What a treat it was to sit down with the legendary Mike D’Antoni! We got to dive into his innovative coaching philosophies, how he’s shaped the evolution of modern basketball, and his unique approach to maximizing player potential. Mike shared incredible insights about working with MVPs like James Harden and Steve Nash, the balance between individual success and team goals, and what it takes to build a winning culture.

We also explored the differences between international and American basketball systems, the future of the game, and the challenges in youth development today. To top it off, some quickfire questions brought out Mike’s personal takes, making this conversation both insightful and fun.

0:00 - 1:03 - Intro

1:03 - 6:57 - Coach D'Antoni's Innovation

6:57 - 14:46 - Empowering Players and Working Toward Their Strengths

14:46 - 21:38 - The Business of Basketball

21:38 - 24:45 - A Quick DG Story and "Role Players"

24:45 - 35:47 - Game Theory Talk

35:47 - 41:46 - Player Stories and Fairly but Not Equally

41:46 - 44:13 - James Harden's Defense

44:13 - 47:51 - Steve Nash's Legacy

47:51 - 1:00:00 - The State of The Game (and Jokic!)

1:00:00 - 1:08:00 - LIGHTNING ROUND!