Ball is Law

For their first episode in a few months, Chris and Karsten give updates on what's been going on in their lives. We then dive into recent news in the NBA, as well as old stories that we missed during our break. Finally, the two have a discussion about office dynamics and how to maneuver through being a new associate attorney.

We are excited to have John Ross join the show! John was a video coordinator for the Portland Trailblazers for 15 years and is now an active freelance writer. We asked John about his past experiences and what led him to working in the NBA. John also helped with refugee efforts in Ukraine, which led to us asking questions about what he saw. Finally, we got into some questions about his time with the Trailblazers. This is a great episode for anyone seeking employment with the NBA. John also runs a simulated NBA Draft workshop for those hoping to work in the league someday. Visit https://www.getinthegame101.com/ and use the promo code "BALLISLAW" to get $50 off!

Surpise!! We are joined by Taylor Call, fellow law school classmate and co-host of the Dagger Podcast! We start by learning where his love for basketball started and then transition into giving advice to incoming law students. By turning to NBA basketball, the guys give their perspective on what they saw from the two game 7 blowouts. Finally, we have a friendly chat about the Heat v. Celtics series set to begin TONIGHT!

In this episode we have soon-to-be attorney, Morgan Hines, join the show! We talk about her love for basketball, her experiences from working with the Milwaukee Bucks as a legal intern, and we share funny stories about our negotiation competition. Morgan also gives us her perspective on what it was like for her to navigate through law school and MORE!

This episode is packed with a little bit of everything. We start by giving a progress report on how our semesters are ending up, and also talk about the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. We then make an interesting transition to speak on the SCOTUS leaks and Roe v. Wade. Next, the guys give their take on what is the best series to watch in this current round of the playoffs. We finish with a conversation about how the NBA could potentially change their voting system for the better and MORE!

We're back! With finals around the corner, the guys get together to talk about what they have seen from the playoffs thus far. First, Chris lets out his frustrations with the Nets and getting swept by the Celtics. Next, we talk some more about the Ben Simmons drama. Sticking with the Nets, we begin to wonder what the next best move for them would be moving forward. We finish by making predictions for each series of these playoffs. We got new Ball is Law merchandise coming real soon!!

We are back with special guest, Serge Clement, assistant coach for the Hofstra University men's basketball team! Chris opens with a few questions regarding Serge's previous experiences and what led him to becoming a coach. Next, Serge reflects on his time as a coach at St. Peters and gives us his take on their historic Elite Eight run. He also gives us some insight on how he approaches athletes in the recruitment process. Of course, we get into a conversation about NIL and the payment of student athletes and MORE!

Today's episode we will be covering a couple of necessary topics. For instance, the guys will start with Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia and discuss why there has been a lack of media coverage on the situation. Next, we continue with the substantial fine that the New York Liberty had to pay, and take a trip through the WNBA collective bargaining agreement. Lastly, we talk a little NBA basketball.

Karsten starts with a funny story from his intramural basketball game. The guys then analyze the new look Sixers team! Next, they turn to the potential of Kyrie's return to playing home games in Brooklyn. They continue by focusing on various teams throughout the league and predicting where they'll end up in the playoffs. To finish, Chris and Karsten play a quick game of start, bench, cut.

If you're a fan of nerdy basketball talk, then this is the episode for you. Chris starts by talking about the success of his school team's season thus far. The guys continue by sharing their takes on the events from NBA Allstar Weekend in Cleveland. Next, we get into the recent James Harden trade and debate over which team benefitted most from the deal. This then provokes a Miami Heat rant from Karsten. We then turn to Zion Williamson and his strange relationship with the pelicans. We wrap up with Nick Young's recent comments on the NBA “cleaning up the league,” which prompts a conversation on professionalism.

This week, Karsten sits down with Big Brother Season 23 winner, Xavier Prather. The two start by talking about how they first met each other during law school. Next, we learn more about Xavier's background in the legal field and the difficulty of being a transfer law student. We then turn to his high school and college basketball journey. Lastly, Karsten shares a wild basketball story about X.

We're back with a special guest, Tony Iliakostas, who's also known as the IP Professor on social media! To begin, Tony gives us a rundown on the beginning of his law school career. We then dive into where his love for intellectual property stems from. Next, a conversation is had on IP laws that are centered around NFTs and the “metaverse.” Of course, we talk a little basketball, but wrap up with our top 3 movies from the Marvel Universe! Also, RIP to the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant! Today marks the second year of Bryant's passing.

Today, we have Mr. Markicks himself! We start by going down memory lane. Next, we get an explanation about the sneaker business and gain some insight on how professional athletes search for exclusive shoes. We follow up with a breakdown of the Warriors this season and Stephen Curry. Finally, we get Marcus' take on MVP predictions and the outcome of this year's Finals. Get ready for some stories and laughs!!

In this episode, the guys start with KD's injury and what that means for the MVP race. We'll talk about trades and best-fit scenarios for certain players as well. Next, we touch on pro athletes and celebrity influence on the crypto industry. We follow-up with a conversation about LaMelo Ball's lawsuit with his publicist. Finally, Chet Holmgren's deal with Topps is discussed.

The boys are back with a new episode after a long break! We begin with a conversation about college basketball and the changes we have seen. In turn, we focus our attention on the NBA and its handling of COVID through the lens of labor laws. Karsten breaks down his trip to Indiana. Next, we highlight the Lakers recent struggles and LeBron's success. Finally, we get into MVP and trade predictions.

In this week's episode, we welcome our first guest to the show! We begin with a deep-dive into our experiences of being black law students. Next, our guest gives us a lesson on cryptocurrency and the NFT space. A quick conversation is had about Paige Bueckers' NIL deal with StockX. We then continue by talking about Dame's struggles this season with the Blazers... AND MORE!

After reflecting on the success of the first episode, we touch on our busy schedules and the importance of being aware of your mental health while balancing law school. This discussion leads us into Ben Simmons and his situation with the Sixers. Next, we give our thoughts on Kyrie Irving. We shift to Mikey Williams and his "sneaker" deal. Lastly, we have an interesting conversation about the 18 former NBA players who were arrested for fraud.

In this episode we walk through how we met! We get into various different topics about our journey and how we got to law school, and where our love of basketball comes from. Finally, we talk some NBA basketball, including PJ Washington and Brittany Renner...