The Bottom Line Sports Show

It always a good time when JP joins the show. Donovan Mitchell has signed his extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. How does his deal effect the Cavs chances in the Lebron James sweepstakes? What will Lebron do? Summer League is coming for the NBA. What do teams (and fans) learn from these games?  Gerald Brown & Justin Paden discuss these topics and more on The Bottom Line Sports Show.   Bec...

Nick Ferguson joins Gerald Brown to discuss the Jaylin Brown trade. Why would the Celtics trade away such a key piece of their Championship team?  The duo move on to talk about Lebron James and his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers.  Nick Ferguson also discusses his top 3 GOATS of the NBA. Gerald has some issues with his list! That and more on The Bottom Line Sports Show Become a supporter of...

Legendary Hip-Hop producer Pete Rock joins the show to do a victory lap with his New York Knicks! Pete reflects on the Knicks finally winning a championship and how much it meant to him, and Knicks fans world wide. He also discusses the Knicks Parade down the "canyon of champions, and the city wide joy. Of course Gerald can't speak to the man and not discuss some hip-hop. He and Pete Rock discuss...

Mitch Lawrence has been covering the NBA since the Mid-80's, writing articles for such esteemed sports companies as the Sporting News, The New York Daily News and even ESPN. He has been around basketball for a long time.  Mitch and Gerald discuss the Knicks Championship, and what it has meant to DALLAS fans! Mitch also gives his Mount Rushmore of top Knicks, and the rankings may surprise you.  The...

An absolute legend joins the shows. NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing shares his thoughts on the Knicks finally winning an NBA championship. Ewing famously played Center for the Knicks, leading the squad during the Chicago Bulls run with Michael Jordan. Ewings teams were perennially in contention for a title but never quite made in to the mountain top.  Still Knicks fans of that era will tell you wh...

Kenny "Sky" Walker, the Former New York Knickerbocker joins the show to discuss what it means for the team to win the 1st championship in 53 years. New Yorkers have shown an insane amount of enthusiasm for the 2026 team, but so have the former players.  Kenny's Knicks didn't win a championship during his playing years, but he did grab a Slam Dunk Contest in 1989 while playing for New York.  We thi...

Trent Tucker has a special relationship to this NBA Finals. Trent was the 6th overall draft pick 9 of the New York Knicks in 1982. He spent 9 seasons with the team. As he states "Once a Knick, always a Knick." Then trent ended his career winning a ring with the 1993 Chicago Bulls. With the New York closing in on possibly winning their 1st championship in 53 years, it is a fascinating conversation,...

Gerald Brown is in the Garden! Well in his own way. Gerald may not have been physically in Madison Square Garden, but he what transpired in game 3 of the NBA Finals, and he has some thoughts. He goes thru what the Spurs did to get their first win of the series. He also discussing the Knicks mistakes and what adjustments they will need to make for game 4.  There will be no sweep this year, but you...

New York legend, the Point God, Rod Strickland joins the Bottom Line Sports Show. During his 16 year NBA career was known for his slick passing style and unique ability to finish under the rim. He remains 14th on the NBA All Time Assist list. Strickland is currently the head coach of the Long Island University Sharks, and led his squad to their first NCAA Tournament in nine years.  Gerald Brown ha...

The legend, Penny Hardaway joins The Bottom Line Show to dicuss a myriad of topics across the NBA.  Penny gives his thoughts on the upcoming NBA finals. Can the Knicks bring NYC a championship after 53 years?!?!? Will the Spurs or the Thunder be their competition? And would he and Shaquille O'Neal been able to win a title(s) if they had stayed together? Gerald also asks about Penny Hardaways time...

Georges Niang knows how hard it is to be a player in the NBA. The former 50th overall pick of the Indiana Pacers has fought his way onto multiple NBA teams, with some stints in the G League as well. There are few guests that could better articulate the mental grind of making in in pro basketball. Gerald Brown welcomes Niang to The BottomLine Sports show. They discuss Niangs journey around the leag...

Former Knick Johnny Newman join Rick Mahorn and Gerald Brown to talk about New York's playoff run thus far. Do they have what it takes to bring a NBA Finals to Madison Square Garden? The trio also talk about the adjustments that Coach Mike Brown has made in the playoffs, that has helped propel the Knicks thru the first two rounds of the playoffs. The show then shifts over to the Western Conference...

This quick segment of "The Day After" is a celebration. A celebration of Mike Brown, the New York Knicks and Mothers worldwide. Gerald also discusses the Minnesota/San Antonio match-up. The Wolves tied the series up with a hard fought win. Are the Lakers done? Is Lebron done with the Lakers? And finally, can James Harden ever prove himself in the clutch? G Brown is in the BUILDING! IYKYK Become a...

"Are the Knicks the team to beat in the NBA Playoffs?" The Knicks flex their muscles in game 1, is this series over before it started? "Did we count the Wolves out too soon?" Anthony Edwards wasn't 100%, but it was enough for the Wolves in game 1. Will the Spurs rebound in game 2? Gerald Brown will also take a look at the Pistons vs Cavs & The Lakers vs Thunder.  The Orlando Magic are making a...

Hawks Reporter Desaun Tate joins Gerald Brown to talk about the rest of the Atlanta/New York series. Do the Hawks have what it takes to comeback? Gerald also discusses Joel Embiid's possible impact in the Boston/Philadelphia series. Gerald also details other match ups on the Thursday and Friday night slates. You can catch the show live on Youtube. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

Gerald Brown is on a solo mission, touring the NBA Playoffs and taking on other Basketball news. He also has some quick takes on New York football and Philadelphia baseball. Can the Orlando Magic put the final nail in the coffin of the #1 seed Detoit Pistons? Are the Pistons who we thought they were? Gerald wants to skip the early rounds in the West. He wants to see the Oklahoma City Thunder vs th...

Anthony Morrow and Ethan Thomas joins the great Gerald Brown to talk about how the NBA Playoffs are shaping up. They break down the rest of the Knicks/Hawks, Pistons/Magic & Nuggets/Timberwolves match up. Also, the two discuss Wembanyama's concussion and what that means to the Spurs/Trailblazers match-up. Can the Rockets comeback against Lebron and the Lakers? And a rather animated about Jalen...

Former NBA Champion, Atlanta Hawks, Kevin Willis, joins the Gerald Brown & Rick Mahorn to discuss the Hawks/Knicks series. Can the Hawks make it past Jalen Brunson and the New York Knickerbockers. Kevin Willis also dicusses the rest of the NBA playoffs, and what made him one of the best-dressed big men in the NBA.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bottom...

The heart and soul of the 90's New York Knicks, Charles Oakley, joins Gerald Brown and Rick Mahorn to discuss the NBA playoffs. Which team does he think is the team to beat? Do the Knicks or the Pistons have what it takes? Can Lebron raise the Lakers in the West? Is the Play In Game a positive addition to the playoffs? You know it's going to be a animated conversation when you have two of the toug...

The Next Generation, Noah and Edward join the Bottom Line Sports show to discuss the NBA playoffs and to predict who will win the NBA awards.  It's a spirited and opinionated conversation. Who do you agree with? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bottom-line-sports-show--5915215/support . Fun times. Real talk. Thats the Bottom Line Sports Show. Live Weekly On...

Former ACC Player of the year & current Tennessee Head Coach Nolan Smith joins the show to talk about the ins and outs of NCAA basketball. Coach Smith pulls no punches discussing the talk surrounding Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway & why coaches should be more willing to accept player transfers. He has a unique perspective, as being a star player for Duke University before beginning his...

Some have called the sequence at the end of the Duke vs UConn game "The Play Of The Century". But who was really at fault for Duke's loss? Caden Boozer? Other players? Coach Scheyer? Former College basketball coaches Gary DeCesare and Jerry Eaves offer up their takes on the game to Gerald Brown.  The trio also discuss some changes that the NCAA should make to help improve the college game.  Coach...

One of the all-time great officials in College Basketball, Ted Valentine, joins Gerald Brown and Rick Mahorn to discuss the keys to officiating the most important games of the NCAA tournament. There are special challenges for the officiating crews in the Sweet 16 round and beyond.  We will also take a look back at Ted's illustrious career. And finally we will see who he expects to win in the tourn...

Broadcasting legend Gus Johnson joins Gerald Brown and Rick Mahorn on The Bottom Line Sports Show to break down March Madness, the Big East, and the changing business of basketball. They hit on the WNBA’s new CBA and salary cap, Detroit’s love of hoops, and the World Baseball Classic. Gus shares his powerful origin story from Detroit to Howard University to becoming one of the most iconic voices i...

Big East Legend Dana Barros, joins Gerald Brown and Rick Mahorn to talk about college basketball and the upcoming conference tournaments. We will also get his thoughts on the return of Jayson Tatum, along with the Celtics' chances in the playoffs. Danna Barros ranks #3 in all time scoring in Boston Colleges basketball program. Despite being under 6 feet teall, the smooth shooting point guard spent...