CrownHoops Podcast

This week on Episode 59 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Stacey Collier II, Ben Okazawa, and Mike White talk about the upcoming NBA Free Agency Period. The three give insight on the Lakers and Raptors' plans, followed by debating the statuses of Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul. Then, the guys dive into trade talks, including Bradley Beal being linked to the Boston Celtics. Other topics include Team USA Basketball struggles, Pelicans-Grizzlies trade, the NBA Draft, and the Hot Takes segment surrounding the best PFs of all time.   Please like and subscribe!   Follow us on Twitter @CrownHoops and @CrownHoopsPod   Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA   Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR   Stacey Collier II: @SCTheSecond   Ben Okazawa: @OkazawaBen   Mateo Navarrette: @MateoNav53   Check out our official website! www.CrownHoops.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support

This week on episode 57 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Jordan Daly, Stacey Collier II, and Mateo Navarrette welcome coach Ken Hunter from Netflix's hit show, Last Chance U: Basketball. Coach Ken tells the guys about what his real role is as the assistant coach of the ELAC basketball team. He talks about recruiting, being a players coach, and what it is like managing D1-talent players at a JUCO level. Ken then talks about what it was like being filmed and how the whole process happened. Ken also walks us through the show, and what it was like living in that moment. Please Like and Subscribe! Thanks for watching! Follow us on Twitter! CrownHoops Main Account: @CrownHoops CrownHoops Podcast: @CrownHoopsPod Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR Ben Okazawa:  @OkazawaBen Stacey Collier: @SCTheSecond Mateo Navarrette: @MateoNav53 Check out our website for some awesome and unique basketball content! CrownHoops.com Part of the CrownHoops Network Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, iHeartRadio, and all major streaming platforms! Sponsored by adidas, Fanatics, and SeatGeek! Use SeatGeek code JORDANDALY for $20 off your first purchase! Use code "CrownHoops" to save 20% on any Manscaped products! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support

This week on episode 56 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Jordan Daly, Stacey Collier II, and Ben Okazawa welcome new member Mateo Navarrette to the podcast team. Following Mateo's introduction, the guys then talk about Carmelo Anthony entering the top 10 all-time scoring list and what that means for his career. After that, the guys discuss some of the bad officiating we've seen across the league lately and how the NBA should fix some of the issues and hold the refs more accountable for their calls - or lack thereof. Ben then runs the guys through some hot takes such as someone claiming Russell Westbrook is a top-two PG of all time and that the Lakers don't stand a chance of repeating their championship run. After that, the guys talk about Kyrie Irving being fined for not talking to the media postgame. The guys agree that changes need to be made in hopes of improving players' mental health. Stacey ends off the episode by running us through a mystery player debate.    Please Like and Subscribe!                  Thanks for watching!      Follow us on Twitter!             CrownHoops Main Account: @CrownHoops             CrownHoops Podcast: @CrownHoopsPod             Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA            Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR             Ben Okazawa:  @OkazawaBen             Stacey Collier: @SCTheSecond  Mateo Navarrette: @MateoNav53                        Check out our website for some awesome and unique basketball content!             CrownHoops.com              Part of the CrownHoops Network                       Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, iHeartRadio, and all major streaming platforms!             Sponsored by adidas, Fanatics, and SeatGeek!            Use SeatGeek code JORDANDALY for $20 off your first purchase!    Use code "CrownHoops" to save 20% on any Manscaped products! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support

This week on episode 55 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Jordan Daly, Stacey Collier II, and Ben Okazawa take a look at the tight MVP and DPOY races going on in the NBA. With 76ers players Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid talking a lot of smack, will they be able to back it up against the betting favorites of Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert? The guys also talk about Dwayne Wade and Alex Rodriguez becoming part owners of the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The guys then discuss the news of LaMarcus Aldridge retiring and debate if he will become a Hall of Famer. After that, Ben takes the guys through a hot take regarding Jalen Suggs and the 2021 NBA Draft Class. The guys then debate where they each rank Zion Williamson among other NBA players right now. To end the episode, the guys list their top 5 NBA players under the age of 25.    Please Like and Subscribe!                  Thanks for watching!      Follow us on Twitter!             CrownHoops Main Account: @CrownHoops             CrownHoops Podcast: @CrownHoopsPod             Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA            Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR             Ben Okazawa:  @OkazawaBen             Stacey Collier: @SCTheSecond                        Check out our website for some awesome and unique basketball content!             CrownHoops.com              Part of the CrownHoops Network                       Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, iHeartRadio, and all major streaming platforms!             Sponsored by adidas, Fanatics, and SeatGeek!           Use SeatGeek code JORDANDALY for $20 off your first purchase!    Use code "CrownHoops" to save 20% on any Manscaped products! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support

This week on episode 54 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Jordan Daly, Stacey Collier II, and Ben Okazawa look at the NBA All-Star rosters and debate some possible snubs. Keeping with All-Star weekend, the guys then discuss some players they would like to see compete in the dunk contest, as well as the three-point contest. After that, the guys take a look at the Boston Celtics, who are currently struggling and under .500. They discuss Kemba Walker's lingering injury, as well as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's leadership abilities. Following that, Ben runs the guys through the Hot Takes segment, featuring a take comparing Luka Doncic to Larry Bird and someone proposing a 'Tatum and Brown for LeBron James' trade. With the Charlotte Hornets looking good so far this season, the guys debate whether or not Michael Jordan has redeemed himself as a GM with the Terry Rozier trade, Gordon Hayward signing, and Lamelo Ball draft selection all looking like great moves. Does he know what he is doing, or is it just luck? To end the episode, the guys take a look at how the 2020-2021 Rookie Class has been playing so far.    Please Like and Subscribe!                  Thanks for watching!      Follow us on Twitter!             CrownHoops Main Account: @CrownHoops             CrownHoops Podcast: @CrownHoopsPod             Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA            Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR             Ben Okazawa:  @OkazawaBen             Stacey Collier: @SCTheSecond                        Check out our website for some awesome and unique basketball content!             CrownHoops.com              Part of the CrownHoops Network                       Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, iHeartRadio, and all major streaming platforms!             Sponsored by adidas, Fanatics, and SeatGeek!            Use SeatGeek code JORDANDALY for $20 off your first purchase!    Use code "CrownHoops" to save 20% on any Manscaped products! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support

This week on episode 53 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Jordan Daly, Mike White, and Ben Okazawa welcome two-time NBA Champion Josh Powell to the show. Josh reflects on his career, looking back at his back to back championships with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. He also talks about his unique path to the NBA, leaving college early to go play overseas, instead of the more traditional 'G-League' route. Josh then talks about his forced transition from player to coach, and how that took a toll on him mentally. He also talks about what it's like being teammates with guys like Kobe, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Steve Nash, etc. This lead to Josh talking about some of his experiences being coached by some of the best to ever do it, including Phil Jackson. To close out the episode, Josh talks about his experience in the BIG3 and answers some questions sent in by our viewers.    Please Like and Subscribe!                  Thanks for watching!      Follow us on Twitter!             CrownHoops Main Account: @CrownHoops             CrownHoops Podcast: @CrownHoopsPod             Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA            Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR             Ben Okazawa:  @OkazawaBen             Stacey Collier: @SCTheSecond                        Check out our website for some awesome and unique basketball content!             CrownHoops.com              Part of the CrownHoops Network                       Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, and all major streaming platforms!             Sponsored by adidas, Fanatics, and SeatGeek!            Use SeatGeek code JORDANDALY for $20 off your first purchase!    Use code "CrownHoops" to save 20% on any Manscaped products! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support

This week on episode 52 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Jordan Daly, Stacey Collier, and Ben Okazawa welcome 8-year NBA veteran Jumaine Jones to the show. Jumaine talks about some memories from his career, including draft night and what it was like being teammates with guys like Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant. He also told us about his experience of being a 21-year-old being thrown into the starting lineup in the NBA Finals. Jumaine also talks about his experience with mental health in the NBA and how he is currently being an activist for mental health awareness with his company, Mindful Sport & Performance.     Please Like and Subscribe!                  Thanks for watching!      Follow us on Twitter!             CrownHoops Main Account: @CrownHoops             CrownHoops Podcast: @CrownHoopsPod             Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA            Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR             Ben Okazawa:  @OkazawaBen             Stacey Collier: @SCTheSecond                        Check out our website for some awesome and unique basketball content!             CrownHoops.com              Part of the CrownHoops Network                       Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, and all major streaming platforms!             Sponsored by adidas, Fanatics, and SeatGeek!            Use SeatGeek code JORDANDALY for $20 off your first purchase!    Use code "CrownHoops" to save 20% on any Manscaped products! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support

This week on episode 51 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Jordan Daly, Mike White, and Ben Okazawa welcome 6 year NBA veteran Craig Smith to the show. Craig looks back at some of his favorite moments of his career, including run-ins with Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. Craig also tells the guys about his transition from the NBA to playing overseas in Jerusalem. Craig also tells us the story of how he found out he was on the cover of Sports Illustrated. To end things off with Craig, he answers some rapid-fire questions sent in by some of our listeners. Following the interview with Craig Smith, Ben runs the guys through some hot takes involving Trae Young, Steve Nash, and LeBron James. Mike then ends things with the Keyboard Warriors segment where someone claims that Jaylen Brown is better than Jayson Tatum. Stay up to date with Craig Smith! Instagram: @BlackRhino83 Twitter: @BlackRhino83 TikTok: @BlackRhino83 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAUPDclQOBSyMUKHceCmhBw Please Like and Subscribe!                 Thanks for watching!    Follow us on Twitter!            CrownHoops Main Account: @CrownHoops            CrownHoops Podcast: @CrownHoopsPod            Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA           Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR            Ben Okazawa:  @OkazawaBen            Stacey Collier: @SCTheSecond                      Check out our website for some awesome and unique basketball content!            CrownHoops.com             Part of the CrownHoops Network                     Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, and all major streaming platforms!           Sponsored by adidas, Fanatics, and SeatGeek!           Use SeatGeek code JORDANDALY for $20 off your first purchase!   Use code "CrownHoops" to save 20% on any Manscaped products! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support

This week on episode 50 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Jordan Daly, Mike White, Stacey Collier, and Ben Okazawa look at the 2021 NBA Season and make some exciting predictions. We look at some projected winners and debate some sleeper teams. We also discuss some players we think will make a big jump forward. After that, the guys discuss the James Harden situation and debate if he will stay with the Houston Rockets. Ben then runs the guys through some hot takes including Anthony Davis and player dunk ratings in NBA 2K21. Following that, Jordan gives the instructions on how to win some free stuff to celebrate our 50th episode. To close out the episode, the guys debate possible NBA team expansion cities and what players are most in need of a championship. Mike then ends things with the Keyboard Warriors segment.    Please Like and Subscribe!                 Thanks for watching!    Follow us on Twitter!            CrownHoops Main Account: @CrownHoops            CrownHoops Podcast: @CrownHoopsPod            Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA           Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR            Ben Okazawa:  @OkazawaBen            Stacey Collier: @SCTheSecond                      Check out our website for some awesome and unique basketball content!            CrownHoops.com             Part of the CrownHoops Network                     Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, and all major streaming platforms!            Sponsored by adidas, Fanatics, and SeatGeek!           Use SeatGeek code JORDANDALY for $20 off your first purchase!   Use code "CrownHoops" to save 20% on any Manscaped products! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support

This week on episode 49 of the CrownHoops Podcast, Jordan Daly, Mike White, Stacey Collier,  and Ben Okazawa talk about the 2020 NBA Draft and look into concerning comments coming from the Minnesota Timberwolves' number 1 pick, Anthony Edwards. They then break down the Boston Celtics' decision to use their picks instead of trading them for a more usable "win now" type asset. The guys then look at all of the moves made in the NBA Free Agency, including all of the trades. With Gordon Hayward going to the Charlotte Hornets, Houston getting height in Christian Wood in Demarcus Cousins, and the Lakers getting stronger with Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder, there is a lot to be discussed. The guys also question if the Bucks' recent trade for Jrue Holiday will be enough for them to make the NBA Finals and ultimately convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to re-sign. Ben returns with a Hot Takes segment regarding the Houston Rockets and Mike talks us through our keyboard warrior - this time with a household name - Kendrick Perkins.     Please Like and Subscribe!                 Thanks for watching!    Follow us on Twitter!            CrownHoops Main Account: @CrownHoops            CrownHoops Podcast: @CrownHoopsPod            Jordan Daly: @JordanDalyNBA           Mike White: @Mike_WhiteJR            Ben Okazawa:  @OkazawaBen            Stacey Collier: @SCTheSecond                      Check out our website for some awesome and unique basketball content!            CrownHoops.com             Part of the CrownHoops Network --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crownhoops/support