Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is the great broadcaster, Dan Patrick. Dan talks with Chris and shares many stories of covering NBA Finals and his best story involving an interview with Michael Jordan. It's all here on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments: 0:37: Mannix getting lost in Rio. 2:45: Getting to know Patrick Ewing and the side he doesn’t show the media. 7:17: The limited amount of access that the media has to athletes compared to earlier era...
Aug 16, 2016•51 min
Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. He covers everything from the Celtics season last year, signing Al Horford during free agency, to his teams upcoming season and he expects them to improve from last year. It's all here on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 09, 2016•28 min
Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is the director of USA Basketball, Jerry Colangelo. He covers everything from training with team USA to what is expected from this team in Rio during the Olympics. It's all here and more on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 02, 2016•35 min
Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks. He covers everything from his days with OKC, Kevin Durant's free agency move to the Warriors, to his current situation in Washington and how he will handle his talented young core of players. It's all here on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...
Jul 26, 2016•35 min
Atlanta Hawks GM Wes Wilcox and Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post join The Vertical this week. Wilcox joined Mannix to discuss the Hawks offseason moves. Wes dives into the decision to sign Dwight Howard and what it was like when he found out Al Horford was going to leave Atlanta. Chris also talks to Tim Bontemps about the NBA Summer League and what Rookies made the best impression. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
Jul 19, 2016•55 min
Memphis Grizzlies Associate head coach J.B Bickerstaff joins the Vertical this week and takes us on a ride through his basketball journey - from his life of growing up with the game, to last season's Houston Rocket's team, to his current situation with the Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 12, 2016•44 min
Chris is joined by former NBA head coach and player Vinny Del Negro to talk about the madness that is NBA free agency and why Kevin Durant decided to leave Oklahoma to join the Warriors. Also, the Vertical's front office insider Bobby Marks joins the podcast this week to discuss the next steps for the Thunder since losing Durant and what the challenges will be for Golden State after next season. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
Jul 05, 2016•1 hr 2 min
With Chris Mannix running point, the NBA insiders at the Vertical break down all of the free agent action. Expert analysis from Adrian Wojnarowski, Bobby Marks and many others. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 01, 2016•1 hr 47 min
Chris is joined by Yahoo! Sports' The Verticals NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski to talk about the NBA Draft, the top draft picks what surprised him the most about the draft. Also, Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel joins The Vertical this week to discuss why he took the Magic coaching job when many other teams had an opening. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments: Adrian Wojnarowski 0:50: Mannix and Woj discuss the upcoming free-agency crazi...
Jun 28, 2016•1 hr 20 min
Led by Chris Mannix running point, the Yahoo Sports team breaks down the 2016 NBA draft. The expert team includes The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski, Indiana head coach Tom Crean, The Vertical's front office insider Bobby Marks, and Mike Schmitz and Jonathan Givony from DraftExpress.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 24, 2016•3 hr 52 min
New York native and former Boston Celtic Kenny Anderson joins The Vertical this week to discuss his journey to get to the NBA and what it was like once he was into the NBA. Kenny talks about being "The Guy" coming out of high school and even without twitter everyone was talking and writing about him. He also talks about how hard it was for him to be traded from the Celtics when he still had a year left on his contract. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are so...
Jun 21, 2016•46 min
The great Washington Post national NBA writer joins The Vertical this week to discuss game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavs. The guys also talk about the possibility of the Cavs having a historic comeback in these finals and winning games 6 and 7. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...
Jun 14, 2016•47 min
Chris is joined by Yahoo! Sports' The Verticals NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski to talk about the NBA Finals and what it is the Cavs need to do in order to get back in this series. Also, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts joins The Vertical this week to discuss how he was able to get his team, who was predicted to finish last in the Western Conference, into the playoffs. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
Jun 07, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Former NBA player and current NBA analyst with The Vertical Brian Scalabrine joins The Vertical this week to discuss game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder. Scal also talks with Mannix to preview the upcoming NBA Finals. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...
Jun 01, 2016•54 min
New Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger joins The Vertical this week to discuss the decision to become Kings coach and if he had any doubts before accepting the position. Chris is also joined by San Jose Mercury News columnist Tim Kawakami to talk about the Western Conference Finals and how the Warriors can get back to looking like the best team in the NBA. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments: Tim Kawakami 4:07: What happened to the Wa...
May 24, 2016•45 min
Boston Celtics power forward Jared Sullinger joins The Vertical this week to discuss his season with the Celtics and what it was like playing under head coach Brad Stevens. Jared also talks about what he feels his future plans are in the NBA as he heads into free agency. Chris is also joined by the Denver Nuggets GM Tim Connelly who talks about his journey to becoming a GM and what it was like working with Michael Jordan as one of his first jobs in the NBA. It's all here and more on The Vertical...
May 17, 2016•1 hr 10 min
ESPN host Rachel Nichols joins The Vertical this week to discuss the NBA playoffs and what she thinks will happen between Wade and Lebron James if they face each other in the next round. Chris is also joined by Cleveland.com's Chris Haynes to talk about the Cleveland Cavs and what has made Kevin Love look like the Kevin Love of old. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: htt...
May 10, 2016•54 min
NBA insider Bobby Marks sits down with Chris to discuss the fates of the game 7 losers in Charlotte, Indiana, and L.A., while looking into the crystal ball of NBA coaching for next year as well. Also, Sacramento Kings Center Kosta Koufos joins the Vertical this week to discuss what it was like being part of the Kings this season. Kosta talks about playing with Rondo and Cousins and what it was like being coached by George Karl. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Le...
May 03, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post joins The Vertical this week to discuss the NBA coaching carousel that is going on right now. Tim and Chris breakdown the hiring of Scott Brooks in Washington, Thibs in Minnesota and who should take over the Lakers job after they fired Byron Scott. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...
Apr 26, 2016•59 min
Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis joins The Vertical this week to discuss being draft number 3 in the 1999 draft, playing for four different NBA teams and his thinking behind joining the NBA D-League this past season on his potential comeback to the NBA . It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 19, 2016•29 min
On this bonus episode of the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, former NBA GM and front office insider with The Vertical; Bobby Marks joins the show. Bobby talks about who would be the right guy to filling the coaching voids in Washington, Minnesota and Sacramento. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 15, 2016•41 min
Former NBA player Detlef Schrempf joins the Vertical this week to discuss being one of the pioneers for the NBA in bring players from Europe to play in the league, and also what it was like playing against the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls and how this years Golden State Warriors compare to that team. It's all here and more on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
Apr 12, 2016•57 min
On this weeks episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Utah Jazz SG Rodney Hood and San Antonio Spurs longtime beat writer Mike Monroe join the program. Rodney talks about what it was like playing at Duke during the UNC-Duke games and his transition into the NBA, while Mike breaks down why he knew this Spurs team would be good, but didn't think they would THIS good. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...
Apr 05, 2016•52 min
Thunder head coach Billy Donovan joins the Vertical this week to discuss his rise through the college ranks, his current job with OKC, and what it's like to coach two of the brightest stars in the NBA in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. It's all here and more on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 29, 2016•35 min
On this bonus episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Andre Miller of the San Antonio Spurs joins the program. Andre talks about being in the NBA since 1999 and how the game has changed over the years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 24, 2016•47 min
On this weeks episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie Karl Anthony Towns joins the program. Karl talks about what it was like going through the draft process not knowing where he might be drafted and what he said to the late Flip Saunders about his interest in playing in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...
Mar 22, 2016•30 min
On this weeks episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Atlanta Hawks Guard Dennis Schroder joins the program. Dennis talks about what it was like growing up in Germany and how the passing of his father motivated him to play basketball and become the player he is today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 15, 2016•35 min
On this bonus episode of the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Detroit Pistons All-Star Center Andre Drummond joins the program. Drummond talks about what goes into being one of the best rebounders in the NBA and what it's like playing for Stan Van Gundy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 10, 2016•14 min
On this weeks episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Toronto Raptors All-Star Guard DeMar DeRozan and NBA front office insider for The Vertical Bobby Marks join the program. DeMar talks about what it was like growing up in Compton, CA and how he was able to stay focused on his dream of getting to the NBA, while Bobby breaks down why Kevin Love hasn't been able to fit in with the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com ...
Mar 08, 2016•40 min
On this week's episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens takes a seat with Chris to discuss his mercurial rise through the basketball ranks. Stevens talks about how his early career decisions led him to the head coaching job with Butler and then settles in to discuss the differences between coaching in college and the pros. He also breaks down the game and how he approaches life's challenges in the NBA. It's all here on the Vertical Podcast with Ch...
Mar 01, 2016•37 min
