Sat, Jun 20, 2020
Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the most Underrated players in NBA History. If you're looking for the Facts, Stats, and Context to prove it, look no further. You'll walk away knowing everything there is to know about Hakeem, the '80s and '90s Houston Rockets, and one of the Greatest Eras of NBA Basketball. (1:00) - Introducing Coach John (2:30) - Hakeem Olajuwon Career Retrospective (4:00) - Context/1990s Bulls/Tragic Injuries (5:50) - The Definition of Carrying (7:30) - Thriving as the Underdog (8:05) - (ST)eals - bl(OCKS) (10:40) - What Ifs? (13:00) - THE Hakeem Game Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Jesse Kay is a Teenage Entrepreneur who is the CEO of VyberMedia, the Founder of the Makin' Lemonade Fund, and the Host of the Trendsetter's Podcast. Carmelo Anthony is a Forgotten Superstar. If you're looking for the Facts, Stats, and Context to prove it, look no further. You'll walk away knowing everything there is about the 2000's Nuggets, the 2010's Knicks, and one of the most unforgettable scorers in NBA History. (1:30) - Jesse Kay Rise to Prominence (3:05) - Carmelo Anthony Career Retrospective (4:50) - Context/Lack of a Second Option (6:15) - What Ifs/Draft Day/Free Agency (8:00) - HOODIE MELO/Carmeloooooo ANthony (8:50) - The Carmelo Game (10:10) - Naismith Memorial BASKETBALL HOF Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Vertical Views Basketball, Hosted by Greg "The Truth Serum" Mitro and J3mstar Unbiased. Chauncey Billups is a Statless Winner. If you're looking for the Facts, Stats, and Context, look no further. You'll walk away knowing everything there is to know about Chauncey, the 2000's Pistons, and the value of Playing Winning Basketball. (1:15) - Chauncey Billups Career Retrospective (3:00) - Young Mitro's IMPACT Test (5:05) - Criminally Underrated by J3mstar (9:45) - The Origin Story of Mr. Big Shot (12:20) - Mr. Big Shot Vs. Big Shot Bob (13:15) - What Ifs/Draft Day/Free Agency (18:50) - Beat All Three GOATS Club (20:25) - Biggest Big Shot Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Jul 1, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. The Bonafide Scrubs Podcast, Hosted by Noah Levine and Will Swankie, join us for Episode 4. Kevin Garnett is Passion Personified. If you're looking for the Facts, Stats, and Context, look no further. You'll walk away knowing everything there is to know about KG, the 2000's Timberwolves, and what it means to give your all every moment you're on the court. (1:45) - Kevin Garnett Career Retrospective (3:10) - Going Pro Out of HS/Timberwolves Misery (4:30) - What Ifs/Draft Day/Free Agency (6:25) - Maniacal Intensity (7:15) - Replaceability Rating (8:00) - 25K, 10K, 5K, Double 1.5K Club (9:20) - The KG Game Thanks For Listening.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Brandon Steiner, the Founder of Steiner Sports, the CEO of The Steiner Agency, and CollectibleXchange, is the King of Sports Memorabilia. If you're looking for the Facts, Stats, and Context to prove it, check out John's deep dive into the mind of a sports icon who's an absolute goldmine when It comes to quality and practical life advice. You'll walk away knowing everything there is to know about the importance of holding yourself accountable, playing where your feet are, and giving your all for what you're passionate about. (1:20) - Staying On Top Of Your Team (2:15) - Asking a Yes or Yes Question (7:15) - Accountability and Mariano Rivera (9:15) - Progress on Process and Kobe Bryant (10:05) - Never Playing the Score (12:05) - Becoming a Young Entrepreneur (17:55) - Growth Under Immense Pressure (19:25) - Consistently Hostile (21:15) - Surround Yourself With Experts (24:10) - Not Everyone's Kobe (25:15) - Moment of Confidence (26:50) - Athletes Brandon Just Can't Miss (27:40) - Rudy. Rudy. Rudy. (28:00) - The Last Dance Reactions Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. The Xavier High School Freshmen Basketball Team joins Coach John to break down the 2013 New York Knicks. The 2013 New York Knicks were the lone bright spot in 2000's New York basketball history. If you're looking for the Facts, Stats, and Context to prove it, look no further. You'll walk away knowing everything there is to know about the 2013 Knicks, the start of the three point revolution, and some of the most important lessons you can take away from Xavier Basketball. (0:45) - Team Introductions (1:20) - Lessons Learned From The Season (2:35) - Knicks 2012-2013 Season Retrospective (3:20) - Context From The Previous Season (4:40) - Tim's Carmelo Anthony Overview (6:10) - Kwesi's J.R Smith Overview (7:15) - Chris' Tyson Chandler Overview (8:35) - Tom's First Round Breakdown (9:20) - Pacers Second Round Breakdown (10:00) - Kwesi's Korner (10:40) - Knicks 50+ Win Club (11:15) - What Ifs/Amare and Tyson Injuries (12:30) - Playoff Energy in the Garden (13:15) - Knicks Fan Misery and Reminiscing (14:10) - Playing in the Right Era Thanks For Listening.
Sun, Aug 9, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Coleman Ayers, Founder of By Any Means Basketball, joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about starting his own basketball brand at 16, being a Gen Z basketball coach/trainer, and taking us on a deep dive about Biomechanics and the impact they have on the game of Basketball. (1:45) - Starting By Any Means Basketball (6:30) - Organizing The Run (9:30) - The New Mecca?!?. (11:50) - Coaching as a Member of Generation Z (14:50) - Student-COACH (17:30) - Traditional Vs. Basketball Athleticism (20:20) - The Future of Hoops (23:10) - Landing Mechanics (31:00) - Zion and Ja (33:10) - Emergence of Biomechanics (36:15) - Breaking Down the Bubble (39:45) - Jazz Vs. Nuggets 2OT (41:35) - Body Transformations Thanks For Listening.
Tue, Aug 18, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. James McCollough, Assistant Basketball Coach at Adelphi University, and James Pristouris, CEO of Super League Athletic Academy join Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about their respective basketball programs, youth sports today, and the hyper-efficient career of Klay Thompson. (1:30) - Adelphi Basketball (3:30) - Building a Great Shooting Team (5:15) - Super League Athletic Academy (6:20) - Jr. NBA in Youth Sports (9:15) - Youth Basketball in Greece Vs. The USA (13:30) - Klay Thompson as a STAR Role Player (16:10) - 2 Points Per Minute Club (19:30) - What If Klay For KLove Happens? (22:45) - What If Klay's Healthy In The 2019 Finals? (26:00) - Klay Vs. Jimmer in the 2011 Draft (30:00) - Replaceability Rating (33:10) - Moving Point Guards to the 2 (36:40) - Giannis to Golden State? Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Aug 19, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Wesley Horne, NBA Shooting Coach and Creator of Shot Doctor, joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about The Shot Doctor App, Shooting Mechanics, and his Experience Creating World Class Shooters. (1:15) - Coach Wesley Horne (2:30) - Harvey "Super Stat" Pollack (4:40) - Journey Through the Coaching Ranks (8:05) - The Shot Doctor App (11:45) - Solution Minded Thinking (16:00) - Having a Coach on Your Wrist (21:00) - Shot Doctor for Teams (25:05) - Importance of Shooting Mechanics (27:15) - Shooting is a REQUIREMENT (28:00) - Working with Hall of Famers (30:40) - Holding Up Your Guide Hand (32:50) - Connecting With Shot Doctor Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Aug 24, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Alan Stein Jr., World Renowned NBA Performance Coach, Speaker, and Author, joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about how we can all both Raise AND Sustain Our Game. (1:50) - Alan Stein Career Retrospective (3:15) - Raise AND Sustain Your Game (4:15) -Play Where Your Feet Are (6:05) - Mindful Practice (8:30) - Working Hard, Smart, AND Consistent (10:00) - Self Awareness (15:00) - Hearing Vs. Listening (17:40) - What the Greats Do (20:40) - Who Wants $5? (24:00) - Shrinking the Performance Gap (31:00) - The Definition of Success (32:00) - Advice to Young Coaches (33:45) - Never Being Satisfied Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Aug 26, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Ryan Kennedy, CEO of Grind City Training, the fastest growing training organization in Queens, joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about his standout playing careers at Xavier High School and Farmingdale State College, what makes him different from other trainers, and the future of GCT. (1:20) - A Stellar Xavier Career (2:50) - Experiencing Playing in College (4:25) - Starting Grind City Training (6:10) - What Makes GCT Different (7:55) - Teaching Yourself the Game (8:50) - Taking Action on Day 1 (12:55) - Working With Delano (15:15) - Freestyle Friday (16:30) - Saturday Beach Workouts (18:35) - Focus of GCT (19:50) - Jaden Fleming (24:25) - Favorite Players (25:15) - Score 50 on Timmy D Club (26:45) - Give That Guy A Map (28:30) - Flat Earth Theory Thanks For Listening.
Tue, Sep 1, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Tyrone Nesby, the Head Varsity Basketball Coach of Muhlenberg High School, joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about playing 255 NBA Games after going Undrafted, being Coached by Kareem Abdul Jabbar AND Playing alongside Michael Jordan, and traveling the world to play Professional Basketball. (1:45) Winning Muhlenberg's First Championship (3:50) - Falling in Love With The Game (6:15) - Going Undrafted and Shocking the World (11:25) - Playing for Kareem (13:30) - Working out with Kobe (15:45) - Playing with Jordan (21:20) - Jordan Subbed Him Out!!. (22:50) - Respect Greatness (26:00) - Playing in Greece (28:10) - Tyrone's Favorite Greek Word (29:10) - Greek All Star Slam Dunk Contest (30:25) - Tyrone Nesby IV Thanks For Listening.
Thu, Sep 3, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Tyrone Nesby, the Head Varsity Basketball Coach of Muhlenberg High School, joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about playing 255 NBA Games after going Undrafted, being Coached by Kareem Abdul Jabbar AND Playing alongside Michael Jordan, and traveling the world to play Professional Basketball. (1:45) Winning Muhlenberg's First Championship (3:50) - Falling in Love With The Game (6:15) - Going Undrafted and Shocking the World (11:25) - Playing for Kareem (13:30) - Working out with Kobe (15:45) - Playing with Jordan (21:20) - Jordan Subbed Him Out!!. (22:50) - Respect Greatness (26:00) - Playing in Greece (28:10) - Tyrone's Favorite Greek Word (29:10) - Greek All Star Slam Dunk Contest (30:25) - Tyrone Nesby IV Thanks For Listening.
Tue, Sep 8, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Rex Walters, the Host of Real Talk Basketball, joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about playing 7 NBA Seasons with Legends Allen Iverson, Tim Hardaway, and Alonzo Mourning, Coaching at the Collegiate and NBA G League Levels, and his thoughts on the State of Coaching in the NBA. (1:40) - Rex's NBA Journey (6:13) - Learning From Pat Riley (9:05) - Playing With a Young Allen Iverson (10:12) - Exclusive Allen Iverson Story (11:40) - Rex's Coaching Career (14:35) - Being a Head Coach in the G League (19:10) - Relationship Between G League and Affiliate Teams (21:43) - Real Talk Basketball (24:35) - Bubble Talk (28:35) - Unconventional NBA Coaching (32:15) - Regular Season Vs. Playoff Basketball Thanks For Listening.
Tue, Sep 15, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Larry Williams, A.K.A Bone Collector, one of the Greatest Streetball Legends of All Time, joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about his journey spreading the game of Streetball, playing against some of the best players in the world, and his secrets to Breaking Ankles, Bones, and putting his defender through TORTURE!!. (1:45) - Origins of Bone Collector (3:30) - Developing the World's Deadliest Handle (6:00) - Weaponizing Your Moves Against Pros (7:25) - Having Targets (9:50) - Becoming Bone Collector (11:25) - BREAKING Ankles (13:00) - Preparing for Life after Basketball (15:10) - Beating Legends 1 on 1 (19:30) - There's No Better Teacher Than Buckets (22:25) - Playing with Legends like Professor in BallUp (25:40) - Breaking Flight (28:30) - Expanding the Team AnkleBreaker Brand Thanks For Listening.
Sat, Sep 19, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Dre Baldwin, A.K.A DreAllDay, joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about building the Work On Your Game Brand, Being Confident at all times, and coming up with New Ideas ALL DAY!!. (1:45) - Origins Of Dre Baldwin (5:05) - End Of The Bench Mentality (8:10) - Being Confident When You're Not (10:00) - Knowing When To Walk Away (13:00) - Building A Unique Brand (15:55) - Posting Content Every Day (17:40) - Making 10 Ideas Every Day (21:00) - If You Haven't Failed, You're A Failure (24:55) - Failures Making Dre A Great Entrepreneur (27:40) - Breaking Into The Sports Industry (29:55) - Advice To A 20 Year Old Dre Baldwin (31:35) - Growing Work On Your Game (33:45) - Mirror Of Motivation (36:20) - Creativity Behind The Brand Thanks For Listening.
Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Coach Ty Ellis joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk Coaching in the G League, Building a Strong Culture with the Stockton Kings, and Being a HEAD Coach. (1:30) - Coach Ty's Origin Story (5:00) - Transitioning From Pro Player To Head Coach (7:30) - DEVELOPING Players In The G League (11:10) - Stockton Alumni On The Miami Heat (15:00) - Being A HEAD Coach (16:10) - Advice For Young Aspiring Coaches (17:45) - Talking About Race As Coaches (20:00) - All We Got All We Need (22:20) - BABY!!. (24:30) - CHURCH!!. Thanks For Listening.
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Jefferson Mason from Dr. Dish Basketball joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk Being the Face of the Dr. Dish Brand, His Expert Advice on Becoming a Knockdown Shooter, and His Personal Journey Transitioning from Player to Coach. (1:25) - Coach Mason's Playing Career (2:55) - Making The Transition To Playing Overseas (5:25) - Making The Transition To Coaching (7:55) - Being An All-Around Player (10:20) - Growing The Dr. Dish Brand (13:00) - Putting Shots Up In The Offseason (15:10) - Brand New Dr. Dish CT Shooting Machine (18:15) - The Importance Of Tracking Shots (21:50) - What's Next For Dr. Dish (24:15) - Timberwolves #1 Pick Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Oct 5, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Coach Ernest Scott of the South Bay Lakers joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about his illustrious playing career overseas, being an Assistant Coach for the South Bay Lakers, and how the Affiliate LA Lakers are looking heading into the 2020 NBA Finals. (1:23) - Coach Ernest's Basketball Journey (10:45) - Being Coached by Nick Nurse (12:40) - Greek Basketball Culture (15:05) - Having To RUN Off The Court (16:30) - Transitioning From Playing To Coaching (20:35) - The Differences Coaching In The GLeague (22:55) - Andre Ingram = The Definition Of Hard Work (24:05) - Kostas Antetokounmpo's Potential (26:00) - South Bay's Involvement In The Bubble (29:00) - Highlights And Lowlights Of The Season (31:25) - Build GENUINE Relationships Thanks For Listening.
Thu, Oct 8, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Coach Chris McSwain joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about Creating Top Flight Elite Basketball, Coaching the Girls Varsity Basketball Team at Valley Christian High School, and Starting the Beyond The Buckets Podcast. (1:17) - Chris' Intro To The Buckets (3:05) - Directing Basketball at Valley Christian (4:12) - Going Beyond The Buckets (9:20) - Businesses Beyond The Buckets (13:15) - Living Life Beyond The Buckets (15:45) - Pre NBA Finals Thoughts (18:10) - Splash Lab (19:53) - COVID's Impact On California Hoops (24:30) - Connecting With Coach Chris. Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Oct 12, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Coach Bryan Bailey joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about his playing career overseas, Coaching for the Utah Jazz, and Being in the NBA Bubble. (1:25) - Bryan's Underdog Basketball Journey (5:05) - Going Pro Overseas (6:40) - Transitioning To The Sidelines (9:10) - Dime Athletics Training (11:15) - Coaching For The Utah Jazz (12:40) - Working With A Young Superstars Like Donovan Mitchell (13:40) - The Night That Changed NBA History Forever (16:10) - Life In The Bubble Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Aryn McClure joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to drop some GEMS about how she was first introduced to the game, her experiences not only playing, but DOMINATING at the highest level in College, and now, her journey playing professionally in Ireland for the Singletons SuperValu Brunell Ladies. (1:25) - How Aryn Fell In Love With The Game (3:45) - Shoutout Grind City Training. (5:05) - Overcoming Adversity In HS Hoops (10:35) - Navigating The College Recruiting Process (14:15) - The Decision (19:05) - Adjusting To The College Level (25:00) - Being Part Of A Winning DI Program (31:00) - The Victory Scholar Program In Ireland Thanks For Listening.
Fri, Oct 16, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Howard Beck joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about his Experiences Covering the League's Greatest Teams, his Unlikely Path to the Top of the Sports Journalism World, and Why He Will NOT Stick To Sports. (1:35) - How Howard Was Introduced To The Game (4:45) - Howard's Unconventional Path (8:55) - Life As A Beat Writer (12:30) - What Howard's Eyes Saw In LA (16:40) - Transitioning To The Mecca (22:05) - Howard's Best Moments In New York (26:45) - The Rise Of Bleacher Report (34:15) - Going Into The Podcasting World (37:35) - I Will Not Stick To Sports (46:05) - Howard's Advice To Young Journalists Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Oct 19, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Jovan Booker joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about his Remarkable Journey of Defying the Odds. Jovan has Committed his Life to Motivate and Inspire the Next Generation of Hoopers by seeing his Amputations as an ABILITY, not a disability. Jovan is Living Proof that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!. (2:25) - How Jovan First Started Playing (5:50) - Jovan's Prosthetic Leg (8:30) - Seeing AMP 1 At Mattituck HS (13:50) - Understanding Stand-Up And Wheelchair (21:00) - PeacePlayers International In Tel Aviv (26:45) - Knowing What You Say Can Change A Life (36:50) - Basketball Is Like Photography Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Oct 21, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Gheorghe Muresan, the Tallest Player in NBA History, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Discuss The Giant Imprint He Left on the Game, Going Up Against Some of the NBA's Greatest Centers, and Living Life at 7'7. (1:05) - BUNA DIMINEATA!!. (3:05) - Basketball Finding George (4:50) - Learning The American Culture (9:20) - Filming My Giant With Billy Crystal (11:40) - Joey Tribbiani's Shoutout On Friends (12:05) - My Name Is WHAT!? (14:35) - Keeping Up With Little George And Victor (17:30) - Giant Basketball Academy (21:25) - The Growth of 3V3 (23:40) - Going Against The GOAT Centers (28:05) - Playing With Manute Bol For 10 Days (30:12) - The Evolution Of The NBA Big Man (32:55) - NBA Finals Preview (37:10) - LA REVEDERE!!. Thanks For Listening.
Fri, Oct 23, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Nelson Terroba, Assistant Coach and Defensive Coordinator of the Texas Legends, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Talk about How Coach Nelson Fell in Love with Being Around the Game, Coaching Lessons that Transcend Levels, and the Importance of the Defensive Side of the Ball. (1:30) - Coach Nelson's Basketball Journey (3:40) - Being A Young Coach (6:50) - Transition To Coaching In The Pros (11:27) - Coaches Need Coaching (14:02) - Coaching Is Teaching (18:40) - Now Transitioning To Canadian Hoops (26:45) - Finding A Home In Texas (32:50) - Why These Levels Are The Same Thanks For Listening.
Fri, Oct 30, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Adam Filippi, Director of Pro Scouting for the Sacramento Kings, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Talk about His Role with the Dynastic 2000's Los Angeles Lakers, the Day to Day Behind Being a Scout in the NBA, and Shooting Techniques He's Learned from Legends of the Game Such as Jerry West. (2:00) - Adam's Introduction To The Game (5:05) - Getting Into Scouting (8:25) - NBA Basketball In Bologna, Italy (9:45) - Getting To The Kobe and Shaq Lakers (13:45) - The Evolution Of International Basketball (16:55) - Transitioning To The Charlotte Hornets (19:45) - Small Markets In The NBA And The Kings (22:40) - The Art Of Creating A Scouting Schedule (27:05) - Making A GM SEE The Player (29:55) - Putting Basketball First (32:25) - Revisiting The 2013 NBA Draft (37:15) - Skills That Translate To The NBA Level (40:15) - Simply Put: Shooters Can Play (44:55) - How Hard It Is To Gauge Hard Work (47:20) - Writing Two Books On Shooting (50:50) - Adam's Advice For Future Scouts/Himself Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Nov 2, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Audley Stephenson, Commissioner of NBL Canada, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Talk about Being the Commissioner of a Professional Sports League, How Audley Got Into Podcasting Before it Was Cool, and The Growth Of Basketball In Canada. (1:40) - Audley's Introduction To The Game (4:00) - Podcasting Before Podcasts Were Cool (6:20) - Finding A Home At NBL Canada (10:00) - Explosion Of Basketball In Canada (15:00) - Growing The NBL Canada Brand (17:25) - Covid's Impact On The NBL Season #10 (18:40) - Outlook On NBL Canada BY Season #20 Thanks For Listening.
Sat, Nov 7, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Ronnie Nunn, Former NBA Director of Officials, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Talk about the Skills Needed to Be an NBA Referee, His Role as Director of Officials, and the Nuances Behind Making the Right Call. (2:10) - Ronnie's Introduction To The Game (4:45) - Officiating Games At Xavier High School (7:20) - Transitioning To Being An NBA Ref (12:22) - The Skills Needed To Be An NBA Ref (16:20) - The Importance Of Maintaining Fitness (21:35) - Teaching The Next Generation Of Refs (25:35) - How The Field Has Evolved (30:00) - Transitioning To Director Of Officials (34:30) - The Impact Of Instant Replay (39:25) - The Gather Step!!. (44:00) - The Up And Under!!. Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Nov 9, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Coaches Christina Raiti and Derek Klein, Basketball Coaches at National Powerhouse Long Island Lutheran and Founders of Empire Youth Athletics, Join Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to talk about How They Built a Positive Playing Culture From the Ground Up with Empire, Their Thoughts on AAU, Social Media, and Basketball Today, As Well as What It's Like Playing Against The Best Competition in the Nation. (1:45) - Getting Introduced To The Game (4:28) - Mentors They've Met Along The Way (8:00) - Transitioning From Playing To Coaching (14:00) - Derek's There's A Spot And A Fit For Everyone (22:00) - Building An Empire (26:00) - The Empire Way (29:55) - Christina On Social Media (37:35) - One Word To Describe Empire (40:35) - Transitioning To Head Coach During COVID (44:50) - LuHi As A National Basketball Powerhouse (51:00) - Playing Against Bronny James And Sierra Canyon (56:10) - Christina's Experiences Coaching In Greece (1:04:42) - Advice To Young Coach Christina and Derek Thanks For Listening.
Thu, Nov 12, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. George Galanopoulos, Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks Affiliate Texas Legends, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Talk About His Journey Through the Coaching Ranks of the Texas Legends, His Experiences Coaching in Africa with the Uganda Men's National Team, and the Future of the NBA G League for Rising NBA Draft Prospects Right Out of High School. (1:55) - Getting Introduced To The Game (3:40) - Experiences As A Young Coach (6:00) - Coach George's Greatest Mentors (8:50) - Starting In The G-League (12:00) - Climbing The NBA G League Coaching Ladder (15:00) - Lessons Learned From First Head Coaching Season (20:32) - Professional Basketball In Africa (26:35) - High Schoolers Going Straight To The G League (28:52) - Advice For 20-Year Old Coach George (30:25) - Finding Your Purpose? Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Nov 16, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Dave Hopla, World-Renowned NBA Shooting Coach, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Talk About How Dave Became One of the Best Shooters in the World, Stories From His Coaching Stops All Across The Association, And What It's Like Holding Some of The Most Unbreakable Records in Shooting. (1:30) - The Origins Of The World's Best (4:05) - Bringing His Shot To The Coaching World (8:25) - The Chris Bosh Toronto Raptors (10:43) - Coaching Free Throw King Jose Calderon (13:02) - AAU And Our Me-First Culture (16:35) - IG Trainers - (18:23) - Never Get Bored With The Basics (20:55) - The Unforgettable 2013 NY Knicks (24:00) - Starting The 3-Point Revolution (25:55) - Make Shots Not Excuses (28:42) - Shooting Post-COVID (30:45) - Dissecting Giannis' Shot (32:50) - Advice For A Young Dave Hopla Thanks For Listening.
Thu, Nov 19, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Isaiah Fox, Former NBA and G League Assistant Coach, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Talk About How He Transitioned from a Successful Pro Playing Career to the Coaching Ranks, His Fondest Memories in the G League, and the Lessons He's Learned Along the Way. (1:32) - Coach Fox's First Steps Into The Game (3:00) - Coach Fox's Greatest Mentors (4:35) - The Transition From Pro Player To Coach (7:45) - THE Andre Ingram Game (10:55) - First Year With The Lakers And Lebron (13:05) - The 76tionary (18:20) - What's Your Path? Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Nate Loenser, Former Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach and Former Head Coach of the Windy City Bulls, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Talk About Coach Nate's Time Coaching his Favorite NBA Team, Taking the Reins of a G League Team in Windy City, and Being Seen By Being Unseen. (1:30) - Coach Nate's Introduction To The Game (11:42) - The Unique Characteristics Of The G League (16:47) - How Draft Rights Work In The G League (23:55) - Being Seen By Being Unseen (33:15) - Coaching Your Favorite Teams (39:10) - Coach Nate's Best Advice Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Greg St. Jean, Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Joins Coach John on Big Fellas Basketball to Talk About Getting into Coaching While Still Playing, Climbing the Coaching Ranks at a Young Age, and Winning an NBA Championship Down in Orlando. (1:28) - Being Bred To Coach (2:38) - The Opportunity To Coach While Playing (6:32) - Starting In The Video Room (9:35) - Being A Young Coach In The NBA (15:00) - Working With Chris Mullin at St. John's (19:50) - Going From St. John's To The Lakers (27:05) - Being A Coach AND A Scout (28:50) - Lebron's Focus For Championship #4 (31:00) - The Four Events That Stopped LA (35:32) - Advice To A 20-Year-Old Coach Greg Thanks For Listening.
Fri, Nov 27, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Bryan Tibaldi, Assistant Coach For The Canton Charge, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About Coach Bryan's First Year With The G League Affiliate For The Cleveland Cavaliers, How He Got His Foot In The Door Through The Video Room, And The Key Differences He's Seen Along The Way. (1:40) - Being Surrounded By The Game (2:35) - Lessons From Michigan State Basketball (5:42) - Draymond Green's Beginnings At Michigan State (7:05) - Learning In The Video Room (9:35) - Back To College, Then The League (14:00) - Working With The Canton Charge (19:12) - THE Sir. Dominic Pointer (23:10) - Coach Bryan's Advice Best Coaching Advice Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Nov 30, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Otas Iyekekpolor, 6'8 Forward In The Portuguese Basketball League, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About His Journey From Canada To The U.S. To Chase His Dream, How He Keeps Transforming His Game To Keep Going To The Next Level, And What It Means To Have Ambition. (1:48) - Learning The Game In Canada (3:12) - Diversifying The Sports You Play As A Kid (4:15) - Otas' International College Recruiting Process (5:20) - The Adjustment To Basketball In The U.S.A (6:52) - Becoming KNOCKDOWN (9:12) - Changing The Scouting Report (10:23) - Mentors That Otas Followed (12:33) - Having AMBITION (14:30) - Pro Portuguese Basketball In A Pandemic (18:05) - Don't Sweat The Small Things Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Dec 2, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Chris Oliver, President Of Basketball Immersion, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About Creating The Largest Online Basketball Coaching Resource On The Planet, Interviewing Over 140 Of The Brightest Minds In Basketball, And Why It's So Important To Share The Game. (1:40) - Sharing The Game (3:00) - The Inspiration Behind Basketball Immersion (4:05) - Executing On Your Ideas (6:07) - Experimenting With Trial And Error (8:13) - Being Head Coach Of Basketball Immersion (10:07) - Young Coaches Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (12:25) - Giving Your Players "Dessert" (14:23) - Lessons From Over 140 Of The Game's Best. (17:15) - Changing Your Process Through Immersion (20:48) - What's Next For Basketball Immersion? Thanks For Listening.
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Tas Melas, NBA Personality at the Athletic and Co-Host of the No Dunks Podcast, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About Co-Hosting The Starters On NBA TV, His Predictions On The Upcoming 2021 NBA Season, And The Evolution Of A Day 1 Raptors Fan. (1:27) - Going On Air In College (2:52) - Getting Reps When No One Is Listening (4:35) - Transitioning Into An NBA TV Studio (7:10): The Birth Of No Dunks (8:53) - The Evolution Of A Day 1 Raptors Fan (16:30) - The Evolution Of The Toronto Raptors (18:30) - Favorite Raptors Of All Time (22:52) - The State Of The Greek Freak (25:37) - "I Want To Thank Tas Melas For Hating On Me" (28:03) - Being Doc River's Locker Room Motivation (30:15) - Predictions For The 2021 NBA Season (33:40) - What's Next For You? Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Dec 7, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Nikos Okekuoyen, 2020 NBA Draft Prospect And Good Friend Of The Show, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About Coming To America From Greece To Play With The Best High Schoolers In The World, How Dirk Nowitzki Inspired Him To Become The Player He Is Today, And Why It's Always Family Over Everything. (1:38) - Growing Up Playing Basketball In Greece (3:50) - Why We Are All Bros (5:00) - Team Greece Upsetting Team USA (6:20) - Playing UP On The Men's Team (7:42) - Playing Elite High School Ball At Spire (10:07) - Niko's Mentality In Giving His All (14:25) - "What's Up Big Fella" - King James (15:45) - Seeing Dirk Change How Bigs Play (18:12) - You Have To Have Fun Playing (21:05) - Dirk Vs. Lebron In The 2011 Finals (22:20) - Watching Sierra Canyon Vs. LuHi (23:25) - The Story Behind Declaring For The Draft (25:00) - Chase Your Dreams Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Dec 9, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. David Resnick, Broadcaster For The Westchester Knicks, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About Being The Voice Of The Westchester Knicks, Broadcasting In An Environment Like The G League, And Why You Have To Treat Every Broadcast Like It's The Super Bowl Or The NBA Finals. (1:25) - Seeing The Game Growing Up (2:58) - Acquiring Broadcast Skills In HS (5:07) - Giving Broadcasting Your All (6:38) - Everyone Can Be A Mentor (9:15) - Journey To The G League (12:30) - The G League As A Job Fair (15:08) - Best Commentating Moments (17:55) - Being THE Voice Of A Team (21:07) - Always Put Your Best Foot Forward Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Rainer J Meisterjahn, NBA, WNBA, And FIBA Mental Performance Coach, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About How Rainer Started Courtex Performance, Where The Mental Performance Field Is Going, And Why We Have To Throw Away The Cookie Cutter Approach. (1:32) - Getting Started In Mental Performance (2:55) - Starting Courtex Performance (5:13) - Everything Was Different (7:43) - First Mental Impression Of Giannis (9:37) - The Philosophy Behind Courtex (11:50) - Having A Conversation About Mental Health (13:10) - Upcoming Changes In Mental Performance (14:50) - Analytics In Mental Performance (19:00) - "I Took That Personally" Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Dec 16, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Jim Sweeney, From The ESPN 30 For 30 "Playing For The Mob" Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About Jim's Dominant Playing Career At Boston College, The Real Story Behind Playing For The Mob, And Why You HAVE To Keep Playing. (1:23) - Mr. Boston College (3:27) - The Fraudulent SI Cover (5:52) -The REAL Dinner Story (8:55) - The Providence Game (9:52) - What Exactly Is Point Shaving? (10:22) - Origin Of Playing For The Mob (11:22) - What Did ESPN Miss? (17:25) - "Whether You Like It Or Not" (18:35) - Life After Boston College (20:37) - Don't Stop Playing. (22:57) - Competitively Playing at 60+ (30:05) - Face To Face With Black Jesus (32:07) - Who Is Mike? (34:22) - Writing Old School Hoops Thanks For Listening.
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Len Elmore, NBA Player, Broadcaster, And Professor Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About What It Was Like Playing In Both The NBA And ABA, Broadcasting One Of The Greatest College Basketball Games Of All Time, And Being A Sports Management Professor At Columbia University. (1:22) - The Start Of A Great Career (3:45) - Growing Up In The Mecca (5:42) - Rewriting The Maryland Recordbooks (8:45) - Choosing The ABA Over The NBA (11:45) - Taking A Charge On Dr. J (14:45) - Diving Into The Academics (18:50) - Len's Greatest Mentors (22:50) - Being A Professor At Columbia (26:40) - Christian Laettner's "The Shot" (29:30) - Advice For A Young Len Elmore Thanks For Listening.
Mon, Dec 21, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Darren Haynes, Former ESPN SportsCenter Anchor, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About What Made Him Go Into Broadcasting, How He Prepares For Work Every Single Day, And What It Was Like Working At The Worldwide Leader In Sports. (1:32) - What's A Day In The Life For Darren? (2:30) - Becoming Obsessed With Sports (3:45) - Taking The Broadcasting Path (7:10) - Calling Mrs. Haynes (9:05) - "I Can't Believe I'm Here" Moment (10:50) - One Game That Sticks Out From 1,000 (13:12) - Face Planting At Game 7 (14:22) - Living Life With No Regrets (16:20) - How To Recover On Air (18:25) - World-Class Dating Advice: BE CONFIDENT. (20:40) - Advice Tailored To The Big Fellas Thanks For Listening.
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Dan O'Brien, Director Of Sports Medicine And Research For The National Basketball Players Association, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About What The NBPA Does Behind The Scenes To Benefit Player Safety, His Department's Role In Giving Players A Second Opinion, And How The Bubble Became A Reality From The Medical Side. (1:42) - Sparking That Passion For Sports (2:30) - Specializing In Sports Medicine (4:40) - Breakdown Of The NBPA (7:32) - The Role Of Medicine In The NBPA (8:27) - Climbing Through The NBPA Ranks (11:10) - The NBPA's Role In The Bubble (18:03) - Importance Of Staying Present Thanks For Listening.
Sat, Dec 26, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Kyle McAlarney, Player Development Consultant For Priority Sports and Entertainment, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About Breaking The All-Time Points Record On Staten Island, Hitting A 4 Point Play To Win A Playoff Game, And Sparking A Successful Career At The World's Premier Sports Agency. (2:10) - The Story Behind A Legendary Work Ethic (4:32) - Hitting A 4 Point Playoff Game Winner (5:50) - Picking The Fighting Irish (9:00) - Playing Summer League For The Clippers (10:15) - Making The Move To Pro Ball In Greece (11:25) - Finding Consistency With A Club Overseas (12:50) - Getting Into Coaching At Moore Catholic (14:50) - Joining The World's Premier Sports Agency (18:32) - Role With Priority Sports and Entertainment (21:27) - Advice For A Fresh Out Of HS Kyle Thanks For Listening.
Tue, Dec 29, 2020
Follow us on all our Social Media @BigFellasPod. Drew Hanlen, The Gold Standard Of Skills Training, Joins Coach John On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About How He Used His Relentless Work Ethic To Build Pure Sweat Basketball, What It's Like Training Some Of The NBA's Best in Bradley Beal, Joel Embiid, And Jayson Tatum, And Why You Have To Stay Humble When You Have Everything You Need. (1:25) - Outworking EVERYONE (3:15) - Watching Basketball To Learn (4:15) - Taking Training Seriously (6:07) - Building Pure Sweat (7:35) - Teaching Basketball Execs Too (9:05) - Seeing Other Trainers As Allies (10:47) - Working With The Trainers Of The Future (12:18) - A Day In The Gym With Coach Drew (13:12) - Balancing Strength And Skill Training (14:20) - Finding Gold In Jayson Tatum (15:47) - The Duo Of Bradley Beal And Westbrook (17:20) - Zach Lavine At #56!? (19:03) - Helping Joel Embiid Get Over "The Shot" (20:20) - Who's Going To Shock The League Next? (21:35) - Staying Humble And Having Everything You Need Thanks For Listening.