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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr joins Willard and Dibs to reminisce on Steph Curry's double "bang" shot in OKC from 10 years ago, to discuss how Curry and LeBron James have changed the game, to break down how Draymond Green needs to adapt his game going forward to fit in today's 3-point-centic league, and more.
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, react to Kerr telling them that Kristaps Porzingis does not have POTS, and more.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Friday, February 27th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to what Marc Spears told them yesterday about the Warriors being an "iconic" franchise even after Steph Curry retires, celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Curry's double "bang" 3-pointer vs. the Thunder, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs wonder why so many of us fans care deeply about how much money the players on our favorite teams make, debate if there are any contracts that are sinking Bay Area sports teams right now, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs congratulate the latest Knockout Tournament qualifier, play Higher or Lower -- NFL season edition, celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Steph Curry's double "bang" game winner in OKC, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, react to Kerr telling them that Kristaps Porzingis does not have POTS, and more.
Willard and Dibs discuss the job that Steve Kerr has done this season.
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss the job that Steve Kerr has done so far this season, break down how the Warriors can fit Draymond Green into their offense, celebrate a very special anniversary, and more.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Thursday, February 26th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to last night's dominant Warriors win over the Grizzlies, discuss the implications of another good performance with Draymond Green not playing, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs discuss if Draymond Green's skillset fits in today's 3-point-centric NBA, chat with Marc Spears of ESPN about all things Warriors, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss what fair expectations should be for the Warriors the rest of the season, react to the start of Jonathan Kuminga's second game with the Hawks, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss the job that Steve Kerr has done so far this season, break down how the Warriors can fit Draymond Green into their offense, celebrate a very special anniversary, and more.
In Hour 4, Steiny and Evan continue breaking down Steve Kerr's developmental strategies
In Hour 1, Steiny and Evan (filling in for Guru) discuss whether Steve Kerr is responsible -- or is somewhat -- for developing Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson
In Hour 2, Steiny and Evan continue their conversation about Steve Kerr's development of past Warriors
Steiny and Evan discuss how much credit Steve Kerr deserves when it comes to developing talent at the NBA level
Fans don't just want their teams to win anymore — they want the sport itself to be flawless: perfect coaching, perfect officiating, perfect behavior, perfect “fairness,” perfect outcomes. In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher explains why that expectation is a fantasy… and why technology, replay, and analytics have actually expanded the outrage economy instead of eliminating “human error.”Ric also takes a hard look at the growing “eliminate the NBA Draft to stop tanking” conversation — including Rich Paul's idea of treating incoming players like free agents — and lays out why it sounds great for agents and top prospects… but would crush competitive balance for small-market franchises.Then Ric pivots to the WNBA labor talks, arguing the players' union is approaching negotiations like it's a feel-good partnership — while owners hold nearly all the leverage. His message: if the players want real gains, they'll need organization, discipline, public pressure… and a willingness to risk uncomfortable outcomes.Sponsored by New Air Club — door-to-door private jet service built around value, comfort, and convenience. Learn more at newairclub.com.Pre-order Ric's upcoming book in May (link in Ric's social bios / RicBucher.com).Chapters / Time Stamps00:00 — “We're cooking with gas” + welcome to On The Ball 00:40 — Where to find Ric (FS1, Fox Sports Radio, United We Cast Network) 01:00 — Book update + where to pre-order (RicBucher.com / social bios) 01:59 — Sponsor: New Air Club (private jet travel, bundled service) 02:42 — Why fans now demand “perfect” sports 02:56 — The “Steve Kerr can't coach” fallacy (development vs draft busts) 03:23 — The obsession with “perfect” players (foul-baiting, free throws, etc.) 03:43 — How one injury play becomes “dirty player” discourse 04:14 — Reality check: there is no perfect sports system 05:11 — Tech, replay, tracking… and the myth that error can be erased 05:45 — Why robo-umps still wouldn't create “perfect baseball” 07:18 — Basketball is harder: judgment calls will never disappear 07:32 — Slow motion = instant outrage (landing space, gather step, etc.) 08:18 — Replay's hidden cost: stoppages, momentum swings, unfair rest 09:04 — “Level playing field” is a myth 09:20 — Eliminating the draft to stop tanking: why it's not realistic 09:33 — Rich Paul's “incoming players as free agents” idea 10:45 — Why the rookie scale exists (and what the league learned) 12:14 — Why the draft matters for small markets 12:32 — Ric's take: tanking panic is driven by gambling partnerships 13:40 — Tampering + trade demands: the competitive-balance problems ignored 15:39 — The WNBA negotiations: why it's “painful to watch” 16:31 — Owners don't need team profits; players need the deal 18:37 — Why players must be organized, disciplined, unified — and cutthroat 19:26 — Visibility problem: who's leading the WNBA players' message? 21:02 — The only real leverage: public + media pressure 23:02 — “Concession” vs “putback” (housing example) 24:02 — If the league won't show the books, ask the obvious questions 26:22 — Wrap-up + rate/review + next episode tease#OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBA #NBADraft #RichPaul #ClutchSports #Tanking #SportsBusiness #SportsMedia #WNBA #WNBPA #CollectiveBargaining #NewAirClub #UnitedWeCast #BasketballSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Golden State Warriors' blowout 133-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies was led by rookie guard Will Richard's team-high 21 points. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' short two-game roadtrip, before looking ahead to Golden State's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center, and more. (02:30) - Warriors blowout the Grizzlies to secure even split on two-game road trip (07:00) - Warriors need to have better starts to be successful. What do Warriors do with their rotation when all their vets are back? (17:00) - Could starting Al Horford be the key to Warriors getting off to good starts? (22:30) - Is Warriors playing well without Draymond Green becoming a trend? (28:30) - How can Steve Kerr adjust the rotation to get the Warriors rolling early? (33:30) - Warriors need to see how Kristaps Porziņģis the rest of the season (36:00) - Moses Moody's consistency has been underrated (41:00) - Jonathan Kuminga went off for 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists in his Atlanta Hawks debut (50:00) - Warriors next four against Lakers, Clippers, Rockets and Thunder could all be winnable games depending on health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour 1: Silver & Carlos Ramirez open up Thursday's show by talking about the Warriors' well-balanced scoring attack that led to their 133-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Steve Kerr spoke to how much he enjoys coaching this group of players, despite the absence of Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler III, and Silver points to why the Warriors have been enjoyable to watch by simply playing hard, while a large chunk of the league tries to tank their season. Carlos proposes a solution to solve tanking in the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1: Silver & Carlos Ramirez open up Thursday's show by talking about the Warriors' well-balanced scoring attack that led to their 133-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Steve Kerr spoke to how much he enjoys coaching this group of players, despite the absence of Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler III, and Silver points to why the Warriors have been enjoyable to watch by simply playing hard, while a large chunk of the league tries to tank their season. Carlos proposes a solution to solve tanking in the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steiny & Guru wonder if the loss last night juxtaposed with Kuminga's arrival in Atlanta have fans feeling even less likely to believe in the direction of the head coach, Steve Kerr.
Steiny & Guru disagree on what development looks like and if that's the biggest sin the Warriors and Steve Kerr have committed.
Hour 4: Silver & JD wrap up their Wednesday by revisiting sounds from Steve Kerr after last night's loss in New Orleans, as the Warriors look to bounce back in Memphis later this evening. They also play some clips from Matt Maiocco's time on the morning show and gauge his early impressions of the Trent Williams situation. And to close it out, a quick word on the Giants, who are launching home runs in the Cactus League against the Brewers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2: D-Pop and J.D. discuss the validity of the Draymond Green trade rumors this season and his shrinking role on the Warriors in the closing lineup. They also talk about Steve Kerr's future with the Warriors and if he will return next season. Tim Kawakami joins the show to recap his interview with Warriors Owner Joe Lacob. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SF Standard Sports Journalist Tim Kawakami joins the show to recap his interview with Warrior's Owner Joe Lacob. He breaks down Lacob's comments on the futures of Head Coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss the likeliest futures for LeBron James, Steve Kerr, Justin Jefferson and Macklin Celebrini. Also: What's up with Arte Moreno? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: D-Pop and J.D. discuss the validity of the Draymond Green trade rumors this season and his shrinking role on the Warriors in the closing lineup. They also talk about Steve Kerr's future with the Warriors and if he will return next season. Tim Kawakami joins the show to recap his interview with Warriors Owner Joe Lacob. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SF Standard Sports Journalist Tim Kawakami joins the show to recap his interview with Warrior's Owner Joe Lacob. He breaks down Lacob's comments on the futures of Head Coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Golden State Warriors pulled off a miracle to beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 128-117 without Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Kristaps Porziņģis on Sunday. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' short-handed victory before discussing how Golden State can keep this momentum when healthy. (02:30) - Warriors pull off miracle win over Nuggets (05:30) - Brandin Podziemski joins Warriors franchise history with fourth-quarter surge (10:00) - Does short-handed win show Warriors should mix up starting lineup when healthy? (19:00) - Is the Steph Curry-Draymond Green combo predictable? (21:45) - Draymond Green is confronting his career mortality (29:00) - Every game without Steph brings Warriors closer to "evaluation season" (33:00) - What will Draymond and Klutch Sports do with his player option next season? (35:00) - Would it be surprising if Steve Kerr returned to coach Warriors next season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Steiny & Guru discuss Steve Kerr's comments about the aging process of Draymond Green and how his discussion behind closed doors may lead to a different-looking Warriors team.
Steiny & Guru react to the Warriors win against the Nuggets, despite being down their best four players and the signal that sends to the team, fanbase, and older core. Warriors got action?!
Tim talks with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the Kristaps Porzingis-Jonathan Kuminga trade, why the Warriors won't tank, Steve Kerr's contract and realistic goals for this season and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Willard and Dibs' full show from Friday, February 20th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to last night's Warriors loss to the Celtics, discuss Draymond Green's future, break down Kristaps Porzingis' Warriors debut, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to a strange moment from last night's Warriors-Celtics game, spend a few moments celebrating Team USA's win to advance to the men's hockey Gold Medal Match vs. Canada, qualify a listener for the Knockout Tournament, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue sharing stories from past jobs, take callers from Warriors fans on Kristaps Porzingis, play Higher or Lower in honor of the Giants 144th season, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about Kristaps Porzingis' Warriors debut, Draymond Green's struggles, Steph Curry's health, and more. The guys react to that conversation and get ready for the weekend.
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about Kristaps Porzingis' Warriors debut, Draymond Green's struggles, Steph Curry's health, and more. The guys react to that conversation and get ready for the weekend.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr joins Willard and Dibs to reflect on last night's loss to the Celtics, to discuss Kristaps Porzingis' Warriors debut, to preview the rest of the season ahead, and more.
In the final hour of Warriors This Week, Evan Giddings and Dan Devone get into why things didn't work out with Jonathan Kuminga and whether or not is was on Steve Kerr to develop him. Did Kuminga just not have the "feel" that the Warriors were looking for?
In hour 2 of Warriors This Week, hosts Evan Giddings & Dan Devone get into how this Warriors team right now seems to be in flux with age and production. Is this Steve Kerr's final year? If not, how does he wrangle this team back to greatness?
NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors reporter Dalton Johnson gives his insights on Steph Curry's knee injury and when we could expect to see him back on the court. He also discusses why Kristaps Porzingis is a good fit in the Steve Kerr system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Willard and Dibs open the show by reacting to last night's blowout Warriors loss and focus on how Draymond Green's night went and what Steve Kerr said about Draymond's future in the NBA.
Tim talks with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the Kristaps Porzingis-Jonathan Kuminga trade, why the Warriors won't tank, Steve Kerr's contract and realistic goals for this season and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors reporter Dalton Johnson gives his insights on Steph Curry's knee injury and when we could expect to see him back on the court. He also discusses why Kristaps Porzingis is a good fit in the Steve Kerr system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode of Off the Screen, the crew reacts to NBA All-Star Weekend, celebrates the legendary career of Chris Paul, and breaks down the viral “KD Files” controversy surrounding Kevin Durant.We start by honoring Chris Paul's Hall-of-Fame résumé — All-Star selections, assist and steals titles, defensive dominance, and his leadership runs from New Orleans to Houston, OKC, and Phoenix. The hosts debate his greatest era and share memorable moments including Lob City, the Thunder playoff push, and the infamous jersey-untucked play.Then the show pivots to the biggest story of the weekend: alleged burner-account messages tied to Kevin Durant. The group reacts to comments about teammates, coaching, and stars around the league — including references to Ben Simmons and Russell Westbrook — and discusses why Durant continues to be one of the most online superstars ever.They also cover Durant's All-Star Game comments involving effort levels compared to international stars like Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić, plus reactions around coaching criticism aimed toward Steve Kerr.Finally, the crew reviews the new All-Star tournament format, standout effort from young players like Victor Wembanyama, and why this year's event was more competitive than recent seasons.Topics include:NBA All-Star Game reactions, Chris Paul retirement debate, KD burner account drama, player effort discourse, and the future of All-Star Weekend.Keywords: NBA podcast, Chris Paul legacy, Kevin Durant controversy, KD burner account, NBA All-Star reactions, basketball analysis, NBA drama00:00 – Intro & catching up after All-Star break01:23 – Celebrating Chris Paul's career and legacy03:40 – Breaking down his accolades & Hall-of-Fame case08:40 – Favorite Chris Paul moments & best team runs11:35 – Emotional high school 61-point story15:50 – Transition into the “KD Files”16:05 – What the leaks allegedly contained17:20 – Comments about teammates & locker room dynamics19:40 – Funniest and wildest messages reactions20:50 – KD's history with burner accounts23:20 – Durant's All-Star effort comments & media reaction24:50 – Are players unfairly criticized?26:10 – Reviewing the new All-Star Game format26:45 – Was the game actually competitive?27:00 – Final thoughts on the weekend⏱️ Timestamps
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HOUR 4 - Warriors Insider, John Dickinson joins the show to break down the latest on the Kuminga–Steve Kerr story. We replay our conversation with new Giants manager Tony Vitello. Plus, the crew gets derailed trying to spell “technotronics.” You won’t want to miss it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warriors Insider, John Dickinson breaks down the Kuminga–Steve Kerr story that rocked the franchise, the fallout from the end of the Kuminga era, and what it all means for Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors. Insight, context, and big‑picture perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We close out the show with sound from Steve Kerr, Christian McCaffrey, Maxx Crosby, & Tom Brady. Finally, Dirty Work tells the story of Mr. KNBR's stolen (and recovered!) e-bike as we finish off a Thursday in styleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOUR 4 - Warriors Insider, John Dickinson joins the show to break down the latest on the Kuminga–Steve Kerr story. We replay our conversation with new Giants manager Tony Vitello. Plus, the crew gets derailed trying to spell “technotronics.” You won’t want to miss it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warriors Insider, John Dickinson breaks down the Kuminga–Steve Kerr story that rocked the franchise, the fallout from the end of the Kuminga era, and what it all means for Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors. Insight, context, and big‑picture perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 - Papa and Silver dive back into Anthony Slater's ESPN report on Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga's intense meeting back in December. NBC Sports Warriors Insider Dalton Johnson joins the show to discuss the acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis, and when to expect him and Steph back on the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBC Sports Warriors Reporter Dalton Johnson joins Papa and Silver to give his thoughts on how the Warriors handled the final days of Jonathan Kuminga on the team, and shares his thoughts on the Warriors heading into the All-Star Break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I don't know about you, but I have never seen anything quite like what we saw from Wemby last night. Coming up: How he did it and Are the Spurs actual title contenders right here and now? The Beard meets The Land tonight! What's Harden have in store for Cleveland faithful? Danny Green fills us in...How did the Knicks lose to the Pacers? And can they recover in time to face Philly and a rejuvenated Joel Embiid tonight on ESPN? Big night in college hoops from names like AJ Dybantsa and Cam Boozer, but there's another name that NBA execs are paying attention to that you'll want to stick around to hear.... Anthony Slater is here with details on how a fractured relationship between Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga exposed a bigger organizational question, and where that leaves them now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The shorthanded Golden State Warriors rallied from down 17 to beat a lackluster Memphis Grizzlies team 114-113. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' comeback victory before looking at the bigger picture of where Golden State stands going forward the rest of the regular season. Should the Warriors' focus be turned more towards next season? (02:30) - Will Warriors sleep happy after their 17-point comeback victory over the Memphis Grizzlies?(06:00) - Golden State has two comeback wins in the last three games. Warriors rallies came with Draymond Green on the bench for both wins(12:30) - Who does Kristaps Porzingis fit next to in the front court?(14:30) - Mike Dunleavy backpedaling on the possibility of the Warriors trading Draymond Green brings up a lot of questions(24:30) - Are the Warriors front office, coaching staff, and players all on the same page?(28:30) - The Warriors star power is fading, what does that mean for the future?(31:00) - Golden State is firmly in the play-in tournament at the moment, should they be more cautious with Steph Curry?(34:30) - Will Steve Kerr bring Draymond Green off the bench going forward?(43:00) - Gui Santos is playing how Steve Kerr hoped Jonathan Kuminga would play Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour 2: Papa & Silver discuss the San Francisco Giants' expectations for 2026. They dive into the team's pitching concerns, particularly the bullpen, and question whether they can outslug their way to success. The guys also weigh in on the Giants' offense, discussing the potential of players like Willie Adames, Rafael Devers, and Bryce Eldridge. They are later joined by Logan Murdock to discuss the Warrior's win over the Grizzlies and Steve Kerr's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason delves into the fact that 10 NFL teams hired new head coaches, sans a black coach hiring. He states that black men see themselves as victims, not leaders. That victim mentality explains why black coaches fail and were bypassed during this NFL head coaching cycle. Mike Tomlin has been criticized for failing to produce a coaching tree, having leaned on veteran assistants during his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jason explains Tomlin was viewed as a players' coach, not for his strategy. How many black coaches are known for their strategy or brand? Brian Flores is the highest paid defensive coordinator in the league, however he is suing the NFL following his dismissal as the Miami Dolphins head coach compromising his candidacy. Bucky Brooks joins Jason to discuss the head coaching hires and the firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as Minnesota Vikings general manager. Did taking paternity leave really factor into his dismissal? Steve Kim comes aboard for the final lap … discussing Steve Kerr apologizing for spewing misinformation about ICE, Deion Sanders spewing misinformation that coaches and players voted Shedeur Sanders into the Pro Bowl, and Maria Taylor's Peacock special "Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback" debuting this week. Today's Sponsors: PreBorn PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS Relief Factor If you're living with daily aches and pain, Relief Factor might be the real deal for you too. Try the 3-week QuickStart today! Visit https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. ➢ Subscribe Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices