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Bob Myers remembers his longtime friend, mentor, and colleague Jerry West on The Woj Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Myers remembers his longtime friend, mentor, and colleague Jerry West on The Woj Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Pete Thamel joins The Woj Pod to take a deep inspection on the possibility of UConn coach Dan Hurley moving to the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Pete Thamel joins The Woj Pod to take a deep inspection on the possibility of UConn coach Dan Hurley moving to the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pid on Bronny James and the fight for the top of the NBA Draft including Alex Sarr, Donovan Clingan, Zaccharie Risacher, and the possibility of a Kentucky guard landing with the Spurs. Plus: A conversation with Matas Buzelis of the G League Ignite on his improbable developmental journey to the NBA Draft Lottery (21:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis joins The Woj Pod to discuss his emergence into an All-NBA big man, the aura of his legendary father Arvydas, the impact of Nikola Jokic on the league's centers, cleansing himself of social media, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis joins The Woj Pod to discuss his emergence into an All-NBA big man, the aura of his legendary father Arvydas, the impact of Nikola Jokic on the league's centers, cleansing himself of social media, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren joins The Woj Pod to discuss his remarkable rookie season, the lonely road back from a season-ending injury, shaping an imagination for what he can be, the greatness of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his history with Victor Wembanyama, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren joins The Woj Pod to discuss his remarkable rookie season, the lonely road back from a season-ending injury, shaping an imagination for what he can be, the greatness of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his history with Victor Wembanyama, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Charlotte Hornets' new Executive VP of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson joins The Woj Pod on the challenge of ending the longest playoff drought in the NBA, taking on the job at 35 years old, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, his history with co-owner Rick Schnall, Kevin Durant, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Charlotte Hornets' new Executive VP of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson joins The Woj Pod on the challenge of ending the longest playoff drought in the NBA, taking on the job at 35 years old, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, his history with co-owner Rick Schnall, Kevin Durant, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang joins The Woj Pod to discuss the surging Cavs, re-uniting with Donovan Mitchell, strange Sixers days with Ben Simmons, his new podcast, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang joins The Woj Pod to discuss the surging Cavs, re-uniting with Donovan Mitchell, strange Sixers days with Ben Simmons, his new podcast, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton joins The Woj Pod live in Indianapolis and talks about the Pacers budding rivalry with the Bucks, doing the Dame Time celebration in the In-Season Tournament, the trade that brought him to Indy, as well as the responsibilities of being a franchise guy. Then Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill joins to discuss his role as the managing director of the USA Basketball Men's National Team, the differences in international basketball, his thoughts on the 65 game minimum for post-season awards, and his storied career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00-22:33) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison congratulating Oscar Robertson for finally getting a statue in Indianapolis at Crispus Attucks. They discuss his importance on the sport and basketball in the state of Indiana. Also, they continue teasing and previewing their conversation later in the show with Jermaine O'Neal! (22:33-42:36) – Former Pacer and 2004 Dunk Contest champion Fred Jones joins Query & Company to walk us through his experience as a dunk contest participant in 2004, how he feels about today's dunk contest, if he watches any of the dunk contest participants prior to the contest, where the Indiana Pacers rank on teams that he played for, and how fun the kickoff event was last night being able to catch up with some of his former teammates and Pacer greats. (42:36-49:15) – Hour one concludes with Jake and Jimmy talking about Caitlin Clark breaking the women's college basketball scoring record last night. They talk about the potential of her playing for the Indiana Fever next year. (49:15-1:22:41) – Six time NBA All-Star and Indiana Pacer legend Jermaine O'Neal joins the show ahead of All-Star weekend to share his experiences as an All-Star, take us through everything that he had to go through after the brawl, how long it took him to put the Netflix documentary together, the impact his family had on his career as he started becoming older, his relationship with Isaiah Thomas, Donnie Walsh, Reggie Miller, and various other people that helped him grow up, and explains the emotions he felt putting together the Netflix documentary. Finally, he states that he fell out of love with basketball because of the brawl and had to pick himself up to come to Indianapolis with the All-Star game coming. (1:22:41-1:30:20) – With the All-Star game this weekend, Jake and Jimmy compare the starting rosters for the Eastern and Western conferences from the last time the game was here in 1985 to the 2024 roster. Additionally, they pick a winner from the four different teams if they all played head-to-head. (1:30:20-1:35:04) – The one o'clock hour concludes Jake and Jimmy discussing the toughness of the NBA in the 1980's and players in today's NBA not being able to play in that era according to some people. (1:35:04-2:01:01) – Co-host of the Wake-Up Call with KB & Andy in Kevin Bowen joins Jake Query & Jimmy Cook for his weekly appearance on the program to highlight what he has coming up this weekend from a coverage standpoint with All-Star weekend. He also recaps the Woj Pod event last night at The Vogue with Tyrese Haliburton, grades the Pacers from the “first half” of the season, and which contest he would be best at if the NBA asked him to participate in any of the events. (2:01:01-2:15:24) – We head to the phone lines for the first time in the show for Jonah in Arizona to share his thoughts on the Jermaine O'Neal interview from earlier in the show. Additionally, Jake recaps the great news for Scot Pollard that was announced earlier today, and then last night's news of Oscar Robertson have a statue built at Crispus Attucks. (2:15:24-2:20:49) – Today's show ends with the JCook Plays of the Day, Eddie sharing a couple All-Star weekend bets, and a listener calling in to echo the sentiments Jake shared pertaining to Oscar Robertson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton joins The Woj Pod live in Indianapolis and talks about the Pacers budding rivalry with the Bucks, doing the Dame Time celebration in the In-Season Tournament, the trade that brought him to Indy, as well as the responsibilities of being a franchise guy. Then Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill joins to discuss his role as the managing director of the USA Basketball Men's National Team, the differences in international basketball, his thoughts on the 65 game minimum for post-season awards, and his storied career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod for Day 4 of the NBA trade deadline and discusses with Woj the key storylines heading into the final hours until Thursday at 3 PM: The Sixers, Miles Bridges staying in Charlotte, Dejounte Murray talks, the Warriors, the Xavier Tillman trade to Boston, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adrian Wojnarowski, Cassidy Hubbarth, Bobby Marks and Tim Legler break down all of the major action from the NBA trade deadline including which team improved the most, why some stars did not get dealt, how much better the Knicks got, what moves may signify for teams like the Bucks & 76ers, the approach to the deadline in Dallas, how trades can impact a tight race in the West and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod for Day 3 of NBA Trade deadline with the latest on NBA trade season – including the Sixers, the Warriors, Lakers AND Bobby remembering some old deadlines in his Nets days with Dwight Howard and Jason Kidd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod for a second installment on trade deadline week and discussed reasons for the slow moving marketplace, why many contenders are struggling to make significant deals and much more. Link to purchase Live Pod Tickets: bit.ly/wojpodlive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod for daily installment on trade deadline week that includes reaction to the Joel Embiid knee procedure (1:30), the Lakers limited trade options (6:42), Dejounte Murray (11:24), buyers and sellers (11:45), and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod for daily installment on trade deadline week that includes reaction to the Joel Embiid knee procedure (1:30), the Lakers limited trade options (6:42), Dejounte Murray (11:24), buyers and sellers (11:45), and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking news Woj Pod with Malika Andrews on the Adrian Griffin firing in Milwaukee and Doc Rivers as a possibility to replace him. Plus, Woj digs into the Terry Rozier trade to the Heat and several other key players ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking news Woj Pod with Malika Andrews on the Adrian Griffin firing in Milwaukee and Doc Rivers as a possibility to replace him. Plus, Woj digs into the Terry Rozier trade to the Heat and several other key players ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN NBA analyst Bob Myers joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Indiana Pacers landing Pascal Siakam to pair with Tyrese Haliburton, the NBA legislating in the spreading out of league stars to smaller markets, how a GM operates trade deadline and the one rival with the courage to call and ask for a Steph Curry trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN NBA analyst Bob Myers joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Indiana Pacers landing Pascal Siakam to pair with Tyrese Haliburton, the NBA legislating in the spreading out of league stars to smaller markets, how a GM operates trade deadline and the one rival with the courage to call and ask for a Steph Curry trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins The Woj Pod on Kawhi Leonard agreeing to a Clipper extension, what it means for Paul George and James Harden, Mitchell Robinson's possible return for the Knicks (10:42), the Sixers, Erik Spoelstra's massive coaching deal (15:54) and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins The Woj Pod on Kawhi Leonard agreeing to a Clipper extension, what it means for Paul George and James Harden, Mitchell Robinson's possible return for the Knicks (10:42), the Sixers, Erik Spoelstra's massive coaching deal (15:54) and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cade Cunningham left the Detroit Pistons last game with a knee strain and underwent an MRI that showed no serious damage; the Pistons star is reportedly only expected to miss a few games. Also, Troy Weaver appeared on The Woj Pod to discuss the teams season, the future, and why fans should still be hopeful for the future of The Motor City.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!HungryrootHungryroot is the easiest way to get fresh, high-quality food delivered to your door. They've got healthy groceries and simple recipes, all in one place. Just go to Hungryroot.com/LOCKEDON, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cade Cunningham left the Detroit Pistons last game with a knee strain and underwent an MRI that showed no serious damage; the Pistons star is reportedly only expected to miss a few games. Also, Troy Weaver appeared on The Woj Pod to discuss the teams season, the future, and why fans should still be hopeful for the future of The Motor City. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hungryroot Hungryroot is the easiest way to get fresh, high-quality food delivered to your door. They've got healthy groceries and simple recipes, all in one place. Just go to Hungryroot.com/LOCKEDON, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham joins The Woj Pod to discuss what losing has taught him, the price of leadership, the responsibility of a franchise player and why he wants to see this through in Detroit. Plus: Pistons GM Troy Weaver on the losing streak, Monty Williams/Cunningham and why he believes they'll see through to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham joins The Woj Pod to discuss what losing has taught him, the price of leadership, the responsibility of a franchise player and why he wants to see this through in Detroit. Plus: Pistons GM Troy Weaver on the losing streak, Monty Williams/Cunningham and why he believes they'll see through to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet joins The Woj Pod to discuss his massive impact with the team, his Toronto departure, the changing face of team building in the NBA, the In-Season Tournament and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Lou and Blake Murphy discuss Pascal's three-point shooting struggles and Fred's comments on the Woj Pod regarding his free agency process. Tas Melas of No Dunks chats about Shohei Ohtani, the In-Season Tournament and more (31:10). Michael Pina of The Ringer explains why the Golden State Warriors are the most desperate team in the league (49:47). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex Wong are joined by Faizal Khamisa to discuss his jersey choices, and where the Raptors will go for dinner when they win three straight (01:18:43). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet joins The Woj Pod to discuss his massive impact with the team, his Toronto departure, the changing face of team building in the NBA, the In-Season Tournament and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod to discuss the lack of consensus at the top of the 2024 Draft, a coveted prospect in the '25 class, how the G League Ignite system is faring, what a 2-day NBA Draft would look like, and the rivalry between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod to discuss the lack of consensus at the top of the 2024 Draft, the growing legend of Cooper Flagg, how the uncertainty surround the G League Ignite system, a two-day day NBA Draft, and the burgeoning rivalry between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski goes inside the Clippers' blockbuster trade to acquire 10-time All-Star guard James Harden in a deal with the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA analyst Bob Myers joins the Woj Pod to discuss watching NBA games without the pressure of his old job running the Warriors, how the Sixers and Clippers should proceed on James Harden (12:02), the future of NBA free agency (18:19), and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA analyst Bob Myers joins the Woj Pod to discuss watching NBA games without the pressure of his old job running the Warriors, how the Sixers and Clippers should proceed on James Harden (12:02), the future of NBA free agency (18:19), and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Giannis-Lillard partnership, his long road to a head coaching job, why he reached out to Tony Dungy, and how every Adrian has to endure people yelling out the famous Rocky line thinking they're the first one to ever say it. Finally getting a job after a dozen or so interviews over the years (1:57) Giannis' participation in the interview process (4:42) Where were you went you heard about the Lillard deal? (8:05) Impact of his father (9:40) Getting recruiting by and playing for PJ Carlesimo (11:35) Journey as a player (15:12) Making the Celtics in 1999 (20:10) When did you first think about becoming a coach? (25:27) Still has all his notes from days as an assistant (28:45) Biggest takeaways from head coaches he's worked for (30:13) Finding his voice as a coach/getting advice from Tony Dungy (36:11) Learning from Avery Johnson (41:17) Taking over a readymade title contender (45:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Giannis-Lillard partnership, his long road to a head coaching job, why he reached out to Tony Dungy, and how every Adrian has to endure people yelling out the famous Rocky line thinking they're the first one to ever say it. Finally getting a job after a dozen or so interviews over the years (1:57) Giannis' participation in the interview process (4:42) Where were you went you heard about the Lillard deal? (8:05) Impact of his father (9:40) Getting recruiting by and playing for PJ Carlesimo (11:35) Journey as a player (15:12) Making the Celtics in 1999 (20:10) When did you first think about becoming a coach? (25:27) Still has all his notes from days as an assistant (28:45) Biggest takeaways from head coaches he's worked for (30:13) Finding his voice as a coach/getting advice from Tony Dungy (36:11) Learning from Avery Johnson (41:17) Taking over a readymade title contender (45:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and new President Michael Winger join The Woj Pod for separate visits on trying to turn this franchise into a winner. Leonsis on what he's learned about running NBA and NHL franchises, what he wanted in a new leader and what Jeanie Buss told him. Winger (19:15) discusses what he learned with Lawrence Frank, Sam Presti and Danny Ferry, how the new CBA will change deal-making in the NBA and what the chance for the Wizards to be a destination market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod for a Pro Day and Post-Combine discussion on the massive impact of Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson, stock-risers, sleeper first round gems and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Dave McMenamin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the genius of Nikola Jokic, the burden on Anthony Davis and LeBron James for Games 3 and 4, Rob Pelinka's remarkable revamping of roster, Darvin Ham and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero – the NBA's Rookie of the Year --- joins The Woj Pod for a terrific conversation on LeBron James, learning to become a franchise player, playing for Coach K, losing to UNC, a wild draft night and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne joins The Woj Pod to discuss the details inside the Draymond Green suspension, the Warriors dynasty and future, the Clippers-Suns (17:53) and a looming Sixers-Celtics series (25:18) with immense implications for Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps join The Woj Pod to discuss the impact of the NBA's new labor agreement, including the impact on rosters, the In-Season Tournament, the NBA Draft, post-season awards and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod to discuss Alabama star Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson for No. 2 in the 2023 Draft, the best draft prospects in the NCAA Tournament, Duke's burgeoning freshmen class and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone joins the Woj Pod on All-Star Weekend to discuss coaching and riding horses with the two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, chasing a title in the loaded Western Conference, evolution of the head coaching job in the NBA, much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices