The Crossover NBA Show

Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is The Vertical's Michael Lee. Michael talks with Chris about USA Basketball and how impressive this run for the gold was. Mannix also puts a bow on the national team in Rio and what stood out to him the most about this team. It's all here on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is the great broadcaster, Dan Patrick. Dan talks with Chris and shares many stories of covering NBA Finals and his best story involving an interview with Michael Jordan. It's all here on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments: 0:37: Mannix getting lost in Rio. 2:45: Getting to know Patrick Ewing and the side he doesn’t show the media. 7:17: The limited amount of access that the media has to athletes compared to earlier eras. 12:00: Covering Jordan during his championship years. 17:32: Jordan’s first retirement from the Bulls and baseball career. 22:22: Growing up a fan of the Cincinnati Royals, and seeing Oscar Robertson, Nate Archibald and Pete Maravich play. 28:28: Comparing players and teams from different eras. 32:58: Patrick’s experiences with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 36:57: Seeing Wilt Chamberlain when the Lakers visited Cincinnati. 39:15: Entering into radio work during the late 1990s. 44:11: Patrick’s heavy workload in recent years. 46:14: Patrick’s friendship with Sandler and the broadcaster's movie appearances.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. He covers everything from the Celtics season last year, signing Al Horford during free agency, to his teams upcoming season and he expects them to improve from last year. It's all here on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is the director of USA Basketball, Jerry Colangelo. He covers everything from training with team USA to what is expected from this team in Rio during the Olympics. It's all here and more on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks. He covers everything from his days with OKC, Kevin Durant's free agency move to the Warriors, to his current situation in Washington and how he will handle his talented young core of players. It's all here on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Atlanta Hawks GM Wes Wilcox and Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post join The Vertical this week. Wilcox joined Mannix to discuss the Hawks offseason moves. Wes dives into the decision to sign Dwight Howard and what it was like when he found out Al Horford was going to leave Atlanta. Chris also talks to Tim Bontemps about the NBA Summer League and what Rookies made the best impression. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Memphis Grizzlies Associate head coach J.B Bickerstaff joins the Vertical this week and takes us on a ride through his basketball journey - from his life of growing up with the game, to last season's Houston Rocket's team, to his current situation with the Grizzlies.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris is joined by former NBA head coach and player Vinny Del Negro to talk about the madness that is NBA free agency and why Kevin Durant decided to leave Oklahoma to join the Warriors. Also, the Vertical's front office insider Bobby Marks joins the podcast this week to discuss the next steps for the Thunder since losing Durant and what the challenges will be for Golden State after next season. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With Chris Mannix running point, the NBA insiders at the Vertical break down all of the free agent action. Expert analysis from Adrian Wojnarowski, Bobby Marks and many others.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris is joined by Yahoo! Sports' The Verticals NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski to talk about the NBA Draft, the top draft picks what surprised him the most about the draft. Also, Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel joins The Vertical this week to discuss why he took the Magic coaching job when many other teams had an opening. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments: Adrian Wojnarowski 0:50: Mannix and Woj discuss the upcoming free-agency craziness. 5:05: How locker rooms will be impacted by inflated salaries this summer. 7:15: What should we expect from Kevin Durant’s free agency? 14:20: The players who are likely to re-sign with their current teams, including DeMar DeRozan. 17:43: Al Horford’s free agency and what comes next for the Hawks. 21:34: Will a team quickly offer Harrison Barnes a big offer to try and hurt the Warriors? 26:17: Dwight Howard’s free agency and how the league views him. 31:43: Hassan Whiteside’s free agency and the difficult position the Heat are in. 35:25: The Spurs’ offseason plans, including targeting Pau Gasol. 38:20: The dysfunctional Sacramento Kings. 43:41: Ricky Rubio’s future with the Timberwolves. 46:04: Bismack Biyombo’s lucrative playoff run. Frank Vogel 51:44: Vogel’s quick turnaround between leaving the Pacers and joining the Magic. 55:34: Did Vogel consider taking a year off between coaching jobs? 57:17: Vogel and Mannix discuss whether the Pacers overachieved last season. 1:02:37: Did Vogel's voice still resonate in the Pacers' locker room? 1:04:03: Vogel’s final phone call with Pacers president Larry Bird. 1:05:21: Vogel explains why he chose the Magic over other head-coaching jobs. 1:07:58: The importance of the relationship between head coach and general manager. 1:09:25: Vogel’s plans for how the Magic will play next season. 1:13:04: What went wrong for the Magic last season?

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy