Podcast appearances and mentions of aaron berlin

Happy Holidays to everyone. While we still navigate the unknown as it relates to Covid and the NBA, we at Catch & Shoot 2.0 still felt we should hand out some presents to NBA players, coaches, fans, etc. To help out, our hosts Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong called on some special friends to assist with the gift-giving. Among those receiving gifts included Klay Thompson, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan, Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson, Stephen Curry, Ben Simmons and ...you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It all seems clear that the 76ers will move Ben Simmons at some point to continue to build around Joel Embiid in its quest to win a championship, but what potential moves make sense for both Simmons and the team? Can they get top-dollar for Simmons? Is it more advantageous to trade him before this season's deadline or in the off-season? Questions to be answered, for sure, and Locked on Sixers podcast host Serena Winters attempts to do just that in a lively discussion with our Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong. Check it out!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chicago Bulls are off to a surprising start to this NBA season, and Zach LaVine's game is a big reason why. Four-time NBA Champion Will Perdue, now the Bulls TV Studio Analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, explains how a conversation with Gregg Popovich while playing for Team USA at the Olympics changed parts of LaVine's game, becoming a more willing defender and sacrificing some of his scoring game for the betterment of the team. Perdue also tells our Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong how LaVine has deferred some of the leadership role on the team to DeMar DeRozan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over 1700 players entered the NCAA's Transfer Portal this off season of college basketball. College hoops expert Howie Schwab joined the Catch & Shoot 2.0 podcast this week, and he tells our Aaron Berlin that while he's not a fan of the amount of players who entered the portal or the effect it had on teams who lost players to it, he does see how it has generated interest in the sport. He also gives us some teams that have used the portal to their benefit (like St. John's and Kentucky). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scottie Pippen's new autobiography, Unguarded, was released this past Tuesday, November 9th, and co-author Michael Arkush joined our Aaron Berlin and Bruce Bernstein to discuss the feelings of Pippen towards some of the other staples of the Bulls Dynasty of the 1990's: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, and Jerry Krause. Arkush tells us that while Pippen wasn't necessarily friends with any of them off the court, he had great respect for all of them from a basketball standpoint.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now that gambling is a business for the league and its gaming partners, what essential information does the league and its teams need to disclose in order for fans to be well-informed before they put their money on a game. Otto Strong, Aaron Berlin, and Bruce Bernstein discuss issues like injuries & load management, and how they can impact the point spreads in subtle ways. Does the league owe its betting fans the best information available? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The season has returned and so has the Catch & Shoot 2.0 podcast! In this week's Quick Hitter our guys Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong discuss all the drama that's taken place between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers ....and where does each side go from here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy the last two weeks, trading for Russell Westbrook and signing Carmelo Anthony, Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard, Kendrick Nunn, Wayne Ellington, Kent Bazemore, Kendrick Nunn and Malik Monk in free agency. But with a roster currently holding eight players 30 or older -- and five who are 35 or older -- is the Lake Show set for another NBA Title run? Our guys Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong break it down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyle Lowry is a multi-time All-Star and an NBA Champion, and Yahoo! Sports Senior NBA Writer Vincent Goodwill explains that once you've tasted the champagne, it's hard to settle for just a can of beer. That's why Lowry was more than happy to agree to the sign-and-trade that sent him for the Raptors to Miami, Goodwill telling all this to our Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong using an analogy to properties on a Monopoly board. Goodwill also discusses how Riley's "Heat Culture" continues to reel in some of the NBA big fishes and why some of this might have to do with the one that got away (LeBron James). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cade Cunningham is considered by many to be the top prospect in the 2021 NBA Draft, and Adam Stanco, our old co-host and now VP and Executive Producer at 247 Sports, thinks he will be special. How special? Well ...Stanco believes his rare combined scoring and distribution ability could eventually lead him to an enshrinement ceremony in Springfield. Stanco gives our Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong a full breakdown of what makes Cunningham stand out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Budenholzer is one win away from leading the Bucks to an NBA Title, yet there are still plenty of critics of his coaching style and ability. ESPN Radio's Marc Kestecher discusses with our Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong the love/hate relationship the Milwaukee fans and media have with Coach Bud. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Catch & Shoot 2.0 Quick Hitter, Otto Strong, Aaron Berlin, & Dave Wohl discuss why Chris Paul's style of leadership is more effective in Phoenix than it was when CP3 was on the LA Clippers. And Dave knows better than anyone. Why? Because he was the GM of the Clippers during Paul's years in LA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Becky Hammon under serious consideration for the head coaching opening in Portland, who better to speak to women becoming NBA head coaches then Hall of Famer and Phoenix Suns and Mercury TV Analyst Ann Meyers Drysdale. A trailblazer herself (pun somewhat intended) for being the first women to sign an NBA contract, Meyers Drysdale says a women being and NBA head coach will happen, but that it will take a supportive GM and organization who are willing to take and stand up to any criticism that comes their way. To those who suggest this should happen at the lower levels first, Meyers Drysdale points out that this has already happened in the G-League (Nancy Lieberman, Brittni Donaldson). She also discusses with our Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin how the younger generation of NBA player are more accepting of women as coaches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the creation and development of the Overtime League and G-League as alternate options to college for prospects, does this give the NBA cover in continuing the "One & Done" rule? Former Catch & Shoot host Adam Stanco discusses this with our Aaron Berlin and Bruce Bernstein. Stanco gives us a history lesson as to why the rule was created and what changes need to be done to improve the league's development of young players. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Boston Celtics made news last week in announcing that Danny Ainge was retiring as President of Basketball Operations. More curiously, they announced Head Coach Brad Stevens is leaving the bench to take over for Ainge in the front office. Stadium Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman, however, speculates that Brad may not stay in the role long, foreseeing a return to coaching in the NBA. Goodman tells our Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin one potential landing spot is an area of the country Stevens is very familiar with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stadium Basketball Analyst Jeff Goodman broke the story of Mike Krzyzewski retiring as head coach of Duke at the end of the 2021-22 season, with Blue Devils Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer tabbed to replace him. Goodman tells our Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong that with Coach K leaving, Duke may not have the same allure, but will remain a prize jewel among college coaching jobs. Goodman also gives his thoughts on what Scheyer would need to accomplish to be considered a success as "the guy who replaced the guy." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TJ Macias of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joined our Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin this week to discuss the Dallas Mavericks and their playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers. With Luka Doncic struggling with a neck strain issue, Macias and our hosts discuss if it might make good strategic sense for the Mavs to sit their superstar for Game 5. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether the Los Angeles Lakers repeat as NBA Champions or not, they will have some difficult decisions to make in the offseason. Jovan Buha of The Athletic and The Forum Club podcast points out to our Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin that half of their main rotation guys will be free agents and the team will be up against the luxury tax again. Buha goes on to tell us which of those guys will be the priority for L.A. and which of them will need to have a big postseason to get the kind of money they're asking for. Buha and the guys also discuss if the bill is finally coming due on the Anthony Davis trade and if it was worth it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Law Murray, the Clippers Beat Writer for The Athletic, tells our Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong how Ty Lue is doing as Clippers head coach. While Lue continues to espouse the same level of culture and accountability preached by former head coach Doc Rivers, Lue seems better able to reach the team's superstars of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Catch & Shoot 2.0 co-hosts Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong discuss whether or not the NBA should explore including playoff performance in determining who wins league MVP. They also discuss, in a season where many stars have missed time due to injuries and other factors, can those stars play there way back into the MVP discussion. Finally, the fellas look at other creative ways in determining who wins the Maurice Podoloff Trophy, including using a point system based on voting totals for the league's Player of The Week and Player of The Month awards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN Analyst and SiriusXM ACC Radio Host Chris Spatola joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin to talk some college ball. Spatola gives us his very strong opinion on Kansas awarding a "lifetime contract" to head coach Bill Self while the program is still embroiled in an NCAA investigation into Level 1 violations. Spatola questions why member institutions, including Kansas, have thumbed their noses at NCAA rules they helped to create. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five Reasons Sports Network's Ethan Skolnick joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin and tells us how the Miami Heat shrewdly worked the NBA Trade Deadline and were able to acquire 2-time All-Star Victor Oladipo. Skolnick tells us the Heat were aware they could get Oladipo from the Rockets should talks with Toronto to acquire Klye Lowry broke down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

College basketball expert Howie Schwab joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin to discuss the remarkable showing that Pac 12 teams have had in the NCAA Tournament. Of the five Pac 12 teams that made the tournament, four have advanced to the Sweet 16: Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA, and USC. Only Colorado has been eliminated and even the Buffs won their first round game before losing to Florida State in the round of 32. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this quick hitter version of Catch & Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined by Bob Rathbun -- the TV play-by-play voice of the Atlanta Hawks -- who shares his impressions of All-Star Trae Young and gives a glimpse into his challenges to build the franchise into a winner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBA reporter TJ Macias weighs in on what Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has to do to become an MVP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN.com NBA reporter Nick Friedell joins Aaron Berlin to break down why Steph Curry is on a mission to prove his naysayers wrong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong weigh in on the struggles that Houston had this offseason and why James Harden and the Rockets may not be in for a great season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this quick hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Fred Katz of The Athletic weighs in on how the dynamic between Russell Westbrook and Scott Brooks might play itself out in Washington next season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Charlotte sportscaster Nick Carboni joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin to discuss how LaMelo Ball fits in with the Hornets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Kaufman of Pure Hoops Media joins Aaron Berlin & Otto Strong from Catch & Shoot 2.0 to discuss the Chris Paul trade to Phoenix. Is CP-3 the perfect running mate with Devin Booker? And what is next for the Lakers once Dennis Schroeder slides into Rajon Rondo's roster spot?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Kaufman of Pure Hoops Media joins Aaron Berlin & Otto Strong from Catch & Shoot 2.0 to discuss some of the future draftees expected to be selected in Wednesday's NBA Draft. Whose stock is rising and who may be overvalued. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Kaufman of Pure Hoops Media joins Aaron Berlin & Otto Strong from Catch & Shoot 2.0 to discuss the top three players in Wednesday's NBA Draft and whether Dan's top three are in sync with those that are generally considered to be the top three. Hint: Yes & No.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, NBA lifer Dave Wohl shares fond remembrances of Tommy Heisohn and his recanting of Bill Russell stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitters edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, former NBA big man Sam Perkins joins Aaron Berlin to discuss his 17-year NBA career and details what it was like to play with the legendary Magic Johnson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitters version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks breaks down the offseason challenges for the Bucks with Giannis Antetokounmpo's supermax contract, Chris Paul's futureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Aaron Berlin and Bruce Bernstein are joined by Kelly Iko of The Athletic to talk about James Harden and his future with Houston.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Jared Greenberg reflects on his emotional interview with Jamal Murray after the Denver Nuggets star scored 50 points against the Jazz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce Bernstein fills in for Mike Wise and welcomes former player, coach, and executive Dave Wohl and Catch and Shoot 2.0 co-host Aaron Berlin for an examination of the LeBron James' impact on the Lakers and his prospects for a fourth NBA Championship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitter edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin dissect Anthony Davis' game and which players in NBA history that the Lakers All-Star plays like.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin dissect the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether he's stay in Milwaukee after signing a super-max deal or test the free-agent waters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, The Athletic's Bucks insider Eric Nehm joins Aaron Berlin to reflect on a conversation he had with Giannis Antetokounmpo after the loss in last year's playoffs. Giannis learned from the example of eventual NBA champion Kawhi Leonard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitters edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined by Mac Engel, a longtime columnist from the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. Engel reflects on how amazing Doncic's Game 4 performance was.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Berlin is joined by Ohm Youngmisuk from ESPN as they delve deep into the NBA bubble featuring the Lakers trying to get into championship form in anticipation for a collision course with the Clippers, the very impressive Toronto Raptors, the virtual fan craze and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitters version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined by Micah Adams, Global Managing Editor at DAZN. Adams contends that Giannis Antetokounmpo's numbers and achievements have him projecting to be potentially a top 5 NBA player of all time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth Partnow is a former executive in the Milwaukee Bucks organization who is now an NBA writer for The Athletic. He joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin for an examination of some of the issues that will affect the restart of the NBA season at the end of July. Among their topics:Is money the reason the season is resuming?Are playoff games on a neutral court potentially the "purest" form of basketball?Will the analytical trends from the first part of the season hold up when the NBA plays games in the Disney Bubble?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitters version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin dissect the 2007 NBA draft, where Greg Oden was chosen over Kevin Durant, and the 2009 draft where the Timberwolves chose 2 point guards (Johnny Flynn and Ricky Rubio) instead of Steph Curry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitters version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined by Sekou Smith of NBA.com and Danny Green of the Los Angeles Lakers. They break down what it's going to be like to cover the league and play without fans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitters version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong to discuss the unique challenges of the NBA's return to action in Orlando. Marks also breaks down the timeline and how difficult it will be for players to adjust to the rules in place to protect players and their families from the Covid-19 pandemic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitters version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Marc Spears of ESPN's The Undefeated joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin to reflect on how NBA stars can impact the ongoing conversation on civil rights. Spears implores LeBron James and Steph Curry to do more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Quick Hitters version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin explore the possibilities of the NBA concluding its season in Orlando. The guys explain the challenges and dissect what it could mean for fringe teams and the game's elite players.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.