The Finder With Tom Haberstroh

Why have there been so many upsets in the first round of the NBA playoffs? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Amin Elhassan, ESPN’s NBA analyst and a longtime NBA executive. Plus Elhassan shared hilarious stories about Kwame Brown and Michael Beasley.1:30 Why Toronto seems the most prepared for the NBA bubble12:30 What is wrong with LeBron and the Lakers29:25 What is wrong with Kawhi and the Clippers35:10 How Amin knew Michael Beasley would struggle in the NBA38:10 Funny story about Kwame BrownLearn 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 is like to be a virtual fan in the NBA bubble? ESPN’s Pablo Torre, who was spotted on television eating a sandwich as a virtual fan during the Pacers-Heat game, revealed how it happened and shared his takeaways from watching the NBA bubble.5:35 Pablo's experience as a virtual fan10:15 Stugotz’s struggles as a virtual fan27:50 Pablo's thoughts on the 76ers and Ben Simmons’ injury35:50 How "useless" Pablo thinks Al Horford is for the 76ers48:50 Will the NBA need a bubble next season?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

Who should make an All-NBA Bubble Team, and who deserves to be on an All-NBA Bubble Burst Team? Tom Haberstroh debated with TrueHoop’s David Thorpe.4:00 Russell Westbrook’s hot start11:50 All-NBA Bubble Team36:30 Is Anthony Davis the best teammate LeBron has ever had?50:05 All-NBA Bubble Burst Team1:00:30 MVP…LeBron vs GiannisLearn 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 is the NBA’s best golfer? Neil Olshey, the President of Basketball Operations for the Portland Trail Blazers, revealed his answer from the NBA bubble in Florida. Plus Olshey discussed everything you need to know about the Blazers, including the story behind Skinny Melo and Damian Lillard’s health.4:50 Preparing for the bubble9:10 The story behind "Skinny Melo"14:50 How good Jusuf Nurkic has looked27:43 Damian Lillard’s health39:00 The best golfers in the NBALearn 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

You know Adam Schefter as ESPN’s top NFL news breaker, but he is also secretly obsessed with the NBA. Schefter discussed his basketball roots and revealed his NBA title prediction.3:37 Adam’s success with DFS golf6:05 How Adam nearly became a baseball writer18:55 Attending a party with Chris Paul and Jay-Z21:00 Adam’s MVP ballot35:00 Who will win the NBA title 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 the food really that bad in the NBA bubble? Marc J. Spears, senior NBA writer for The Undefeated, describes life in Orlando for the NBA restart.9:05 What the COVID testing protocols have been like16:00 The impact of social justice messages on the back of player jerseys22:40 Will there be protests in the bubble?24:00 Damian Lillard's birthday party29:40 Solving home-court advantage in the bubbleLearn 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 is life like inside the TBT bubble? Sean Marshall, captain of Team Challenge ALS in The Basketball Tournament, shared how he is keeping his team safe and his advice for players in the NBA bubble. Plus Marshall explained why Jared Dudley, his co-captain at Boston College, is the smartest guy he has ever played with.For more on the fight against ALS: https://iamals.org/7:40 Life in the TBT bubble15:30 Keeping in shape during COVID-1919:15 Why two players had to leave his team32:00 Why Jared Dudley gets a bad rep36:20 Sean's advice for everyone who want to see sports againLearn 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 it be safe inside the NBA bubble? Tom Haberstroh discussed with Nate Duncan, the host of a popular NBA (Dunc’d On Basketball) and COVID (Covid Daily News) podcast.8:10 The NBA's rules for the bubble17:20 Why Disney staffers don't necessarily need to be tested daily32:10 The biggest threat to the bubble42:30 Why the NBA could be in big trouble for next season46:50 Whether the NBA should finish this season or notLearn 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’s it like to be interviewed by Tim Duncan and Chris Paul for your new job? Steve Forbes, the new head coach of the Demon Deacons, discussed the interview process with Tom Haberstroh, a proud Wake Forest alum. Plus Forbes told stories about Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, his best friend, and Fred Van Fleet, who he coached at Wichita State.10:00 Zoom interview with Tim Duncan and Chris Paul18:40 The five tiers of recruiting27:20 Why Nick Nurse is such a good NBA head coach42:15 How Steve and Nick are dealing with gout46:30 Would he ever consider coaching in the NBA?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

What will life be like inside NBA bubble? Tom Haberstroh discussed the health and safety protocols with TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott9:35 Henry's 20 questions for the NBA26:00 What happens if a player breaks the rules?37:35 What if an NBA player gets really sick?44:20 Reactions to Kyrie Irving58:00 Why doesn't the NBA play outside?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