Slappin' Glass is joined this week by author and performance consultant for some of the best coaches in the NBA and NCAA, Bob Levant. In this highly insightful conversation the trio dive into Bob's thoughts on building emotional IQ, the role of fear in coaching and leadership, responding vs. reacting, and discusses "dripping" culture daily to your team and s ... Show More
Nov 21
Dwaine Osborne on Elite Shot Selection, ATO Construction, and Grading the "Tagging Up" System {Youngstown State}
<p><b>Episode Summary</b></p><p>In this episode, Slappin’ Glass sits down with <b>Youngstown State Associate Head Coach Dwaine Osborne</b>, one of the most consistently efficient offensive coaches in college basketball. Osborne — an eight-time Coach of the Year with a track recor ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 7
Justin Bokmeyer on Structures for High Performance Environments, the Value of Pre-Mortems, and Systems Thinking {Brooklyn Nets}
<p>This week on <b>Slappin’ Glass</b>, we sit down with <b>Justin Bokmeyer</b>, Director of Basketball Operations for the <b>Brooklyn Nets</b>, to explore how great teams build sustainable, high-performance environments.</p><p>With a background spanning <b>West Point</b>, <b>MLS ... Show More
48m 24s
Oct 31
Ken Pomeroy and Jordan Sperber on Analytical Tradeoffs, Fouling Up 3?, and the Nuances of Shot Selection Metrics
<p>In this episode, <em>Slappin’ Glass </em>is<em> </em>joined by <b>Ken Pomeroy</b> and <b>Jordan Sperber</b>, creators of the course <em>Basketball Analytics for Coaches</em>. They dive into how data can sharpen decision-making, refine strategy, and help coaches think more clea ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2025
411: Coaching Confessions: Celebrate the Cringe in Your Coaching Journey
JP Nerbun and Nate Sanderson shared personal anecdotes from their coaching careers, discussing initial successes, humorous mistakes, and impactful learning experiences. They reflected on how their coaching philosophies evolved from a naive, highly intense approach to a more balan ... Show More
40m 16s
Jan 2024
Why Doc Rivers Is an Upgrade for the Bucks and What It’s Like to Deal With Trade Rumors as a Player | Real Ones
Logan and Raja discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin halfway into the season, whether the decision was ultimately justified, and if Doc Rivers is a better long-term fit for the Eastern conference contender (2:16). Along the way, the guys talk ... Show More
56m 12s
Feb 2024
The Disappointing State of All-Star Weekend. Plus, Is It Time to Panic for the Bucks? | Real Ones
Logan and Raja share their thoughts on this year’s All-Star Weekend, the frustrating lack of effort from players, and whether it can be salvaged in the future (3:15). Next, they discuss the lackluster start to Doc Rivers’s tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks and how listening to star ... Show More
54m 48s
Mar 2025
SGA vs. Jokic, Celts-Lakers, and the State of NBA Media With Ryen Russillo and Bryan Curtis
The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss the Thunder's 127-103 win over the Nuggets on Sunday, OKC's improvement from last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible statistical season (2:06), Saturday's big Lakers-Celtics showdown, LeBron's late-game inj ... Show More
2h 8m
Nov 11
Lakers Bounce Back in Charlotte
After starting slowly and struggling defensively early on, the Lakers got back on track with a win over the Hornets, moving to 8-3 on the season. Pete and Darius discuss the game, highlighting the team’s defensive struggles to start out, Luka setting the tone offensively, Austin ... Show More
34m 10s
Jul 2025
What’s RIGHT With The NBA: Season Finale Live From Fanatics Fest
<p>Welcome to the season finale of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. We’ve had a blast this season covering topics like LeBron’s career longevity, Nash’s influence on the NBA, the return of the midrange, the evolution of the modern playmaker and how teams like the O ... Show More
39m 6s