The Crossover NBA Show

New York native and former Boston Celtic Kenny Anderson joins The Vertical this week to discuss his journey to get to the NBA and what it was like once he was into the NBA. Kenny talks about being "The Guy" coming out of high school and even without twitter everyone was talking and writing about him. He also talks about how hard it was for him to be traded from the Celtics when he still ha...

The great Washington Post national NBA writer joins The Vertical this week to discuss game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavs. The guys also talk about the possibility of the Cavs having a historic comeback in these finals and winning games 6 and 7. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

Chris is joined by Yahoo! Sports' The Verticals NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski to talk about the NBA Finals and what it is the Cavs need to do in order to get back in this series. Also, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts joins The Vertical this week to discuss how he was able to get his team, who was predicted to finish last in the Western Conference, into the playoffs. It's al...

Former NBA player and current NBA analyst with The Vertical Brian Scalabrine joins The Vertical this week to discuss game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder. Scal also talks with Mannix to preview the upcoming NBA Finals. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

New Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger joins The Vertical this week to discuss the decision to become Kings coach and if he had any doubts before accepting the position. Chris is also joined by San Jose Mercury News columnist Tim Kawakami to talk about the Western Conference Finals and how the Warriors can get back to looking like the best team in the NBA. It's all here and more on The V...

Boston Celtics power forward Jared Sullinger joins The Vertical this week to discuss his season with the Celtics and what it was like playing under head coach Brad Stevens. Jared also talks about what he feels his future plans are in the NBA as he heads into free agency. Chris is also joined by the Denver Nuggets GM Tim Connelly who talks about his journey to becoming a GM and what it was like wor...

ESPN host Rachel Nichols joins The Vertical this week to discuss the NBA playoffs and what she thinks will happen between Wade and Lebron James if they face each other in the next round. Chris is also joined by Cleveland.com's Chris Haynes to talk about the Cleveland Cavs and what has made Kevin Love look like the Kevin Love of old. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris...

NBA insider Bobby Marks sits down with Chris to discuss the fates of the game 7 losers in Charlotte, Indiana, and L.A., while looking into the crystal ball of NBA coaching for next year as well. Also, Sacramento Kings Center Kosta Koufos joins the Vertical this week to discuss what it was like being part of the Kings this season. Kosta talks about playing with Rondo and Cousins and what it was lik...

Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post joins The Vertical this week to discuss the NBA coaching carousel that is going on right now. Tim and Chris breakdown the hiring of Scott Brooks in Washington, Thibs in Minnesota and who should take over the Lakers job after they fired Byron Scott. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis joins The Vertical this week to discuss being draft number 3 in the 1999 draft, playing for four different NBA teams and his thinking behind joining the NBA D-League this past season on his potential comeback to the NBA . It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Adv...

On this bonus episode of the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, former NBA GM and front office insider with The Vertical; Bobby Marks joins the show. Bobby talks about who would be the right guy to filling the coaching voids in Washington, Minnesota and Sacramento. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

Former NBA player Detlef Schrempf joins the Vertical this week to discuss being one of the pioneers for the NBA in bring players from Europe to play in the league, and also what it was like playing against the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls and how this years Golden State Warriors compare to that team. It's all here and more on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices...

On this weeks episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Utah Jazz SG Rodney Hood and San Antonio Spurs longtime beat writer Mike Monroe join the program. Rodney talks about what it was like playing at Duke during the UNC-Duke games and his transition into the NBA, while Mike breaks down why he knew this Spurs team would be good, but didn't think they would THIS good. Learn more about...

Thunder head coach Billy Donovan joins the Vertical this week to discuss his rise through the college ranks, his current job with OKC, and what it's like to coach two of the brightest stars in the NBA in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. It's all here and more on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising I...

On this bonus episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Andre Miller of the San Antonio Spurs joins the program. Andre talks about being in the NBA since 1999 and how the game has changed over the years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this weeks episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie Karl Anthony Towns joins the program. Karl talks about what it was like going through the draft process not knowing where he might be drafted and what he said to the late Flip Saunders about his interest in playing in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Adv...

On this weeks episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Atlanta Hawks Guard Dennis Schroder joins the program. Dennis talks about what it was like growing up in Germany and how the passing of his father motivated him to play basketball and become the player he is today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...

On this bonus episode of the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Detroit Pistons All-Star Center Andre Drummond joins the program. Drummond talks about what goes into being one of the best rebounders in the NBA and what it's like playing for Stan Van Gundy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

On this weeks episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Toronto Raptors All-Star Guard DeMar DeRozan and NBA front office insider for The Vertical Bobby Marks join the program. DeMar talks about what it was like growing up in Compton, CA and how he was able to stay focused on his dream of getting to the NBA, while Bobby breaks down why Kevin Love hasn't been able to fit in with the Cl...

On this week's episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens takes a seat with Chris to discuss his mercurial rise through the basketball ranks. Stevens talks about how his early career decisions led him to the head coaching job with Butler and then settles in to discuss the differences between coaching in college and the pros. He also breaks down th...

On this week's episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford joins the program. Clifford digs deep into his past to discuss his early days as a small school college coach to his rise up the latter to the NBA. Steve also touches on the many friendships he shares with his former players, and gives his take on why Patrick Ewing hasn't been offe...

It wasn’t the wild trade deadline many hoped for, but there were still plenty of deals to talk about, and a few that didn’t happen to dissect. Join Chris, Adrian Wojnarowski, Bobby Marks and Brian Scalabrine for The Vertical NBA Trade Deadline Special. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

With the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, The Vertical Senior Writer Chris Mannix suggests three teams that should aggressively pursue trades and two that should be very cautious about making them. Plus, former National Player of the Year--and current member of the Westchester Knicks--Jimmer Fredette joins the podcast to talk his All-Star weekend experience, the humbling experience of playing in th...

On this week's episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Mannix catches up with former Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks. Brooks discusses his nomadic NBA career as a player, the pain of being traded--and being traded mid-game, no less--his experiences in Oklahoma City, his relationship with Kevin Durant and the disappointment he felt being let go so close to seeing the te...

Chris Mannix heads to Los Angeles for a sit down interview with Paul Pierce of the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul & Chris have known each other for many years and The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix debuts with this in depth interview. Bulls beat writer KC Johnson also makes an appearance in this first episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Advertising...