Podcast appearances and mentions of jim chones

Cavaliers radio analyst Jim Chones joins Bill and Mike to talk about the Cavs' untimely exit from the NBA playoffs.

Cavaliers radio analyst Jim Chones joins Bill and Mike to talk about the Cavs' untimely exit from the NBA playoffs.

Bloomdaddy covers all the bases as it relates to the Cavaliers Game 1 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Guests include Jim Chones, Tim Alcorn, and Chris Fedor. Also gets into politics with Jim Renacci. And Fun Friday legend Pat Butler celebrates his 25th anniversary here at WTAM and Bloomdaddy welcomes in Pat as well as the man that hired him to do some reflecting. All that and more on a Monday!

Bloomdaddy is broadcasting from Rocket Mortgage Field House leading up to Cavs/Celtics marquee matchup. Guests include Voice of the Cavs Tim Alcorn, Jim Chones and MORE!

Cavaliers Radio Analyst Jim Chones Recaps with Bill-Mike Cavs Win Over Hawks & All Star Players for NBA All Star Weekend - Cavs Best Record and Most Players for All Star Game. - Mobley Strength - Garland speed-ball movement - Donovan great leader

Cavs Radio Analyst Jim Chones previewed Cavs VS Thunder with Bill-Mike - OKC wants revenge from last week loss to Cavs - Believe and Play Cavalier style of Basketball - Big Guys play hard vs Thunder again

Cavs analyst Jim Chones joins the show to talk about the team's blowout victory in Brooklyn and the impact new coach Kenny Atkinson has made.

Cavs analyst Jim Chones joins the show to talk about the team's blowout victory in Brooklyn and the impact new coach Kenny Atkinson has made.

Bill and Mike talk with Cavaliers analyst Jim Chones about Max Strus's impending return, Evan Mobley's development, and the team's upcoming matchup against the Wizards.

Bill and Mike talk with Cavaliers analyst Jim Chones about Max Strus's impending return, Evan Mobley's development, and the team's upcoming matchup against the Wizards.

Tim Alcorn and Jim Chones host the show and are joined by Campy Russell and Brad Sellers to talk about the 2023-24 Cavaliers season and playoff run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Tim Alcorn and Jim Chones sit down with Tom Withers from the Associated Press to go over the first round action before being joined by Jeff Turner, the Magic TV analyst to look at the rest of the round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Cavs Use "Winning Magic" To Beat Orlando 96-86 - Take 2-0 Series Lead-Cavs Jim Chones - Guardians VS Red Sox Preview - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Cavs-Guardians - Tech Tuesday-ABC News Mike Dobuski-Meta's AI Push-Tesla-Chatty New App - As former President Trump spends the week in a New York courtroom, Joe Biden will be in the battleground state of Florida stumping for votes-NBC Radio O'Neill-look at both candidate's Tuesday schedule - The U.S. Dollar is gaining ground against other currencies-NBC Radio Erin Real-explain what is driving it, and what that means to the costs of imports and even a trip overseas.

The hosts Tim Alcorn and Jim Chones sit down with Chris Fedor from cleveland.com to talk all things postseason and Cavs-Magic. Orlando play-by-play man Jake Chapman joins in the second half. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magic PBP Jake Chapman - Cavs-Jim Chones - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto Previewed Cavs VS Magic Series with Bill-Mike - Game 1 Saturday 1pm at Rocket Mortgage - WTAM 1100AM

Bill-Mike Kicked Off Your Cavs Playoffs-Guardians Homestand With Guardians Beat Red Sox 5-4 To Win Series - A's On Deck For The Weekend-Bally's Jensen Lewis - Cavs VS Magic Preview - Magic PBP Jake Chapman-Cavs Jim Chones-Terry Pluto - ROBERT "KOOL" BELL - KOOL AND THE GANG, 2024 Rock Hall Nominee - NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-latest on former President Trump's fraud trial. Jury selection has been underway all week and the trial could start Monday. Meanwhile did Trump already violate the gag order - Home prices are soaring as we approach the traditional buying season. Meanwhile the bottom dropped out in March-NBC Radio Erin Real-look at the real estate market and where it is headed.

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Guardians Beat Red Sox 6-0 On Patriots & Jackie Robinson Day-Guards PBP Jim Rosenhaus - Cavs VS Magic GM 1 Saturday Preview-Cavs Jim Chones - Tech Tuesday-ABC News Tech Mike Dobuski - Ways to Incorporate Smart Tech Into Your Patio This Year - Geek Squad - White House Correspondent and attorney JON DECKER will be at the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday as lawyers argue the case of Fischer v. United States. The case is over whether felony charges of “obstructing an official proceeding” were appropriate after the demonstrations on January 6 - Google workers from New York City to Sunnyvale, California are planning a demonstration Tuesday as they demand that the internet giant drop a billion-plus contract with the Israeli military and government-NBC Radio Erin Real - A record-high 57% of Americans say they would feel better if only they could get more sleep!-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-look at the survey – and why sleep is so important to your health.

We look back at 2024's Wall of Honor induction ceremony and hear the speeches from Jim Chones, Terrell Brandon, and Mike Mitchell Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Alcorn and Jim Chones chat with Cavs legend Brad Daugherty and Miami Heat radio voice, Jason Jackson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Alcorn and Jim Chones talk to Brad Sellers to go over all things Cavs before hearing an interview with ESPN's Holly Rowe ahead of the women's NCAA Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Alcorn and Jim Chones host this week's episode, talking to CEO Nic Barlage, about the Cavs new practice facility and the women's NCAA Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cleveland.com Terry Pluto, Cavs Jim Chones and Bally's Jensen Lewis previewed the Big weekend for Cavs getting ready for the playoffs and Guardians VS Yankees with Bill-Mike.

Bill-Mike Got Ypour Tech Tuesday Connected With Guardians "ECLIPSE" The W-Sox 4-0 In The Home Opener-Guards PBP Jim Rosenhaus - Cavs VS Grizzlies Preview-Cavs Jim Chones - Solar Eclipse Recap-Jay Ryan-Eclipse Over Cleveland-Scooter Phone Pictures - Tech Tuesday-4 Tips For Buying A Soundbar For Your TV - Agent Meister-Geek Squad - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Guards-Cavs - Student Loan Update-Jordan Goodman Moneyanswers.com - It looks like there may be some progress on a ceasefire and hostage release in Israel.-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill

Bill Got Your Thursday Jumping With Guardians Blank The Mariners 8-0 & Win The Series-Guards PBP Jim Rosenhaus - Suns "Burn" The Cavaliers By 21 Points 122-101-Cavs PBP Tim Alcorn-Jim Chones - Eclipse Talk-Great Lakes Science Center CEO Kirsten Ellenbogen - Sacs Consulting Tim Dimoff On Security - Cleveland Beer Restaurant News-Cleveland.com Marc Bona - Baiju Shah-CEO Of GCP-Cleveland Business - Faith Furry Friends - The number of college students dropping out is on the upswing-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - The company that owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC is embracing Artificial Intelligence in a big way-NBC Radio Erin Real-explain what A.I. will do to your fast food experience

Bill-Mike Got Your Money Monday Cashed In With April Fool's Day - Cavs Get "PICKAXED" By 29 Points From The Nuggets - 130-101-Cavs-Tim Alcorn-Jim Chones - Guardians Lose 4-3 To A's On Walk Off Bases Loaded Walk-Guards PBP Tom Hamilton - Gmail Turns 20 - April 1st, 2004 - Money Monday-Sequoia Financial - Jordan Goodman-Moneyanswers.com - The cost of making a down payment on a home is up nearly 25% from last year, meanwhile in half of the United States you have to make $100,000 to even buy a house-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - AT&T is warning that the records millions of customers may have been leaked-NBC Radio Erin Real - ABC News Steve Roberts-The Real Clear Politics average of national polls shows that third party candidates – Kennedy plus the Green Party's Jill Stein and independent left-winger Cornel West – could have a small but damaging impact on Biden's re-election chances

Bill-Mike Kicked off Your Easter Weekend With Guardians Shutout A's 8-0 On Bieber 11 K's-Good Hitting-Vogt 1st Win-Weekend Game-Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Bally's Jensen Lewis - Cavs VS 76ers-Cavs Jim Chones - NCAA Tourney-Elite 8 - Final 4 - Weekend Movie Preview-Kevin Carr-Fat Guys At The Movies - ABC News Jason Nathanson - It is Good Friday, but according to a poll church attendance is declining for most U.S. religious groups-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - What is up with the economy? It seems like everything is costing more, but that means corporate profits are soaring-NBC Radio Erin Real

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected with Cavs "Sting" Hornets By 23 Points 115-92-Cavs Jim Chones - Francis Scott Key Bridge-Baltimore-Collapsed By Singapore Ship DALI-ABC News Derricke Dennis From Baltimore-WTAM Tom Moore-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Browns Stadium-Guardians Pitching-Cavs Health - Tech Tuesday-ABC News Mike Dobuski - Always check the receipt – especially if you have medical bills. Hidden charges can add hundreds to a hospital stay so what can you do to protect yourself?-NBC Radio Erin Real

Bill-Mike Kicked Off Your Weekend With Cavs VS T-Wolves Preview-Cavs Jim Chones - March Madness Bracket Buster-Kentucky Loses - Day 2 More Upsets Coming?? - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Guards-Cavs-NCAA Tourney - "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" Preview - Kevin Carr-Fat Guys At The Movies - Donald Trump may be ahead in the polls, but way behind in fundraising-FOX News Sunday Host Shannon Bream and NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - Home sales last month had their largest monthly gain in a year-NBC Radio Erin Real

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Cavs Outlast Pacers 108-103 On Allen & LeVert Scoring 23 Points-Cavs Jim Chones - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Cavs-Guards-Browns - Tech Tuesday-ABC News Tech Mike Dobuski-Phone Charging Port...How To Clean-Agent Meister-Geek Squad - The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the Biden social media case. We are counting down to another government shutdown, and a group of retired Generals are speaking out about the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan-NBC Radio Rory O'Neil - Artificial Intelligence is quickly moving into a variety of industries-NBC Radio Erin Real-look at how it is being used to sell houses and create content on YouTube-discuss this major shift in how we work

Bill-Mike Kicked Off Your Weekend With Cavs VS Rockets-Saturday Night Preview-Cavs Jim Chones - Guardians VS Royals-4:05PM-WTAM - Cleveland.com-Terry Pluto-Cavs-Guards-Browns - St. Patrick's Day Cleveland Parade Preview - Executive Director John Togher - FOX News Sunday Preview-Host Shannon Bream - Weekend Movie Preview-Kevin Carr-Fat Guys At The Movies-ABC News Jason Nathanson - NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-look at some new research that looks at the cost of tuition – and the rate of return on the investment - For many, Easter is a sacred holiday – but it is also a big moneymaker-NBC Radio Erin Real-look at the BILLIONS of dollars that are being spent to mark the day

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Suns Durant Scores 37 Points To Burn The Cavs 117-111-Cavs Jim Chones Recap - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Browns-Cavs-Guards - Eclipse Over Cleveland-Jay Ryan & Eclipse Security-Tim Dimoff - Tech Tuesday-ABC Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski-Trump Opposes TikTok Ban, Calls Facebook ‘An Enemy of the People' - Money Answers.com Jordan Goodman-Inflation Numbers Feb Rose - President Biden will meet with Poland's President and Prime Minister Tuesday and the number one topic will be Ukraine and whether NATO troops should be deployed there. White House Correspondent Jon Decker - Gasoline prices have surged to four-month highs – but don't panic.-NBC Radio Erin Real - Ski vacations and theme park visits can cost thousands a day, but the lines remain long, and demand is high-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-take a look at the annual event, and where people are going this spring.

Bill-Mike Got Your Thursday Up And Running With Cavs Get "Clawed" By The Hawks 112-101-Cavs Tim Alcorn-Jim Chones Recap - State Of The Union Preview-Congressman Dave Joyce-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - Cleveland Beer-Restaurant News-Cleveland.com Marc Bona - Faith Furry Friends - Baiju Shah-CEO of GCP-Cleveland Jobs-Business - Michael Deemer-Downtown Cleveland-Cleveland Events-Business - Imagine if YOU could make money off of Taylor Swift or Beyonce's latest release. It is possible because of a new product that allows investors to get a piece of the royalties earned by some of the world's top singers-NBC Radio Erin Real Explained JUKEBOX, and how you can now buy into securities that are backed by the money that is being made from today's hit songs

Bill-Mike Got Your Wednesday Jumping With Cavs Get Some "Shamrock" Wade Luck To Beat The Celtics 105-104-Cavs Tim Alcorn-Jim Chones Recap - DR. PHIL - New Book "WE'VE GOT ISSUES" Interview With Bill Wills - Business Insider Gregg Stebben-Jobs Economy - Where does Nikki Haley go from here? She Dropped Out-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-results from the Super Tuesday primaries - Target is the latest retailer to start a paid membership program. How will it work – and what is the advantage to consumers?-NBC Radio Erin Real

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Cavs VS Celtics Tonight-Cavs Jim Chones Preview - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Cavs Guards Talk - Tech Tuesday-Agent Meister Geek Squad and ABC News Tech Mike Dobuski - Rock Your Socks-Downs Syndrome-Northeast Ohio - NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-It is Super Tuesday. Who is going to the polls, what is at stake, and will Nikki Haley drop out after the votes are counted?-Supreme Court decision to allow former President Trump on the ballot in Colorado - Many major companies are monitoring employee communications at a level not seen before. Is it a loss of privacy, or good management by employers?-NBC Radio Erin Real

Tim Alcorn and Jim Chones talk to Joe Gabriele from Cavs.com to talk all things Cavs before being joined by Cedric Maxwell to discuss the Cavs-Celtics game on Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Guardians Beat Padres7-4-Spring Game - Cavs Mavs Preview-Cavs Jim Chones - Spring Training Goodyear-Chris Antonetti-Bob DiBasio-Gavin Williams-Ramon Laurean0 - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Guards-Cavs - ABC News Steve Roberts-Latest In Politics - House and Senate leaders will be at the White House Tuesday, trying to avoid a government shutdown, meantime some Republicans do not want to invite President Biden to give a State of the Union address this year-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - Women outnumber men in most states, but in some parts of America they are still getting the short end of the stick-NBC Radio Erin Real-look at how YOUR state rates nationally in opportunities for females – and whether you are a woman, or have a daughter or wife, the results are fascinating.

Construction noise in Brooklyn, Studio sits in a construction zone, Milo's Letterbox'd review of Jacques Tati's Playtime, Analysis of Playtime, Value in chaos, Chaos inviting humanity, Daryl threading the needle, Jim Chones introduction, Watching NBA basketball while Milo was treating, NBA package, Watching until the final west coast game was over, Local NBA announcers, Chones as Cavaliers' announcer, Mike Breen, Ian Eagle, New York announcing as a stepping stone to a national job,  Announcers elsewhere as homers and parts of the community, Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Richard Jefferson, Vince Carter, Loving listening to the local broadcasters, Milo loving the in-game jump ball, Milo loving sloppy broadcasts and in-game activities, Milo loving when planned things get off track, Milo loving Aqib Talib's announcing, Aqib Talib's brother involved in illicit activity, Aqib Talib with no filter, Greg Olsen, Tony Romo, Throwing chaos into something buttoned down perhaps a unifying philosophy.   

Bill-Mike Kicked Off Your Weekend With Magic Outplayed Mitchell-Less Cavaliers 116-109 - VS 76ers Tonight-Cavs Jim Chones-Recap-Preview - Guardians Spring Training - Lander Touches Down For First U.S. Moon Landing Since 1972-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Guards-Cavs - Weekend Movie Preview-Kevin Carr-Fat Guys At The Movies - ABC News Jason Nathanson - Was it cyber-terrorism?-NBC Radio Erin Real-latest on Thursday's cell phone outage that affected millions from coast to coast.

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Guardians Spring Train 1st Full Workout - Cavs VS Magic Thursday-Cavs Jim Chones Preview - Tech Tuesday-Agent Meister Geek Squad - Space Junk & A Push To Clean It Up - ABC News Jim Ryan - Early tax files have started getting their refunds, and according to the internal revenue service, they're smaller than recent years-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - Although Donald Trump has vowed to appeal a fine of nearly 400-million dollars, the ruling will have an immediate impact on his businesses-NBC Radio Erin Real-look at what could be a crippling blow to Trump's empire

On this week's episode, Tim Alcorn and Jim Chones connect with Cavaliers General Manager, Mike Gansey, as the team closes out the first half of the season before the start of All-Star Weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Cavs Lose 123-121 To 76ers - 9 Game Win Streak Comes To An End-Cavs Jim Chones Recap - Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday - Revay Brothers - Stan's Bakery-Northfield - Pączki - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto - Tech Tuesday-Agent Meister Geek Squad-How to Set Default Apps on Windows and macOS - Michael Murphy-Women's Soccer Stadium - Jordan Goodman-Money Answers.com-CPI - The new study is out on the most (and least) educated states in the U.S. How does your stack up-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - Artificial Intelligence is starting to threaten white-collar jobs-NBC Radio Erin Real reports, very few industries are immune

Bill-Mike Kicked Off Your Weekend With Cavaliers "NET" Short Handed Brooklyn 118-95-Cavs-Jim Chones Recap - Kevin Stefanski Wins Coach Of The Year Award-Myles Garrett Wins Defensive Player Of The Year Award-Joe Flacco Wins Comeback Player Of The Year Award - Scooter'$ Football Picks-2-9-24 - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto-Cavs-Browns Talk - SUPER BOWL ROUNDUP-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-iHeart Media's Kurt Kretzschmar-ABC News Jason Nathanson-on how the city is preparing for the big game – and what the oddsmakers are saying about the matchup between the Chiefs and the 49ers-impact of Taylor Swift on the game, the cost of Super Bowl commercials - Weekend Movie Preview-Kevin Carr-Fat Guys At The Movies - Americans like to pay with plastic but at what cost?-NBC Radio Erin Real-looking at how credit card debt is out of control - and what your listeners should be doing to control that monthly bill

Tim Alcorn is joined again by his partner, Jim Chones! Tim Alcorn and Jim discuss all things Cavs in the first half before being joined by Terry Pluto from cleveland.com in the second half. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill-Mike Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Cavs & Mitchell "Backboard" The Kings 136-110-Cavs Jim Chones Recap - Cleveland.com-Terry Pluto Talking Browns-News - Toby Keith Country Music Star-Singer Dead at 62 - Tech Tuesday-Agent Meister Geek Squad-The Best Time to Cancel an App Subscription Is Immediately on iPhones - Britain's King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer-ABC News Tom Rivers-London - A woman in Michigan is on trial for manslaughter after her son went on a shooting spree and killed four. A jury is deciding whether the mother should be found guilty for not stopping the murders.-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill - A growing number of young adults can't see a way to manage both their career and parenting-NBC Radio Erin Real

Bill & Mike Got Your Weekend Kicked Off With Browns VS Steelers Preview - Cleveland.com Terry Pluto & Mary Kay Cabot - Cavs VS Pistons Preview-Cavs Jim Chones - OSU VS Minny Preview - Scooter'$ Football Picks 11-17-23 - Weekend Movie Preview-Kevin Carr-FatGuys At The Movies - ABC News Jason Nathanson - FOX News Sunday Preview-FNS Host Shannon Bream - FOOD DEFLATION COMING? Lower grocery prices may soon be coming for shoppers-NBC Radio Erin Real

Bill Got Your Tech Tuesday Connected With Cavs Get "Crowned" By The Kings 132-120-Cavs Tim Alcorn-Jim Chones - Bob DiBiasio - SVP-Public Affairs/Cleveland Guardians spoke to Bill about the Bob Feller Act of Valor Awards Ceremony - Moneyanswers.com Jordan Goodman-disfunction in Washington is affecting average Americans by lifting interest rates on loans and credit cards - NBC Radio Jack Crumley-US relations with China will be front burner as President Biden meets with his counterpart in San Francisco on Wednesday - The world's best and brightest are flocking to a few countries of the world. Where are they moving – and how does the United States stack up?-NBC Radio Erin Real

Bill & Mike Got Your Money Monday Cashed In With Browns Defense & Watson "CLIP" The Ravens In The End 33-31-Former-NFL QB Ricky Stanzi Recap & Post Game Sound - Cavs VS Kings Preview From Cavs Tim Alcorn & Jim Chones - Money Monday From Sequoia-Financial - The defense and Donald Trump's fraud trial will begin its case on Monday. The first witness will be the former president's son, Donald Trump, Junior-NBC Radio Jack Crumley - How is Hamas getting its funding?-NBC Radio Erin Real-some of it is coming through cryptocurrency-discuss the new way computers are funding the war - ABC News Steve Roberts-Why has abortion become such a critical issue in American politics? In several states last week, outcomes turned largely on the issue: an abortion rights proposal passed easily in Ohio

Bill & Mike Kicked Off Your Weekend With Browns VS Ravens Preview From Cleveland.com Terry Pluto & Mary Kay Cabot - Cavs VS Warriors Preview-Cavs Jim Chones - Guardians Press Conf-Stephen Vogt Manager - OSU VS Mich St Preview-WTVN Matt McCoy - Scooter'$ Football Picks 11-10-23 - Veterans Day 2023 & Food Deals For Military Members - Radio Show-Support The Travis Mills Foundation - Happy "248th" Birthday To US Marine Corps - It looks like fighting in Gaza will be on pause for the next few days. What is the reason – and why don't both sides just stop shooting-NBC Radio Rory O'Neill

Bill & Mike Got Your Thursday Up & Running With Browns VS Ravens Preview - Cavs Lose To Thunder 128-120-Tim Alcorn & Jim Chones Recap - Cleveland Beer-Restaurant News-Cleveland.com Marc Bona - Faith Furry Friends - Diversity Center Humanitarian Awards-Peggy Zone Fisher - NBC Radio Rory O'Neill-reaction following Wednesday night's GOP debate-fraud case against Donald Trump, and will have a recap of the case, and the testimony of the former President's daughter Ivanka - NBC Radio Erin Real-Americans say the economy is bad, but they are spending like crazy. It is the least affordable housing market since 1984 – and it is getting worse. Meantime, oil prices are the lowest in over three months

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Coop's former teammate Jim Chones to discuss Jim leaving college early to join the ABA, playing for the Cavs with Dr. Buss, the start of the Showtime Lakers, Kareem the GOAT, the referees in todays NBA, and more! Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Guest: Jim Chones 1:00 Why did Jim Chones start playing basketball? 3:20 Playing ball at Marquette. 5:50 BetOnline Ad Read 7:00 Leaving college early and going into the ABA. 10:00 Dr. Buss and the Playboy Club. 14:23 1980s Laker Years. 20:00 Kareem the GOAT. 22:45 Coop's Lightning Round. 30:00 What would Jim change about the NBA today? 32:30 Any advice to a young player joining the NBA.   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices