Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr drops by to talk with David Aldridge and BIG Wos about how the Warriors' will get back to premium status in the NBA. An update on Klay Thompson, getting Draymond Green and Kevon Looney back to form and Steph's next iteration. D'Angelo Russell and Andrew Wiggins Plus how the NBA will open up for teams not in the bubble, and dealing with trolls on Twitter and standing up and speaking out for social justice.

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The Road Back, Trolls on Twitter and Speaking Out with Steve Kerr

First, David and Wos look back on the 10 year anniversary of The Decision.  Then at 19:30 CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins the show to dive into the NBA's return of play plan, the impact of the rise in positive tests in Florida, and broadly how professional sports can be played during a global pandemic.

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the promise and unknowns of the NBA's plan

Raptors head coach Nick Nurse drops by to talk with David and Wos about getting back on the floor and readying for Orlando, last year's Finals and guarding Steph Curry, his coaching philosophy, racial injustice and his long road to the NBA.

Nick Nurse Defending Champion, Exceeding Expectations

Hawks Head Coach Lloyd Pierce drops in to talk with David and Wos about speaking out against police brutality, what the Hawks organization is doing to educate players on Social Justice and history, and what management and ownership is doing to change culture. Plus, the challenge of coaching one of the youngest teams in the NBA.

Young Hawks, Social Justice and Taking Action with Lloyd Pierce

In the latest Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge, BIG Wos and Sacramento Kings' reporter Jason Jones talk about recent statements put out by NASCAR banning the Confederate flag and the Boston Red Sox response to comments by Torii Hunter regarding racial abuse at Fenway Park. Also NBA's Bubble, players as commodity, the Kings, Buddy Heild and play-by-play announcer Grant Napear's 'All Lives Matter' tweet leading to his resignation.

Bread and Circuses (Players as Commodity) + Grant Napear Gone

Wizards' John Wall drops in to talk with David and Wos about Lockdown Life, the killing of George Floyd, the disruption of civil society and the blessings of fatherhood. Plus John lets the guys know when he will return to the court and the steps he is taking to get himself back into prime shape. Also John talks about his fundraiser called 202 Assist to help people in the poorest section of Washington D.C. dealing with Covid . https://202assist.com/

The Reinvention of John Wall

A Minneapolis–Saint Paul roundtable with David Aldridge and local reporters Ray Richardson, Henry Lake and Jon Krawczynski.

Do The Right Thing

In the latest Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge, BIG Wos and Marcus Thompson reflect on the crisis going on in Minneapolis and streets across America, and the death of George Floyd.

So Tired Of Being So Tired

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle drops by to talk about the possibility of the season returning, the ideal time frame and format. Also, the success of the new look Mavs, Luca Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Then looking back at the 2011 Championship, the decision to revamp and the urgency of winning a title for Dirk, and team building.

Rick Carlisle on Resuming the Season, Jordan's Obsession, Dirk & 2011, Team Building

David and Wos welcome special guest JA Adande to talk about history, truth and perspective in ESPN's The Last Dance. Plus things may play out when and if the NBA season resumes.

Subjective History in The Last Dance with JA Adande

Doc Rivers drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Wos Lambre on the Last Dance, Mike's politics and whether athletes need to speak out, Kawhi Leonard and the state of the NBA season.

Doc Rivers on Last Dance, the Politics of Jordan, Kawhi + NBA Future

Ethan Sherwood Strauss drops by to talk with David and Wos about his new book 'The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty.

The Victory Machine with Ethan Sherwood Strauss

Jack McCallum and Melissa Isaacson join David Aldridge and Wos Lambre to share stories on covering the Bulls Dynasty recapping the ESPN documentary 'The Last Dance.'

The Last Dance: Covering Michael Jordan and the Bulls in Real Time

David Aldridge and BIG Wos talk to NBA legend Charles Barkley, about quarantine life and Cornavirus. Diversity and inclusion in NBA media. AAU Basketball. The G-League. Jordan's greatness and mending the fence with MJ. Lessons learned while entering the league and playing with some of the All Time greats in Philly, including Moses Malone. How good Andrew Toney was, and nobody knows it. What should the NBA do about the rest of the season?

Charles Barkley on Michael Jordan, Diversity and The Media

In the latest episode of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge and BIG Wos talk to Shams Charania and Timberwolves reporter Jon Krawczynski on Shams' interview with Kevin Garnett and scathing comments about former employer and owner of the Timberwolves, Glen Taylor. Also, Oklahoma State Football coach Mike Gundy's tone-deaf coronavirus rant.

Kevin Garnett Goes Off + Mike Gundy Rant

What is Hoops, Adjacent? It’s a podcast about basketball… and other stuff, hosted by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Curt Gowdy Award winner David Aldridge. Hoops, culture, politics, laughs--we talk about it all, with weekly guests from media, sports teams and whoever else is interesting and fun. Join us!

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