The Doug Gottlieb Show

LaVar Arrington, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress discuss the NBA's decision to no longer test players for marijuana and speak with 16-year NBA veteran Al Harrington about what it means for the rest of professional sports! Plus, is James Harden an example of 'player empowerment' going too far? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listen...

In this episode, Doug dives into Coach K's comments second guessing the plans to play games during COVID, and talks with former Washington State Guard Taylor Rochestie discusses his path from growing up in Santa Barbara, transferring from Tulane to rebuilding Washington State, Tony Bennett's influence, recruiting Klay Thompson, how he's been able to carve out a successful 11-year pro career in Eur...

In this episode, Doug is joined by College Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Tom Penders to discuss his incredible 40 year coaching career at 7 schools, including his memorable run at Texas, why he played up tempo, his days as a basketball and baseball standout at U Conn, and why he passed on a possible major league baseball career to pursue coaching. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here...

In this episode, Doug looks at recent reports of Clippers chemistry issues, and is joined by Ohio University Sophomore Guard Jason Preston who shares his incredible story on his growth from not starting and averaging 2 PPG as a high school senior to 20 PPG as an All-MAC star for the Bobcats. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your...

In this episode, Doug gives some early takes on the college hoops season and makes the case for letting every team into the NCAA Tournament. This week's guest is legendary former Belmont Head Coach Rick Byrd, who discusses his recent College Basketball Hall of Fame selection, growing up as the son of a Tennessee sports writer covering the Vols, his path into coaching, building Belmont from an NAIA...

In this episode, Doug finishes up the second part of his in-depth interview with South Carolina Head Coach Frank Martin. They discuss the wave of early college hoop cancellations, the behind the scenes of recruiting and coaching Michael Beasley to Kansas State, their unexpected Elite Eight run, why he didn't end up getting the Miami job when it opened up, and how he turned around South Carolina ma...

In this episode, Doug is joined by former NBA guard and Wichita State star Ron Baker discusses his path from rural Kansas to starring at Wichita State, the Shockers undefeated regular season, Final Four run, and opens up with exclusive insight into the good and bad of his experience playing under former Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall, including his first hand recollection of Marshall alle...

In this episode, Doug gives some quick thoughts on LaMelo Ball and the NBA Draft, and talks with South Carolina Head Coach Frank Martin about how he spent his long COVID offseason, his upbringing in Miami, the influence of his high school coach Shakey Rodriguez, why he stresses education with his players, his relationship and first big break with Bob Huggins, and what led to him getting the his fi...

In this episode, Doug is joined by Gonzaga Head Coach Mark Few to discuss his team's #1 preseason ranking, how he continues to recruit the right players to fit the program, the disappointment of the a COVID shortened 2020 season, how he's approaching the uncertainty of the 2021 season, and what he's learned coaching international hoop. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the lat...

In this episode, Doug sits down with Cleveland Cavaliers Guard Matt Mooney to discuss his improbable path to the NBA from growing up outside of Chicago, bouncing around several colleges before winding up at Texas Tech to play for Chris Beard, his role on the Red Raiders 2018 NCAA tourney championship game run, and what he's working on to survive in the NBA. Make sure you download, rate and subscri...

On today's episode, Jason starts things off by explaining why he's fully on-board with the NFL's plan to switch to a 16-team Playoff bracket in the event that not every team can complete a full regular season schedule due to COVID. Producer Rob pushes back on the idea in a big way - and even Jason admits that the contingency plan should've been put into place before the season even started - but y...

In this episode, Doug catches up with former Notre Dame Guard Kyle McAlarney discusses his path from Staten Island to Notre Dame as a highly touted recruit, a public arrest/suspension, his successful Euro career in the French league, and how he's staying in the game as a high school coach, NBA player trainer, and transitioning to being an agent. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to g...

In this episode, Doug explains why the 2020 NBA Draft is even more of a crapshoot than normal, and the short offseason and quick turnaround for a 2021 season. This week's guest is Doug's former Notre Dame teammate Phil Hickey reflects on his time in South Bend, overcoming a fear of flying, his overseas career, eating reindeer, and his post basketball career in tech and growing the massively popula...

In this episode, Doug explains why he thinks LeBron is punching down by caring about people who still don't respect him, and is joined by NBA Champion and former Loyola Marymount Head Coach Paul Westhead to discuss the tragic death of Hank Gathers, his revolutionary run 'n gun philosophy, transitioning to the WNBA, rookie Magic's final heroics, how he ended up playing center in the Finals, establi...

In this episode, Doug sits down with hip hop icon and sports super fan Lil' Wayne to discuss his relationship with Kobe, the Lakers 2020 title, if LeBron's latest title moves the G.O.A.T. debate, growing up in New Orleans, rising to rap fame at 12, going platinum at 17, his creative process, how the rap game has changed in the digital age, and the time he got a Lambo as an apology from a prince in...

In this episode, Doug explains why he's confident the LeBron and the Lakers will close out the Heat in Game 5, why their bubble focus has been remarkable, which teams he thinks will contend in 2021, and discusses the Finals and 2021 contenders with analyst and former NBA video coordinator Mo Dakhil. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more abo...

In this episode, Doug looks at the inevitability of LeBron and the Lakers' Finals win, their path through the bubble, and Kyrie Irving's latest arrogant comments dismissing the importance of coaching, and why the KD/Kyrie marriage is doomed for failure. College hoops insider Jon Rothstein discusses the logistics of pulling off the proposed college basketball regular season regional bubbles, previe...

In this episode, Doug explains why he doesn't think Allen Iverson's legacy is above questioning and the viability of college hoop regional bubbles to get through the season. Author Jeff Pearlman joins the pod to discuss his new book 'Three Ring Circus' which gives an unprecedented inside look at the Shaq/Kobe Lakers dynasty. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Bal...

In this episode, Doug explains why the Celtics reported locker room shouting match between Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart isn't a big deal, and why LeBron should be the MVP over Giannis. 'Whistleblower' podcast host Tim Livingston on his pod's in-depth investigation into disgraced former ref Tim Donaghy's game fixing scandal and if it ran deeper than the league admits. Also, former New Mexico State...

Click here to subscribe and download all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! On today's episode, Jason verbally destroys Kawhi Leonard, Doc Rivers and Paul George after the Los Angeles Clippers folded like a cheap tent in Game 7 of their series against the Denver Nuggets. How the heck did the Paper Clips manage to blow a 3-1 lead to the Nuggets?? As they say in the movie 8 Mi...

In this episode, Doug explains why there would be no going back from a Coach K proposed all inclusive 2021 NCAA Tournament, gives his analysis of the Lakers and Clippers Western Conference Semifinals performances so far, and previews what seems like their inevitable WCF matchup. Oregon St. Asst. - and brother - Gregg Gottlieb joins the pod to discuss Michael Porter, Jr.'s public comments questioni...

In this episode, Doug discusses James Harden fading down the stretch in the playoffs again, why the Nets hired Steve Nash because he has Kyrie and KD's respect, not because of white privilege. He also talks with NBA mental coach - and nephew of Raptors HC Nick Nurse - David Nurse on playoff mindset and confidence sustaining techniques. Oregon St. Asst. - and older brother - Gregg Gottlieb looks ba...

On today's episode, Jason takes Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers to task for their goonish play thus far during the playoffs and explains why history tells us that roughing up the opposition (Hello, 2008 Boston Celtics!) is the only way Kawhi Leonard and the boys are going to win an NBA championship this season. Jason also explains why Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are such a nightmar...

In this episode, Doug discusses the players boycotting games and why cancelling the season would be a brutal business hit. This week's guest is Pistons Guard and 7-year NBA vet Langston Galloway . He tells Doug what it's like being on the outside of the bubble looking in, why the bubble offensive numbers have been so eye-popping, his path from Baton Rouge, to St. Joe's, to breaking in with the Kni...

In this episode, Doug discusses the dip in NBA bubble ratings, and gives his analysis on the early first round performances from the Lakers, Clippers and Bucks. NBC Sports lead NBA writer Kurt Heslin and FS1 contributor and host of the Straight Fire pod, Jason McIntyre , break down the first round matchups and discuss top prospects heading into the NBA Draft. Make sure you download, rate and subsc...