The Crossover NBA Show

Led by Chris Mannix running point, the Yahoo Sports team breaks down the 2016 NBA draft. The expert team includes The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski, Indiana head coach Tom Crean, The Vertical's front office insider Bobby Marks, and Mike Schmitz and Jonathan Givony from DraftExpress.com.

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New York native and former Boston Celtic Kenny Anderson joins The Vertical this week to discuss his journey to get to the NBA and what it was like once he was into the NBA. Kenny talks about being "The Guy" coming out of high school and even without twitter everyone was talking and writing about him. He also talks about how hard it was for him to be traded from the Celtics when he still had a year left on his contract. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments: 0:37: Mannix and Anderson discuss when Mannix was a ballboy for the Celtics. 3:00: Anderson describes playing for Rick Pitino in Boston and his surprising resignation. 6:58: The Celtics’ NBA playoff record 26-point comeback against the Nets in the 2002 Eastern Conference finals. 9:26: Anderson reflects on being one of the top recruits to ever come out of New York City. 13:58: Why Anderson chose Georgia Tech instead of other top programs. 16:01: How he avoided the craziness of recruiting because of his high school coach and close friends. 18:14: The toughest things to reveal about himself in his documentary. 23:32: Being drafted by the Nets and playing close to home. 26:32: Did Anderson’s career match his expectations for himself? 30:19: Anderson breaks down the partnership between Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker. 35:35: Anderson’s financial advice to young players. 40:34: The best teammates of Anderson’s career. 42:10: Anderson’s difficult transition after retiring from basketball. 43:05: Anderson’s coaching ambitions.

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The great Washington Post national NBA writer joins The Vertical this week to discuss game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavs. The guys also talk about the possibility of the Cavs having a historic comeback in these finals and winning games 6 and 7. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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Chris is joined by Yahoo! Sports' The Verticals NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski to talk about the NBA Finals and what it is the Cavs need to do in order to get back in this series. Also, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts joins The Vertical this week to discuss how he was able to get his team, who was predicted to finish last in the Western Conference, into the playoffs. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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Former NBA player and current NBA analyst with The Vertical Brian Scalabrine joins The Vertical this week to discuss game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder. Scal also talks with Mannix to preview the upcoming NBA Finals. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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New Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger joins The Vertical this week to discuss the decision to become Kings coach and if he had any doubts before accepting the position. Chris is also joined by San Jose Mercury News columnist Tim Kawakami to talk about the Western Conference Finals and how the Warriors can get back to looking like the best team in the NBA. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments: Tim Kawakami 4:07: What happened to the Warriors in the blowout Game 3 loss? 7:40: The Thunder’s success playing big against the Warriors. 10:29: The difference between this 2-1 deficit for the Warriors compared to last year against the Grizzlies and Cavaliers. 14:57: How the Thunder’s deep playoff run impacts Kevin Durant’s pending free agency. 19:34: Warriors owner Joe Lacob’s comments about being the best organization in the league. 26:03: The importance of Game 4 for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Dave Joerger 29:18: On his excitement about joining the Kings. 30:35: The accelerated timeline of his move from the Grizzlies to the Kings. 31:28: His awareness about the dysfunction in Sacramento last season. 35:00: DeMarcus Cousins’ future with the Kings. 37:44: His exit from the Grizzlies. 40:47: Will he bring the same offensive philosophy to the Kings? 43:06: His interest in re-signing Rajon Rondo.

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Boston Celtics power forward Jared Sullinger joins The Vertical this week to discuss his season with the Celtics and what it was like playing under head coach Brad Stevens. Jared also talks about what he feels his future plans are in the NBA as he heads into free agency. Chris is also joined by the Denver Nuggets GM Tim Connelly who talks about his journey to becoming a GM and what it was like working with Michael Jordan as one of his first jobs in the NBA. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments to listen for: Jared Sullinger 2:07: Was this season successful for the Celtics? 5:33: On the Celtics’ positive team chemistry. 6:26: Sullinger on the ups and downs of his season individually. 8:04: Why Sullinger took fewer 3s this season and his development as a shooter. 11:02: Sullinger’s conditioning during last season and his physical goals for next season. 14:13: His exit meeting with the Celtics and his relationship with Brad Stevens. 16:28: Sullinger’s priorities entering free agency. Tim Connelly 23:10: Connelly on how he got his entry into the professional basketball world. 27:44: On the role of timing and dumb luck in his rise to general manager. 30:53: Scouting teenagers and what Connelly looks for in prospects. 35:47: Can Connelly trust the evaluations of college coaches? 41:49: Connelly’s view on using analytics and combining it with old-school scouting. 44:55: Working for Michael Jordan with the Wizards. 53:15: Connelly’s approach entering the draft with three first-round picks. 57:03: Signing Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler to long-term deals and planning for the rising salary cap.

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ESPN host Rachel Nichols joins The Vertical this week to discuss the NBA playoffs and what she thinks will happen between Wade and Lebron James if they face each other in the next round. Chris is also joined by Cleveland.com's Chris Haynes to talk about the Cleveland Cavs and what has made Kevin Love look like the Kevin Love of old. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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NBA insider Bobby Marks sits down with Chris to discuss the fates of the game 7 losers in Charlotte, Indiana, and L.A., while looking into the crystal ball of NBA coaching for next year as well. Also, Sacramento Kings Center Kosta Koufos joins the Vertical this week to discuss what it was like being part of the Kings this season. Kosta talks about playing with Rondo and Cousins and what it was like being coached by George Karl. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post joins The Vertical this week to discuss the NBA coaching carousel that is going on right now. Tim and Chris breakdown the hiring of Scott Brooks in Washington, Thibs in Minnesota and who should take over the Lakers job after they fired Byron Scott. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix.

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