Ryen Russillo is joined by Metta Sandiford-Artest to talk about the 2010 Lakers championship, playing with Kobe Bryant, whether or not he’d be able to guard prime Steph Curry, and what it was like guarding Allen Iverson.
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43 minutes
Jul 14, 2015
Summer League drama / The best part of the NBA offseason is the drama that goes with it. USA TODAY
Summer League drama / The best part of the NBA offseason is the drama that goes with it. USA TODAY Sports Sam Amick discusses how some of the rookies at the Las Vegas Summer League are not off to a great start with Kevin Spain. The guys also talk about some of the big news around the league, like the awkward handshake between Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and coach George Karl and the craziness and fallout of the DeAndre Jordan situation with the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks.
45 minutes
Jul 6, 2015
NBA free agency, the rich get richer / As some of the big names in free agency agree to deals,
NBA free agency, the rich get richer / As some of the big names in free agency agree to deals, it's apparent that some of the teams that were already among the best in the league, just got better. Kevin Spain and Sam Amick from USA TODAY Sports discuss the bargain agreement former All-Star David West made with the San Antonio Spurs and the deal Marc Gasol is making to stay in Memphis. A to Z guys Amick and Jeff Zillgitt talk to San Antonio Express News reporter Jeff McDonald about the Spurs getting the top prize in free agency LaMarcus Aldridge and they chat with Dan Woike of the Orange County Register about how the Los Angeles Clippers lost DeAndre Jordan.
54 minutes
May 22, 2015
Kobe Bryant; playoff performances; mock draft; D'Angelo Russell interview / Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said in a radio
Kobe Bryant; playoff performances; mock draft; D'Angelo Russell interview / Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said in a radio interview that this will be Kobe Bryant's last season with the Lakers. The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss that with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. The guys also talk about some of the great playoff performances we've had so far. Spain and Scott Gleeson talk about how D'Angelo Russell will fare in the draft and we hear from Gleeson's interview with Russell. Spain and Derek Bodner talk about the updated mock draft now that the lottery is over and the draft order is set.
49 minutes
Mar 4, 2015
Who is the MVP?; Kobe interview / USA TODAY Sports NBA reporters Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt pick their favorites
Who is the MVP?; Kobe interview / USA TODAY Sports NBA reporters Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt pick their favorites for this year's most valuable player with USAT's Kevin Spain. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard weighs in on who he thinks should get the nod. Sam Amick interviews Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
28 minutes
Oct 28, 2013
NBA A to Z podcast: Steve Clifford interview / In the NBA A to Z debut podcast, USA TODAY Sports
NBA A to Z podcast: Steve Clifford interview / 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.
12 minutes
Jan 22, 2006
Take a look at full game highlights by Kobe Bryant who scored 81 points against...
The Game When Kobe Bryant Scored 81 Points & Became The Legend / Take a look at full game highlights by Kobe Bryant who scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors | January 22, 2006
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40 minutes
1997
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal sit down to talk about their careers together all the...
Kobe & Shaq 1-on-1 Interview / Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal sit down to talk about their careers together all the fights they had while playing for Los Angeles Lakers on Players only interview.
1½ hours
1994
Shaquille O’Neal opens up about his divorce, relationship with Penny Hardaway and what really went...
Shaq Opens Up About His Regrets about Penny Hardaway / Shaquille O’Neal opens up about his divorce, relationship with Penny Hardaway and what really went on between him and Kobe Bryant in a rare look back into his life as he shares with the guys what keeps him up at night.
For the most part, Shaq says how he’s lived life his way but as he’s become older, he looks back with a couple of regrets, the main one being his divorce and the other never reaching out to Kobe after they finished playing together.
As Ryan leads the conversation about family and all of them making mistakes at one point or another over the years- the men discuss the point of coming to a realization that sometimes mistakes become decisions that can be difficult to come back from. The conversation takes a somber tone as Shaq shares how he is to blame for his marriage ending and the struggles he faced after not having his family with him everyday.
Channing lightens the mood, by talking shit with Shaq about his reputation of missing free throws, his eyes being close together and can’t resist asking about the sexual challenges Shaq faces by being such a large human and curious to how it all goes down.
Fred gets into the basketball conversation with Shaq and the guys take a trip down memory lane of how his career played out and what he would have done differently if given the chance.
Being transparent about his playing days with the Magic his move to LA and then to Miami, Shaq shares how he believes Penny Hardaway was Kobe Bryant before Kobe was Kobe. “If Penny didn’t get hurt, he would have been one of the top 3 players in the history of game” Shaq says.
Losing his sister unexpectedly and then dealing with the death of Kobe, Shaq regrets not picking up the phone and has no excuse but shares the lesson- we are never too busy to make a call.
38 minutes
1988
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Magic Johnson & Isiah Thomas 1-on-1 Interview /
8 minutes
1977
Reelin’ In The Years Productions has available for licensing over 30,000 hours of music footage...
Kareem Abdul Jabbar • Interview on Merv Griffin / Reelin’ In The Years Productions has available for licensing over 30,000 hours of music footage spanning 90 years. Additionally, we have more than 8,000 hours of in-depth interviews with the 20th century’s icons of Film and Television, Politics, Comedy, Literature, Art, Science, Fashion, and Sports.
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The 1965 NBA matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers is a...
NBA 1965 Boston Celtics vs 1965 Los Angeles Lakers • Full Game Simulation / The 1965 NBA matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers is a classic confrontation in the annals of basketball history. This was a time when the Celtics were in the midst of their legendary run of 11 championships in 13 seasons, under the leadership of the iconic coach Red Auerbach and with the indomitable Bill Russell at center. On the other hand, the Lakers, though not quite the powerhouse they would become in later years, were a formidable opponent with stars like Jerry West and Elgin Baylor lighting up the court. During the 1964-65 season, the Celtics had the upper hand, ultimately defeating the Lakers in the NBA Finals. However, the Lakers were always a tough challenge for the Celtics, and their games were often closely contested. This full game simulation should provide a fascinating look at two of the most storied franchises in NBA history at a pivotal time in their rivalry.