All episodes of Reality Check with Spence Checketts

Spence talks Anthony Davis to the Lakers, going from a losing culture to a winning one, Dolan selling the Knicks, whether everything NBA players say should make headline news, and the Boylen disaster in Chicago.

Published 12/20/18

Frank Isola and Spence catch up on NBA headlines, coaches around the league, LeBron, the NFL and more.

Published 12/14/18

Spence shares his views on Rudy Gobert's ejection, whether small market teams get officiated differently, league surprises, league disappointments, Allen Iverson's top 5 all time and how it's different from his own.

Published 12/08/18

Spence talks Urban Meyer and the value add of a great head coach, Kevin Durant's comments on LeBron, the current NBA media landscape, and his favorite Pat Riley story.

Published 12/06/18

David Checketts (Part 2) on leaving the Jazz, working for the league and eventually the Knicks organization, Patrick Ewing, turning the Knicks into a contender, John Starks, Pat Riley's departure for Miami, and the Jeff Van Gundy era.

David Checketts sits down with Spence to discuss his tenure with the New York Knicks & Madison Square Garden. Topics discussed include: leaving the Jazz (2:30), negotiating with Pat Riley and Patrick Ewing (9:09), turning the Knicks into a winning franchise (36:32), John Starks' 2-18 performance (41:02), Pat Riley leaving for Miami (45:19), the Jeff Van Gundy era (56:25), and Dave's legacy on the Jazz and Knicks franchises (1:07:58). Visit realitycheckpod.com to subscribe.

Published 11/23/18

David Checketts (Part 1) on being the youngest NBA executive in history, his relationship with David Stern, turning around the Utah Jazz organization, and drafting Karl Malone and John Stockton.

David Checketts sits down with Spence to discuss his early career at Bain and then the Utah Jazz. Topics discussed include: Dave's current work (5:01), his relationship with David Stern (8:12), the difficult early years with the Utah Jazz (21:41), making the Jazz relevant and formidable (26:41), Frank Layden's importance (32:39), and Dave's decision to leave the Jazz (43:27). Visit realitycheckpod.com to subscribe.

Published 11/20/18

Spence talks Golden State chemistry, Gordon Hayward's return to Utah, and what's next for Melo. Plus Mailbag #1.

Spence talks about the Draymond Green-Kevin Durant situation (06:28), Gordon Hayward's return to Utah (23:47), Carmelo Anthony's legacy (40:08), and finishes things off with his first listener mailbag (49:29).

Published 11/15/18

Jeff Van Gundy (Part 2) on the modern day NBA, Kevin Durant and the Warriors, Tim Duncan vs. Karl Malone, the impact of social media, Quin Snyder, Donovan Mitchell and coaching again.

Part 2 of Spence's conversation with ABC/ESPN NBA basketball analyst and coach Jeff Van Gundy concentrates on the modern day NBA. They discuss the state of the league, Kevin Durant and the Warriors (1:39), Tim Duncan vs. Karl Malone (4:55), the impact of social media on the league (6:34), alcohol and addiction (19:01), current coaches (23:49), Donovan Mitchell (26:40), health scares (28:10) and whether Jeff will coach again (32:27). Visit realitycheckpod.com to subscribe.

Published 11/12/18

Jeff Van Gundy (Part 1) on coaching against Michael Jordan, great Knicks rivalries, and his relationship with David Stern

ABC/ESPN NBA basketball analyst and coach Jeff Van Gundy sits down with Spence to discuss the Jordan-era. Topics discussed include: new generation of basketball fans (3:47), Anthony Mason (10:50), Pat Riley (13:55), the Knicks-Heat rivalry (16:11), coaching against Mike (20:50), the MJ vs Lebron debate (36:14), Reggie Miller as a "Knick killer" (40:14), and his relationship with former NBA commissioner, David Stern (46:06). Visit realitycheckpod.com to subscribe.

Published 11/08/18

Introduction

Join Spence on his new podcast where he sits down with NBA players, coaches and front office executives for in-depth conversations about the league, the game, and life.

Published 11/01/18