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The Finder With Tom Haberstroh

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Feb 7, 2020 • 1h 2min

Recapping the NBA trade deadline with ESPN’s Amin Elhassan

Who made the best moves at the NBA trade deadline? Tom Haberstroh discussed the trade winners and losers with ESPN NBA analyst Amin Elhassan (@darthamin), who spent a decade working in NBA front offices. 2:20 Analyzing the Andrew Wiggins trade to Golden State12:30 What Amin texted Steve Kerr after the Wiggins trade32:45 Agent Leon Rose taking over in New York35:28 Why being in the front office is such a different skillset than being an agent46:50 Winners and losers from trade deadlineLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe
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Feb 4, 2020 • 41min

GM Neil Olshey on Damian Lillard and the red-hot Trail Blazers

Why can’t anybody stop Damian Lillard? Neil Olshey, who drafted Lillard less than a month after joining the Portland Trail Blazers, explained why his star point guard is so tough to defend. Plus Olshey, the Blazers’ President of Basketball Operations, revealed what he looks for in a prospect. 11:50 How did you know Damian Lillard would be this good? 15:50 What Neil looks for in a prospect21:10 The origin of Logo Lillard 25:20 Was Lillard’s game-winner over Paul George a good shot? 31:11 Will the NBA ever adopt a 4-point shot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe
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Jan 31, 2020 • 1h 7min

Episode 36: Remembering Kobe Bryant with The Undefeated’s Marc Spears and Kobe’s HS classmate

What made Kobe Bryant so special? The Undefeated’s Marc Spears, who covered Bryant for more than two decades, shared his favorite stories about the Black Mamba on and off the court. Then Chris Hein, the creative genius behind The Haberstat who graduated Lower Merion High School with Bryant, recalled when Bryant took Brandy to the prom. Plus Tom Haberstroh dug into The Habershow archives to resurface portions of his conversation with Brian Shaw about winning three NBA titles with Bryant, as well as with Doug Christie about guarding Bryant. 11:55 Marc Spears’ story about Kobe making a young kid’s day15:18 How Kobe made every postgame visitor feel special27:07 Why Kobe sold out arenas even on bad teams34:15 How Gigi and Kobe connected through basketball49:29 Chris Hein on going to the prom where Kobe took Brandy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe
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Jan 24, 2020 • 51min

Episode 35: Exclusive reunion of Run TMC (Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin)

Why did Run TMC end after just two seasons? Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin sat down with Tom Haberstroh at NBC Sports Bay Area headquarters to discuss the highs and lows of playing in Don Nelson’s fast-paced offense. 1:34 What made Run TMC special 7:12 The origin of the Run TMC nickname12:50 Connection to Run DMC20:01 The end of TMC33:10 The best crossover since Tim HardawayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe
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Jan 17, 2020 • 37min

Episode 34: NBC’s Doug Christie on guarding Kobe Bryant and fighting Rick Fox

What was it like guarding Kobe Bryant? Doug Christie, who was named to the NBA’s all-defensive team four teams, revealed the secrets to stopping Kobe. Christie also gave a blow-by-blow description of his fight with Rick Fox. Christie, who is now the Sacramento Kings analyst for NBC Sports California and host of the Purple Talk podcast with James Ham, also discussed the state of the Kings. 7:17 Fighting Rick Fox22:40 Guarding Kobe Bryant25:40 Playing with Jason “White Chocolate” Williams33:03 Whether kids should play multiple sports growing up34:20 Losing the 1996 NBA Slam Dunk contest to Brent BarryLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe
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Jan 10, 2020 • 1h 6min

Episode 33: Trade talk with cap guru Nate Duncan (Host of Dunc’d On)

Will this be an active NBA trade deadline, or will teams be “slugs”? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Nate Duncan, NBA salary cap guru and host of the Dunc’d On Basketball podcast. Plus Duncan revealed his list of top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under, and his answer might surprise Philadelphia 76ers fans. 1:57 The fallout of John Beilein’s “thugs” (or “slugs”) comment 8:55 Should the Cavs trade Kevin Love?19:57 The 2020 free agent class28:40 Revisiting the Russell Westbrook trade34:58 Top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under45:35 Ben Simmons’ ceiling 57:15 The media members who are the best basketball playersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe
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Jan 3, 2020 • 1h 28min

Episode 32: Yahoo’s Chris Haynes and CNBC’s Eric Chemi discuss David Stern’s legacy

How will longtime NBA commissioner David Stern be remembered? Tom Haberstroh discussed Stern’s legacy with Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Chris Haynes and CNBC Sports Business reporter Eric Chemi (1:07:15). Plus Haynes, who used to cover the Portland Trail Blazers for NBC Sports Northwest, explained why the Blazers are struggling, possible moves at next month's trade deadline, the LeBron/Anthony Davis combination and more.6:05 David Stern was a genuine no-nonsense guy (Haynes)9:30 Tom’s story about being “memed” when asking Stern a question (Haynes)37:17 Wade vs. Davis in terms of LeBron’s best ever teammate (Haynes)1:13:05 Stern was a visionary (Chemi)1:24:14 Stern stood up to the players who did not want Magic Johnson to return to the NBA (Chemi)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe
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Dec 20, 2019 • 56min

Episode 31: The Athletic senior NBA writer Sam Amick

Who is right in the Doc Rivers vs. LeBron James load management debate? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Sam Amick, senior writer for The Athletic. Plus Amick, who recently returned from Milwaukee to interview Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry, revealed what he learned about Giannis and the Bucks’ uncertain future. 1:10 Who will be the NBA MVP?7:50 The big decision Giannis has to make this summer 14:33 The Doc Rivers vs. LeBron James load management debate29:20 Players most likely to get traded38:19 Why the Lakers didn’t sign Melo52:02 Amick’s fun Jason Kidd story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe
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Dec 13, 2019 • 1h 18min

Episode 30: LA Times national NBA writer Dan Woike

Will the Lakers and Clippers remain the top two teams in the Western Conference? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Dan Woike, who basically lives in the Staples Center as the LA Times national NBA writer. Plus Woike, who recently returned from Canada for Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, takes you behind-the-scenes of Leonard’s championship ring ceremony, gives his take on Chris Paul's future and more around the NBA.5:09 Why Carmelo Anthony has gotten so much attention in Portland13:13 Raptors absolutely nailed the Kawhi tribute video in his return to Toronto30:30 Dan explains why Chris Paul's contract is so complicated to trade44:20 Explanation of the latest with the Lakers and their roster1:06:44 Comparing the Lakers vs. the ClippersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe
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Dec 6, 2019 • 1h 12min

Episode 29: ESPN NBA analyst Amin Elhassan

Are the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks as good as their records suggest? Tom Haberstroh discusses with ESPN analyst Amin Elhassan. Elhassan, a former Phoenix Suns executive and noted archrival of Kobe stans, also reveals whether he thinks Kobe Bryant quit in the 2006 playoff series against the Suns. 2:03 Amin’s impersonation of Alvin Gentry7:44 Why does Amin Elhassan hate the Lakers so much?18:18 Explaining the Lakers’ hot start 30:01 LeBron is playing more defense…can he keep it up all season? 50:19 Did Kobe Bryant quit on the Lakers in their 2006 playoff series against the Suns?52:46 How much Smush Parker and Kobe hated each other as teammatesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

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