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Truth + Basketball is a podcast and audio exploration with George Karl, the 6th winningest coach in NBA basketball history.
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George Karl analyzes Boogie's impact on the Denver Nuggets bench and explains why veteran players are the key to making a bench lineup work. Plus, thoughts on Bones Hyland, Bryn Forbes, Monte Morris, and Nikola Jokic. And George's perspective on being nominated for the basketball Hall of Fame.
In this episode, Adam Mares and George Karl are joined by legendary Denver sports radio host Sandy Clough to discuss Nikola Jokic's 49-point game, his evolving place in Denver Sports history, and just how good he is showing us that he can be. We also talk about the prospect of adding DeMarcus Cousins and the risks/rewards he brings to the table. Lastly, we discuss the way the NBA and professional sports have changed over the last 40 years and how access to players and teams has changed in ways that may be diminishing the product and the relationship between pro sports teams and their fans.
The KEEPING IT 1000, LEGENDS SERIES takes a historical look at the Denver Nuggets through the eyes of the star players who played for the team. In this episode, Fat Lever joins coach George Karl and Adam Mares to discuss the legendary 1985 playoff run and the team that defined the 80s in Denver.
In this episode, Steve Hess joins George Karl and Adam Mares to look back on 21 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Nuggets.
Nugget Legend, LaPhonso Ellis, joins Adam Mares and Coach Karl to discuss his time with the team in the '90s, including the epic '94 playoff series versus Coach's Sonics. He also shares experiences of teammates from that era including Dikembe Mutombo, Brian Williams, Rodney Rodgers and Chris Jackson. K1K - Nuggets Legends is a co-production of DNVR and Truth + Media. Visit DNVR for more on this episode and die hard Denver sports at theDNVR.com
Former Nugget, Kenneth Faried, joins Coach Karl and Adam Mares to discuss his time with the team and his view of the Nuggets today. Kenneth reflects on his era with the team in the 2010s, his relationship with Jokic and other Nuggets and more. K1K - Nuggets Legends is a co-production by DNVR and Truth+Media. Visit DNVR for more on this episode and die hard Denver sports at theDNVR.com
American politician and former Obama Ambassador, Dan Baer, joins the podcast to discuss the path forward to reconnect the country. Dan, Coach Karl and co-host Brett Goldberg discuss the aftermath of the George Floyd murder trial, racial injustice, gun control and the influence of sports in unifying the country. Visit truthplusmedia.com for more on this episode and others from Truth+.
We sit down with Jamal Crawford to talk about youth basketball today in Seattle and elsewhere. Jamal was part of Coach Karl's AAU team, Friends of Hoop, in the '90s. Jamal, George and co-host Brett Goldberg also discuss the Seattle hoops community and stars like Zach LaVine and Isaiah Thomas.
Hall of Fame sports broadcaster Brent Musburger joins Truth+Basketball to talk about the growth of sports betting in the gambling world. Lead Broadcaster and Managing Editor of VSIN, Brent discusses with Coach Karl his background in the industry and the recent acquisition of the VSIN business. We also provide information and education about how sports betting works and where it's headed next. Visit www.truthplusmedia.com
Chris Broussard of Fox Sports joins the podcast to talk about the NBA season and what's to come. Chris, George and Brett also get into the Collective Bargaining Agreement, TV rights and team expansion talk. Note this recording took place a few days before it was shared. Visit truthplusmedia.com for more info on this episode and others from Truth+. And be sure to subscribe to this show plus rate and review it!
We sit down in this episode with Dr. Wendy Borlabi, Director of Mental Performance and Health for the Chicago Bulls. Dr. B describes her work with the team and League, the evolution of mental health in the NBA and the future of sports psychology.
Coach Karl's longtime friend, Kenny Dennard, joins the show to talk Duke, UNC, college hoops and the state of the game. Co-host Brett Goldberg joins the pair to discuss CBA playing days in Montana 40 years ago and the foundation of their relationship.
Steven Kotler joins T+B for a second time! The best selling author and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective discusses his new book, The Art of Impossible, along with other advances in his cognitive research on peak performance and flow conditions. Steven, Coach Karl and Brett also review George's continued studies in this area and what's next for Steven's research.
Julius Erving joins Coach Karl and Brett Goldberg to talk ABA hoops, NBA hoops and the impact of Dr. J's illustrious career on the sport. An epic review of the past 50 years of basketball, the trio goes deep on great college stories, ABA experiences, memorable players and more. This is a must listen for anyone eager to learn more on Dr. J's career and the impact of '70s and '80s hoops on the game of today.
Coach Ron Adams of the Golden State Warriors has been around pro and college basketball for over five decades. Since 2014, Coach Adams has served as Assistant Coach for the Golden State Warriors, helping anchor the defense for the three-time NBA champion. In this episode, Coach Karl and Ron reflect on the game today and predict where it's headed. Adored by coaches and players around the League, "Uncle Ron" provides great insights and reflections throughout the discussion.
John Amaechi was the first Briton to have a career in the NBA and was the first openly gay player in League history. In this powerful discussion, John, Coach Karl and Brett discuss John's hoops career and his present career as an organizational psychologist and the CEO of APS LTD. John also shares his thoughts on 2020, including his perspectives on racial injustice and what lessons he learned from the year.
George Karl became the Head Coach of Real Madrid's basketball team in 1989, after having been effectively exiled by the NBA. George coached the legendary program for two seasons, experiencing success, failures and life-altering moments. Now 30 years later, Coach Karl reunites in this episode with one of his favorite Spanish players, Quique Villalobos, to recall the stories and adventures from that chapter in George's life and Real Madrid's storied history.
Coach Karl and Brett Goldberg provide a quick look at the upcoming NBA Season, the '20 - '21 campaign. Coach gives reviews on the Lakers, Bucks, Nuggets, Suns, Clippers and Nets and shares what he's most looking forward to in this new, pandemic-modified season.
Rex Chapman was a star basketball player in Kentucky in the 1980s before being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, as their first ever team pick, in the '88 NBA draft. Following a successful NBA career, Rex's star took a turn which included a difficult period through an addiction to painkillers. Coach Karl, Brett and Rex discuss the various chapters in Rex's amazing life, including his tumultuous years in the front office of the Denver Nuggets with George.
ESPN Host and Reporter Cassidy Hubbarth joins the pod to discuss the upcoming NBA Season, including predictions who will win the championship. Cassidy, Coach Karl and Brett also discuss the role of women in basketball today. The trio reviews the evolution of female broadcasters and when we should see the first woman head coach in the NBA.
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Hearing Sam & Coach Karl talked about the Bucks 2001 run bring back so much memories. During this time I was 11 years old and hearing this conversation brings back all the joy of being a kid watching your favorite team win and getting so close to the Finals, but also the heart break of losing to the Sixers, then missing the playoffs the following season, and trading Ray & Glenn. I was devastated when we traded Allen. We had some solid years with Redd (very underrated I might add) but never good enough to contend until Giannis came along. Near the end of the podcast, Sam's message to all Bucks fans is that they tried so hard and wanted to bring a title to Milwaukee, to that, I say thank you for all your hard work and I love watching you play. Up until recently there hasn't been much to be excited about as a Bucks fan but hopefully Giannis will bring a title to Milwaukee soon.