All Ball With Doug Gottlieb

Doug explains why those who thought Russell Westbrook would improve in his second year with the Lakers don't get it. Then, he’s joined by Bradley Head Coach Brian Wardle for Part 2 of their interview. They discuss being the youngest head coach in the country when he was hired at Wisconsin-Green Bay, why he left a tournament team for a rebuild at Bradley, how he turned the program around and earned an NCAA Tournament berth, and how he managed the COVID year off as a coach an Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode KJ and Milwaukee Bucks play-by-play announcer Lisa Byington discuss her journey as a two-sport athlete at Northwestern University, to becoming the first full time female play-by-play announcer in NBA history. Lisa gives her thoughts on the Bucks chances this season, the greatness of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and sound advice for aspiring sports media professionals. Fantastic conversation with one of the best in the business. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special Draft Kings NBA season preview episode, Doug gives you his NBA Opening Night same-game parlays to wager on, plus gives you some NBA Futures bets to consider. Then,he is joined by former All-American at Arizona and current head coach of the South Bay Lakers of the G-League Miles Simon. Miles tells his personal basketball story and what it's like to coach ball on a professional level. This episode of All Ball is resented By DraftKings Sportsbook — an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NBA. Use promo code ALL BALL, make any $5 bet this week and get $200 if your team wins! Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, KJ chops it up with Lynwood High-School Boys Basketball Head Coach Jason Crowe Sr. KJ and Jason discuss his philosophies on developing an athlete, team building and trust, and how he gets his young team to buy into his program. Jason also gives us some insight into what he's looking for in a college basketball program for his son, Lynwood HS 2026 PG Jason Crowe Jr. #fsrweekends #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug discusses the fallout from Draymond Green lighting up Jordan Poole with a haymaker, and what the Warriors need to do to move past it. Then, he’s joined by Bradley Head Coach Brian Wardle who discusses his hoops upbringing growing up in the Chicagoland area, his all-time loaded AAU team, his stellar career playing at Marquette, when he knew a young Dwyane Wade was a transcendent talent, and why he decided to give up a pro career ad pursue coaching.   Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug discusses the continued Celtics hangover from the Ime Udoka scandal, Russell Westbrook playing the martyr, and if Ben Simmons can be effective without literally ever shooting. Then, he’s joined by Chase Friedman who tells his inspirational journey from suffering a freak New Year’s eve accident in Philly and subsequent paralysis to eventually walking up the iconic Rocky steps.  Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug discusses Damon Stoudemire being passed over by the Celtics to step in for suspended Ime Udoka, and former Arizona point guard - and Bundesliga MVP - Parker Jackson-Cartwright discuss his hoops background growing up in SoCal, his experience at Arizona, what he learned practicing against TJ McConnell, what it was like watching the DeAndre Ayton scandal unfold in real time, and how he was able to establish himself as a European pro and win MVP in Germany.  Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug and Predator Actor Dane DeLiegro discuss the unconventional way he landed a spot in the Italian League after college, his experience playing in Italy and Israel, how he transitioned into acting, how he landed the role of the Predator in Prey, the challenges of filming, and what’s next for his show biz career. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his take on if the Lakers are in for another subpar season after failing to make significant roster changes, and what the college hoops need to do to fix the current recruiting chaos. Then, Predator: Prey Actor Dane DiLiegro joins Doug to discuss his hoops background growing up in Massachusetts, how he developed as a late bloomer into starting as a freshman at DI New Hampshire, and how he started his 9-year overseas pro career in Italy. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his take on Chet Holmgren’s season ending injury at the CrawsOver, and if NBA players should still hit the ProAm circuit. Then, he’s joined by High Times COO Christopher Chabot to discuss his improbable path from growing up in South Florida as a baseball player, to walking on  as a baseball player at the University of Florida, and how he parlayed a spot on a London men’s basketball league during an internship, to playing professionally for 8 years in Israel, to ultimately landing a spot in the NBA Summer League. Chris also details his pivot into the business world, how he landed his current job running High Times, and what’s next in the booming cannabis business.  Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug continues part 2 of his interview with NFL Insider Jordan Schultz to discuss how the Cowboys will deal with the recent loss of LT Tyron Smith, how he’s developed NFL insider sourcing. Also, how to spot a non-former baller at an open run, why Washington can’t figure it out in hoops, what happened with Brandon Roy’s knee injuries, if Chet Holmgren’s foot injury at the CrawsOver is evidence NBA players shouldn’t play in Pro Am games, what it would take to get the Sonics back to Seattle, why Howard Schultz with Dennis Rodman couldn’t come to terms on a Sonics deal. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by NFL Insider Jordan Schultz to discuss how he navigated growing up as the son of Starbucks founder Howard Schultz, when he found out his dad bought the Sonics, his experience playing AAU withBrandon Roy and Martell Webster, why he decided not to walk on at the University of Washington, the blowback from his father selling the team, his transition into the media, why he decided to transition from NBA to NFL Insider, and his inside info on the KD/Nets Drama. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug gives his take on KD and the Nets agreeing to run it back for another year.  Then, he’s joined by The Sklar Brothers - Randy and Jason - to discuss their breakthrough ESPN show Cheap Seats, their new UFC project The Nosebleeds, how they honed their comedy chops as kids in Saint Louis, and the ups and downs of trying to make it in show business together. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, University of Missouri-Kansas City Men's Basketball Recruiting Coordinator, Luther Waters joins the show and chops it up about his journey through the coaching ranks, the people and places that helped him along the way, and how his experience as an educator prepared him to be a coach. Luther shares some memories about playing for legendary Crenshaw High-School Boys Basketball coach, Willie West, and working with current G-League Ignite Head Coach, Jason Hart. Luther also shares some insight into the development of his son, USC Trojans Men's Basketball guard, Reese Dixon-Waters. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by Princeton University Assistant Skye Ettin for the second part of their interview. They discuss what it meant to win the Ivy League in his second year with the program, and how they approached COVID cancellation season with the Ivy’s unique eligibility rules. They also discuss their experience coaching together at the Israeli Maccabi Games this summer.  Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode KJ sits down with former professional basketball player DeAnthony Langston and chops it up about his work in the community, the REAL RUN, his career path after the ball stop bouncing and his role in feeding thousands of underserved residents in the Watts area of Los Angeles during the pandemic. #allballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by Princeton University Assistant Skye Ettin to discuss his basketball journey growing up in Princeton, New Jersey, how he handled playing high school ball while dealing with his father’s Alzheimer's disease, his career playing DIII hoops, how he landed an internship at Princeton and then the Director of Basketball Operations job after graduation,, and the experience he gained in the position under Head Coach Mitch Henderson. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by University Florida hoops legend Dametri “Da Meat Hill discusses his hoops upbringing in St. Petersburg, Florida, how the ‘94 Florida team’s Final Four run came together, the birth of “Da Meat Hook” nickname, how much he could have made in today’s NIL era, his experiences as a 15-year international pro all in Israel, China and across the globe, and if his game would translate to today’s NBA. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by 2022 Cavs Summer League Assistant and international coach Martin Knezevic to discuss his decision in his 30’s to abandon a career as a stock broker to pursue coaching, how his stops in Mexico Vietnam, China and the G-League helped shape his coaching identity, what key lesson he learned coaching under former All-Star Nick Van Exel, and why he was so impressed with the Cavs culture during his stint coaching in the Summer League. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode KJ chops it up with actor J.Marques Johnson, who makes his television debut as "Rayshon" in the second season of BET+'s Tyler Perry drama series, All The Queen's Men. KJ and J.Marques also discuss his famous family, battling leukemia as a child, playing college basketball and finding his groove as a model/actor. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.