Andy is back for more at NBA Summer League to sit down with The Ringer's Howard Beck, and the LA Times' Brad Turner! First, Andy & Howard discuss why he loves The Ringer, his transition from print to multimedia, his involvement with NBA Summer League's Sports Business Classroom, and the current parity in the NBA. Next, Andy & Brad discuss their early years at NBA Summer League, how Kobe Bryant's broken hand his rookie year led to the Lakers signing Brian Shaw, the Kawhi Leonard situation, Adam Silver's mission to expand to Europe, and Brad's history covering the Lakers!

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We're kicking off season 9 at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas! Andy takes the show on the road to the Thomas & Mack Center to sit down with former NBA'er and current President of Legends of Basketball, Antonio Davis! Antonio talks about his decision to play in Europe for three years before returning to the Indiana Pacers, his current role as President of Legends of Basketball (formerly the Retired Basketball Players Association), the decision to rebrand the organization, his pivot from court to executive, The Spencer Haywood Rule, Nancy Lieberman, his Oakland pedigree, playing with Tim Hardaway Sr., his favorite pic of him during his playing years, what's next for Legends of Basketball, the New York Knicks bringing home a championship, and more!

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It's a World Cup BONUS episode! Andy chats with FC Dallas' right-back and former United States Men's National Team star, Shaq Moore! Shaq discusses the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina match, growing up a huge Dwyane Wade fan in South Florida, indoor soccer, playing against Lionel Messi, his path to playing for U.S. Soccer, scoring the fastest goal in USMNT history, Team USA's chances in the World Cup, Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, and more!

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In our final episode leading into NBA Summer League 2026, Andy chats with former NBA star CJ Miles! CJ discusses being drafted out of Skyline High School by the Utah Jazz, training camp experience as a rookie, learning from vets Derron Williams & Kyrie Irving, his first time guarding Kobe Bryant, getting the opportunity to tell Kobe Bryant what he meant to him, his "Welcome to the NBA" moment in Summer League, and his love for photography!

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In our third episode of a series leading into NBA Summer League 2026, Andy chats with Portland Trail Blazers Director of Health and Player Performance, Dr. Courtney Watson! Dr. Watson discusses her time with the LA Sparks as Head Athletic Trainer, the growth of the WNBA, her path to the WNBA & NBA, learning from the great Lakers Head Trainer Gary Vitti, her time with NBA Summer League, working with Floyd Mayweather, her experience at the 2024 Olympics, and her Court's Corner LA Sports Medicine internship program!

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In our second episode of a series leading into NBA Summer League 2026, Andy chats with 10-year NBA vet & current Milwaukee Bucks Power Forward, Kyle Kuzma! Kyle discusses his path to the University of Utah, his draft night experience being selected by the Nets and traded to the Lakers, his experience leading the Lakers to the 2017 Summer League championship as the Championship Game MVP, his experience winning the 2020 NBA Title in the bubble, his love for fashion, and the Kyle Kuzma Family Foundation! 

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Andy chats with former NBA player & current guard for Esenler Erokspor, Langston Galloway, in this first episode of a series leading into NBA Summer League 2026! Andy & Langston discuss his road to the NBA going undrafted out of St. Joseph's University, how his NBA Summer League experience advanced his career, playing under Phil Jackson & Derek Fisher for the New York Knicks, playing in the NBA Finals as apart of the Phoenix Suns in 2021, playing for Reggio Emilia in Italy, playing against Kobe Bryant in his final year, his love for shoes, & his own shoe company Ethics The Brand!

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Andy chats with soccer legend and current Toronto FC assistant coach, Steven Beitashour! Andy & Steven discuss their first meeting during LAFC's inaugural season, Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality, his path from college to pro, playing for the domestic treble winning Toronto FC team in 2017, his move from Toronto FC to LAFC, playing for the Iranian National team, Andy's shot of LAFC's first ever goal, thoughts on this year's World Cup, and more!

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Andy talks with 7x NBA Champion Robert Horry aka "Big Shot Bob"! Rob talks about his first ever NBA Finals experience on the Houston Rockets, playing alongside "The Dream" Hakeem Olajuwon, comparing Hakeem/Drexler and Kobe/Shaq duos, being a key part of the 3-peat Lakers era, Coach Pop's militaristic coaching style in San Antonio, being selected 11th overall by the Houston Rockets,  Summer League, his son CJ's college career, the great Jerry West, and his broadcasting career!

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In our next collaboration with Sport Magazine & PlayersTV, Andy takes the show back to the Legends Attic in Claremont, CA to chat with world renowned black & white artist, Dave Hobrecht! Andy & Dave discuss his new book "The All-Time Dodgers Art Book" in collaboration with legendary sports executive Ned Colletti, the genesis of the Legends Attic with Orel Hershiser, his "Splatter Booth", using photography for inspiration, Dave's portrait of Andy's Kobe Bryant photo, the hidden storage closet at Dodgers Stadium, memories of Sport Magazine, and more!

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