The Doug Gottlieb Show

Doug recaps the NBA draft and explains why he thinks Jimmy Butler on the Timberwolves is a great move and why the Bulls don’t know what they’re doing. He defends Paul George leaking the information he wants out of Indiana. NBA Insider Sam Amick joins the show to give the latest info on trade rumors from around the league. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Doug explained why the 2017 NBA draft is less about the actual player prospects and more about what the prospects could potentially bring in for a team. Fox Sports’ NBA Insider Chris Broussard called in to discuss some pre-draft trade rumors circulating throughout the league and predict tonight’s player selections. Villanova Head Coach Jay Wright also joined the show today to talk the NBA draft as well as the NCAA’s growing “one-and-done” tendencies. Coach Wright then expressed why he believes former Villanova Guard Josh Hart will be a success in the NBA and is deserving of a first round selection. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug questions if an aging LeBron James is the one who can bring the Lakers back to glory is a couple seasons. He points out that there is one team right now going into the draft and free agency that everyone needs to be on the lookout for. He talks to potential lottery pick and national champion Justin Jackson to find out where he thinks he will be taken in the draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug questions if LeBron James is really the player to bring the Lakers back to greatness when he hits free agency in a couple seasons. He breaks down Dwight Howard getting traded again and where he fits into today's NBA. Potential #1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft Markelle Fultz joins the show to talk about possibly getting drafted by the 76ers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug tells you why LeBron James has turned into "The Godfather" and what that has to do with David Griffin no longer being the Cavaliers General Manager. He explains why the NBA off season has been far more entertaining than the playoffs. Pac 12 Analyst and former UCLA head coach Steve Lavin joins the show to talk about the top 2 projected picks Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug argues if LeBron James wanted the Cavaliers to keep David Griffin, the Cavaliers would have kept David Griffin. He talks about the NBA off season being far more interesting and entertaining than the playoffs. Former UCLA head coach and Pac 12 Analyst Steve Lavin joins the show to talk about Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why he thinks the trade between the Celtics and 76ers works out for both teams. He argues the Lakers should wait for Paul George to become a free agent rather than waste assets by trying to trade for him. He talks NBA Insider for FOX Sports Chris Broussard who tells him if Paul George to the Cavaliers is a real possibility or not. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about the reports that Paul George will not resign with the Pacers after next season and where he could end up once he hits free agency. He discusses the Celtics and 76ers draft trade and why it works for both teams. Chris Broussard from FOX Sports joins the show to give his thoughts on if the Lakers should trade for Paul George or wait for him to hit free agency. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about the Louisville Basketball scandal involving strippers and why people need to stop putting their own agendas on stories. The Draymond Green vs. LeBron James feud continues and he explains why this rivalry is great for the NBA. Hall of Famer and 3-time NBA Champion ‘Big Game’ James Worthy stops by to talk about the NBA Finals and the upcoming draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NCAA just handed Louisville four years of probation for their alleged involvement with on-campus prostitution, and Doug breaks down why we need to stop pointing the finger at the NCAA. The Draymond-LeBron beef has been escalating with the Finals coming to an end, and Doug explains why more player rivalries will only be beneficial for the NBA. Three-time champion and Hall of Fame player James Worthy joins the show to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the Lakers and the upcoming NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonas Knox fills in for Doug today talking LeBron James’ possible departure from the Cavaliers. Jonas explains why the Mayweather v McGregor fight will still be a success regardless of the quality of boxing. He discusses NBA “super-teams” and why the Warriors are different than other “super-teams” in the league. NBA TV’s Rick Kamla joins the show to give his thoughts on the NBA offseason and potential player moves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why the Warriors were able to steamroll their way through the NBA this season, finishing the postseason 16-1 and preventing Cavaliers F LeBron James from winning his 4th championship. He wonders what’s next for the NBA and free agency as teams try to close the gap on the Warriors. Plus, former Warrior and NBA Champion Rick Barry joins the show to give his thoughts on the Warriors winning their second championship in 3 years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Golden State Warriors are your 2017 NBA Champions and Doug explains why the Cavaliers could not match up with the Warriors in the Finals. He explains why Stephen Curry is one of the more interesting players in the NBA and wants to know why he gets so much hate from NBA fans. Doug talks to former Warrior and NBA Champion Rick Barry to get his thoughts on why the Warriors were the best team in the NBA for 2017. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug argues game 4 of the NBA Finals proves why the Warriors are NOT the greatest team of all time and why they wouldn’t be able to compete in the old NBA. He discusses contracts in the NFL and if there is a new way for franchise quarterbacks to get paid so that stars are no longer underpaid. He also talks to the new head coach of Oklahoma football: Lincoln Riley. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug looks back on game 4 of the NBA and explains why the Warriors would struggle in a more physical era of the NBA. He talks about the idea of contracts in the NFL and how starting quarterbacks might be changing the way they are paid in terms of guaranteed money. Plus NBA Insider Chris Broussard joins the show to preview game 5 of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why the NBA Finals could be one of the bigger disappointments in sports, because the Cavaliers potentially getting swept would not live up to the hype. He talks about the way LeBron James finished game 3 and why people don’t hold him to the same standard as other NBA legends. And Doug talks to 2 time NBA Champion and father of Klay Thompson, Mychal Thompson joins the show to discuss if his championship Lakers team could beat today’s Warriors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Cavaliers down 0-3 to the Warriors Doug wonders if the Finals this year was the most hyped sporting event that didn’t end up delivering. He talks about the way LeBron James has played late in each of the Finals games and why do we hold him to a different set of rules than other NBA super stars. Plus 2 time NBA Champion and father of Klay Thompson, Mychal Thompson joins the show to discuss if his championship Lakers team could beat today’s Warriors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a collapse late in game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Warriors, Doug argues there's one big difference between LeBron James and the greatest players in NBA history. He talks about the players he thinks the Cavaliers could add in the off season to try and close the gap on the dominant Warriors. Plus Kevin Ding from the Bleacher Report stops by to discuss what he saw from the Cavaliers as they blew the lead in the final 3 minutes of game 3. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug recaps the Cavaliers 4th quarter collapse in game 3 of the NBA Finals and explains why LeBron lacks confidence in crunch time. Kevin Ding from Bleacher Report joins the show to discuss the Warriors’ dominating performance. Doug talks about the interesting irony behind the Warriors Super-team formation in relation to LeBron James’ own pursuit of Michael Jordan’s greatness. Also, 5-time NBA Champion Ron Harper defends his former team, the 96’ Chicago Bulls, on why they would “hold their own” against this current Golden State team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on the breaking news of the day that Oklahoma Sooners Head Football Coach, Bob Stoops is retiring after 18 seasons. He previews game 3 of the NBA Finals and what Cavaliers F LeBron James needs to do in order to pull his team out of the 0-2 hole they are facing against the Warriors. Lead College Football Analyst for FOX and former Big 12 quarterback Joel Klatt joins the show to talk about Bob Stoops retiring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.