The Doug Gottlieb Show

On the Thursday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show: Doug talks about game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and says that it is obvious that the Miami Heat need a go-to player that can win a game for them.  Doug does not think Jimmy Butler is that guy.  Doug talks about a report from Sean Deveney that indicates the Lakers front office and their advisors are divided on who should be the next head coach of the team.  Doug says this was predictable and explains why.  Doug thinks Colin Kaepernick getting a tryout in Las Vegas is a huge publicity stunt by the Raiders, and explains why. NFL Analyst and host of the 3 & Out Podcast John Middlekauff joins Doug to talk about Kaepernick,  the Packers receiver issue, Kyler Murray and all of the major headlines coming out of the NFL this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and says that it is obvious that the Miami Heat need a go-to player that can win a game for them.  Doug does not think Jimmy Butler is that guy.  Doug thinks Colin Kaepernick getting a tryout in Las Vegas is a huge publicity stunt by the Raiders, and explains why. NFL Analyst and host of the 3 & Out Podcast John Middlekauff joins Doug to talk about Kaepernick,  the Packers receiver issue, Kyler Murray and all of the major headlines coming out of the NFL this week.  Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug and the crew through a game of "I Feel A Draft".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about a report from Sean Deveney that indicates the Lakers front office and their advisors are divided on who should be the next head coach of the team.  Doug says this was predictable and explains why.  The curious case of Josh Donaldson v Tim Anderson is discussed in "That's Baseball !".  Michael Lee of the Washington Post joins Doug to give his thoughts on the Eastern Conference Finals,  the Warriors-Mavs and the Lakers head coach decision. Plus, Doug reacts to Colin Cowherd's take about Kevin Durant.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his take on the report out of New York that indicates the Nets are not willing to give star guard Kyrie Irving a long-term extension. Doug thinks it's Kyrie's job to prove that he deserves that extension.  Doug and the crew put John Ramos to the test in a game of "2 Lies, 1 Cup".  LA Times Lakers NBA reporter Dan Woike joins Doug to talk about the Lakers head coaching search, the Kyrie Irving situation in Brooklyn, and other major headlines in the NBA Playoffs this week. Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through the Thursday edition of "The Press". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about how Tuesday night's western conference finals game after our country experienced another mass shooting, and how conflicted he felt watching the game amid the frustrating inactivity from the government is. John Ramos is put to the test in a game of "2 Lies, 1 Cup".  Doug and the crew talk about the sports movies that haven't been made yet, that they most want to see.  Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through Wednesday edition of "The Press".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming off of the Deshaun Watson piece airing on HBO's Real Sports when two of the accusers in the civil case against Watson spoke about their incidents,  Doug ponders what the fair punishment is for Watson when the NFL decides on their disciplinary action.  Former NBA Champion Antonio Daniels joins Doug to break down the conference finals, to explain why no team is beating the Warriors in a seven-game series, and other major headlines from the NBA playoffs this week.  In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Lane Kiffin says college football players should be treated as professionals and the NIL is sustainable but there needs to be a cap.  Doug weighs in on Kiffin's comments and Colin Cowherd's opinion on the subject.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming off of the Deshaun Watson piece airing on HBO's Real Sports when two of the accusers in the civil case against Watson spoke about their incidents,  Doug ponders what the fair punishment is for Watson when the NFL decides on their disciplinary action. Long-time Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins Doug to talk about the western conference finals, how the Celtics have gotten to this point, and his book about the 80's Celtics:  Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics, available where books are sold. Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through a game of "Real News or Fake News?".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Lane Kiffin says college football players should be treated as professionals and the NIL is sustainable but there needs to be a cap.  Doug weighs in on Kiffin's comments and Colin Cowherd's opinion on the subject.  Former NBA Champion Antonio Daniels joins Doug to break down the conference finals, to explain why no team is beating the Warriors in a seven-game series, and other major headlines from the NBA playoffs this week.  Plus, Doug reacts to an exchange between Lavar Arrington and Brady Quinn about the Browns and Deshaun Watson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

On the Tuesday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show:  Coming of another one-sided game in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and the Celtics, Doug points out that he doesn't recall a series that is so unusual in how each game has not been very competitive.     In the segment "That's Baseball..." Doug talks about the latest with Tim Anderson and Josh Donaldson.  NBA Analyst and former player Olden Polynice joins Doug to talk about the Warriors-Mavs, the eastern conference finals, and what the Lakers should do moving forward.   Lakers great Magic Johnson did an interview with The Athletic where he talked about what the Lakers need to do with Russell Westbrook moving forward, and what how the new coach needs to handle it.  Doug weighs in on Magic's suggestion, and how he would deal with Westbrook if he were coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming of another one-sided game in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and the Celtics, Doug points out that he doesn't recall a series that is so unusual in how each game has not been very competitive.  Ryan Tannehill felt the need to clarify his comments from earlier this month when he told reporters it was not his job to mentor his rookie backup, Doug gives his thoughts on Tannehill's 180.  Former Pro-Bowler TJ Houshmandzadeh joins Doug to give his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers not being at OTA's, what he thinks of PFF's new Wide Receiver ranking, and the other main headlines in the NFL this week. Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through a game of "Rank 'Em".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lakers great Magic Johnson did an interview with The Athletic where he talked about what the Lakers need to do with Russell Westbrook moving forward, and what how the new coach needs to handle it.  Doug weighs in on Magic's suggestion, and how he would deal with Westbrook if he were coach.  In the segment "That's Baseball..." Doug talks about the latest with Tim Anderson and Josh Donaldson.  NBA Analyst and former player Olden Polynice joins Doug to talk about the Warriors-Mavs, the eastern conference finals, and what the Lakers should do moving forward.  Plus, Doug reacts to Colin Cowherd's take that the Lakers should hire Doc Rivers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug tries to explain why the eastern conference finals have been so difficult to predict and sometimes hard to watch.  With Stephen A Smith making a math error on live TV, Doug and the crew have fun with how to handle those on air situations.  In "2 Lies, 1 Cup" John Ramos is put to the hockey test.  FSR NBA Playoffs insider Mark Medina joins Doug to talk about the Lakers head coach search and to discuss the major headlines in the NBA playoffs this week. Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through the Tuesday edition of "The Press".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing some very inside information on top high school quarterback prospect Arch Manning. SEC fans, you'll definitely want to tune in to this one. Later, our fearless leader discusses the likelihood that we'll see Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors NBA Finals, and explains why it's looking more and more likely that we'll see Steph Curry and the boys in this position again moving forward. With Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson still at the tail ends of their primes, and guys like Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga and James Wiseman coming up behind them, few teams are set up better for success than Golden State. Finally, DallasBasketball.com and 105.3 The Fan Mavericks insider Mike Fisher swings by to discuss why the Mavs need a second star alongside Luka Doncic to make 'the leap', why he believes Jalen Brunson is best suited for being a bench player on a championship team, what makes Luka such a great villain in the NBA, why Dallas historically hasn't been a destination for stars and what Luka can do to change that, the possible pursuit of big men like Rudy Gobert and Deandre Ayton this summer, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #DougGottliebShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Monday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show: Doug talks about the Warriors being up 3-0 on the Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, and explains how we will never see a team win the way Golden State wins.   Former NBA Champion Eddie House joins Doug to talk about the Lakers' future, the Warriors success, Luke Doncic and the major headlines around the NBA Playoffs.   One of the biggest stories from the weekend was White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson accusing the Yankees Josh Donaldson of racism, Doug gets into it and doesn't see what is racist about it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about the Warriors being up 3-0 on the Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, and explains how we will never see a team win the way Golden State wins.   With HBO's Real Sports doing a deep-dive on the Deshaun Watson story, Doug explains how it will likely not be a great week for Watson. Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon joins Doug to talk about Aaron Rodgers not showing up for involuntary workouts, Jimmy G's and Baker Mayfield's trade prospects, and how he thinks Trey Lance will do with the 49ers. Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through a game of "Big Deal, Little Deal or No Deal?".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest stories from the weekend was White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson accusing the Yankees Josh Donaldson of racism, Doug gets into it and doesn't see what is racist about it.  Former NBA Champion Eddie House joins Doug to talk about the Lakers' future, the Warriors success, Luke Doncic and the major headlines around the NBA Playoffs.  Plus, Doug reacts to Colin Cowherd's take on Kevin Durant.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug reacts to the news that Josh Donaldson received a one-game suspension by Major League Baseball for the disrespectful words he used when addressing White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson.  FS1 NBA Analyst Ric Bucher joins Doug for his weekly hit to talk about the Lakers job, Lebron, and the other major headlines around the NBA playoffs coming off of the weekend. Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through a game of "The Press".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Friday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show: Doug talks about how NIL has the top names in college football out of sorts. And how it has come to a future hall of famer calling out programs by name, then getting called out for doing it, only to apologize and take it back, both getting publicly reprimanded by the SEC commissioner, and Deion Sanders adding his two cents.   Former NBA player Ryan Hollins joins Doug to talk about game 2 of the eastern conference finals,  to discuss the Warriors-Mavericks series, and other main headlines in the NBA this week. Doug explains why he thinks the Celtics were able to turn the tables on the Heat as they won in a rout to even their eastern conference finals series 1-1. Doug discusses Jimmy Butler and people need to cool their jets on how great he is as a player.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about how NIL has the top names in college football out of sorts. And how it has come to a future hall of famer calling out programs by name, then getting called out for doing it, only to apologize and take it back, both getting publicly reprimanded by the SEC commissioner, and Deion Sanders adding his two cents.  Doug then addresses his twitter exchange with FS1's Nick Wright.  NFL Analyst John Middlekauff joins Doug for his weekly appearance to talk about the major headlines around NFL this week.  Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through a game of "Psychic".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why he thinks the Celtics were able to turn the tables on the Heat as they won in a rout to even their eastern conference finals series 1-1. Doug discusses Jimmy Butler and people need to cool their jets on how great he is as a player.  Doug brings up the most "That's Baseball!" occurrence of the night in baseball.  Horse Racing analyst Dick Jerardi joins Doug to handicap the Preakness and talk about the Kentucky Derby horse not participating in the second leg of the Triple Crown.  Plus, Doug reacts to Dan Patrick's take about Nick Saban.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug a responds to Nick Wright's take that all of the controversy surrounding NIL is based in racism.  Former NBA player Ryan Hollins joins Doug to talk about game 2 of the eastern conference finals,  to discuss the Warriors-Mavericks series, and other main headlines in the NBA this week.  Plus, Doug and the crew tell you what to bet on this weekend in a segment of "The Gambler".    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Thursday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show:  Reacting to the explosive words exchanged between Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Texas A & M head coach Jimbo Fisher,  Doug says they are both full of it and gives his thoughts on what the war of words is all about.   Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral joins Doug to talk about his first month as a professional player, his time as a college quarterback, and the work he is doing with Panini America.  Doug explains what went right for the Warriors in their game one win over Dallas in the Western Conference FInals, and what he thinks the Mavericks need to change moving forward.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reacting to the explosive words exchanged between Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Texas A & M head coach Jimbo Fisher,  Doug says they are both full of it and gives his thoughts on what the war of words is all about. Doug weighs in on Danny Green's recent criticism of Pat Beverley who spent time this week cracking on Chris Paul's defense. NBA .com's Mark Medina joins Doug to talk about all of the major headlines throughout the NBA this week as the conference finals are on their way.  Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug and the crew through a game of "I Feel a Draft".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains what went right for the Warriors in their game one win over Dallas in the Western Conference FInals, and what he thinks the Mavericks need to change moving forward.  In the "That's baseball" segment, Doug brings up a quirky baseball occurrence.  PGA analyst for Draft Kings Reid Fowler joins Doug to give an update on the PGA Championship, the round TIger Woods had, and what happens next with Phil Mickelson.  Plus, Doug reacts Brady Quinn's take on Nick Saban.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about Nick Saban's most recent response in the feud between Saban and Jimbo Fisher.  Doug and the crew play a game of "2 Lies, 1 Cup". Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral joins Doug to talk about his first month as a professional player, his time as a college quarterback, and the work he is doing with Panini America.   Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through the Thursday version of "The Press".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Wednesday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show:   Reacting to the report that Deshaun Watson send a text apologizing to one of his accusers after she had teared up during a massage she administered Watson.  Doug reacts to Colin Cowherd's take on the US Women's National Team gaining equal pay as the Men's national team.Doug and the crew talk about sports city destinations in this week's edition of "The Midway".   Former NBA all-star and current Mavs TV analyst Derek Harper joins Doug to talk about how the Mavs got here, game seven against Phoenix, and the brilliance of Luka Doncic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reacting to the report that Deshaun Watson send a text apologizing to one of his accusers after she had teared up during a massage she administered Watson.  Former NBA all-star and current Mavs TV analyst Derek Harper joins Doug to talk about how the Mavs got here, game seven against Phoenix, and the brilliance of Luka Doncic.  Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through a game of "Real News or Fake News".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about the PGA Championship this week in Tulsa.  Doug gives his main takeaways from the Heat's game one win over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals matchup.  Doug and the crew talk about sports city destinations in this week's edition of "The Midway".  Longtime golf writer and the author of the new book "Tiger & Phil" Bob Harig joins Doug from the site of the PGA Championship this week to talk about Tiger, Phil Mickelson and the season's second major.  Plus, Doug reacts to Colin Cowherd's take on the US Women's National Team gaining equal pay as the Men's national team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug handicaps the Western Conference Finals and reveals who he is betting in game one and on the series between the Mavericks and the Warriors.  John Ramos is put to the test in the segment "2 Lies, 1 Cup".  Former NFL Lineman Rich Ohrnberger joins Doug to talk about the latest with Deshaun Watson,  Troy Aikman, Drew Brees and other major headlines around the NFL this week. Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through the Wednesday edition of "The Press".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

On the Tuesday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show: As the PGA Championship takes place later this week at Southern Hills, Tiger Woods spoke to the media Tuesday morning and was asked about the absence of defending champion Phil Mickelson.  Doug gives his thoughts on Tiger's comments and how the public's perception of both Tiger and Phil have changed considerably in recent years.    Doug and the crew have a discussion about Lebron James taking questions on Twitter. David Thorpe of TrueHoop .com joins Doug to talk about Luka Doncic, the Suns, what happened to the SIxers, and other major headlines this week going into the conference finals.  Current NBA player Patrick Beverley is in the middle of a TV war of words with former NBA Player Matt Barnes.  Doug explains why Beverley comes out looking bad in this quarrel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the PGA Championship takes place later this week at Southern Hills, Tiger Woods spoke to the media Tuesday morning and was asked about the absence of defending champion Phil Mickelson.  Doug gives his thoughts on Tiger's comments and how the public's perception of both Tiger and Phil have changed considerably in recent years.  Doug and the crew have a discussion about Lebron James taking questions on Twitter.  Former NFL Executive Andrew Brandt joins Doug to talk cover all of the major headlines as it has to do with the business of the NFL.  Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through a game of "Rank 'Em". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Current NBA player Patrick Beverley is in the middle of a TV war of words with former NBA Player Matt Barnes.  Doug explains why Beverley comes out looking bad in this quarrel.  David Thorpe of TrueHoop .com joins Doug to talk about Luka Doncic, the Suns, what happened to the SIxers, and other major headlines this week going into the conference finals. Plus, Doug reacts to Brady Quinn's take on Drew Brees.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyrie Irving told the story about his departure from Cleveland and his basketball breakup with Lebron, and Doug pokes holes in Irving's story while also bringing up the point that Kyrie usually blames everyone but himself.  Doug and the crew play a game of "2 Lies, One Cup".  Doug breaks down the Eastern Conference finals and gives you his pick to win the series. Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through the Tuesday edition of "The Press".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Monday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show:  Doug says Luka Doncic is the closest player we've seen to Larry Bird since the Hall of Famer last played, and explains why. Doug thinks the main similarity is that both dominate and control a game when they are on the court.   In the new segment called "That's Baseball !", Doug and the crew talk about the most notable baseball stories coming off of the weekend.  Longtime basketball coach and Celtics' connoisseur Max Good joins Doug to give his takes on how the Celtics got to the conference finals.  Doug talks about the Bucks losing their conference semi-final against to the Celtics, and explains why the Bucks are phony.  Doug also picks apart Patrick Beverley's takes from TV earlier in the day about Chris Paul.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug says Luka Doncic is the closest player we've seen to Larry Bird since the Hall of Famer last played, and explains why. Doug thinks the main similarity is that both dominate and control a game when they are on the court.  Doug reacts to the answer by Malik Willis to what he thought about Ryan Tannehill's "not paid to mentor him" comments.   Former NFL Lineman and current FSR host Geoff Schwartz joins Doug to talk about the NFL News over the weekend about the Titans, Drew Brees and what the NFL Schedule release meant to him as a player.  Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through a game of "Big Deal, Little Deal or No Deal?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why Luka Doncic is the closest player we've seen to Larry Bird since the Hall of Famer last played. Doug thinks the main similarity is that both dominate and control a game when they are on the court.  Doug and the crew play the game "2 Lies, 1 Cup".  FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher joins Doug for his weekly hit to talk about the two game sevens in the NBA playoffs and to preview the conference finals. Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through the Monday edition of "The Press".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about the Bucks losing their conference semi-final against to the Celtics, and explains why the Bucks are phony.  Doug also picks apart Patrick Beverley's takes from TV earlier in the day about Chris Paul. In the new segment called "That's Baseball !", Doug and the crew talk about the most notable baseball stories coming off of the weekend.  Longtime basketball coach and Celtics' connoisseur Max Good joins Doug to give his takes on how the Celtics got to the conference finals.  Plus, Doug reacts to Dan Patrick's take that the Suns should never have messed with Luka Doncic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack O'Brien and Miles Gray bring their wit and unique insights to a podcast celebrating all things NBA. Along with a special guest each week, they use current events as well as the NBA archive to enlighten and entertain the audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Beyer and Aaron Torres, in for Doug, react to the 76ers being eliminated from the NBA playoffs, and Dan explains why he thinks James Harden is the most disliked player in NBA history. Dan and Aaron analyze the impact of defense in the NBA playoffs, and the guys dive into the ongoing spat between Aaron and JJ Redick over their thoughts on NBA defense. Dan has identified the worst game on the NFL schedule. Former NFL LB, Broncos Analyst, and National Champion Chad Brown joins the guys to talk NIL impact on college football and Russell Wilson starting the season with his return to Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Beyer and Aaron Torres, in for Doug, react to the 76ers being eliminated from the playoffs, and Dan explains why he believes James Harden is the most disliked player in NBA history. FSR Philadelphia Host Sean Brace joins the guys to break down the city's thoughts on the future of the 76ers. Plus, the guys predict some valuable stats for the NFL season, and it's the latest editions of 2 Lies 1 Cup! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Beyer and Aaron Torres, in for Doug, analyze the impact of defense in the NBA playoffs, and the guys dive into the ongoing spat between Aaron and JJ Redick over their thoughts on NBA defense. Dan has identified the worst game on the NFL schedule. Former NFL LB, Broncos Analyst, and National Champion Chad Brown joins the guys to talk NIL impact on college football and Russell Wilson starting the season with his return to Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Beyer and Aaron Torres, in for Doug, preview the night's NBA playoff action, and Dan breaks down how his Bucks fandom has changed since winning the title last season. PFF's Eric Eager joins the guys to break down the most important takeaways from the NFL schedule. Plus, it's the return of The John Ramos Show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Thursday edition of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show:  Dan and Ryan, filling in Doug, talk about the Grizzlies lopsided win over Golden State Wednesday night.  Dan asks the question:  what the heck happened to the Warriors? Dan and Ryan, filling in for Doug, talk about the amazing win by the Bucks in game five of their series with the Celtics as Jrue Holiday made the defensive play of the post-season on Marcus Smart to seal the win.   Dan, Ryan and the crew play a game of 2 Lies, One Cup.  Ryan gives his opinion of Phil Jackson's reported suggestion that the Lakers trade Lebron James.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Ryan, filling in Doug, talk about the Grizzlies lopsided win over Golden State Wednesday night.  Dan asks the question:  what the heck happened to the Warriors?  Ryan lets us know what advice he would give Tom Brady as a former pro athlete making the transition to being a TV commentator for games.  Ryan, Dan and the crew play a game of "I Feel A Draft".   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Ryan, filling in for Doug, expound on their conversation about Name, Image and Likeness.  Dan, Ryan and the crew play a game of 2 Lies, One Cup.  Ryan gives his opinion of Phil Jackson's reported suggestion that the Lakers trade Lebron James.  Plus, Bryan Fenley takes Dan and Ryan through the Thursday edition of "The Press".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Ryan, filling in for Doug, talk about the amazing win by the Bucks in game five of their series with the Celtics as Jrue Holiday made the defensive play of the post-season on Marcus Smart to seal the win.  Lead NBA Writer for NBCSports .com Kurt Helin joins Dan and Ryan to give his thoughts on all of the main headlines in the NBA Playoffs this week. Dan tells a story about how Ryan was his Tacko Fall.  Plus, Dan and Ryan react to Doug Gottlieb's take on Name, Image and Likeness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Wednesday version of The Best Of The Doug Gottlieb Show: Doug has a different take on why the Sixers are down in their series with the Heat, and why Joel Embiid struggled in game five.  He says you can talk all you want about Embiid being distracted by losing the MVP, or about the injuries he is playing with, but fact is that it is a big challenge to win now with a dominant big man as your best player.  Nets' GM Sean Marks made thinly-veiled comments about Kyrie Irving and what the team is thinking about with regards to bringing him back long-term as a member of the team. Doug thinks the Nets sound like they are done with Kyrie.   BJ Armstrong is a three-time NBA champion and currently a player agent.  BJ joins Doug to talk about the NBA MVP drama with Joel Embiid, the fan/family situation in Dallas, and the other major headlines in the NBA playoffs this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug has a different take on why the Sixers are down in their series with the Heat, and why Joel Embiid struggled in game five.  He says you can talk all you want about Embiid being distracted by losing the MVP, or about the injuries he is playing with, but fact is that it is a big challenge to win now with a dominant big man as your best player. Doug talks about the no-hitter thrown by Reid Detmers in Anaheim.  BJ Armstrong is a three-time NBA champion and currently a player agent.  BJ joins Doug to talk about the NBA MVP drama with Joel Embiid, the fan/family situation in Dallas, and the other major headlines in the NBA playoffs this week.  Plus, Dan Beyer takes Doug through a game of "Real News or Fake News?". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.