All Ball With Doug Gottlieb

In this episode, Doug gives his take on the Suns paying through the nose to keep Deandre Ayton, and which team will eventually pay up for KD. Then, former all-MAC o-lineman and author of Round Zero: Inside the NFL Draft discusses his journey from growing up in Lansing, Michigan in the shadows of Michigan State, to unheralded Central Michigan recruit, to an all-conference lineman, to draft prospect, to his cup of coffee with the Packers and an unforgettable camp moment with Aaron Rodgers. He also explains how his confusing draft experience and the disappointment of going undrafted inspired his book examining all the angles of the draft from the perspective of legendary coaches, general managers, agents, and players.   Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, KJ chops it up with Jared Effron and Griffin Taylor co-founders of The Program NYC, a basketball initiative that will bring top-tier coaching and basketball expertise to the city's youth. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former pro baller and newly named Morningside High-School Boys Basketball Head Coach Donminic Ellison joins the show and chops it up with KJ about growing up in Inglewood California, making it out earning a scholarship to Washington State University, and his journey around the globe playing professional basketball. KJ and Donminic also discuss current Houston Cougars Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, how playing in Israel changed Donminic's life, why he retired from the game at 27 years old, and how working for an accounting firm completely changed his life.  Great conversation with one of my favorite competitors. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug gives his take on the looming Kyrie Irving and Nets divorce. Then, he finishes his conversation with NBA trainer and Kobe Bryant’s former video scout Mike Procopio, who pulls back the curtain on his time with Kobe and breaks down the top players from this year’s draft. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug reacts to the Magic taking Paolo Banchero with the #1 overall pick without working him out. Then, he continues his conversation with NBA trainer and Kobe Bryant’s former video scout Mike Procopio, who pulls back the curtain on how Kobe’s legendary work ethic was different from other players, their unique relationship, and his obsessive attention to detail. He also explains how he helped transform the Mavs player development program, what it was like working for Mark Cuban, why Rondo was a disaster in Dallas, and if the Celtics can be a consistent title contender.  Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special bonus episode, Warriors GM Bob Myers and KJ had a conversation last summer after a disappointing season, and you'll see why it's no surprise they were able to turn things around and be crowned champions this season. They chopped it up about: Winning the 1995 NCAA Championship at UCLA. How working for Arn Tellum  prepared him to be an NBA GM. Will the Warriors win another NBA Championship in the next 5 years? Managing egos and personalities on the Warriors championship squads. Relationships and why they matter.  Why “winning” is an attitude. Ed O’Bannon in all his chair slinging glory. Warriors organization commitment to social change.  Is Steph Curry the greatest PG to ever play? #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP and Boston Celtics radio analyst Cedric Maxwell joins the show to discuss his book "If These Walls Could Talk", where he opens up about his life and career, and shares some incredible insight into the Celtics Dynasty in the 80's. Cedric also shares stories about his time spent with the LA Clippers as a teammate of my dad, why he sacrificed his numbers to stay in Boston, and what led to his departure after helping led the team to a championship. I asked Cedric about his recent Draymond Green beef and if the game is better or worse off with league's emphasis on less physical play and shooting more 3-pointers. Great conversation with a one-of-a-kind NBA legend. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug is joined by NBA and former Kobe Bryant’s former video scout Mike Procopio, who dives into his basketball background growing up in an loaded 90’s Massachusetts prep era, how he got his start as a trainer working at the legendary Nike All-America Camp, his break with the post-Pitino Celtics, how he got introduced to Kobe Bryant through legendary trainer Tim Grover, and his scouting takes on Steph, Luka.   pulls back the curtain on his experience working for Kobe for a decade, how he got his start, and how he got his big break with the Mamba. #douggottliebshow Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug recaps and former Oklahoma State teammate Brian Montonati discuss the Finals through 5 games, what they expect in Game 6. They also look ahead to the draft, if Chet Holmgren should be the first pick, and how Brian is handling his own nationally ranked 15-year old son in the role of father and coach. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with UCLA Basketball alum and 2005 NBA Draft pick (54th) Dijon Thompson about his unconventional basketball journey, growing up the son of a single mom, and how his life changed when his stepdad entered the picture. Dijon opens up about his early influences, his high-school recruitment, and why he chose UCLA over UConn, Syracuse and Arizona (a nice tidbit in the pod about his visit to Zona). Dijon also shares why he is at peace with where he was drafted, why his game didn't mesh in Mike D'Antoni's "seven seconds or less" system, playing for Lakers legend Michael Cooper in the G-League, his career overseas, and transitioning back into the "real world." #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of KJ Live, Windward School Girls Basketball Head Coach Jerica Williams joins the show to discuss her basketball journey which has earned her opportunities to coach Division 1 and on elite levels of high-school basketball. The 2021 Detroit Free Press Coach of the Year and 2021 Associated Press Coach of the Year (2nd Team), Jerica shares some of the secrets to her success, her personal and professional inspirations, and her coaching/teaching philosophy. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Doug recaps games 1 and 2 of the NBA Warriors/Celtics Finals, and what he expects in Game 3. Then, Doug and ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla discuss his entry into coaching, his role in the creation of the new Adam Sandler movie Hustle, and gives his scouting reports on the top NBA Draft picks, including Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith and Jaden Ivey. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro basketball player Curtis Hollis is our guest this week and chops it up with KJ about his basketball journey, from Dinos Trigonis' Pangos All-American Camp to LaVar Ball's Junior Basketball Association, and how those experiences have helped shape and mold his career. Curtis shares insight into LaVar Ball's coaching and mentor style, his JBA experience, and competing with and against NBA Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug puts his finger on what ingredient is missing for the Heat, and finishes up his interview with outgoing NCAA Officiating Coordinator J.D. Collins. They discuss when he knew he had arrived a s a top official, what it meant to work a Final Four, his transition from officiating games to the administrative side, his take on the fan perception that refs are biased, how big game pressure impacts performance, why demanding schedules actually help performance, what rule changes would improve the game. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of KJ Live, University of Minnesota Men's Basketball Head Coach Ben Johnson joins the show to discuss his coaching journey, what he learned from his stops as an assistant coach, rebuilding his roster through the transfer portal and his thoughts on the NIL. We also discuss the challenges of his first head job in a P5 conference, his 2022 recruiting class, transfers expected to contribute right away and returning wing Jamison Battle. Great pod with one of the top young college basketball minds in the game. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why this will be the last time a team wins playing like the Warriors. Then, outgoing NCAA Officiating Coordinator JD Collins and Doug discuss his rise up the officiating ranks starting in the rabid Indiana high school hoops circuit, how fan behavior has gotten worse, the schedule grind of working his way up the DI ranks, and what intangibles make a good official.  Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode KJ talks to sports medicine pioneer Dr. Courtney Watson about her incredible career caring for some of the world's top athletes. The first African-American female medical trainer in the sport of boxing, Dr. Watson shares what it's like working with Floyd Mayweather and the TMT camp for the past 15 years. Dr. Watson also shares details about her experience in the 2020 Olympics bubble in Tokyo, the WNBA bubble in Orlando and winning the 2016 WNBA Championship as the Head Athletic Trainer for the LA Sparks. #allball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why Luka is this generation’s Larry Bird, and if the Suns can ever win with CP3 running the show. Then he finishes his interview with the first female men’s pro hoop coach Angela Weathers on her transition from playing into coaching, how she got her opportunity to coach men at the professional level, and her plans for the future. #douggottliebshow  Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer, producer and social media savant King Josiah Johnson is in the building and chops it up about the league, securing bags and his meteoric rise to fame in the entertainment industry. Joe breaks down what it's like behind the scenes on the set of NBA on TNT, who he likes for NBA MVP and why LeBron James is the GOAT. Joe, a writer/producer on Netflix's "Colin In Black & White" also discusses HBO's "Winning Time" and the creative license used by the writers to sensationalize the characters on the show. #allball #fsrweekends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains if it’s possible for a center to be the best player on a title team in 2022, and then talks with the first female men’s pro hoop coach Angela Weathers on her hoops journey from Seattle and Louisiana, to escaping her gang ridden neighborhood with basketball, her decision to play at Ole Miss, why she transferred, her pro career, transitioning to coaching, how he she overcame having a child before her senior year in high school to average a triple double. Download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.