The Finder With Tom Haberstroh

Why did the Brooklyn Nets hire Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash to be their new head coach? Tom Haberstroh discussed what moves the Nets need to make next with The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the former VP of Basketball Operations for the Memphis Grizzlies. Plus Haberstroh and Hollinger previewed the keys to the Lakers-Rockets series.

6:00 Is head coach of the Brooklyn Nets a good job?
14:50 Coach K to the 76ers?
24:40 Explaining the sloppy NBA endings
35:50 What AD needs to do in the Lakers-Rockets series
44:10 NBA Finals predictions

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Who will the Minnesota Timberwolves select with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Gersson Rosas, the Wolves’ President of Basketball Operations.

6:15 Direction he is thinking of going with the No. 1 pick
10:35 Trade market for the No. 1 pick
18:25 Goal of the NBA protests
29:40 Bond between KAT and DLo
36:15 Is it ever fair to say a draft class is weak?

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Why have there been so many upsets in the first round of the NBA playoffs? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Amin Elhassan, ESPN’s NBA analyst and a longtime NBA executive. Plus Elhassan shared hilarious stories about Kwame Brown and Michael Beasley.

1:30 Why Toronto seems the most prepared for the NBA bubble
12:30 What is wrong with LeBron and the Lakers
29:25 What is wrong with Kawhi and the Clippers
35:10 How Amin knew Michael Beasley would struggle in the NBA
38:10 Funny story about Kwame Brown

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What is like to be a virtual fan in the NBA bubble? ESPN’s Pablo Torre, who was spotted on television eating a sandwich as a virtual fan during the Pacers-Heat game, revealed how it happened and shared his takeaways from watching the NBA bubble.
5:35 Pablo's experience as a virtual fan
10:15 Stugotz’s struggles as a virtual fan
27:50 Pablo's thoughts on the 76ers and Ben Simmons’ injury
35:50 How "useless" Pablo thinks Al Horford is for the 76ers
48:50 Will the NBA need a bubble next season?

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Who should make an All-NBA Bubble Team, and who deserves to be on an All-NBA Bubble Burst Team? Tom Haberstroh debated with TrueHoop’s David Thorpe.

4:00 Russell Westbrook’s hot start
11:50 All-NBA Bubble Team
36:30 Is Anthony Davis the best teammate LeBron has ever had?
50:05 All-NBA Bubble Burst Team
1:00:30 MVP…LeBron vs Giannis

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Who is the NBA’s best golfer? Neil Olshey, the President of Basketball Operations for the Portland Trail Blazers, revealed his answer from the NBA bubble in Florida. Plus Olshey discussed everything you need to know about the Blazers, including the story behind Skinny Melo and Damian Lillard’s health.

4:50 Preparing for the bubble
9:10 The story behind "Skinny Melo"
14:50 How good Jusuf Nurkic has looked
27:43 Damian Lillard’s health
39:00 The best golfers in the NBA

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You know Adam Schefter as ESPN’s top NFL news breaker, but he is also secretly obsessed with the NBA. Schefter discussed his basketball roots and revealed his NBA title prediction.

3:37 Adam’s success with DFS golf

6:05 How Adam nearly became a baseball writer

18:55 Attending a party with Chris Paul and Jay-Z

21:00 Adam’s MVP ballot

35:00 Who will win the NBA title

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Is the food really that bad in the NBA bubble? Marc J. Spears, senior NBA writer for The Undefeated, describes life in Orlando for the NBA restart.

9:05 What the COVID testing protocols have been like
16:00 The impact of social justice messages on the back of player jerseys
22:40 Will there be protests in the bubble?
24:00 Damian Lillard's birthday party
29:40 Solving home-court advantage in the bubble

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What is life like inside the TBT bubble? Sean Marshall, captain of Team Challenge ALS in The Basketball Tournament, shared how he is keeping his team safe and his advice for players in the NBA bubble. Plus Marshall explained why Jared Dudley, his co-captain at Boston College, is the smartest guy he has ever played with.
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7:40 Life in the TBT bubble
15:30 Keeping in shape during COVID-19
19:15 Why two players had to leave his team
32:00 Why Jared Dudley gets a bad rep
36:20 Sean's advice for everyone who want to see sports again

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Will it be safe inside the NBA bubble? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Nate Duncan, the host of a popular NBA (Dunc’d On Basketball) and COVID (Covid Daily News) podcast.

8:10 The NBA's rules for the bubble
17:20 Why Disney staffers don't necessarily need to be tested daily
32:10 The biggest threat to the bubble
42:30 Why the NBA could be in big trouble for next season
46:50 Whether the NBA should finish this season or not

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