Shows
KarterKastNBA Draft, NBA Conspiracies, and Worst Pickup Basketball Guy Draft With Adam StancoThe KarterKast's favorite guest, Adam Stanco (@NaismithLives) joins the show once again! Karter, Connor, and Adam discuss Wemby expectations, Scoot vs. Miller, NBA conspiracies, evaluating OT Elite, the decline of the traditional big man in college basketball, and they close with a "Worst Pickup Basketball Guy Draft". Don't forget to subscribe to show and check out karterkast.com! Check out 247Sports.com for the best recruiting and college sports content! #nba #nbadraft #sports
Time Stamps:
Wemby: (2:15)
NBA Conspiracies: (14:13)
Scoot vs. Miller: (18:27)
College vs. High School: (28:30)
OT Elite: (32:23)
2023-06-2956 min
Life of Fitz | A Cancer Warrior's Conversations about LifeAdam Stanco in Nashville, TennesseeThis edition of the Life of Fitz podcast features host Tim Fitzgerald calling Adam Stanco, the new boss at the 247Sports Network. Stanco's official title lists him as a vice-president of content & executive producer for 247Sports. He moved to Nashville from San Francisco, where he spent years as an executive with the Pac-12 Network. Stanco started his TV career at WIBW-13 in Topeka, but quickly returned to his hometown of Philadelphia, where he covered national high school sports, which led to a stint as a producer at ESPN as he continued his coverage of high school sports, specifically basketball. St...
2022-08-071h 27
Catch and ShootNBA Draft Preview: Adam Stanco on Cade Cunningham's Ceiling and the Evaluation ProcessOklahoma State's Cade Cunningham is expected to be the #1 pick in the NBA Draft (whether or not it's the Pistons who make the pick) and our old friend Adam Stanco joins Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong to discuss what makes him so special. Stanco tells us Cunningham's elite level of scoring and passing abilities puts him on track to at least be a multi-time all-star ...and, perhaps, the ultimate individual honor. Stanco, VP and Executive Producer at 247 Sports, gives us his views of other high-level prospects expected to go early in the draft (Jalen Green, Jalen Suggs, Evan Mobley...
2021-07-2748 min
The Pure Hoops Quick HittersCatch & Shoot 2.0 Quick Hitter: Adam Stanco on if the "One & Done" Rule is Soon to be DoneWith the creation and development of the Overtime League and G-League as alternate options to college for prospects, does this give the NBA cover in continuing the "One & Done" rule? Former Catch & Shoot host Adam Stanco discusses this with our Aaron Berlin and Bruce Bernstein. Stanco gives us a history lesson as to why the rule was created and what changes need to be done to improve the league's development of young players. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-06-1703 minCatch and ShootBack to the Future: Adam Stanco on the NBA Draft Combine, LotteryBoth the NBA Draft Combine and Lottery take place next week in Chicago, and who better to discuss the process and top prospects then having our former host (and Pac-12 Network Coordinating Producer) Adam Stanco. Stanco joins our Aaron Berlin and Bruce Bernstein (filling in for Otto Strong) and tells us how the interview process at the Combine, even more than the physical "measurables", have become an important factor in how front offices have gauged prospects. Stanco also tells us what prospects he's keeping his eyes on, plus how the development and creation of the G League and Overtime...
2021-06-1551 min
On to Something with Bryan FenleyAdam Stanco's Saga in Sports MediaAdam Stanco of Pac-12 Networks takes you on a joyride through his career in sports media. In this conversation with Fox Sports Radio anchor Bryan Fenley, Stanco shares personal experiences that are attention-grabbing and sure to entertain. Stanco, having worked at ESPN for several years, apprises you on an unkept secret about the company's Bristol campus. It's home to uber competitive basketball pick-up games between employees. Stanco lists the best hoopers he played against on site who were non-NBA players. The biggest trash talkers, some famous tv personalties, were also pointed out. Unquestionably, the biggest spor...
2021-04-2146 min
Covering the SpreadMen's Final Four Betting Preview With Adam StancoWith the final four of the 2021 men's college basketball tournament now set, where can we find betting value in each game? Adam Stanco of the Rejecting the Screen podcast joins The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview Houston versus Baylor and UCLA versus Gonzaga and outline his favorite bets of the weekend. Stanco also discusses implications of the NBA trade deadline and two high-profile injuries on the futures market.
2021-03-3146 min
Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballIt's Time to Step AwayAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov announce they are stepping away from the podcast and explain their reason for taking an indefinite hiatus.From Adam & Noah: We are extremely appreciative of the opportunity David Locke provided us. The entire Locked On team, from the talented hosts to the hard-working people behind-the-scenes, have been kind and supportive. Thank you to all of our guests for opening up and trusting us to share your stories. Most importantly, thank you to our listeners. We love that you connected with us and appreciated what Rejecting the Screen was all about. Please stay healthy...
2021-03-0926 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballBasketball Reference's Mike Lynch - Going ISOOn today's Rejecting the Screen, Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Sports Reference's Mike Lynch, who takes the guys deep inside the inner workings of Basketball Reference, an invaluable resource for everyone basketball fan. Lynch answers the questions about the wild nicknames on the players' pages, dives into how not to compare players from different eras, reveals what's next for the site, and since he's a Philadelphia guy too, he names his all-time Philly 5 basketball players. You can follow Mike on Twitter @SportInfo247 where his pinned tweet is Adam's all-time favorite post.--If...
2021-03-041h 01Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballWhat Do You Want From Us? Plus, Doris Burke, Duke, Kentucky & NBA Top ShotIn today's Rejecting the Screen, Adam & Noah open up and ask you the listeners, what do you want from them? How can they add to your life through the podcast? Plus, Noah details his NBA Top Shot experience that includes selling a Dillon Brooks layup for $30. Adam ponders what's ahead for college basketball blue bloods Duke & Kentucky, and as they often do, they react to NBA Twitter...this time, it's Doris Burke.--If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories series on Rejecting the Screen, check the feed for the episodes from January 26th & 28...
2021-03-0234 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGame of Zones Co-Creator, Adam Malamut - Going ISOAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Adam Malamut, the co-creator of the enormously successful Bleacher Report series Game of Zones. Malamut reveals everything you always wanted to know about the show, including why it ended, which owner they angered, and why meeting Sam Hinkie was awesome (and awkward). He shares hilarious childhood memories of getting suspended for drawing a sexually explicit cartoon about his teacher and explains how Philly’s sports talk radio station, 610 WIP, influenced his impressions. Malamut also details his career in animation and how Game of Zones actually got started. Plus, he gives us a hi...
2021-02-251h 28Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballJames Harden's MVP Case, NBA Twitter & Cade CunninghamAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov dive into the most recent NBA Twitter controversy: A visceral reaction to Nate Duncan’s tweet about Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards’ insane dunk against the Raptors. They examine how, remarkably, James Harden should now be a part of the MVP discussion. Noah reveals what he’s looking forward to in the league this week and Adam analyzes Oklahoma State standout Cade Cunningham, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.--If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories series on Rejecting the Screen, check the feed for the episodes from J...
2021-02-2329 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Josiah JohnsonAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with acclaimed TV creator and the king of NBA Twitter, Josiah Johnson. They discuss how Josiah was a Bruins ball boy with the 1995 NCAA title team and how his father (UCLA legend Marques Johnson) starred in White Men Can’t Jump. Josiah also shares hilarious stories about his playing career at UCLA, including LeBron stealing his locker, T.J. Cummings dating a member of Destiny’s Child, and why summer pickup games with Magic Johnson were infuriating. He talks about what went into the six-year process of creating Legends of Chamberlain Heights and wher...
2021-02-1852 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballRe-Balancing NBA Rules, Anthony Davis & Jalen SuggsAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down what the recent Anthony Davis injury means for the Lakers and for LeBron James’ MVP chances. They share their thoughts on three-point shooting once again dominating NBA offenses discuss if the league should move the three-point line further back. Noah explains why he is interested in watching the Spurs play this week and Adam evaluates Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.--If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories series on Rejecting the Screen, check the feed for the episodes from Janu...
2021-02-1637 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - David Locke, Utah Jazz Radio VoiceAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with the radio play-by-play voice of the Utah Jazz and the founder of the Locked On Podcast Network, David Locke. He shares remarkable stories about how his career was launched, including a hard-to-believe childhood event foreshadowing his dream job, a fascinating gift from his father, and why getting fired by the Sonics turned out to be a blessing. He reveals incredible, behind-the-scenes moments which took place during the infamous Jazz game on March 11, 2020, the day the NBA (and, subsequently, the sports world) stopped. He explains why Rudy Gobert is underrated, Quin Snyder is...
2021-02-1157 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballThe Next Face of the NBA, 'Inside the NBA' & What are the Knicks Doing?Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down the Derrick Rose trade for the New York Knicks and why the team’s short-term gain could actually be detrimental down the road. The discuss what to make of how Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal talk about (and talk to) the league’s current stars on Inside the NBA. They also predict who the face of the league will be after LeBron James finally retires. Plus, Noah shares why he’s looking forward to watching the Rockets this week and Adam analyzes an under-the-radar NBA Draft prospect, Auburn point guard Sharife Cooper.--
2021-02-0933 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Josh Lloyd, Locked On Fantasy BasketballAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with fantasy basketball expert Josh Lloyd. The host of Locked on Fantasy Basketball tells remarkable story about how, as a pharmacist in Australia, he utilized a maniacal work ethic to get his career off the ground. He reveals how BasketballMonster.com has become a game-changer in the fantasy hoops industry and shares tips for fantasy basketball beginners. He also explains how his 30-team league and his current schedule are each insane.The Locked On Fantasy Basketball podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and can be found wherever you...
2021-02-0458 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballSo, Which NBA Teams are Good?Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss whether or not the current parity is a good thing for the NBA. They assess which teams are actually good and which teams could legitimately win a title. Noah gives his list of games he’s looking forward to this week and Adam breaks down why USC’s Evan Mobley is in the running to be the first player selected in the 2021 NBA Draft. Also, Noah shares his experience as a mystery reader for his daughter’s class. --If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories series on Rejecting the Scr...
2021-02-0231 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballKobe Stories - Part 2 of 2Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov look back at the most fascinating Kobe Bryant stories from their weekly interviews on Rejecting the Screen. In Part 2, they share stories about Kobe's maniacal workouts and infamous intimidation tactics. They also reveal how he inspired Devin Booker's 70-point game, almost became a member of the Phoenix Suns, shared a rivalry with a defensive specialist, and inspired countless people before and after his career ended.Interviews include:
Howard Beck (legendary NBA writer)
Andy Bernstein (Hall of Fame photographer & co-author of Mamba Mentality with Kobe)
Mo Dakhil (NBA writer & podcast host)
Lindsey Hunter...
2021-01-2837 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballKobe Stories - Part 1 of 2Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov look back at the most fascinating Kobe Bryant stories from their weekly interviews on Rejecting the Screen. In Part 1, they share stories about Kobe: showing greatness as a child, playing with the Sixers while in high school, having other potential landing spots at the 1996 NBA Draft, and struggling early on in the NBA. They also reveal how some teammates earned Kobe's respect and the details of his relationship with his most famous teammate, Shaquille O'Neal.Interviews include:
Butch Beard (former NBA head coach)
Howard Beck (legendary NBA writer)
Andy Bernstein (Hall of...
2021-01-2641 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Cory Jez, Former Utah Jazz Coordinator of Basketball AnalyticsAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with former Utah Jazz coordinator of basketball analytics, Cory Jez. They discuss some of his greatest athletic achievements (each involving ridiculous golf shots), how he got an analytics job in the NBA, and what the interview with the Jazz looked like. He provides remarkable, behind-the-scenes details about the pre-draft process. He explains how teams weigh character, dive deep into statistics, and find the signal in the noise. Jez, who has degrees from Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech, tells fascinating stories about Donovan Mitchell’s pre-draft workout, the Mike Conley trade, why Quin Snyder is...
2021-01-211h 18Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballShould We Be Taking This NBA Season Seriously?Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss how we should be viewing this NBA season in light of all of the postponements and players sitting out. They debate whether the league would re-evaluate things if the Lakers - and LeBron, specifically - were dealing with COVID issues. They play a clip of Earl Watson telling a remarkable story about Devin Booker and Kobe Bryant and reveal that they are releasing a Kobe tribute podcast on the anniversary of his death (January 26th). The guys also get into what they're looking forward to this week. Noah wants to see what the Raptors...
2021-01-1928 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - @JoshEberleyAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with HOOP Magazine writer Josh Eberley. They have a wide-ranging discussion with the Twitter sensation from Calgary, hitting on his unique journey as a journalist, why growing up as a basketball fan in Canada wasn’t easy, and how the pool of Canadian hoops talent is growing. He reveals why he is so engaging on Twitter and what — and who — within the NBA media landscape bothers him. Eberley, who also teaches Grade 5 and 6, provides fascinating insight about balancing two careers, discussing politics with children, and the remarkable teacher who changed his life. Plus, he sha...
2021-01-141h 01Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballJames Harden Trade: The Good & The What Now?"Emergency Pod" is all relative, but Noah Coslov and Adam Stanco give their opinions on the Houston Rockets trading James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a blockbuster 4-team deal that also sent Victor Oladipo from the Pacers to the Rockets.--Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends!--Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the guys have in-depth personal conversations with all sorts of...
2021-01-1408 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballLife Sucks & Now the NBA Knows ItAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss the NBA's most recent crisis as league-wide COVID outbreaks may ultimately cause a suspension in play or even shut the season down. The guys talk about how the NBA is now learning what the rest of us already knew: the restrictions caused by the pandemic suck (but they're necessary). They also examine Draymond Green's recent critique of NBA media and his frustration with their lack of understanding the game. Noah explains why he's looking forward to the Mavericks-Hornets matchup and Adam reveals why Colorado point guard McKinley Wright is an intriguing NBA Draft prospect.
2021-01-1247 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - John Karalis, Locked On CelticsAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Locked On Celtics host John Karalis. They discuss how he was the first Emerson athlete to play professionally and how he played in some of the same gyms Giannis Antetokounmpo was discovered at in Greece. They talk about how his media career started with the launch of the Red's Army blog and how his profile was raised when the Big 3 came together in Boston. The author of The Boston Celtics All-Time All-Stars explains how he wrote the book and why his mother was crying when he gave her a copy. He details...
2021-01-071h 17Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballWho's Not Winning MVP & How Slander Comes to BeAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss how this year's MVP race will have many qualified candidates, but three elite players will not win MVP regardless of how the rest of the season plays out: Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Domantas Sabonis, They analyze the Steph Curry "slander" and talk about the difference between critiques from former NBA players (such as Channing Frye) and from NBA Twitter, even if both groups are wrong. The guys also preview their interview with Locked On Celtics host and author John Karalis and reveal the matchup they are both looking forward to this week.
2021-01-0540 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Steve LavinAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with former UCLA and St. John's head coach Steve Lavin. They discuss his remarkably swift journey from third assistant on the UCLA staff to head coach of the Bruins. He tells incredible recruiting stories, including landing future NBA standout lead guards Earl Watson and Baron Davis in the same class and how Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers was a walk-on with low expectations. The current broadcaster (Fox Sports, CBS Sports, Pac-12 Network) talks about how so many of his former players have gone on to successful media careers. And Lavin goes into...
2020-12-3150 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballNBA Broadcast Concerns, Real & Spectacular vs. I've Had BetterAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov present intriguing takeaways from the start of the 2020-2021 NBA season. They discuss how disappointed they've been with the game broadcasts and try to figure out what's gone wrong. They examine surprising early results and assess whether some teams are really as good (Hawks and Cavs) or as bad (Clippers, Bucks, and Warriors) as they've looked. Plus, the guys explain why their emotional interview with USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt is still impacting them and why it has resonated with so many others.--Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review...
2020-12-2941 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - USA Today's Jeff ZillgittAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with USA Today NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt. In this incredibly emotional interview, they discuss Jeff's courageous journey since a 2015 colon cancer diagnosis. He shares intimate details of his worst (and best) days during his fight for survival and describes how facing death has changed his perspective on life. He also explains how he has managed to cover the NBA while battling his illness and reveals his secrets to developing relationships with players, coaches, and front office executives.--Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with...
2020-12-241h 06Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballPredicting the NBA HeadlinesAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov preview the 2020-21 NBA season in their own unique way. They provide "Tomorrow's Headlines Today" with predictions about Damian Lillard, Isaac Okoro, the Sixers, and the changing of the guard in the Southwest Division. They make fun of people for saying "people don't talk enough about," but then proceed to say that people aren't talking enough about Markelle Fultz or about the difference between the league's small and big market teams. The guys also reveal what they are excited about this season, including the young talent taking over the league, the Clippers-Lakers game on opening...
2020-12-2241 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballThe Giannis Industry, Kyrie's Psyche & Rob/Randy/VincentAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov examine why Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a supermax extension with the Bucks. They lay out how the narrative of Giannis leaving Milwaukee took on a life of its own and explain why his staying is good for the league. They have a view on Kyrie Irving's recent media feud that you won't hear anywhere else. The guys try gaining a greater understanding of Kyrie's psyche, deeply examining some of his past podcast interviews and the defining moments of his career. Also, Adam shares another insane story, this one involving the legend of "Rob/Randy/Vincent,"...
2020-12-1745 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Sports Illustrated's Howard BeckAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with legendary NBA writer Howard Beck. The former New York Times and Bleacher Report scribe discusses the major announcement that he's taken a dream job with Sports Illustrated. They have a wide ranging discussion about NBA journalism, including what he learned from covering Kobe and Shaq, how he builds trust with players, the challenges of covering the league in a Covid-19 world, and how he balances telling great stories with the business side of clicks and engagement. They also talk about "Saying Goodbye to the Trips of a Lifetime," the recent New York...
2020-12-151h 02Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Former Video Coordinator Mo DakhilAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with the charismatic former video coordinator for the Spurs and Clippers, Mo Dakhil. They discuss Mo's days as a student manager with USC, observing the development of NBA prospects like Nick Young and Gabe Pruitt. As a former ball boy with the Lakers, he shares an incredible story about being part of a back and forth between Kobe Bryant and some referees. The founder of thejumpball.net and writer for Bleacher Report also goes in-depth about life as a video coordinator in the NBA. Mo reveals what it was like to work for...
2020-12-1059 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGambling on the NBA in 2021, Harden, Kyrie and Boyz II MenAdam Stanco and Noah Coslov discuss Chris Haynes' report on the NBA fining teams who rest their star players during nationally televised games, and how that could impact gambling on games. They dive into the national TV schedule and examine which emerging standouts the league should be marketing. They talk about recent controversies involving Kyrie Irving and James Harden and the ultimate impact of their off-court exploits. Plus, there's always "a little bit of life" so Adam shares an embarrassing story about the time he went with an ex-girlfriend to a Boyz II Men concert. --
2020-12-0833 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballNBA Playoff Teams, Star Status & an Honest Life UpdateAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss how the media evaluates NBA players and the impact of those evaluations. They also predict which teams who didn't make the playoffs last season will make it this season. Plus, in an incredibly revealing moment, Noah opens up about how he didn't get his "dream job" as play-by-play voice of the Charlotte Hornets. He provides insight on the interview process and explains why his disappointment will linger for quite a while.**This episode was recorded before the John Wall-Russell Westbrook trade.**--Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen...
2020-12-0339 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballWill the NBA Be the NFL? NBA Twitter Confusion & the Drunk MascotAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss the delicate relationship between NBA players and media members. They go in-depth about Andre Iguodala's recent comments on the subject in a recent Richard Deitsch article in The Athletic. They also talk about the COVID issues the NFL is struggling with and why the NBA might be headed down the same path (or worse). Plus, Adam tells a story about how he once took over as the Ithaca College mascot and the result was disastrous.--Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends!
2020-12-0139 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Ronnie NunnAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with the former NBA Director of Officials, Ronnie Nunn. They discuss many of the officiating details that fans always wonder about, including whether star players really do get star treatment, how calls are handled at the end of games, if referees worry too much about the cameras, and who the game's biggest whiners are. Nunn, who spent 19 seasons with the NBA, tells tremendous stories about the infamous Michael Jordan-Reggie Miller fight, the 1998 NBA Finals, the Malice at the Palace, and why he's personally responsible for the "Trent Tucker rule." He also provides remarkable...
2020-11-261h 15Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA Basketball'20-'21 NBA Season: What We Still Don't KnowAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss what we don't know about the upcoming NBA season, including the role rookies will play, what COVID testing protocols will look like, how much the NBA will be run like the NFL, and more. Noah goes in-depth about the teams he thinks have made the best moves this offseason (the Blazers and Lakers) and Adam takes a deep dive into his selections (the Hawks and Sixers). Plus, Noah reveals how his mind has been racing as he awaits word on whether he got his dream job. Adam shares a remarkable story about something Snoop...
2020-11-2433 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballKlay, NBA Draft Coverage & Rookie of the YearAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss the devastating reports of Klay Thompson tearing his Achilles and what it means for the Warriors on and off the court. Coming off of the NBA Draft, the guys examine the top Rookie of the Year candidates. Plus, Noah's epic rant on the issues he had with ESPN's draft coverage is the best thing you'll hear all week.--Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends!--Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is...
2020-11-1938 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballInside the NBA Draft with Workout Guru Don MacLeanAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with NBA Draft workout guru Don MacLean. The Pac-12's all-time leading scorer is renowned for his pre-draft work and previously prepared Donovan Mitchell, Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Devin Booker for their respective drafts. He shares fascinating insight into what the pre-draft process looked like for those aforementioned stars (and many others) and why it is vastly different this year. Don explains why he wouldn't pass on Dayton's Obi Toppin and would even consider taking him No. 1 overall. He also goes in-depth about working out LaMelo Ball last year and what the...
2020-11-1749 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballThe "Donovan Mitchell" of the 2020 NBA DraftAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov take a deep dive into the 2020 NBA Draft. They discuss LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards, and Obi Toppin and examine the dilemma the T-Wolves face with the No. 1 overall pick. They talk about why fit is so important and share which prospects could excel if they end up on the right team. Adam reveals the players who should be drafted higher than they are projected and, after having a front row seat to Donovan Mitchell's pre-draft workouts in 2017, he explains how the Jazz star separated himself from others in the class. Plus, Adam tells...
2020-11-1240 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Alvin WilliamsAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with former Villanova standout and Toronto Raptors fan favorite, Alvin Williams. The Philly high school hoops legend discusses incredible details about playing in summer league and pickup games with close friends Rasheed Wallace and Kobe Bryant. The 1997 All-Big East selection talks about why no game plan worked against Allen Iverson while he was at Georgetown or in the NBA. He explains what it was like to play with a wild Blazers team in his rookie season and tells the remarkable tale of how he found out he was traded to the Raptors. He...
2020-11-101h 16Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Blazers TV Analyst Lamar HurdAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Portland Trailblazers TV analyst Lamar Hurd. They open with the unique situation Lamar is in being the only non-former player or coach to be a full-time TV game analyst in the NBA. Lamar details some awkward off-air situations in his first season, but also the support that has meant the most. The guys go back to Lamar's HS days in Houston where his teammate scored 101 points in a game the same night Dajuan Wagner scored 100 in New Jersey. Plus, Lamar goes through why he turned down a potential NBA playing opportunity, how...
2020-11-051h 18Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballNBA Timeline, Screams on the Airplane & Poll WorkingAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down the disagreement between NBA owners and players over when they should start the 2020-2021 season. They detail the implications of the start date, including what it means from a PR perspective and why future NBA seasons hang in the balance. They discuss how Noah became an official poll worker and how Adam's flight from the east coast to the west coast was comical due to a screaming baby and a wild 3-year old.--Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends!...
2020-11-0338 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - SiriusXM NBA Radio's Justin TermineAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with SiriusXM NBA Radio host Justin Termine. They discuss the start of Justin's journey and the remarkable story about how he was nearly kicked out of high school for his on-air criticisms of the football team. They talk about his time at Emerson College with famous classmates OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti and former Orlando Magic GM Rob Hennigan and the careers they went on to have. Justin reminisces about how Noah gave his career a jumpstart and why he considered quitting the business before he caught his big break. They examine some...
2020-10-291h 00Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballWhat We Want From NBA Media in '20-'21Adam Stanco and Noah Coslov continue their conversation from last week centered around what they want to see from the NBA next season. On today's show, they focus on the media and what changes can be made in order to make the off the court experience more enjoyable. Plus, they once again address the league's TV ratings and why the numbers shouldn't be used in any forms of comparison. To close during this offseason, they'll share a personal story which sometimes will be related to basketball, like the one Noah gives about the start of NBA Radio on SiriusXM...
2020-10-2737 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Will Perdue on Gregg Popovich & Phil JacksonAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 13-year NBA vet Will Perdue on playing for legendary head coaches Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich. The conversation hits on many fascinating points from Perdue's unique perspective, including comparing the starts of their NBA head coaching journeys, how they won in spite of having different leadership styles, and what their relationships with star players Michael Jordan and Tim Duncan looked like from the inside. Perdue provides rarely heard details about their practices, film sessions, and in-game adjustments. He examines how Phil may have used manipulation to get the best out of his...
2020-10-221h 24Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGetting Ahead of the NBA in '21-'22Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov take a deep dive into what fans should expect from their team's front office next season. They also examine what fans should want from their team's star player and Noah explains what he wants to see from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Plus, Adam reveals some incredible gems he recently found at his parents' house (leading to each of them telling memorable college stories).--Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends!--Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked...
2020-10-2033 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Phil HubbardAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 10-year NBA vet and former NBA assistant coach Phil Hubbard. The schoolboy phenom from Ohio talks about how he ended up attending the University of Michigan and becoming one of the best freshmen in college basketball history. He explains what it was like to play for Dean Smith while winning a gold medal in the 1976 Olympics. Hubbard shares fantastic NBA stories about playing with Isiah Thomas and World B. Free and playing for Dick Vitale, Chuck Daly, George Karl, and Lenny Wilkens before they were all legends. He provides rare insight into...
2020-10-151h 23Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballWho Doesn't Respect LeBron James?Now that the NBA Finals are over, Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down their biggest takeaways from the bubble and stress how impressed they are that Adam Silver actually pulled it off. They go in-depth about LeBron James, including asking how anyone could possibly be disrespecting him. The guys detail what's next for the NBA, sharing what they are hearing about when it will return and why the league will be in great shape whenever that happens. Plus, the guys say they still haven't heard the biggest voices in the NBA say the one thing they should be saying.
2020-10-1335 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Washington Post's Ben GolliverAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Washington Post NBA writer and host of the Locked On NBA podcast Ben Golliver on everything that has happened inside the NBA bubble. As the author of the upcoming book Bubbleball, Golliver shares rare details about the Disney property, including where those inside it are allowed to go, how isolating it really feels, what security is like, the activities that are available to the players, and the only thing he's spent money on in the last few months. He explains how it feels and looks inside the arena and who the most...
2020-10-0848 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballFinals Broadcasters, Jimmy Butler's "10" & Game 4Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss what they want to hear from the ESPN broadcast team calling the NBA Finals. The guys break down what they've enjoyed, what they are critical of, and what we should be hearing from them. They also discuss how Jimmy Butler's reputation was never as good as it is right now and Adam asks who should be blamed for that (former teammates, Butler himself, or the media?). Noah's answer will surprise you. They also lay out their expectations for Game 4 of the NBA Finals and how the outcome will likely be determined by how Anthony...
2020-10-0632 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Danny SchayesAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 18-year NBA vet Danny Schayes. The old school big man tells remarkable, never-before-heard stories about some of the greatest players of his era, including Larry Bird, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Charles Barkley. He shares incredible insight on playing for Magic Johnson during his short stint as a head coach and getting invited to Magic's private parties. Schayes also breaks down his famous fight with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during the 1985 playoffs. He explains how the Denver Nuggets became the highest scoring team in NBA history and what it was like to play in the highest...
2020-10-011h 17Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballLeBron, The Finals & The AsteriskAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov provide a special NBA Finals preview episode of the podcast. They have a unique angle on whether a Lakers or Heat championship will always have an asterisk next to it because it happened in the bubble. They take a deep dive into the greatness of LeBron James, including some of his unfathomable stats, why the Michael Jordan comparisons are frustrating, and how what he's doing at his age is unlike anything we've ever seen before. The guys make their predictions on who will win the title, analyze what will determine who wins, and look back...
2020-09-2942 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Grizzlies AC Scoonie PennAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Scoonie Penn. The college hoops legend talks about everything from his early playing days to things about Ja Morant that fans don't know. He explains what he learned while playing in AAU Tournaments against Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Vince Carter and how he found inspiration in watching Salem High School classmate Rick Brunson reach the NBA. He discusses the success he experienced at the start of his collegiate career at Boston College and details his gut-wrenching decision to transfer to Ohio State in the face of enormous...
2020-09-241h 21Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballMVP Narrative, Who Should Vote & Celebrating 100 EpisodesAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss a topic that they've gone over many times before, the MVP narrative, and why LeBron James has it all wrong. Plus, they get into the controversy that Doug Gottlieb created over the weekend questioning Maria Taylor's NBA awards vote, and try to come up with a voting solution. The guys close with thoughts about their first 100 episodes of Rejecting the Screen, a milestone for podcasting and their friendship.Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends!--Today's episode is brought to you...
2020-09-2139 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Jeff Pearlman, Author of Three-Ring CircusAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman. This is the first interview with Pearlman about his incredibly revealing new book, Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty. Pearlman finished writing the book prior to Kobe's death and it is the ultimate documentation of the not-so-pretty side of Kobe's early days as a Laker. The author discusses how Kobe was much different when he first entered the league than he was later in life. Pearlman shares stunning Kobe stories from Shaq, JR Rider, and Jerry Stackhouse. He...
2020-09-1751 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballTop-50 Harden, Clippers Driver's Seat & New Lakers BookAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov ask the question "Is James Harden a Top-50 NBA player of all-time?" Plus, Paul George said the Clippers are "in the driver's seat," but that's impossible given the pressure they are under going into Game 7 against the Nuggets. Finally, the guys preview Thursday's "Going ISO" episode, an exclusive interview with NY Times best selling author Jeff Pearlman, whose new book Three Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil & the Crazy Years of Lakers Dynasty will lead to emotional conversations about Kobe Bryant.Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends!
2020-09-1536 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - NZ Breakers CEO Matt WalshAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with New Zealand Breakers CEO Matt Walsh. The former NBA player talks about his high school days, playing in a highly publicized game against LeBron James and regularly battling with Kyle Lowry. He provides fascinating insight about his time as a star at Florida, including playing with the freshman class of Al Horford, Joakim Noah, and Corey Brewer, explaining why Billy Donovan is a special coach, and sharing the most outrageous taunts the Kentucky crowd hurled his way. He recollects taking the Miami Heat conditioning test, experiencing Gary Payton trash talk, getting cut...
2020-09-101h 04Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGiannis Loves Milwaukee, "Spo" & Broadcast TroubleAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss why they predicted the Heat and Thunder would be disruptive in the playoffs. They share why they're frustrated by all of the talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving Milwaukee. Plus, they talk about the Magic letting their radio broadcast team go in favor of TV simulcasts. Noah explains why the move is problematic and Adam is worried that it is a bad omen for the industry.--Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the...
2020-09-0828 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - HOF Photographer Andy BernsteinAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Hall of Fame photographer Andy Bernstein. The man behind many of the NBA's most iconic photos talks about spending weeks with the Dream Team, sharing the experience with his dad, playing poker with the guys, and golfing with Michael Jordan in Monaco. He talks about shooting the Showtime Lakers, including how he learned to anticipate when Magic Johnson was throwing no-look passes, earned Pat Riley's trust, and joined the team during their White House visit. He opens up about his special, decades-long relationship with Kobe Bryant, explaining how they wrote the book...
2020-09-031h 03Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballRemember Kawhi? Plus, What the NBA Strike AccomplishedIn spite of many insisting that the NBA strike was not beneficial, Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov explain what it actually accomplished. They do a deep dive on how Kawhi Leonard is playing as well anyone in the bubble, yet is still not getting the attention he deserves. Plus, Noah reacts to Adam's epic story about a spider, a ghost, and a barber.--Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the guys conduct a longform interview. This week, the...
2020-09-0136 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Steve Jones Jr.This episode was recorded a week before the Milwaukee Bucks led the players strike.Also, please note that the Sixers fired Brett Brown since this episode was recorded.Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Steve Jones Jr., the former Nets assistant coach, former Grizzlies video coordinator and son of legendary NBA broadcaster Steve "Snapper" Jones. The conversation starts with Steve's experience playing with James Harden at Arizona State and playing against Jimmer Fredette while at UNLV. They discuss the role of the video department in an NBA organization, coaching Kevin Garnett, and how to...
2020-08-2750 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballNBA's TV Ratings Mean Little & Luka vs. HardenAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov explain why the recent reports about declining NBA ratings are misleading. They discuss Adam’s theory that James Harden is criticized for the same things Luka Doncic is praised for. They talk about the latest news involving the future of the Sixers. And they provide some insight into their personal lives, including Noah’s move back to an eerily empty New York City and Adam trying to manage an active household during a slew of fires in Northern California. --Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and i...
2020-08-2540 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Cherokee ParksAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 9-year NBA vet Cherokee Parks. They dive into the big man's remarkably journey, from starting to play the game at 14 years old to playing in the McDonald's Game with four of the Fab Five just four years later. The Duke legend explains why playing alongside Christian Laettner was difficult and how they knocked off Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson's Purdue team in their iconic NCAA Tournament matchup. He details many of the struggles he faced during his rookie season, beginning with his strange NBA Draft night. He tells classic stories about superstar teammates...
2020-08-2055 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballWhat is an MVP? Plus, Unusual NBA Playoff PredictionsAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov make playoff predictions you aren't hearing anywhere else. Adam's unique prediction is about the Sixers, while Noah's involves a drinking game for the media. The guys are blown away with the job Adam Silver did to pull off this NBA Bubble. They also pick their stars with the most to gain in these playoffs with Adam choosing James Harden and Noah going with Joel Embiid. Plus, they examine the MVP race between Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James and take issue with how some media members are using off-the-court narratives to decide which one to vote...
2020-08-1838 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Reggie TheusAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 2-time NBA All-Star Reggie Theus. One of the best players in the 1980's and the former head coach of the Sacramento Kings, Theus is remarkably candid and revealing as he discusses many of the rumors, setbacks, and triumphs of his illustrious career. He talks about the racial issues he faced as part of the first integrated class at Inglewood High School. He talks about his high school battles with Bill Laimbeer and their enduring friendship, which included being teammates in the 1983 NBA All-Star Game. He also goes into depth about playing for...
2020-08-131h 39Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballLakers Issues, Lillard's Star & Manufacturing MotivationAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss what's ailing the Lakers, whether it can be fixed, and how it will impact them once they enter the playoffs. They also talk about Draymond Green getting fined for tampering and how we should view tampering in the league right now. Plus, they break down the reason why the knocks against Damian Lillard are ridiculous.--Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the guys conduct a longform interview. This week, 2-time All-Star and...
2020-08-1133 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Dahntay JonesAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 2016 NBA champion Dahntay Jones. The former All-ACC performer goes in-depth about his time at Duke, including how Coach K sets up his players for success, what made JJ Redick stand out as a freshman, and the real story behind why Jay Williams chose Duke over Rutgers. He discusses his incredible workouts against Dwyane Wade and others prior to the famous 2003 NBA Draft, why his draft night got crazy, and what he learned from Hubie Brown and Jerry West as a rookie with the Grizzlies. He takes the guys inside his battles with...
2020-08-061h 24Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballLuka or Zion, Rockets Diagnosis, Advice for Players & MediaAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss how the Shake Milton situation in Philly sheds light on an issue developing between the players and media within the NBA Bubble. They talk about how the racial injustice messaging could be getting lost because of how it is being delivered. Noah offers up advice for players on how to communicate in the most impactful way, while still saving room for basketball talk. Adam lays out his Marco Belinelli Theory and why it explains TJ Warren's recent 53-point outburst. They go in-depth about how the Houston Rockets are winning in Orlando and whether it...
2020-08-0430 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - NBA Skills Trainer Rob McClanaghanAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with NBA skills trainer Rob McClanaghan. They discuss McClanaghan’s journey from Syracuse walk-on to the league’s most sought-after skills trainer. He tells the remarkable story of working out Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett for the first time. They get into the specifics on his individual workouts for MVP award winners Steph Curry, LeBron James, Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant, and Russell Westbrook. They talk about how McClanaghan essentially controlled the first round of the famous 2008 NBA Draft. McClanaghan also gives his thoughts on celebrity trainers, explains why he’s had to slow down J...
2020-07-3048 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballBucks vs Rest of East, "The Media" & NBA BroadcastsAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov get the conversation started by discussing a tweet by NFL Network's Kyle Brandt implying that media members are rooting against the NFL returning. They discuss why they take issue with the premise as it pertains to the NBA, including the generalization involved in the lumping together of "the media." They examine whether the Bucks are a cakewalk to advance to the NBA Finals in the bubble. Noah explains why he'd rather take the East field and Adam explains why he still thinks the Bucks will be there at the end. They also offer their unique...
2020-07-2835 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Stu JacksonAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with former New York Knicks head coach, legendary NBA executive, and current Big East associate commissioner, Stu Jackson. They discuss his remarkable career, going from an assistant on Rick Pitino's Final Four staff at Providence to the second-youngest head coach in NBA history to resurrecting Wisconsin's program to the first general manager for the Vancouver Grizzlies to the NBA's Sr. VP of basketball operations. Jackson goes in-depth about why the Grizzlies didn't take Kobe Bryant or Steve Nash in the 1996 NBA Draft, what he would've done differently after Steve Francis didn't want to...
2020-07-231h 20Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballThe Players in Need of an NBA TitleAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down the fascinating list of players most in need of winning an NBA title. Adam presents his year-end award winners (including a controversial Most Improved Player selection), while Noah critiques Adam's list and presents some names of his own. The guys explain the factors which make handicapping games in the bubble difficult. Plus, Noah shares ways in which NBA players can amplify their Black Lives Matter messaging.--Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO"...
2020-07-2137 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Gerald HendersonAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with former lottery pick and 8-year NBA vet Gerald Henderson Jr. He discusses the early years of his basketball journey, including the pros and cons of growing up as the son of a 3-time NBA champion and being a high school teammate of another future pro, Wayne Ellington. He talks about battling an Oak Hill Academy team that had Ty Lawson, Nolan Smith, and Michael Beasley, calling Jay Wright to tell the coach that he wasn't going to Villanova, and playing in the McDonald's All-American Game with Greg Oden and Kevin Durant. The...
2020-07-161h 23Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Lindsey HunterAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 2-time NBA champion Lindsey Hunter. The current head coach at Mississippi Valley State talks about finding stardom at Jackson State, highlighted by a 48-point game against Kansas in 1992, and the wild pre-draft process that ensued. He shares remarkable stories about playing pickup with Michael Jordan at MJ's camp, the crazy fights he witnessed when he first joined the Bad Boy Pistons, watching Shaq in a layup line wearing nothing but a jockstrap, and a Kobe workout that doesn't even seem real. He reveals how he won a title with the Lakers in 2002...
2020-07-091h 11Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballWhat if the Bubble Title is Giannis' Only One?Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov talk about many of the issues surrounding the NBA bubble that aren't being discussed. They examine the importance of the NBA season resuming this season because of the impact it will have on next season and break down how we will ultimately view the players who have opted out returning this season. Noah has a thought on what it would take to actually get a current player in the bubble blackballed. Adam lays out what it would be like if the playoffs went away from a conference format and instead went with a bracket that...
2020-07-0732 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballNo Basketball for a Year?Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov tell wild NBA stories and examine the impact this unique NBA calendar will have on this year's NBA Draft. Noah tells a story about having to keep quiet as an intern in a precarious position during the 2003 NBA Finals. Adam tells a story about watching LeBron play against Carmelo in high school and not believing the guest Worldwide Wes brought along with him. They also go over the complexities of the upcoming draft, detailing the current pre-draft process, assessing what it means for the lottery picks who will go over a year without playing in...
2020-06-3034 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballThe NBA's Unanswered QuestionsAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss how much it will matter inside the NBA bubble that Coronavirus cases are spiking outside the bubble in Florida. They run through what may keep certain players from wanting to play when the NBA returns. The guys talk about how the normal routines for NBA players will be thrown out of whack and the impact that will have on specific players and teams. Adam thinks the Miami Heat will have an advantage in the bubble because of Pat Riley and his history with unique situations. Noah thinks the Oklahoma City Thunder could also be...
2020-06-2334 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - NBA Photographer Nat ButlerAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with the man responsible for countless iconic NBA photos, Nat Butler. They discuss the legendary photographer's relationship with the late David Stern and what it was like working at the NBA during the early days of the Stern Era. Nat gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into his famous Sports Illustrated photo shoot with LeBron James when LeBron was accepting the 2009 NBA MVP trophy at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. The future Hall of Famer also shares his experiences with Michael Jordan, including shooting Jordan's college matchup with Chris Mullin, capturing MJ showing off...
2020-06-181h 07Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballWhere's the NBA's Communication & Leadership?Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss how the NBA's return went from imminent to questionable. They look into why the momentum has shifted and ask what the NBA got wrong about the science of their plan. They also examine how the league is looking into the best way to amplify the Black Lives Matter movement. Adam talks about how former NBA players Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and Craig Hodges were blackballed after taking personal stands against racism and oppression. Noah wonders if Kyrie Irving considered the idea of having someone else speak out on behalf of the players who didn't want to...
2020-06-1631 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballThe NBA's Asterisk & No DistractionsAdam & Noah always talk hoops and a little bit of life and, with all of the chaos going on in the country, they still tried to do both. Adam gives his three players with the most on the line if the NBA returns this season and Noah explains why Adam Silver has even more to gain in the end. The guys discuss how we'll look back on this season, whether it will always have an asterisk next to it, why the lockout-shortened 1999 season could be a good indicator of what's to come, and why LeBron is once again at...
2020-06-0244 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballFixing the Knicks & Cavs Blame GameIn today's Rejecting the Screen, part of the Locked On Podcast Network, Noah Coslov and Adam Stanco sort out the situation in Cleveland as anonymous Cavs players are reportedly trashing John Beilein and they take a deep dive into how to fix the New York Knicks. They also share personal stories about how Noah built a Barbie Dreamhouse and how Adam's son broke a flat screen TV. Noah has the NBA matchup you should be watching this week and Adam gives us a college matchup that could have major NBA Draft implications.Reacting to Chris Paul calling...
2019-12-1031 minRejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGame of the Decade, Predictions & CelticsIn today's Rejecting the Screen, part of the Locked On Podcast Network, Noah Coslov and Adam Stanco discuss why the Celtics have been so impressive without Kyrie Irving, Dajuan Wagner's remarkable high school exploits, preseason predictions the guys got right (and wrong), and how Noah will be selecting his Moment of the Decade, Team of the Decade, and Coach of the Decade, and Draft Pick of the Decade.First time Adam interviewed LeBron James (0:50)Dajuan Wagner's brilliance in high school (1:15)Story of two high school players scoring 100 points on same day (2:20)...
2019-11-1930 min
40 Year CoachEpisode 9: Travis DeCuireAdam Stanco’s in-depth interview with University of Montana head coach Travis DeCuire. They discuss the coach’s early playing career, including how immature missteps during a youth tournament changed the course of his basketball life. He shares stories about his phenomenal collegiate run, first as a standout at Chaminade and then as one of the nation’s assist leaders at Montana. They explore DeCuire’s journey as a highly successful college assistant and the relationships he fostered along the way. DeCuire opens up about his feelings on being passed over for the Cal job after Mike Montgomery lobbied for him to g...
2018-11-061h 0540 Year CoachEpisode 8: Kim EnglishAdam Stanco’s in-depth interview with former NBA player and current Colorado assistant coach Kim English. They discuss the coach’s childhood, including how a speech impediment destroyed his confidence, but basketball helped restore it. He shares stories about some of his early playing experiences, taking the court alongside NBA stars and reveals what they taught him about the game. They take a deep dive into what it takes to win, breaking down the details of what winning plays actually look like. The former Missouri star tells a remarkable story about how he overcame adversity brought on by hubris. They also...
2018-10-2348 min40 Year CoachEpisode 7: Mike JarvisAdam Stanco’s in-depth interview with longtime college basketball head coach Mike Jarvis. They discuss the coach’s early days as a player, including why he was ready to quit the game entirely and the reason he stayed with it. He reveals some of his early coaching experiences, such as working alongside a young Jim Calhoun and coaching Kyrie Irving’s father at Boston University. They take a deep dive into what Jarvis experienced while coaching Patrick Ewing at Cambridge Rindge and Latin. Jarvis explains what he learned from coaching a once-in-a-generation talent and shares some incredible stories about Ewing’s insane...
2018-10-091h 0840 Year CoachEpisode 6: Steve KerrAdam Stanco’s in-depth interview with Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr. They discuss Kerr’s childhood, including an early love of multiple sports and what he learned while traveling around the globe. He reveals some remarkable tales from his time at Arizona, including when he first realized he could be an NBA player. Kerr explains how those Lute Olson-coached teams have inspired his current practices and how a loss in the 1988 Final Four still haunts him today. He explains what it was like to play for some legendary NBA coaches and what he learned from the likes of Phil...
2018-09-251h 1040 Year CoachEpisode 5: Matt McCallAdam Stanco’s in-depth interview with UMass head coach Matt McCall. They discuss his decision to end his playing career and attend Florida as a student-manager. He shares fascinating stories from his days doing manager grunt work and building relationships with Joakim Noah, Al Horford, and Corey Brewer as they won back-to-back national championships. He reveals the secrets behind Billy Donovan’s success and recounts his difficult decision to leave Donovan’s staff. McCall explains how he earned an NCAA Tournament berth at Chattanooga and tells the remarkable story of becoming the UMass head coach when someone else was given the jo...
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