The Crossover NBA Show

On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes author Mike Sielski to discuss his new book, “The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality,” which explores Kobe’s formative years, from Italy to Lower Merion Township in Pennsylvania. Who was Kobe at age 15? What kind of player was he in high school? When did schoolmates realize he would become a star?

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Mannix and Beck discuss the report that the L.A. Lakers are evaluating head coach Frank Vogel's job on a game to game basis and why the Lakers struggles this season with Russell Westbrook doesn't fall on his shoulders. We also go through our all star game picks and wonder why the Nets are promoting Kyrie Irving for the game, if Andrew Wiggins deserves his first all star nod, and wring our hands over a tough choice among picks for guards out west

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On the Friday edition of The Crossover, Howard Beck welcomes Jason Concepcion, the creator and host of ALL CAPS NBA and host of the Takeline and X-Ray Vision podcasts, to discuss his unique career, NBA absurdities, Game of Thrones, Star Wars and, of course, Jason’s beloved New York Knicks.

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Mannix and Beck discuss the amazing comeback by Klay Thompson in his return from multiple injuries and if his addition to the rotation and Andrew Wiggins resurgence makes Golden State the title favorites. We also get into the Boston Celtics disappointing season thus far and if they'll break up the core of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, ad what the Sixers will do with a stagnant Ben Simmons as the trade deadline approaches

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former Bucks exec Seth Partnow, to discuss his new book, “The Midrange Theory: Basketball’s Evolution In the Age of Analytics,” and the lessons we’ve learned so far. Also: Three stats you absolutely need, and three stats you should banish forever.

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Mannix and Beck discuss the drama in the Rockets blowout loss to the Nuggets where guard Kevin Porter Jr. left the arena at halftime following an argument with assistant coach John Lucas and center Christian Wood refused to check in for the second half. We take a look at their suspensions and wonder if it's best for the team's future that they be cut. We also take a look at Kyrie Irving's return to the Nets in a road game only role and what win now teams Jerami Grant could help the most

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Mannix and Beck discuss the NBA's scramble to field complete rosters with veterans and G League players amid the surge of the Omicron variant, why the Lakers will still have a mountain of issues even if they find a trade destination for Russell Westbrook, and why the recent resurgence of Kemba Walker doesn't mean we'll see a resurgence of the Knicks

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Zach Binney, sports epidemiologist at Oxford College of Emory University in Atlanta, to discuss the NBA’s sudden philosophical shift on the pandemic – specifically, Commissioner Adam Silver’s statement that the virus “will not be eradicated, and we’re gonna have to learn to live with it.” In the meantime, is the NBA doing enough to protect its fans? Should arenas have mask and vaccine mandates? And when and how might the Covid era end?

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Mannix and Beck discuss the NBA's disastrous week dealing with COVID-19 after several games were postponed, multiple teams fielded rosters with unrecognizable players, and only 1/3 of the league's teams having no players out under health and safety protocol regulations. We also take a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers and what they can do to get better at 19-12 with one of the best defenses in the league

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Dr. Robby Sikka, former VP of basketball ops and player wellness for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and founder of the Covid Sports and Society Workgroup, to discuss the new wave of Covid-19 cases and what it means for the league. What’s driving the sudden surge? Should the NBA pause the season? Should they reduce arena capacity? And how should we all approach this holiday season with cases on the rise?

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