The Pure Hoops Quick Hitters

In this Quick Hitter from the new Mike Wise Show, Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss opens up about the loss of Kobe Bryant, former Commissioner David Stern, and her Mother. Jeanie's honesty about the void left by Kobe's death and how Lakers Nation pulled together to deal with their collective grief is a remarkable window into what Kobe meant to Lakers fans and to Jeanie as a dear friend.

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Scott Drew begins his 18th season as head coach of the Baylor Bears Men's Basketball Team. In this Quick Hitter from the new Buckets, Boards, & Blocks podcast, Coach Drew sizes up this year's team, led by Jared Butler which is ranked #2 in the preseason college basketball poll and hopes to make it to the Final Four for the first time since 1950.

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On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Aaron Berlin and Bruce Bernstein are joined by Kelly Iko of The Athletic to talk about James Harden and his future with Houston.

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Has LeBron James reached "GOAT" status among the NBA greats? Monica McNutt, King McClure, & Bruce Bernstein discuss why he may or may not be the greatest player ever.

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John Fanta shares storylines that will be driving the early part of the college basketball season, including two conferences that will have an impact and a couple of programs on the rise.

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On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Bruce Bernstein discuss LeBron James' greatness after winning his 4th NBA championship. The guys reflect on where he ranks compared to Michael Jordan.

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In this week's Quick Hitter from the Mike Wise Show, our guests are Dave Wohl, a 50 year NBA veteran and future host of "Dave's Front Office" on Pure Hoops Media & long time Lakers radio and studio analyst Dave Miller. The guys take a 17 minute deep dive into the remarkable career and life of LeBron James. Every angle on LeBron's performance and legacy is on the table in this incredible discussion.

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Fresh off the Lakers' NBA Finals win over Miami, Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong discuss offseason priorities for both teams with Howard Beck.

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As the basketball world prepares to load up the planes and head back to Seattle, Las Vegas, Miami, and LA, Monica McNutt and King McClure have some unfinished business. They will present the very first edition of the #BBB Awards, given for great performances, awesome Drip, the best social justice messages, the dopest sneakers, and the worst hair as seen in the Bubble and the Wubble.

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On this Quick Hitters version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, author Pete Croatto of the upcoming book "From Hang Time to Prime Time" reflects on how Michael Jordan's awareness made him a unique athlete and catapulted the NBA into becoming a dominant league.

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