The Finder With Tom Haberstroh

Just like old times, ESPN’s Amin Elhassan and The Athletic’s Ethan Strauss join Tom Haberstroh to talk about job loss, happiness in the NBA and then Amin does some impressions. The three former teammates also preview the 2020-21 NBA season with their three most overrated and underrated squads.Produced by: Lucas HoyeLearn 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

With the NBA season around the corner, Tom Haberstroh announces the relaunch of the Habershow podcast and provides an update on the program.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

Is LeBron actually better than MJ? Will Miami’s encore include Giannis Antetokounmpo? Tom Haberstroh discussed the burning questions of the offseason with ESPN’s Amin Elhassan, who you can find on Twitter at @DarthAmin.7:15 LeBron vs MJ GOAT debate22:20 The Lakers’ superstar duos (LeBron/AD, Kobe/Pau, Kobe/Shaq) 51:40 Teams competing for the title next season53:30 Teams going after Giannis in free agency1:02:40 The greatness of the Miami Heat organizationLearn 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

If the Lakers win the title, who deserves to be the NBA Finals MVP, LeBron or AD? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Marc J. Spears of ESPN’s The Undefeated, who has spent the last 87 days in the NBA bubble. Plus Spears previewed his new book, The Spencer Haywood Rule.1:30 Highlights from the bubble12:50 Marc’s new hobbies in the bubble25:35 Why Meyers Leonard is not kneeling35:00 Who has been the Finals MVP so far?40:20 Book on Spencer HaywoodLearn 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

Is Anthony Davis the best big man in the NBA? Tom Haberstroh discusses everything you need to know about the NBA Finals with David Fizdale, the former head coach of the New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies who won two rings as an assistant for Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat.1:45 Adjustments the Heat need to make29:00 What happened to LeBron in 201139:20 How close the Knicks were to landing AD41:55 Sneaking into Lakers games growing up55:10 When he first heard the news about KobeLearn 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

What does Stephen Curry think about the Jamal Murray comparisons? Brandon Payne, Curry’s trainer and the founder of Accelerate Basketball, discusses whether the comparisons are valid. Plus Payne gives an update on Curry’s offseason workouts and reveals why he decided to bulk up.3:55 How Steph is doing15:10 Comparing Jamal Murray to Steph25:55 How long will Steph's career will last?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

How will LeBron James and the Lakers stop Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets? Tom Haberstroh previewed the NBA Conference Finals with TNT analyst and former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy. Plus Van Gundy revealed why he joined Twitter this summer.6:30 Working with his brother (Jeff Van Gundy)18:10 The PJ Brown fight story from SVG's perspective24:15 The Boston-Miami series39:45 The Clippers’ biggest problem50:05 Why Jokic is the best passing big man of all-time1:07:15 SVG's Twitter account and political goalsLearn 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

Will the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat meet in the NBA Finals? Tom Haberstroh discusses with ESPN’s Jorge Sedano, who has covered both teams extensively. Plus Haberstroh and Sedano swap stories from covering the Heat during the LeBron James era.13:25 Tom's story about Justin Bieber getting into a car crash outside his house22:50 Can LeBron do anything to unseat MJ, or will he always be No. 2? 40:10 Why LeBron needs AD to step up to win another ring42:50 Playoff Rondo57:35 Can the Heat make a NBA Finals run?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

Why did the Brooklyn Nets hire Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash to be their new head coach? Tom Haberstroh discussed what moves the Nets need to make next with The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the former VP of Basketball Operations for the Memphis Grizzlies. Plus Haberstroh and Hollinger previewed the keys to the Lakers-Rockets series.6:00 Is head coach of the Brooklyn Nets a good job?14:50 Coach K to the 76ers?24:40 Explaining the sloppy NBA endings35:50 What AD needs to do in the Lakers-Rockets series44:10 NBA Finals predictionsLearn 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

Who will the Minnesota Timberwolves select with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Gersson Rosas, the Wolves’ President of Basketball Operations. 6:15 Direction he is thinking of going with the No. 1 pick10:35 Trade market for the No. 1 pick18:25 Goal of the NBA protests29:40 Bond between KAT and DLo 36:15 Is it ever fair to say a draft class is weak?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