Episodes
Yahoo Sports' Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes joins Sekou to look at the Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. He discusses LeBron’s legacy, why Anthony Davis vs Bam Adebayo is the battle he’s looking forward to and how his NBA bubble bike crew is keeping him sane in these last weeks.
Published 09/29/20
Writer and sports psychologist Brian Levenson, hops on the Hang Time podcast to talk about the link between mental health and mental preparation, his book “Shift Your Mind” and why it’s so important to listen, accept and reflect in these times that we are living in.
Published 09/25/20
NBA on TNT sideline reporter Brian Anderson shares what it’s like to call games in the bubble, how the players are playing at an incredibly high level and LeBron's comments about not being named MVP.
Published 09/23/20
NBA on TNT sideline reporter Rebecca Haarlow talks with Sekou about the importance of Gordon Hayward for the Celtics to take control of their series, how we’re seeing the Heat flourish with Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder on the floor and why Jimmy Butler will come out with a statement performance in Game 4.
Published 09/21/20
Boston Globe NBA writer, Gary Washburn talks with Sekou about the Celtics collapse during Game 2 and react to the interviews from Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker about the screaming that took place in the Celtics locker room postgame.
Published 09/18/20
NBA on TNT color analyst Chris Webber talks with Sekou about the shocking performance from the Los Angeles Clippers in their Game 7 defeat to the Denver Nuggets, how the Bubble is an equalizer and why LeBron James is built for the bubble.
Published 09/17/20
NBA on TNT sideline reporter Allie LaForce sits with Sekou to talk about life in the bubble, how the Nuggets have played with a chip on their shoulder all postseason, how Kawhi Leonard has stepped up as a vocal leader on and off the court and how she’s looking forward to not getting cut off by the rope when the champion hoists that Larry O’Brien trophy.
Published 09/14/20
NBA.com writer John Schuhmann joins Sekou Smith to react to the best sounds of the week from the NBA. Both Sekou and John dive into Steve Nash's press conference announcement of the Brooklyn Nets head coach hire, Kevin Durant's thoughts regarding Steve Nash, Michael Porter Junior's remarks about what the Nuggets need to do differently and Anthony Davis's reaction to some unexpected guests who interrupted one of his interviews.
Published 09/11/20
Stan Van Gundy joins Sekou Smith to discuss what makes this Heat team so special and why Erik Spoelstra is finally getting the credit he deserves as a coach. Stan explains why the Clippers have the most depth out of any team and how Jamal Murray, Donovan Mitchell and Jaylen Brown are must-watch television.
Published 09/10/20
NBA on TNT sports announcer Kevin Harlan joins Sekou on the Hang Time podcast to discuss his experience calling games without fans, how the Miami Heat have caught his eye and how these playoffs are some of the best basketball games we've ever seen.
Published 09/08/20
Sekou dives into OG Anunoby's game winning buzzer beater from Game 3 of the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors matchup and reacts to the postgame interviews of Jaylen Brown and OG Anunoby.
Published 09/04/20
Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks describes how she strives to tell the stories that we don’t always see on tv. Taylor shares how she asks the tough questions and how the emotional interviews of Donovan Mitchell, Fred Vanvleet and Doc Rivers were the most moving for her. She explains why the Houston Rockets know there are no excuses when it comes to winning their crucial game 7 matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Published 09/02/20
NBA on TNT's reporter Jared Greenberg joins Sekou Smith to talk about the emotional Game 6 interview from Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and how he has grown into a vocal leader on and off the court. Jared shares how Chris Paul has impacted the Thunder and how NBA teams are approaching social activism for the remainder of the playoffs.
Published 09/02/20
As the NBA regular season comes to a close, Sekou Smith and Senior NBA Writer for The Undefeated, Marc Spears joins from the bubble to recap the latest NBA action. Marc sheds light on Damian Lillard’s incredible performances, his favorites in the East, how dangerous the Nuggets can be in the playoffs and more. Marc shares what life is like for him in Orlando and why he’s excited to take Sekou fishing when he arrives!
Published 08/13/20
Wizards beat reporter Ava Wallace joins Sekou Smith to discuss how, despite the absence of stars John Wall and Bradley Beal, the Wizards can build on the opportunity to participate in the NBA restart through the development of their young players.
Published 07/29/20
NBA analyst Jim Jackson joins Sekou Smith to discuss what the Phoenix Suns will have to do in order to find success in Orlando, the rising stardom of Devin Booker, the role Deandre Ayton will play, and who will step up for Monty Williams off the bench. We're only a few days away from the return of the 2019-20 season! Catch up on all the teams taking the floor in Orlando with our 22-team NBA restart series.
Published 07/28/20
NBA TV analyst Dennis Scott joins Sekou Smith to discuss how far Aaron Gordon and the Magic can go inside the Orlando bubble, the return of Markelle Fultz and Mo Bamba and more on this episode of Hang TIme's 22-team NBA Restart series!
Published 07/27/20
Senior NBA.com writer Michael C. Wright joins Sekou Smith to discuss the Spurs' quest for an NBA record 23rd-straight postseason appearance. With LaMarcus Aldridge out for the remainder of the season, do Coach Popovich & DeMar DeRozan have enough to lead an otherwise young group to the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference?  Prepare for the July 30th return of the 2019-20 season with Hang Time's NBA restart series!
Published 07/26/20
Pelicans play-by-play announcer Joel Meyers joins Sekou Smith to discuss New Orleans' fight for a Western Conference playoff spot and the culture David Griffin is building with his young core of Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball & Brandon Ingram on this episode of our 22-team restart series.
Published 07/25/20
The Athletic's Jason Jones joins Sekou Smith to talk Sacramento as the young, 'underdog' Kings make a push for the playoffs in Orlando. Can De'Aaron Fox lead this group into the No. 8 seed? Can Buddy Hield continue to make a splash off the bench? All of this and more in today's episode of Hang Time's 22-team NBA Restart series!
Published 07/24/20
NBA.com's John Schuhmann joins Sekou Smith to discuss what the depleted Brooklyn Nets hope to get out of Orlando, how Caris LeVert can use this trip as an opportunity to shine, and what the future holds with Kyrie and KD at the helm.
Published 07/23/20
Grind City Media's Lang Whitaker joins Sekou Smith to discuss the young, hungry Grizzlies, the Rookie of the Year frontrunner Ja Morant, the potential of Jaren Jackson Jr. and more. We're taking a look at all 22 teams featured in the league's return during our daily NBA restart series!
Published 07/22/20
NBA Champion Quinn Buckner joins Sekou Smith to discuss the status of Victor Oladipo and Malcolm Brogdon, why rebounding is the key to success for Indiana, what he's expecting from Domantas Sabonis in Orlando and more on the Indiana Pacers episode of our 22-team NBA restart series!
Published 07/21/20
NBA Champion Channing Frye joins Sekou Smith to talk Blazers and give his unique perspective on the NBA restart, including the type of preparation and focus he believes it will take to win under these circumstances. Channing explains why he thinks Damian Lillard can lead his team to a first-round victory over the Lakers, why CJ McCollum is the X-factor and more on this episode of Hang Time's 22-team restart series.
Published 07/20/20
Celtics Courtside Reporter Abby Chin joins Sekou Smith to discuss the chemistry of Boston's young tandem Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown, the leadership style of Kemba Walker and why the Celtics are poised to make it out of the East in Orlando.  We're taking a look at each and every team involved in the league's return during our 22-team series leading up to the NBA restart on July 30!
Published 07/19/20