Keeping it 1000

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Keeping it 1000 episodes

June 01, 2021 Norman Powell, Michael Porter Jr. and the keys to the Blazers-Nuggets series
In this episode, George Karl shares his notes on the Nuggets-Blazers series, why the Norman Powell-Michael Porter matchup is at the heart of the series, and what he is looking for in games 5-7.

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1 hr
May 19, 2021Why coach Karl has confidence in Nikola Jokic against the Portland Trail Blazers
Live from the DNVR Nuggets YouTube channel, George Karl and Adam Mares discuss the keys to the Nuggets-Blazers round-one series. Topics include:
Why coach Karl has confidence in Nikola Jokic to be the best player in the series
What he expects from Michael Porter Jr.
How he would handle the return of Will Barton and/or PJ Dozier
The impact fans will have on the series
The role players that he thinks will be the x-factor in the series

Plus, coach Karl puts some historical context on Jokic's MVP season and talks about what it would mean to him to enter the hall of fame.

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1 hr 5 min
May 04, 2021Nikola Jokic is this era's Tim Duncan
In this episode, George Karl and Adam Mares take listener mailbag questions and discuss the important topics surrounding the Denver Nuggets.
Topics include:
The ways that the Nuggets are better without Jamal Murray
The challenge the Lakers and Clippers present to the Nuggets
Why Jokic is this eras Tim Duncan
Which former hall of fame big man would make the best mentor for Nikola Jokic
How to handle the return of Monte Morris and Will Barton
Whether or not Facu will be "exposed" in the playoffs
The balanced perspective of Austin Rivers
The differences between coaching in the NBA and coaching in Europe

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1 hr 9 min
April 16, 2021 Jamal Murray, Danilo Gallinari, and the challenge of losing one of your best players to injury
In this episode, George Karl and Adam Mares discuss the fallout from Jamal Murray's ACL injury, Aaron Gordon's integration into the Denver Nuggets' system, Nikola Jokic's MVP case, and the rise of Michael Porter Jr.

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47 min
March 31, 2021Live Q&A from the DNVR Bar: On Aaron Gordon, JaVale McGee, NBA conspiracy theories, and more
This episode was recorded live from the DNVR Bar on the corner of Colfax and York st. in Denver, CO.
Adam Mares and George Karl field questions from a live audience. Topics include:
What Aaron Gordon brings to the Denver Nuggets
How JaVale McGee became under rated
The 3 referees that coach despised the most
Whether or not the NBA has gotten soft
And much more.
Presented with limited commercial interruption thanks to DraftKings Sportsbook.

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50 min
March 18, 2021How does the NBA trade deadline affect a team's chemistry?
In this episode, George Karl explains how the trade deadline can create tension inside of an NBA locker room. Topics include:
The relationship between players and fans on social media
How common is it for players to check their phones at halftime?
What is it like for a coach when a new player arrives?
What do the Nuggets need at the trade deadline?
Ranking Denver's guards in terms of value
Aaron Gordon, Lonzo Ball, Harrison Barnes
Michael Porter Jr.'s progress

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52 min
March 04, 2021 Nikola Jokic & Carmelo Anthony
George Karl and Adam Mares breakdown Nikola Jokic's MVP-caliber play, Jamal Murray's hot shooting streak, and Michael Porter Jr. learning to fit into his role on the Denver Nuggets.
Coach Karl also shares some insight into what it is like to participate in NBA all-star weekend, talks about some of his favorite stories from those events, and what things Jokic can take away from being around the other great players in the league.
Lastly, coach Karl looks back at his time coaching Carmelo Anthony and discusses what could've been had Melo wanted to stay in Denver and whether he'd rather build a team around Jokic or Melo.

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1 hr
February 15, 2021Basketball IQ, flow basketball, and the personality of the NBA
In this episode, Adam Mares & George Karl cover a wide range of Denver Nuggets topics, including:
Coaching against friends and enemies
Forward thinking and keeping the offense fresh
RJ Hampton and Zeke Nnaji's opportunity and approach
High IQ players and flow basketball
Looking back at Nene as a Denver Nuggets

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59 min
February 02, 2021 Do Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have a psychological edge over the Utah Jazz?
In this episode, coach George Karl explains to Adam Mares why the Denver Nuggets have a psychological advantage over the Utah Jazz that comes from something beyond just beating them in their most recent game or coming back from down 3-1 in their last playoff series. Plus, the two discuss Jokic's level of play so far this season, what is different about his approach, and why Quin Snyder tried out such a bold strategy against the Nuggets. Plus, thoughts on how MIchael Porter Jr. is handling being sent back to the bench and the slow, patient process of developing good habits.
Lastly, we begin a new series where we look back at a former Nuggets player who played for George Karl here in Denver. This week we talk about Andre Miller, an under rated trash talker who combined toughness, intelligence, and unselfishness.

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1 hr 2 min
January 20, 2021On the balance between players earning trust and coaches giving confidence
In this episode of the Keeping it 1000 podcast with Adam Mares and George Karl, we examine the balance a coach must strike between giving a player confidence and forcing players to earn your trust. Other topics include:
Should a coach consult with their star player about rotations and lineups?
Is a shakeup to the starting lineup in order?
What has gone wrong with the Nuggets so far?
Why having so many young players (even those who aren't playing) likely stunted the team's progress
Whether or not coaches play favorites
Re-integrating Michael Porter Jr. into the rotation
Film Study: defensive breakdown against the Utah Jazz
How do NBA coaches approach end of game strategy?

And a whole lot more from one of the winningest coaches in NBA history.

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52 min