In the NBA A to Z debut podcast, USA TODAY Sports writers Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt talk to Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford about his where he learned his coaching philosophy, his new team and how he thought the Los Angeles Lakers, who he was an assistant for last season, don't get enough credit for how they finished.
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1 hour
Aug 31, 2015
Kyrie Irvings silver lining for the Cavs / Tim Tompkins, Kevin Rafuse, & Justin Cousart talk: the passing of Chocolate
Kyrie Irvings silver lining for the Cavs / Tim Tompkins, Kevin Rafuse, & Justin Cousart talk: the passing of Chocolate Thunder, Charlotte Hornets off-season, and whether the Cavs are in trouble given Irving’s injury. Also Random Player & Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 minutes
Aug 29, 2015
Stinger: Charlotte All-Time Team Small Forward Selections / When the Hornets signed Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to a four-year deal earlier this
Stinger: Charlotte All-Time Team Small Forward Selections / When the Hornets signed Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to a four-year deal earlier this week, it was a recognition of his talent and what he does for the Hornets when he's on the floor, and what happens to them when he's off of it (spoiler: bad things and losses). The Hornets franchise has had a foundational player at the small forward position ever since the dominant front court of Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning left town. Easy to get away with patchwork small forwards when you had those two guys anchoring the middle. - - Glen Rice, Jamal Mashburn, Gerald Wallace, and now Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who will make our all-time team at arguably the most dynamic and dominant position in today's game. - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 minutes
Aug 27, 2015
Stinger: Charlotte All-Time Team Shooting Guard Selections / The shooting guard position has rarely been kind to the Charlotte Hornets
Stinger: Charlotte All-Time Team Shooting Guard Selections / The shooting guard position has rarely been kind to the Charlotte Hornets or the Charlotte Bobcats. The '15-'16 Hornets are hoping to turn back this trend with newly acquired guard Nicolas Batum. - - Without a wealth of options, our discussion turns into a debate of legacy vs. skill. Should Dell Curry's role as team ambassador be taken into account. Should starters get more consideration than prominent role players? How should fans remember Stephen Jackson's roller coaster time in Charlotte? - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 minutes
Aug 25, 2015
Stinger: Charlotte All-Time Team Point Guard Selections / Doug and David make their picks at point guard for the Hornets All-Time
Stinger: Charlotte All-Time Team Point Guard Selections / Doug and David make their picks at point guard for the Hornets All-Time Team. What's Baron Davis' place in Hornets history? Who's the better height-challenged Hornets point guard, Kemba or Muggsy? Listen and let us know what you think on twitter and facebook @HiveTalkLive. - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 minutes
Aug 13, 2015
Stinger: Deep-ish Thoughts on the Hornets Schedule / The Hornets released their schedule on Wednesday along with the rest of the league. While the
Stinger: Deep-ish Thoughts on the Hornets Schedule / The Hornets released their schedule on Wednesday along with the rest of the league. While the NBA blessed them with less back to backs (16) and zero 4 games in 5 night stretches, the Hornets were once again locked out of the national TV spotlight and face a brutal opening slate. - - Doug and David hop back in the audio booth to discuss what to takeaway from the schedule and what not to get carried away with. Including: - - Should the Hornets have been given more national TV games? - - Is the road ahead for the Hornets tougher than last season or easier? - - What will the Hornets record look like after their first 10 games? - - Listen below and as always share your comments below and on twitter @HiveTalkLive. Hive Talk Live returns to their regular season schedule on September 1st at 6:00pm. Tune in right here on At The Hive. - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 minutes
Aug 12, 2015
6 - Charlotte Hornets 2015-16 Season Preview / 6 - Charlotte Hornets 2015-16 Season Preview - - Learn more
6 - Charlotte Hornets 2015-16 Season Preview / 6 - Charlotte Hornets 2015-16 Season Preview - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jul 28, 2015
Got Me Like Tyler Hansbruhhhh / Rich Cho once again ripped Doug and David out of their vacation to talk
Got Me Like Tyler Hansbruhhhh / Rich Cho once again ripped Doug and David out of their vacation to talk about the Hornets seemingly endless offseason. The Hornets added a fifth big that will be familiar to some local fans, all too familiar for some that aren't fans of Carolina Blue. Former Pacer, Raptor and yes...Tarheel...Tyler Hansbrough trades it all in for teal and purple but questions swirl around the 15th man on the roster. Does he make up for the loss of Bismack Biyombo? Is this just a stunt to put fans in the seats? - - PLUS we discuss who has the most to lose and most to gain when training camp starts in late September. And we announce what we'll be up to in August while we take another on-air break. - - Make sure to subscribe to us on iTunes and have full episodes, stingers and more downloaded automatically (we wouldn't mind a five-star review either.) - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 minutes
Jul 14, 2015
Hornets in Lin-Now Mode / The Charlotte Hornets have made a series of moves this offseason but none hotter than
Hornets in Lin-Now Mode / The Charlotte Hornets have made a series of moves this offseason but none hotter than signing free agent point guard Jeremy Lin. He brings a long millions of loyal fans worldwide. Is it a stretch to call Jeremy Lin the most popular Hornets player? Lin was introduced by the Hornets on Monday and had some interesting things to say about his role in Charlotte and how the city is already embracing him (maybe a little too tightly). We'll discuss our rules of celebrity engagement. - - Listen for more on Lin and the signing of Andrew Harrison. Can the former Kentucky Wildcat make it through training camp and earn a roster spot? Where does that leave Brian Roberts? - - PLUS Summer League offered fans more than just a look at the next generation of Hornets players, it also came with a brand new way to handle overtime. Should the strange new rules make their way to the NBA? - - It's Hornets talk for the hardcore fan, it's Hive Talk Live. - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 minutes
Jul 10, 2015
Stinger: Hornets Sign Jeremy Lin / The Hornets finally broke out of their free agency slumber with the signing of
Stinger: Hornets Sign Jeremy Lin / The Hornets finally broke out of their free agency slumber with the signing of point guard Jeremy Lin. Lin has a massive fanbase, unique set of skills and a story that captivated the nation only a few years ago. - - Nick Denning joins Doug to discuss why Charlotte made sense for Jeremy Lin, why Jeremy Lin makes sense for the Hornets and the dollars and cents behind the deal. - - Make sure to subscribe to us on iTunes and have full episodes, stinger and more downloaded automatically (we wouldn't mind a five-star review either.) - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jul 7, 2015
Twenty Thousand Summer Leagues Under The Sea / The Hornets may be playing to quiet in free agency but things
Twenty Thousand Summer Leagues Under The Sea / The Hornets may be playing to quiet in free agency but things in Orlando are heating up. Fans got their first professional look at Frank Kaminsky but he may not be the most impressive Hornet to suit up for Summer League action. - - Listen to find out who could get a surprise training camp invite and what popular name could be shooting his way out the door. - - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 minutes
Mar 10, 2015
Battle for the Playoffs; Vlade Divac interview / USA TODAY Sports reporters Jeff Zillgitt and Sam Amick discuss the battle
Battle for the Playoffs; Vlade Divac interview / USA TODAY Sports reporters Jeff Zillgitt and Sam Amick discuss the battle for the bottom seeds in each conference with USAT's Kevin Spain. Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel and Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford talk to Jeff Zillgitt about what their teams need to do to make the playoffs in the East. Fat Lever talks to Sam Amick about how well Russell Westbrook has been of late. Sam Amick talks to Vlade Divac, who is back in the NBA, as an executive with the Sacramento Kings.