Last time we checked in with Damany he was returning from training in China. Back in the states my man packed up his hoop shoes and coaching resume and is now an assistant coach with the Raptors 905, G league affiliate for the Toronto Raptors. We talked:

3:05 - Damany's coaching background

4:00 - a gang of near hires but eventual rejections

7:25 - High school coach and then the depression hits

The Let Down - Dame D.O.L.LA feat. BJ The Chicago Kid, Nick Grant

14:20 - After 10 years of hustling to get a college coaching job, scrambles to Vegas for the NBA summer league, meets Jerry Stackhouse, hoops with Stackhouse and scoops his current job. Make it happen with connects and preparation: Lou Richie, Jason Jones, Dell Demps & Drew Gordon on the help out.

22:00 - interview preparation with paperwork, hoop shoes and having a mentor (Lou Richie) give you game.

25:00 - training history with current NBA and Euro league players: Aaron Gordon (Magic), Stanley Johnson (Pistons), Kyle Wiltjer (Olympiacos of Greece Euro League), Jabari Bird (G League), Nick Johnson (G League) and others.

Check 1, 2 - Diamond D and Psychotic Neurotics

31:00 - coaching styles for G League 905 head coach Jerry Stackhouse and Raptors coach, Dwayne Casey. 

36:00 - improvement of DeMar DeRozan and Casey adopts the 3 ball.

38:00 - these next level individual training techniques.

40:00 - physical and mental challenges of transitioning from amateur to pro hoop. 

Icon Jayden Smith

45:00--Lavar Ball: the interview spin move and criticizing coaches.

51:00--handling criticism from parents. Solidify the locker room first.

56:00 - Toronto snowstorms will make you watch the Ball Brother play in Lithuania.

GameTight celebrates the 75th birthday Muhammad Ali.

Happy Birthday, Champ!