The Pure Hoops Quick Hitters

In this Mike Wise Show Quick Hitter, Phil Jackson's longtime friend Charley Rosen discusses the reason the Bulls dynasty ended before it should have and also why mild mannered Bill Cartwright was more of a badass that most fans realized.

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong talk about the legacy of Michael Jordan the competitor and businessman and how people may not understand what they see in the upcoming documentary The Last Dance.

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Eric Newman looks at the Indiana Pacers' status as Eastern Conference contenders. After four consecutive first round exits, can Victor Oladipo's return propel Indiana into round 2?

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Eric Newman looks at Eastern Conference finalist Milwaukee and how they can build on last year's success. Will the new cast around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.

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Eric Newman looks at Frank Vogel and top assistant Jason Kidd and what impact they will have on LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers. Will they work well together, or will Kidd be a head coach-in-waiting?

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Eric Newman looks at Blake Griffin and the Pistons. Will he elevate the team beyond their 8-seed performance a year ago?

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Eric Newman looks at Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, Jr. Can the two young players raise the level of play in Memphis?

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Eric Newman looks at the curious moves of the Phoenix Suns and the long road ahead to NBA relevancy.

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Eric Newman looks at how long it will take for Russell Westbrook and James Harden to mesh together? Last year's slow start put the Rockets in a hole they can't afford to repeat this year.

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Eric Newman looks at the Boston Celtics. After underperforming last year, Boston made major changes and looks to make a deeper run this season.

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