Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Yahoo! Sports NBA reporter Vinnie Goodwill to talk about LeBron James' minutes, picking against the King and the racial dynamics of the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching change. Plus, a discussion on DeMarcus Cousins' future and Amin tells stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.co...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan react to Draymond Green's epic rant about Andre Drummond's situation and Green's perceived double standard in the NBA. Was Green right? Amin and Tom are also joined by sports doctor Brian Sutterer to analyze the Anthony Davis Achilles situation and how Sutterer became a YouTube sensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan are joined by Yahoo! Sports senior NBA insider Chris Haynes to discuss LeBron James interactions in the bubble, All-Star Weekend in Atlanta and NBA players' openness to the COVID vaccination. Also: Amin tells stories about tight pants at Dan Le Batard's wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder....
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Amin Elhassan and Tom Haberstroh welcome in their pal Seerat Sohi, who covers the NBA for Yahoo! Sports. The crew break down the LeBron/court-side saga and discuss the real reason why the NBA holding All-Star Weekend in Atlanta is a very bad idea. Plus, Stephen Curry's shot, Heat panic and Bradley Beal trade talk. Also: Amin tells stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acc...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 15 min
On this episode of the Habershow podcast, Tom Haberstroh and special guest Henry Abbott try and fail to teach Amin Elhassan basic stock market principles as it relates to the GameStop story. Then, the crew discusses how Michael Jordan's business deals with hedge funds could be problematic and whether players should get equity in teams. Finally, Amin tells stories about working for an NBA owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego joins Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan to talk about rookie phenom LaMelo Ball and the solid start for the Charlotte Hornets. Borrego also talks about what it's like to text with Gregg Popovich, how another NBA coach gave Borrego his nickname, "Ray Romano," and what Lavar Ball conversations have been like this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other s...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan break down the developing Kyrie Irving situation and bring in WNBA player, Atlanta Hawks analyst and social activist Renee Montgomery to discuss the Georgia runoff, LeBron James’ potential bid on the Atlanta Dream and the Kelly Loeffler fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Jan 13, 2021•54 min
Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan bring on Stephen Curry’s longtime trainer Brandon Payne of Accelerate Basketball to talk about Curry’s 62-point game, the 105 consecutive 3s vid and the craziest feats that Curry has done behind closed doors. Also, an ode to Draymond Green and a discussion on NBA parents going on Twitter to defend their kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Tom Haberstroh is joined by The Athletic’s senior writer Sam Amick and ESPN’s Amin Elhassan to discuss Elhassan’s sudden vendetta with Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox. The trio go inside the botched Bogdan Bogdanovic trade and analyze the role of breaking-news media in today’s transaction-based NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefin...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Tom Haberstroh brings on ESPN's Amin Elhassan and Sports Illustrated's new senior writer Howard Beck to talk about Giannis' new contract, Beck's New York Times article, his new job and the subtle gifts of the NBA schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Just like old times, ESPN’s Amin Elhassan and The Athletic’s Ethan Strauss join Tom Haberstroh to talk about job loss, happiness in the NBA and then Amin does some impressions. The three former teammates also preview the 2020-21 NBA season with their three most overrated and underrated squads. Produced by: Lucas Hoye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, ...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 18 min
With the NBA season around the corner, Tom Haberstroh announces the relaunch of the Habershow podcast and provides an update on the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe...
Dec 07, 2020•3 min
Is LeBron actually better than MJ? Will Miami’s encore include Giannis Antetokounmpo? Tom Haberstroh discussed the burning questions of the offseason with ESPN’s Amin Elhassan, who you can find on Twitter at @DarthAmin. 7:15 LeBron vs MJ GOAT debate 22:20 The Lakers’ superstar duos (LeBron/AD, Kobe/Pau, Kobe/Shaq) 51:40 Teams competing for the title next season 53:30 Teams going after Giannis in free agency 1:02:40 The greatness of the Miami Heat organization Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min
If the Lakers win the title, who deserves to be the NBA Finals MVP, LeBron or AD? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Marc J. Spears of ESPN’s The Undefeated, who has spent the last 87 days in the NBA bubble. Plus Spears previewed his new book, The Spencer Haywood Rule. 1:30 Highlights from the bubble 12:50 Marc’s new hobbies in the bubble 25:35 Why Meyers Leonard is not kneeling 35:00 Who has been the Finals MVP so far? 40:20 Book on Spencer Haywood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Oct 08, 2020•57 min
Is Anthony Davis the best big man in the NBA? Tom Haberstroh discusses everything you need to know about the NBA Finals with David Fizdale, the former head coach of the New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies who won two rings as an assistant for Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat. 1:45 Adjustments the Heat need to make 29:00 What happened to LeBron in 2011 39:20 How close the Knicks were to landing AD 41:55 Sneaking into Lakers games growing up 55:10 When he first heard the news about Kobe Learn m...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 3 min
What does Stephen Curry think about the Jamal Murray comparisons? Brandon Payne, Curry’s trainer and the founder of Accelerate Basketball, discusses whether the comparisons are valid. Plus Payne gives an update on Curry’s offseason workouts and reveals why he decided to bulk up. 3:55 How Steph is doing 15:10 Comparing Jamal Murray to Steph 25:55 How long will Steph's career will last? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to ...
Sep 25, 2020•34 min
How will LeBron James and the Lakers stop Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets? Tom Haberstroh previewed the NBA Conference Finals with TNT analyst and former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy. Plus Van Gundy revealed why he joined Twitter this summer. 6:30 Working with his brother (Jeff Van Gundy) 18:10 The PJ Brown fight story from SVG's perspective 24:15 The Boston-Miami series 39:45 The Clippers’ biggest problem 50:05 Why Jokic is the best passing big man of all-time 1:07:15 SVG's Twitter account and po...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Will the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat meet in the NBA Finals? Tom Haberstroh discusses with ESPN’s Jorge Sedano, who has covered both teams extensively. Plus Haberstroh and Sedano swap stories from covering the Heat during the LeBron James era. 13:25 Tom's story about Justin Bieber getting into a car crash outside his house 22:50 Can LeBron do anything to unseat MJ, or will he always be No. 2? 40:10 Why LeBron needs AD to step up to win another ring 42:50 Playoff Rondo 57:35 Can the Heat ma...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Why did the Brooklyn Nets hire Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash to be their new head coach? Tom Haberstroh discussed what moves the Nets need to make next with The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the former VP of Basketball Operations for the Memphis Grizzlies. Plus Haberstroh and Hollinger previewed the keys to the Lakers-Rockets series. 6:00 Is head coach of the Brooklyn Nets a good job? 14:50 Coach K to the 76ers? 24:40 Explaining the sloppy NBA endings 35:50 What AD needs to do in the Lakers-R...
Sep 03, 2020•49 min
Who will the Minnesota Timberwolves select with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Gersson Rosas, the Wolves’ President of Basketball Operations. 6:15 Direction he is thinking of going with the No. 1 pick 10:35 Trade market for the No. 1 pick 18:25 Goal of the NBA protests 29:40 Bond between KAT and DLo 36:15 Is it ever fair to say a draft class is weak? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like t...
Aug 28, 2020•50 min
Why have there been so many upsets in the first round of the NBA playoffs? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Amin Elhassan, ESPN’s NBA analyst and a longtime NBA executive. Plus Elhassan shared hilarious stories about Kwame Brown and Michael Beasley. 1:30 Why Toronto seems the most prepared for the NBA bubble 12:30 What is wrong with LeBron and the Lakers 29:25 What is wrong with Kawhi and the Clippers 35:10 How Amin knew Michael Beasley would struggle in the NBA 38:10 Funny story about Kwame Brown ...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min
What is like to be a virtual fan in the NBA bubble? ESPN’s Pablo Torre, who was spotted on television eating a sandwich as a virtual fan during the Pacers-Heat game, revealed how it happened and shared his takeaways from watching the NBA bubble. 5:35 Pablo's experience as a virtual fan 10:15 Stugotz’s struggles as a virtual fan 27:50 Pablo's thoughts on the 76ers and Ben Simmons’ injury 35:50 How "useless" Pablo thinks Al Horford is for the 76ers 48:50 Will the NBA need a bubble next season? Lea...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Who should make an All-NBA Bubble Team, and who deserves to be on an All-NBA Bubble Burst Team? Tom Haberstroh debated with TrueHoop’s David Thorpe. 4:00 Russell Westbrook’s hot start 11:50 All-NBA Bubble Team 36:30 Is Anthony Davis the best teammate LeBron has ever had? 50:05 All-NBA Bubble Burst Team 1:00:30 MVP…LeBron vs Giannis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Who is the NBA’s best golfer? Neil Olshey, the President of Basketball Operations for the Portland Trail Blazers, revealed his answer from the NBA bubble in Florida. Plus Olshey discussed everything you need to know about the Blazers, including the story behind Skinny Melo and Damian Lillard’s health. 4:50 Preparing for the bubble 9:10 The story behind "Skinny Melo" 14:50 How good Jusuf Nurkic has looked 27:43 Damian Lillard’s health 39:00 The best golfers in the NBA Learn more about your ad cho...
Jul 29, 2020•41 min
You know Adam Schefter as ESPN’s top NFL news breaker, but he is also secretly obsessed with the NBA. Schefter discussed his basketball roots and revealed his NBA title prediction. 3:37 Adam’s success with DFS golf 6:05 How Adam nearly became a baseball writer 18:55 Attending a party with Chris Paul and Jay-Z 21:00 Adam’s MVP ballot 35:00 Who will win the NBA title Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with ot...
Jul 22, 2020•40 min
Is the food really that bad in the NBA bubble? Marc J. Spears, senior NBA writer for The Undefeated, describes life in Orlando for the NBA restart. 9:05 What the COVID testing protocols have been like 16:00 The impact of social justice messages on the back of player jerseys 22:40 Will there be protests in the bubble? 24:00 Damian Lillard's birthday party 29:40 Solving home-court advantage in the bubble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode....
Jul 16, 2020•37 min
What is life like inside the TBT bubble? Sean Marshall, captain of Team Challenge ALS in The Basketball Tournament, shared how he is keeping his team safe and his advice for players in the NBA bubble. Plus Marshall explained why Jared Dudley, his co-captain at Boston College, is the smartest guy he has ever played with. For more on the fight against ALS: https://iamals.org/ 7:40 Life in the TBT bubble 15:30 Keeping in shape during COVID-19 19:15 Why two players had to leave his team 32:00 Why Ja...
Jul 07, 2020•41 min
Will it be safe inside the NBA bubble? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Nate Duncan, the host of a popular NBA (Dunc’d On Basketball) and COVID (Covid Daily News) podcast. 8:10 The NBA's rules for the bubble 17:20 Why Disney staffers don't necessarily need to be tested daily 32:10 The biggest threat to the bubble 42:30 Why the NBA could be in big trouble for next season 46:50 Whether the NBA should finish this season or not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This i...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr
What’s it like to be interviewed by Tim Duncan and Chris Paul for your new job? Steve Forbes, the new head coach of the Demon Deacons, discussed the interview process with Tom Haberstroh, a proud Wake Forest alum. Plus Forbes told stories about Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, his best friend, and Fred Van Fleet, who he coached at Wichita State. 10:00 Zoom interview with Tim Duncan and Chris Paul 18:40 The five tiers of recruiting 27:20 Why Nick Nurse is such a good NBA head coach 42:15 How Ste...
Jun 24, 2020•54 min
What will life be like inside NBA bubble? Tom Haberstroh discussed the health and safety protocols with TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott 9:35 Henry's 20 questions for the NBA 26:00 What happens if a player breaks the rules? 37:35 What if an NBA player gets really sick? 44:20 Reactions to Kyrie Irving 58:00 Why doesn't the NBA play outside? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
