaches Geno Auriemma and Cheryl Reeve as well as Minnesota Lynx owner Glen Taylor, Michael Jordan, Professor Harry Edwards and others (32:50 - 45:43)Call to action (45:44 - 47:02)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:40)Preview of our player spotlight on the phenomenal Maya Moore Irons (00:41 - 01:57)Early life including his upbringing with her mom and her extended family (01:58 - 05:02)Her time at Collins Hill HS where she won three Georgia state championships; also her playing AAU basketball with the Georgia Metros and leading that team to four national championships (05:03 - 08:23)Her commitment to attending the University of Connecticut in Fall 2007; her 4 year career as a UConn Huskie including two undefeated seasons and two NCAA championships as well as numerous records set while playing there (08:24 - 17:36)Drafted the number one overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx; her rookie season which culminated in Maya winning Rookie of the Year honors and a WNBA championship (17:36 - 21:30)Her second and third seasons including a WNBA Finals loss and a WNBA championship the following season where she was named Finals MVP (21:31 - 25:08)The 2014 season which individually was her finest season with Maya winning league MVP honors as well as leading the WNBA in scoring (25:09 - 27:49)Her fifth and sixth season including her third WNBA championship and an All Star MVP award followed by a season where her team endured a tough Finals loss to the Los Angeles Sparks (27:50 - 31:44)Her seventh and eighth season which included her fourth WNBA title, 2 more All Star MVP honors, a quick exit from the playoffs for the first time in her career and the announcement of Maya sitting out the 2019 season as well as the 2020 season and 2020 Olympics (31:45 - 36:06)Her international career playing in Spain, China and Russia where she won multiple championship in all three countries while still in the WNBA (36:07 - 38:38)Her time with the US national team playing in the 2010 and 2014 FIBA World Championships as well as the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics thus winning the gold medal in each of those tournaments (38:39 - 45:50)Call to action (45:51 - 47:09)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:47)Preview of the continuation of our player spotlight on the great John Thompson (00:48 -01:40)Two seasons of the Reggie Williams era in which they made two more NCAA tournament appearances (01:41 - 03:08)1987-88 season with another NCAA tournament bid; John coaching the 1988 Summer Olympic basketball team that earned a bronze medal; his face-to-face meeting with noted drug lord Rayful Edmond III about him befriended two of his players and the result of that sitdown (03:09 - 09:43)The Alonzo Mourning/Dikembe Mutombo era which saw four more NCAA tournament appearances as well as John protesting the Proposition 48 rule (later called Proposition 42 rule) and its racial implications for disadvantaged lower income student athletes (09:44 - 17:16)The Othella Harrington/Jerome Williams era including a NIT tournament bid and a return back to the NCAA tournament the following year (17:17 - 18:49)John's calculated gamble on recruiting and bringing in Allen Iverson to Georgetown and the Iverson era (18:50 - 22:26)The last three seasons as Georgetown head coach included the brief Victor Page era with one last NCAA tournament appearance, a NIT postseason bid and John subsequently leaving after 13 games during the 1998-99 season (22:27 - 24:27)John's life after basketball including a position at Georgetown concerning urban affairs, his seat on American Airlines Flight 77 cancelled, hosting a radio host for ESPN 980 and locally at WTEM, becoming a commentator for TNT and hosting an interview series on various players including Michael Jordan and Isaiah Rider, a new arena and statue dedicated to him at Georgetown (24:28 - 29:00)His passing and the legacy he left behind including an autobiography done posthumously as well as his sons becoming head coach with John Thompson III following his dad's footsteps at Georgetown and Ronnie coaching at Ball State (29:01 - 33:00)His accolades including the high school, college and pro careers as a player as well as his career coaching record at Georgetown and all the Coach of the Year honors bestowed upon him, his induction into both the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the College Basketball Hall of Fame and his crowning achievement of 76 of 78 four year student athletes earning their degree at Georgetown (33:01 - 38:07)Quotes from his own words (38:08 - 47:40)What his teammates and various others had to say about John including his former players Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutombo, Allen Iverson and Fred Brown as well as luminaries such as Paul Tagliabue, Val Ackerman, Adam Silver, Michael Wilbon, Jim Boeheim and many others (47:41 - 65:56)Call to action (65:57 - 67:15)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:45)Preview of our player spotlight on the great coach John Thompson Jr (00:46 -01:37)Early life including his upbringing with his parents, living in a segregated Washington DC area and his introduction to the game of basketball (01:38 - 06:13)His time at Archbishop Carroll HS where he won 3 Catholic league championships and once had a 55 game winning streak (06:14 - 07:25)Attended Providence University where he excelled as a student-athlete leading the school to the NIT and its first NCAA tournament appearance ever as well as earning a bachelor's degree in economics (07:26 - 10:31)Drafted the third round and 27th overall in the 1964 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics where he played for two years and won two NBA championships (10:32 - 12:42)Upon being left exposed and available in the 1966 expansion draft he decided to return to Washington DC to coach St Anthony's HS basketball team as well as have a position as a guidance counselor to the students thanks to his Masters degree in counseling from the University of DC (12:43 - 15:03)In the running for the head coaching job at Georgetown University along with Morgan Wooten and George Raveling with the university rolling the dice in hiring John; the stipulations which included the hire of Mary Fenlon serving as academic coordinator and later assistant head coach as well as the rules he put in place upon getting the head coaching job (15:04 - 21:03)After a rocky 2 year start he gets his third year team to its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1943 while facing a racial taunt and call for his resignation (21:04 - 23:03)The next 4 seasons which included two more NCAA tournament appearances, two NIT tournament appearances and a revolutionary hire of Lorry Michel as his athletic trainer (23:04 - 26:29)Georgetown joins the newly formed Big East Conference and that's where the team's success begin to take off; John's recruitment of a young center named Patrick Ewing (26:30 - 30:08)1982-83 season which began the Patrick Ewing era at Georgetown where the school made three NCAA Finals losing to North Carolina and Villanova by a mere three points combined and their triumphant season beating Houston to win John's only NCAA championship (30:09 - 45:38)Call to action (45:39 - 46:57)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/