Ryan talks with Maurice "Mo" Taylor about his classic "Detroit" Draft Day suit, trying to guard Michal Jordan during his rookie season, giving up 61-points to Shaq, and the best thing he learned from Kobe through the years.  NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 5 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez goes behind the scenes of the Heat's 2012 Finals win over the Thunder, and how three weeks changed the entire public perception of LeBron James. The team hits its stride during the 2012-13 season and wins 27 in a row, with insights from Ray Allen, Shane Battier and Udonis Haslem. Plus another dramatic playoff run to the Finals in 2013. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In Episode 4 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez explores how LeBron James and the Heat battled back from the Finals loss and then the entire Big 3 experiment hinged on one game in Boston. Rachel Nichols and Brian Windhorst give incredible insights into the depths LeBron sunk to after the loss to the Mavs, and Mario Chalmers talks about the journey the Heat took through the 2011-12 season. Everything comes to a head with the Heat trialing 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals and facing a...

In Episode 3 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez dives deep into the Heat's 2011 run to the Finals and the crippling failure vs. the Mavs. Joakim Noah talks about the intense competition between the Heat and the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Brendan Haywood gives incredible insight into the Dallas game plan and motivations that stifled LeBron, Wade and Bosh and shocked the world in the NBA Finals. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See...

In Episode 2 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez examines the fallout from "The Decision," how LeBron, Wade and Bosh had to deal with becoming the most hated team in America, the difficult start to the season that had everything being questioned, including the Head Coach, and the return to Cleveland with an atmosphere like no other game in NBA history. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan talks with 11-year NBA vet, 10th Pick in the 2012 Draft, Austin Rivers about growing up in the shadow of his father, Doc, the struggle to prove himself in the NBA, and the moment when he got respect. Plus, Austin and Ryan discuss Victor Wembanyama and the impact that he will have in the league as a rookie.  NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Four Years of Heat, the limited podcast series that goes inside the four years LeBron James spent with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh playing for the Miami Heat from 2010-14. In Episode 1, host Israel Gutierrez, who grew up in South Florida and covered the Heat during the time for the Miami Herald and ESPN, traces the elements that brought LeBron from Cleveland to "South Beach." From the state of the Heat franchise with perspective from Dan Le Batard and Udonis Haslem, to LeBron's...

Ryan talks with 4-time NBA rebounding leader, 2-time NBA All-Star Andre Drummond about the emotions he experienced on Draft Night, his secrets to being a great rebounder, and the importances of maintaining mental health in the NBA NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan talks with 2007 #1 Overall Pick Greg Oden about his emotional Draft Night as well as how difficult it was for him to face big men like Shaq and Yao Ming in the NBA. NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan talks with Metta Sandiford-Artest aka "Ron Artest" about bringing bus loads of his friends to the NBA Draft, going head-to-head with Michael Jordan in his rookie season, how he decided to join the Lakers, the Mental Health journey that let him hit the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, and how the future looks for Bennedict Mathurin in Indiana. NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Hollins talks with NBA legend, Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell about the lessons he learned from his mistakes at Florida, his matchups against Michael Jordan, hitting the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals and what he thinks about future Rockets super-star Jalen Green. NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan talks with NBA Legend, Mario Elie about how he found out he was drafted, starting his career in Philly with Charles Barkley, playing with Chris Mullin and the Run TMC Warriors, and then hitting the famous "Kiss of Death" three pointer to help the Rockets beat the Suns in the Playoffs.  NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of the series, Cassidy and Nikko are joined by PBA legend and current Assistant Coach for the NBA G League's Stockton Kings, as well as ESPN and Meadowlark's Pablo Torre, to discuss what it would mean for the first born and raised Filipino player to make it to the NBA.  Thank you for listening to the series and coming with us on this journey to explore the Philippines' basketball culture. We are grateful for everyone who sat down for an interview with us, helped us track...

Ryan talks with early 2000's Clippers legend Darius Miles about playing with and against Michael Jordan at 16 years-old, his Draft Night Drama with Quentin Richardson, catching crazy lobs before Lob City, and his favorite players from this year's rookie class.  NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner joins ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, to talk about what it's like to play on the same NBA team as his brother, the biggest challenges he's faced on the court, and how he used his first NBA paycheck. In the NBA Rookie Life film room, Ryan and Franz discuss Franz's 38 pt career high game against the Bucks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan talks with the 7th Pick in the 1997 NBA Draft, the Pride of Patterson N.J., Tim Thomas. Tim tells Ryan about playing on what many believe to be the greatest AAU team ever assembled, the story behind his Draft Day suit, and of course behind the scenes of what it was like playing with Allen Iverson as a rookie in the NBA. NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrese talks about what it is like to travel as an NBA player, and tells some of his favorite stories from the road, including the flight that terrified Joel Embiid. He also goes into detail about the games on the trip with the Heat, Mavs and Bucks, including what it is like to play a back-to-back in Miami and Dallas, while still finding time to see his family and friends. Tyrese describes the importance of snapping the Bucks winning streak, and how he stays confident when going to the line...

Tyrese talks about how he fell in love with basketball, why he looked up to his Dad, Allen Iverson, and Dwyane Wade as a kid, and what was said in the locker room after the huge comeback win over the Grizzlies. He also addresses his reaction to moving to the Sixth Man role this season, and the mental and physical struggles of dealing with an injury.  Tyrese sits down with his Mom, Dad and Uncle Brandon for a conversation about how they have motivated and supported him, why tough love was...

In 1998, while a young Cassidy Hubbarth sat next to her mother on their couch in Chicago, yelling at the TV as the Bulls went for their second three-peat, Nikko Ramos was playing at recess in Manila, eagerly waiting for updates from “recess runners” who darted between the canteen and a payphone to relay the game’s play-by-play from a cousin’s bootleg satellite. A 13-hour time difference, a hazy satellite feed, and questionably-accurate third party updates wouldn’t keep Filipino fans from the...

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Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, is joined by Jabari Smith Jr., the third pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Ryan and Jabari discuss Jabari's "welcome to the NBA" moment, his draft night, and matching up with Lebron and Giannis. Jabari Smith Jr. talks about his relationship with his father, NBA player Jabari Smith Sr., and the advice he's given him that helped him get to the NBA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, is joined by NBA vet and host of the podcast 'Knuckleheads,' Quentin Richardson. Ryan and Q-Rich discuss Tari Eason's recent performances and the players they're excited to see in the Rising Stars player pool. Q-Rich shares some of his rookie stories from draft night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets Ryan Hollins tells the story of his draft night, standing out in team workouts, and why he's grateful he went to Charlotte. Ryan goes through some of his favorite rookie moments from this season so far, with highlights from Bennedict Mathurin and Paolo Banchero. Utah Jazz rookie Walker Kessler joins to discuss how he felt on draft night, getting traded, and his double-double during his debut game.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Veteran NBA analysts and sports bettors Chris Sheridan, Andy Roth and Jamieson Welsh kick things off with the pilot episode of Hoops & Hopes presented by Draft Kings. The best 3-man-weave in NBA sports betting discuss their individual approaches to NBA betting, some of the NBA awards odds as well as the NBA's MLK Day schedule.   Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so each episode hits your feed as soon as it is released every Monday and Friday! See...

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