This week's episode put the spotlight on the next-gen high school ballers Jalen Green, Daishen Nix, and Isaiah Todd and their decision to sign on and play in the G-League Development Program. We have two excellent guests to help elevate the conversation:

Breakdown (4:48): Kevin Danna, longtime friend, and voice of the G-League Santa Cruz Warriors joined us to discuss his one on one conversation with high school phenom Jalen Green and his IG Interview. He also drops some serious name recognition on possible coaching candidates whom the G-League is entertaining the "G3" expected to headline the Program once the pandemic is over. (34mins)

The Drop (38:04): Tom "Overtime Tom" Weingarten, Head of Social Media, for Overtime.TV talks about how it's building an army of the next generation athletes and how they "get it" when it comes to using their athletic prowess to build up their name and brand. His interactions with Daishen, Isaiah, and Jalen makes him the perfect person to discuss the potential opportunities that can await for them taking this step in the G-League Development Program. More importantly, he provides introspect on whether they are built for the next level and can handle the hype and scrutiny that will come with the decision they've made (21mins)

Another HeavyHitter Episode for the medulla. Download and Discuss with US

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Our Post Show Wrap Up Discussion covering the Epic Docu-Series "The Last Dance" covering the 1998 Champion Season of the Chicago Bulls. By far the most emotional and to many the most impactful parts of the series covered. We dive into:
- Jordan's Leadership Style/Motivation and Relentlessness to Win
- Jordan's Beef (Organic or Manufactured?)
- The Passing of His Father, James, and the emotional toll it took on him and his decision making after the 1994 season
- His decision to retire and play baseball
- "I'm Back" - The Fax Heard Around the World and the Return of Jordan to Basketball

This is a can't miss synopsis of our special coverage discussing arguably the Greatest Basketball Player to lace up his own branded shoes and re-dominate the sport he left behind.

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This week Rich Stein and OT joined our show to discuss the importance of fan engagement and how pro athletes are using technology to change their branding strategy to elevate the fan experience.

When the NBA returns to us after the pandemic what will the game look like to the average fan? How will fans embrace the favorite athlete and how important will technology play a role in aiding fans to be fully engaged with the game under these extraordinary circumstances.

Also on The Drop:
The NBA is considering the idea to resume the remainder of their regular season playing in a "bubble" concept. Will this be successful? Would the NBA be in a position to pull this off effectively if they were to attempt to execute this concept of resuming play or is this too much too soon? Shaw and I debate this topic

A lot of info for us to unpack and share on this week's episode, so lets Download and Discuss

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Another remarkable episode captured discussing Parts 5 & 6 of the docu-series The Last Dance chronicling the 1998 Chicago Bulls on their final run to be a 3 time NBA Champion. While the Bulls looked to have found its championship mettle going into the 98 playoffs, the already fractured relationship between the players and management again resurfaces and within the power dynamic we explore a few distinct facets that got us to this point:

- Jordan's Brand : How he became Larger the Life and entity beyond
- Jordans Legacy: The stress of being a flawless perfect role model now exposed
- Jordan's DreamTeam
- Jordan's Competitiveness
- The Have's and Have Nots
Finally we must add to the #SnitchList. Who did the snitchin' this week?
So much to unpack and we are excited to unpack it with you. Download and Discuss with US

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Sacramento Kings Guard Yogi Ferrell joins the show. He leans in on how he's coping with the effects of the Pandemic and how he and his Foundation are still striving to doing great works in the community despite the pause of the NBA Season.

The Drop:
The G-League and its players are collaborating to form a Players Union? Another major step for the League to stand on its own two or a possible step back if not handled properly? We weigh in.

We also weigh in on the NBA's decision allowing some teams to open their arena facilities for players to access in states that have loosened their stay at home restrictions. Is this a good move? or rushed decision making

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This week we get into:
- Rodman's story and Impact
- Phil's story and coming of age
- Doug Collins, his Impact and his keen hindsight that he knew Phil Jackson was gonna take his job
-Feuding with the Bad Boys and why the venom Jordan feels about them is real

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Our After Show Breakdown and Discussion of the Docuseries: The Last Dance. We give our Post Show Analysis of Parts 1 and 2 via Zoom captured for the Podcast.

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This week we were uber fortunate to have GirlsSportsTalk TV Founder Khristina Williams to hop on and help break down a historic 2020 WNBA Draft this past weekend. She highlights the highs of the first virtual draft in any sport and also weighs in on her X factor draftees that could make their mark in the upcoming season
In the Drop: We dive into the NBA and G League collaborating to make a power move to ink Jalen Green and Isiah Todd for it's newly formed developmental program. How do these signatures change the dynamic for aspiring one and done prospects and how does this change the game for other leagues dipping their toe in this space offering a legitimate league that can showcase the next-gen athletes. A lot of good stuff to discuss. Join the Crew!

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Staying on top of the various storylines throughout the league, Cal and Shaw dabble in the following tidbits over the last week:

-NBA announces H-O-R-S-E Competition
-NBA 2K Player Tournament update

-Adam Silver says May 1 is the earliest a decision on the season will take place
-NBA extends moratorium on player transactions indefinitely
-NBA teams petitioning the league to push the draft until August
-Teams can have virtual meetings up to 4 hours but can't watch live workouts
-Owners agree to pay full salaries for April

- Chicago Bulls Hire Arturas Karnisovas

- Donovan Mitchell reportedly still at odds with Rudy Gobert after Covid-19 infection. Rumors are circulating that one may need to go.

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Still hunkered down to due to the pandemic but never short of storylines to discuss this week we managed to drag away Sacramento Kings Assistant Head Coach and former player-favorite Bobby Jackson from his Sunday Funday to do a little FaceTime with the Baseline (FTWB).
In the early 2000s Jackson was the prototype hybrid guard that paved the way for the Jamal Crawford, Louis Williams and Eric Gordons of the game to elevate the importance of the Sixth Man. In his hay-day he was a bulldog offensive threat and now he passes his knowledge to the NBA's NextGen. We discuss:

- His transition to coaching: When did he know? How did it come to him
- How his player experience challenged the NBA Status Quo of coaching
- How he has the ear of Buddy Hield and future Stars for the Kings
- What's he doing to pass away the time while the NBA season is in an indefinite suspension

A real down to earth must listen-to-convo with a great former player now insightful and inspirational assistant coach you don't want to miss.

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