Chicago Bulls

Jamal Crawford is a 3-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jamal has made an amazing career for himself that all started by being traded on draft night to the Chicago Bulls. Crawford calls in to talk to Chuck about that night, playing for the Bulls, scoring 50+ points in a game, and reflects on his NBA career.

Doris Burke is one of the most respected, male or female, in the game of basketball. Her career began as a player at Providence College and is second all-time leader in assists. Her basketball knowledge turned into a life of broadcasting as an analyst for her alma mater. This quickly turned into a sideline reporter, TV analyst, and host of College and NBA TV shows on ESPN and ABC. Chuck and Doris discuss her childhood and path that led her as one of the most trusted voices in the game of basketball.

Chicago native Quinn Buckner is one of only seven players in history to win an NCAA Championship, an NBA Championship, and an Olympic Gold Medal. Adding to that impressive list, Buckner was also an All-State High School player and state champion. After his playing days, Buckner took to the sideline as an NBA Head Coach. Buckner sits down with Chuck to talk about his life and career in the game of basketball.

Doug Collins is no stranger to the NBA and the game of basketball. He's been a number one draft pick, a head coach, and a broadcast analyst. Doug shares stories of his NBA career and what it was like to coach those young Chicago Bulls of the late 80s on the verge of their dynasty.

Duke University and Team USA Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, better known as Coach K, may be the most decorated basketball coach in the history of the game, but he never forgets where he came from. Coach K shares stories with Chuck about growing up in Chicago and how it developed the foundation of where he is today. Krzyzewski also talks coaching on the collegiate level and for the Olympics leading Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler.

Chicago native and sportscaster Kenny McReynolds has done it all when it comes to covering the game of basketball. McReynolds has been an assistant coach for DePaul University, an NBA scout, and veteran sportscaster in Chicago. Kenny sits with Chuck and shares stories of Chicago basketball.

Executive V.P. of Basketball Operations John Paxson first joined the Bulls in 1985 as a young talented free agent from San Antonio. In this week's episode, John joins Chuck to talk about growing up in a basketball family in Dayton, OH. He shares his memories of winning an Ohio State Championship, playing for the University of Notre Dame, and being an integral part of the Chicago Bulls dynasty.

National play-by-play caller Mike Breen calls into the podcast and shares what got him into broadcasting as a kid growing up in New York. Breen talks about becoming the Knicks play-by-play guy, the Bulls/Knicks rivalry in the 90s, and what are the top three games that he's called in his career.

Chris Collins, Men's Basketball Head Coach for Northwestern University, joins Chuck to discuss his memories as a ballboy for the Chicago Bulls during the time his father, Doug Collins, was head coach in the late 80s. Chris also shares his journey growing up with the game of basketball, playing and assistant coaching with Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski , and now at the helm as head coach for the Northwestern Wildcats.

Juwan Howard calls into the podcast to talk about his journey from a Chicago kid, playing for the Fab Five at University of Michigan, and having a celebrated championship career in the NBA.