On this week's episode, University of Missouri-Kansas City Men's Basketball Recruiting Coordinator, Luther Waters joins the show and chops it up about his journey through the coaching ranks, the people and places that helped him along the way, and how his experience as an educator prepared him to be a coach. Luther shares some memories about playing for legendary Crenshaw High-School Boys Basketball coach, Willie West, and working with current G-League Ignite Head Coach, Jason Hart. Luther also ...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 38 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by Princeton University Assistant Skye Ettin for the second part of their interview. They discuss what it meant to win the Ivy League in his second year with the program, and how they approached COVID cancellation season with the Ivy’s unique eligibility rules. They also discuss their experience coaching together at the Israeli Maccabi Games this summer. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener...
Aug 13, 2022•47 min
On this episode KJ sits down with former professional basketball player DeAnthony Langston and chops it up about his work in the community, the REAL RUN, his career path after the ball stop bouncing and his role in feeding thousands of underserved residents in the Watts area of Los Angeles during the pandemic. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by Princeton University Assistant Skye Ettin to discuss his basketball journey growing up in Princeton, New Jersey, how he handled playing high school ball while dealing with his father’s Alzheimer's disease, his career playing DIII hoops, how he landed an internship at Princeton and then the Director of Basketball Operations job after graduation,, and the experience he gained in the position under Head Coach Mitch Henderson. Download, rate and subscribe to get th...
Aug 09, 2022•42 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by University Florida hoops legend Dametri “Da Meat Hill discusses his hoops upbringing in St. Petersburg, Florida, how the ‘94 Florida team’s Final Four run came together, the birth of “Da Meat Hook” nickname, how much he could have made in today’s NIL era, his experiences as a 15-year international pro all in Israel, China and across the globe, and if his game would translate to today’s NBA. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #doug...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by 2022 Cavs Summer League Assistant and international coach Martin Knezevic to discuss his decision in his 30’s to abandon a career as a stock broker to pursue coaching, how his stops in Mexico Vietnam, China and the G-League helped shape his coaching identity, what key lesson he learned coaching under former All-Star Nick Van Exel, and why he was so impressed with the Cavs culture during his stint coaching in the Summer League. Download, rate and subscribe to ge...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 14 min
On this episode KJ chops it up with actor J.Marques Johnson, who makes his television debut as "Rayshon" in the second season of BET+'s Tyler Perry drama series, All The Queen's Men. KJ and J.Marques also discuss his famous family, battling leukemia as a child, playing college basketball and finding his groove as a model/actor. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2022•50 min
In this episode, Doug gives his take on the Suns paying through the nose to keep Deandre Ayton, and which team will eventually pay up for KD. Then, former all-MAC o-lineman and author of Round Zero: Inside the NFL Draft discusses his journey from growing up in Lansing, Michigan in the shadows of Michigan State, to unheralded Central Michigan recruit, to an all-conference lineman, to draft prospect, to his cup of coffee with the Packers and an unforgettable camp moment with Aaron Rodgers. He also...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 20 min
On this episode, KJ chops it up with Jared Effron and Griffin Taylor co-founders of The Program NYC, a basketball initiative that will bring top-tier coaching and basketball expertise to the city's youth. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 07, 2022•38 min
Former pro baller and newly named Morningside High-School Boys Basketball Head Coach Donminic Ellison joins the show and chops it up with KJ about growing up in Inglewood California, making it out earning a scholarship to Washington State University, and his journey around the globe playing professional basketball. KJ and Donminic also discuss current Houston Cougars Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, how playing in Israel changed Donminic's life, why he retired from the game at 27 years old, and how wo...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Doug gives his take on the looming Kyrie Irving and Nets divorce. Then, he finishes his conversation with NBA trainer and Kobe Bryant’s former video scout Mike Procopio, who pulls back the curtain on his time with Kobe and breaks down the top players from this year’s draft. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Jun 30, 2022•51 min
In this episode, Doug reacts to the Magic taking Paolo Banchero with the #1 overall pick without working him out. Then, he continues his conversation with NBA trainer and Kobe Bryant’s former video scout Mike Procopio, who pulls back the curtain on how Kobe’s legendary work ethic was different from other players, their unique relationship, and his obsessive attention to detail. He also explains how he helped transform the Mavs player development program, what it was like working for Mark Cuban, ...
Jun 26, 2022•58 min
On this special bonus episode, Warriors GM Bob Myers and KJ had a conversation last summer after a disappointing season, and you'll see why it's no surprise they were able to turn things around and be crowned champions this season. They chopped it up about: Winning the 1995 NCAA Championship at UCLA. How working for Arn Tellum prepared him to be an NBA GM. Will the Warriors win another NBA Championship in the next 5 years? Managing egos and personalities on the Warriors championship squads. Rela...
Jun 24, 2022•53 min
Two-time NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP and Boston Celtics radio analyst Cedric Maxwell joins the show to discuss his book "If These Walls Could Talk", where he opens up about his life and career, and shares some incredible insight into the Celtics Dynasty in the 80's. Cedric also shares stories about his time spent with the LA Clippers as a teammate of my dad, why he sacrificed his numbers to stay in Boston, and what led to his departure after helping led the team to a championship. I asked Cedri...
Jun 23, 2022•54 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by NBA and former Kobe Bryant’s former video scout Mike Procopio, who dives into his basketball background growing up in an loaded 90’s Massachusetts prep era, how he got his start as a trainer working at the legendary Nike All-America Camp, his break with the post-Pitino Celtics, how he got introduced to Kobe Bryant through legendary trainer Tim Grover, and his scouting takes on Steph, Luka, and how he got his big break with the Mamba. #douggottliebshow Make sure...
Jun 21, 2022•56 min
In this episode, Doug recaps and former Oklahoma State teammate Brian Montonati discuss the Finals through 5 games, what they expect in Game 6. They also look ahead to the draft, if Chet Holmgren should be the first pick, and how Brian is handling his own nationally ranked 15-year old son in the role of father and coach. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 16, 2022•38 min
We caught up with UCLA Basketball alum and 2005 NBA Draft pick (54th) Dijon Thompson about his unconventional basketball journey, growing up the son of a single mom, and how his life changed when his stepdad entered the picture. Dijon opens up about his early influences, his high-school recruitment, and why he chose UCLA over UConn, Syracuse and Arizona (a nice tidbit in the pod about his visit to Zona). Dijon also shares why he is at peace with where he was drafted, why his game didn't mesh in ...
Jun 16, 2022•50 min
On the latest episode of KJ Live, Windward School Girls Basketball Head Coach Jerica Williams joins the show to discuss her basketball journey which has earned her opportunities to coach Division 1 and on elite levels of high-school basketball. The 2021 Detroit Free Press Coach of the Year and 2021 Associated Press Coach of the Year (2nd Team), Jerica shares some of the secrets to her success, her personal and professional inspirations, and her coaching/teaching philosophy. #allball See omnystud...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Doug recaps games 1 and 2 of the NBA Warriors/Celtics Finals, and what he expects in Game 3. Then, Doug and ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla discuss his entry into coaching, his role in the creation of the new Adam Sandler movie Hustle, and gives his scouting reports on the top NBA Draft picks, including Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith and Jaden Ivey. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Download, rate and subscr...
Jun 08, 2022•46 min
Pro basketball player Curtis Hollis is our guest this week and chops it up with KJ about his basketball journey, from Dinos Trigonis' Pangos All-American Camp to LaVar Ball's Junior Basketball Association, and how those experiences have helped shape and mold his career. Curtis shares insight into LaVar Ball's coaching and mentor style, his JBA experience, and competing with and against NBA Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 02, 2022•45 min
Doug puts his finger on what ingredient is missing for the Heat, and finishes up his interview with outgoing NCAA Officiating Coordinator J.D. Collins. They discuss when he knew he had arrived a s a top official, what it meant to work a Final Four, his transition from officiating games to the administrative side, his take on the fan perception that refs are biased, how big game pressure impacts performance, why demanding schedules actually help performance, what rule changes would improve the ga...
May 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
On this episode of KJ Live, University of Minnesota Men's Basketball Head Coach Ben Johnson joins the show to discuss his coaching journey, what he learned from his stops as an assistant coach, rebuilding his roster through the transfer portal and his thoughts on the NIL. We also discuss the challenges of his first head job in a P5 conference, his 2022 recruiting class, transfers expected to contribute right away and returning wing Jamison Battle. Great pod with one of the top young college bask...
May 26, 2022•53 min
Doug explains why this will be the last time a team wins playing like the Warriors. Then, outgoing NCAA Officiating Coordinator JD Collins and Doug discuss his rise up the officiating ranks starting in the rabid Indiana high school hoops circuit, how fan behavior has gotten worse, the schedule grind of working his way up the DI ranks, and what intangibles make a good official. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
May 25, 2022•54 min
On this episode KJ talks to sports medicine pioneer Dr. Courtney Watson about her incredible career caring for some of the world's top athletes. The first African-American female medical trainer in the sport of boxing, Dr. Watson shares what it's like working with Floyd Mayweather and the TMT camp for the past 15 years. Dr. Watson also shares details about her experience in the 2020 Olympics bubble in Tokyo, the WNBA bubble in Orlando and winning the 2016 WNBA Championship as the Head Athletic T...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Doug explains why Luka is this generation’s Larry Bird, and if the Suns can ever win with CP3 running the show. Then he finishes his interview with the first female men’s pro hoop coach Angela Weathers on her transition from playing into coaching, how she got her opportunity to coach men at the professional level, and her plans for the future. #douggottliebshow Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 18, 2022•34 min
Writer, producer and social media savant King Josiah Johnson is in the building and chops it up about the league, securing bags and his meteoric rise to fame in the entertainment industry. Joe breaks down what it's like behind the scenes on the set of NBA on TNT, who he likes for NBA MVP and why LeBron James is the GOAT. Joe, a writer/producer on Netflix's "Colin In Black & White" also discusses HBO's "Winning Time" and the creative license used by the writers to sensationalize the character...
May 12, 2022•34 min
Doug explains if it’s possible for a center to be the best player on a title team in 2022, and then talks with the first female men’s pro hoop coach Angela Weathers on her hoops journey from Seattle and Louisiana, to escaping her gang ridden neighborhood with basketball, her decision to play at Ole Miss, why she transferred, her pro career, transitioning to coaching, how he she overcame having a child before her senior year in high school to average a triple double. Download, rate and subscribe ...
May 11, 2022•39 min
Hosted by 7-time champion Robert Horry and Jabari Davis, NBA Finals File dives deep into the greatest Finals series in NBA history, breaking down the best moments, storylines and matchups, using rare archival audio from the NBA, and the personal touch that only "Big Shot Bob" can give. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 09, 2022•2 min
Doug weighs in on if Memphis’ Dillon Brooks should be suspended for his flagrant foul that injured Gary Payton II. Then, he’s joined by Israeli National Team Forward T.J. Cline to discuss how he developed from a JV player as a high school junior to a DI recruit in one year, starting his college career at Niagara, his decision to transfer to Richmond, how he got better sitting out his red shirt transfer year, how he navigated the COVID lockdown in Italy, his keys to surviving in high level intern...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min
KJ and basketball scout Dain Ervin have a discussion about how scouting on the amateur, college and professional level has evolved over the decades and the ever increasing social media and the transfer portal in college recruiting. We trade thoughts on what we'd like to see changed about the USA Basketball youth development process and grassroots basketball. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 05, 2022•1 hr
