This week on BallCourt, Coach Drew talks about the following topics:     ◦    WNBA Star Griner could be sent up to 5 years in a Russian labor camp, missing the start of the WNBA season, the whole season, if not a full career.     ◦    Tina Thompson fired after four seasons as Virginia women's basketball coach     ◦    LeBron passes Karl Malone on the all-time scoring list.     ◦    Athletic parody makes March a hot bed for upsets. - NCAA March Madness and St. Peters College historical run.     ◦    UConn women’s basketball team survives a physical challenge from UCF and now must make adjustments for the Sweet 16 Let’s Kick it:  For the Sneakerheads: Air Max 1 Blueprint to release on Air Max Day along with the “Treeline” color way. Come book a session with the Coach if you are in the Las Vegas and Phoenix area. Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe ##

This week Coach Drew discusses Women's History Month and the dilemma with the WNBA and Brittney Griner being detained in Russia.  Also discussed: ◦    Kyrie Irving has hired the only Black woman representing an NBA player.     ◦    WNBA Announces Disney Networks Broadcast Schedule For 2022 Regular Season     ◦    Can LeBron James' '56 point game' Win vs. Warriors Be a Turning Point for Lakers?     ◦    If Lakers miss the post season the Westbrook trade will be the worst in Lakers history per Magic     ◦    Basketball Africa League second season begins        ◦     Word from our Coach Come book a session with the Coach if you are in the Las Vegas and Phoenix area. Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe   ###

This week, Coach Drew talks about the top issues in basketball including:    ◦   The NBA All-Star game in Ohio.    ◦    Two of Akrons greatest born basketballers put on a show at Cleveland ASG.     ◦    Lake Show to Sh*t Show.  Could ASG comments be the beginning of the end for Lakers and LeBron.     ◦ Jerry West, Lakers legend as player, coach and exec, says NBA team now treats him like ‘piece of trash’  ◦  A Coaches look:  Top 75 ranking: Top ten: Michael Jordan tops the list, followed by LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain. The top 10 continues with Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, Oscar Robertson and Kobe Bryant.  ◦ Overrated: Pete Maravich ( No. 54). Though he had 5 All Star appearances he did not enjoy as much post season success as former MVPs like Russell Westbrook.  ◦ Most Underrated: James Harden (No. 50) It feels like he got demoted several spots due to being in the middle of -- or creating, if we're being totally honest -- yet another melodrama ###

This week, Coach Drew talks about topics in basketball including:  Covid Protocol bringing out old heads Lakers vs Nets. 115- 122 Lakers trade talk - Westbrook Warriors shooting the Suns Covid affects the coaches and referees   A Coaches look     ◦    Becky Hammon being eyed as the next WNBA head coach    Word from our Coach Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe

This week on BallCourt, Coach Drew reviews developments in basketball political, social and oh yeah - actual playing the sport.   Topics include:     ◦    Marcus Smart critical of Celtics' offense after latest loss     ◦    Some NBA players feels Spaulding had a better feel than the new Wilson     ◦    76ers' Ben Simmons hasn't accepted off-court help from team, no timetable for return, per report     ◦    NBA Power Rankings after 1st week A Word from The Coach     ◦    An innovative training tool to help develop Knock down focus. Click on the link above to listen to the full show.

This week on BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew talks about the top stories in basketball including: NBA: Sixers suspend Ben Simmons for 1 game due to 'conduct detrimental to the team;  NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought vaccine mandate for players; WNBA Finals: Chicago Sky win first WNBA championship.      ◦    Simmons back with Sixers and he is big mad .     ◦    Silver wanted a player vaccine mandate     ◦    Parker, Vandersloot and the Chicago Sky take WNBA title. - A Coaches look     ◦    Highlights from NBA opening night (Nets vs. Bucks / Lakers vs Warriors)     ◦    LeBron James publishes his 2nd book, 'We Are Family,' a novel for middle-schoolers Come book a session with the Coach if you are in the Las Vegas and Phoenix area. Go to http://www.will Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe

This week on BallCourt, Coach Drew talks about the politics of Covid vaccination in basketball. Additional subjects and topics include:  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rips Bradley Beal, Andrew Wiggins in anti-vax tirade Brooklyn Nets Owner Sends Clear Message To Kyrie Irving Ben Simmons projects that Harden energy Matchups Coach Dru is eyeing this NBA Season.  A Coaches Look     ◦    Diana Taurasi playoff record setting performance. A Word from Our Coach     ◦    The importance of being coachable For more info and to follow the show - go to www.cwnsports.com ###

Shoes in this week's review:   Shoe News:     ◦    Kyrie 8s are “Trash” per Irving himself     ◦    PJ Tucker Quarter million dollar AJ1s  Kicking it     ◦    Adidas sells Reebok for 2.5 billion  to Authentic Brands Group. https://hypebeast.com/2021/8/adidas-sells-reebok-authentic-brands-group-2-5-billion-info Segment 4: Rock or flop     ◦    Air Jordan 1 (Georgetown)           Release Date : Aug 6th          Retail: $130 New Releases:     ◦    Yeezy Foam Runner “MX Cream Clay”         Release Date: Aug 2          Retail: $80 Coach Drew talks about these and other shoes and fashion news. ###

This week on BallCourt - Coach Drew reviews top games of the summer including the Olympics Basketball lessons; Kevin Durant's record breaking performance.   Additional topics include:  ◦    Kevin Durant Breaking Records in the Olympics on his way to Gold          ◦    Lavar May have been right. Gelo surges in Summer League.  ◦    Hansel Emmanuel Donato received his 1st collegiate offer. Hansel Emmanuel Donato Domínguez, one-armed basketball player, earns Division I offer from Tennessee State   ◦    Lakers loading up.   A Coach’s look    ◦    USA Women 3 X 3  wins inaugural Gold Medal       ◦    Andre Drummond making the best save of his career.     ◦    An innovative training tool to help develop Knock down focus. Products: Hand in yo face a new product designed to simulate pest level hand in yo face defense.   ###

This week on BallCourt, Coach Drew revisits the NBA Championship game and the upcoming embarrassment of the US Basketball Team in the Olympics.    Additional topics include:     ◦    Suns and Bucks a match up for  the ages ◦    Possible Dame and  King team up ◦    Nate McMillian named as Hawks permanent head coach  A Coaches Look     ◦    USA Olympic team looking less than impressive     ◦    WNBA players Nneka Ogwumike and Elizabeth Williams won't play for Nigeria at Olympics after appeal rejected Word from our Coach: They are watching :     ◦    Parents during the recruiting season remember you too are being recruited. Come book a session with the Coach if you are in the Las Vegas area. Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe ###  

In this episode of Let's Kick It - Coach Drew talks about: Hot Topics:   ◦     Jordan Brand adds 8 WNBA players to their diversely growing roster     ◦    Kanye in legal dispute against Walmart for trademark infringement  Kicking it: Discussion on  Nike Brings in $44.5 billion in Annual Revenue. Boasting a 96% Growth in  Q4 2021 - Questions about investment in diversity. Agree to Disagree:      ◦    Kareem Abdul Jabbar team with Adidas for Lakers inspired Forum Low Rock or Flop:  [ Shoe Reviews]     ◦    Air Jordan 11 CMFT low Thunder release 2021     ◦    Air Jordan 4 Tech Gray  07/03 finally     ◦    NIke Dunk Low “ Candy “     ◦    Nike Air Jordan 4 “Red Thunder” Stay Cool, Calm and keep Collecting ... ###

This week on Ballcourt - The World of Basketball - Coach Drew looks at the NBA Championship games and the surprises and heartbreaks. Topics include:     ◦   Is Devin Booker the New Kobe     ◦   Suns vs Clippers Nail bitter     ◦   Trea Jones sending chills through the East     ◦    Alex Caruso caught flying high     ◦    Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks finished dead last in their divisions in 2018.     ◦    Former WNBA all star snubbed by Olympic  committee.   A Coaches Look     ◦    Can Philly fans trust Ben Simmons and the process any longer 76ers fans may never forget Ben Simmons’ epic fail, says Reggie Miller     ◦    Shaq out here living several Goat lives  Word from our Coach  - Work on your Craft: Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe ###

This week on BallCourt - The World of Basketball - Coach Drew covers the 2021 NBA basketball tournament.  This week's topics include:  ◦    Lakers eliminated by the Suns 4-2     ◦    Did we just see Dame’s  Farewell ?   ◦     Vanessa Bryant furious with Nike after unauthorized Mambacita shoe was released.  A Coaches Look  ◦    The first time since 2010 LeBron and Steph Curry is not in the Finals      ◦    WNBA TOP 3 plays of the week     ◦     Word from our Coach : Focus on the Fundamentals:  Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe ##

The World of Basketball w Coach Drew - this week, Drew invites Malik Spann from the Blitz Sports Magazine Podcast on the set.  They chop it up about all things basketball.   Topics include:     ◦    Playoff picture clearing up as Play in Tournament approaches ◦    Russell Westbrook reaches Oscar Robertson's record breaking levels ◦     Has Melo done enough to garner the ROY trophy. ◦    J. Cole has  gone pro ◦    Word from our Coach: Focus on the Fundamentals ◦   Revisiting the importance of HBCU's  Come book a session with the Coach if you are in the Las Vegas area.

This week on BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew talks about the changing faces and business partnerships in the NBA.   Vanessa Bryant's decision to end a longstanding relationship with Nike shakes up the game.   Additional topics include: ◦    Brooklyn Nets  LaMarcus Aldridge calls it a career. ◦    Return of La Melo. ◦    A Coaches Look     ◦    How Spicy is Curry looking?     ◦    Lynx release Lexie Brown ◦   Word from our Coach : The failures of AAU. By Kendrick Perkins Kendrick Perkins goes off on AAU basketball: ‘It’s not even about basketball anymore. Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe

This week on BallCourt - the World of Basketball w/ Coach Drew, Brooklyn Nets is showing that they are the new threat to the NBA Championship crown.  Coach Drew discusses:    ◦    The Brooklyn Experiment  part 3Why is the worst defensive team in history a threat to win it all.  Additional topics:     ◦    Andre Drummond Trade Rumors: Cavaliers Center Drawing Interest from 8-10 Teams     ◦     At Trae Young’s 40 point outing.     ◦    WNBA and NBA has teamed up for a second season of game growers.  A word from our Coach.Williamsnextleveltraining.com Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe   ###

This week on BallCourt - The NBA Trade Wars have started with Lebron being accused of trying to recruit Steph Curry.   Coach Drew digs in and talks possibilities.  Additional topics:     ◦    Brooklyn Nets loading up for a big push at the championship.     ◦    Warriors GM reacts to LeBron recruiting Curry     ◦     Trigger Fingers turn to Twitter Fingers the Easy money rant. Private feud between Kevin Durant and Michael Rapaport goes public ... and it’s ugly  - NBA fines Kevin Durant $50,000 for offensive and derogatory language |   A Coaches Look:     ◦     At April Fools top 10 plays     ◦    Women NCAA tournament everything the Men’s were advertised to be.     ◦     Why have so many athletes entered the transfer portal Come book a session with the Coach Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe

This week on BallCourt The World of Basketball, Coach Drew looks into the Brooklyn Nets issues, Pros and Cons - Part 2.   Additional Topics:     All Star voting first round with Beal in the first round Nets' Durant, Lakers' James lead first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting 2021 LeBron passes Wilt for 3rd all time in field goals made. Lakers vs Denver  A Coaches Look:     ◦     At Coach  Drew’s Top 5 teamwork makes the dream work  moments.     ◦    At Britney Griner’s new look at basketball after mental health break A word from the Coach: Could we be seeing a resurgence of the dynamic Rookie . LaMelo Ball  and  Tyrese Halliburton Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe

This week on BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew looks at the mega trades which landed James Harden on the Brooklyn Nets.    Additional topics include: Steph Curry Should Demand a Bradley Beal Trade4 hours ago Lakers vs Sixers  A Coaches Look:     ◦     At Coach  Drew’s favorite clutch moments  of the season.....So far.     ◦    At some key trades in the WNBA  A word from our Coach:. Constructive criticism or just hating  - Shaq   Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safebb

This week on BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew digs into the hot topic - The Lakers plan to go to the White House - After Trump Leaves.  Additional topics include:     ◦    Possible return  of our Sonics to the league     ◦     Clippers Paul George and Morris in favor of NBA shutdown amid turmoil at the Capitol.     ◦     Beijing Duck’s Jeremy Lin to sign with Warriors' G League team in latest NBA comeback attempt, per report     ◦    NCAA TOURNAMENT bubble set for Indiana  A word from our Coach.The best person for the job.  Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe ###

The first week of the 2020-21 season was proceeding somewhat normally … or at least as normal as basketball can be in empty arenas in the midst of a pandemic. The good teams were mostly good, the bad teams were mostly bad, and there were some mixed results in between. This week on BallCourt, Coach Drew talks about the NBA New Season Kick-Off Teams and positions.  The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets both end up on top this week. Despite suffering a loss each, they have the top two net ratings in the league and it's impossible to argue that any of those undefeated teams are better than them at this point. After that, things get a little wild in the rankings. Additional topics include:  ◦    Giannis signs 5 year supermax extension  and now what!  ◦    Harden impressive in debut loss to TrailBlazers  ◦    Is Brooklyn in the house, without a doubt.  ◦    Lakers gets easy win for Christmas, but were we shafted on the gift.  ◦    Upset Alert: Clippers make history in loss to Mavs.  ◦    Coach Drew’s team to watch:  The Charlotte Hornets  -  A word from our Coach. Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe ###

This week on BallCourt, Coach Drew recounts the past two weeks in basketball.  I mean are we really back into a new NBA season?  And Houston seems to have a problem with their superstar VIP player.   Topics include:     ◦    Giannis signs 5 year supermax extension to stay in Milwaukee.     ◦    Houston we have a problem - Houston Rockets Issues     ◦    LaMelo exciting to watch in his NBA preseason debut        ◦    Florida's Keyontae Johnson talking, even FaceTimed team LaMelo Ball went scoreless in his NBA preseason debut. ... Ball went scoreless in the first preseason game, but had 10 rebounds and 4 assists in just 16 minutes. He also made a nice behind-the-back pass on a breakaway for a dime. LaMelo Ball scores 12 points, knocks down two threes in second preseason game  World of Basketball Feel good story of the week: Upset Alert #24 DePaul knocks off #9 Kentucky  A word from our Coach.: When you move like a GOAT, you make GOAT moves. ###

This week on Ballcourt, Coach Drew looks into the Westbrook - Harden breakup and request to leave Houston.  Also: LiAngelo Ball is officially an NBA player after signing with Detroit Pistons Lakers goes Super Max for stars. James Harden  living his best Rodman life. World of basketball    ◦    Basketball Africa League postponed again. College Hoops  - Haley Jones put on a show:UNLV Loss to Stanford 101-5425 points (12-17)7 rebounds 7 assists 2 steals Stay Safe ###

This week on BallCourt - Coach Drew gives his Top 5 Power Ranking post FA season; Lamelo Ball Signs a rookie deal with Jordan's NBA Team; Andrew Bogut  of the Warriors and NBL superstar retires from basketball and coverage of basketball from around the world.      ◦    Feel good story of the week: Syracuse’s Tiana Mangakahia played lights out in her return to the court since being diagnosed with breast cancer. A word from our Coach: The Grind, Work ethic. To listen to the podcast, click on the image above.  Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe ###

Let's Kick It with Drew Williams talks about new shoe deals and opens the box of new shoes for the week.  This week in the news    ◦     Kyle Kuzma and RHUDE’s Rhuigi Villasenor team up to create the Puma Clyde Pro Kuzma mid.  Also Converse celebrates The ABA /NBA  merger’s 45th anniversary with new footwear collection. New Deals: Jimmy Butler signs multi-year deal with Li- Ning.   New Shoes/Collabs to review in the segment  -  Agree to Disagree:      ◦     Nike Cactus Plant Flea Market Dunk low in Swarovski Crystals. Shoes to vote to Rock or Flop:        ◦    Nike Air Raid “Urban Jungle Gym”     ◦    New Balance Kawhi’s “Seismic Moment”     ◦    Air Jordan 1 Zooms “Gym Red” with suede upper     ◦    Nike SB dunk low “Elephant “     ◦    Puma Clyde All-Pro low Elf colorway Follow us on Instagram at @letskickitshoes   and sign up for our newsletter at www.letskickitshoes.com to get more information about upcoming shoes and collabs. ###

This episode of Ballcourt - Coach Drew analyzes the drafts and potential trades for the NBA Draft 2020.  Everything is moving at a fast pace.  The season will be back up in 30 days.  Wow! Topics Include:  NBA coming back at a fevered pace Tentative 2020/21 NBA schedule: December 22: Opening night. All-Star Break (minus an ASG): March 5-10May 16: Regular season endsMay 17-to-21: Play-in tournament for 7-to-10 seeds. May 22: First-round playoffsJune 7: Conference semifinalsJune 22: Conference FinalsJuly 8-22: NBA Finals  Draft Results 2020 Draft Notes: Anthony Edwards SG Georgia Edwards, at 6-5 with a 6-9 wingspan and elite athletic tools, is a natural shooting guard that could potentially defend 1-3 and even make enough plays for teammates to moonlight as a point guard. His best trait by far is his overall scoring. While Edwards isn't quite an elite shooter yet, he is a sophisticated individual shot-creator for his age that gets to the basket and thrives in transition. He'll put the ball in the basket from Day 1.  James Wiseman C Memphis His raw talent virtually guaranteed that would be the case. Wiseman is an elite athlete at 7-1, and with a 7-6 wingspan, he has the tools to be among the NBA's best rim-protectors. Lamelo Ball G Ilwara Hawks Ball, a 6-7 point guard, is one of the best passers ever to enter the NBA Draft. He shares his brother's gift for showmanship in transition, but pairs it with a far more functional arsenal of half-court passes that should make him an effective pick-and-roll ball-handler from the moment he steps on an NBA floor.  Obi Toppin  PF Dayton Toppin is going to be an excellent pick-and-roll finisher even as a rookie thanks to his elite leaping ability and craft near the basket. That alone makes him a valuable offensive player.   The new look NBA ( trades and rumors) Suns acquire Chris Paul from ThunderThe Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns for four players and a first-round draft pick on Monday. The Suns sent Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 first-round pick to Oklahoma City. The first-round pick is protected from the first 12 picks in 2022, the first 10 picks in 2023, the first eight selections in 2024 and is unprotected in 2025. Los Angeles Lakers acquire Dennis Schroder from Oklahoma CityThe Los Angeles Lakers have an agreement in principle to acquire Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schröder, sources told The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Lakers would send the No. 28 pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft to the Thunder as part of the deal, sources said. Guard Danny Green is being discussed as the player going to Oklahoma City in return. Bucks trade for Jrue Holiday, Bogdan BogdanovicThe Milwaukee Bucks reshaped their roster around two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo Monday night, agreeing to trade for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, sources told The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Bucks are sending Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, three first-round picks and two future draft pick swaps to New Orleans, The Philadelphia 76ers are trading veteran shooting guard Josh Richardson to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for veteran shooting guard, Seth Curry, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal includes the Sixers' No. 36 overall pick. World of Basketball     ◦    New Zealand Breakers RJ Hampton  goes 24th to Bucks Hampton, a 6-foot-5 guard, played a season for the New Zealand Breakers of Australia's National Basketball League for what he called a "small pit-stop in my career." A word from our Coach. Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe

This week on BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew asks - Are Brodie and the Beard Over?   Like One and Done?   What's next? Will James Harden stay in Houston? Additional topics:    Broadie and the Beard one and done?  Bucks' Sterling Brown agrees to $750K settlement with city of Milwaukee  Tim Duncan stepping down as Spurs assistant. World of Basketball  - Panama 'in harmony' as they gear up to face Brazil, Uruguay Syria head coach Joe Salerno confident of new look for the Qasioun Eagles FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers - FIBA.basketball  A word from our Coach. Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe

This episode presents: In the news: Nike Dunk named sneaker of the year for 2020.  Additional shoes reviewed:  Trophy Room x AJ1 Discussion on  Collab of social status and Nina Chanel - Kamala Harris and Converse Agree to Disagree : BBC ice cream X Question Low “Name Chains” Rock or Flop: Nike Air Trainers 3 “Dracula”  Air Jordan 1 Dark Mocha  Off White X Jordan 5 Beyoncé x Adidas Forum Mid  Nike Air Max 95 “ Freddy Kruger” ###  

This week on BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew brings up the issue with Devin Booker and  the Phoenix Suns.  Also discussed: Possible suitors: Timberwolves / Knicks / Lakers     ◦    Buck help flip Wisconsin feels Karl Ex-NBA coach George Karl believes efforts from Bucks players led to Wisconsin's "flip" in US election | Fox News     Some good News for 2020: Deloitte West Update Delonte West plays basketball at recovery center  World of Basketball  -    Korea pulls out of November window of FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers   2021 FIBA ASIA CUP   -   Toroman hopes FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers pushes through: ‘We need games’ A word from the Coach. ###

In this episode of BallCourt The World of Basketball - Coach Drew reviews the aftermath of the Lakers winning the championship the Bayi Rockets leaving the Chinese Basketball League.     ◦    CBA most successful team to quit league CBA: Bayi Rockets, Chinese basketball’s most successful team, to leave league – reports | South China Morning Post     ◦    Champions Patriots shift focus to BAL 2020 finals Basketball: Champions Patriots shift focus to BAL 2020 finals | The New Times | Rwanda ◦    NBA is back .......Already - NBA eyes December start, 72-game season ◦    No love lost or money either NBA recouped about $1.5 billion with bubble restart, playoffs - A word from our Coach: .Development Over Just Winning. Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe ###

This week on BallCourt - Coach Drew brings up the case of Lebron James - Is he the BEST EVER?  Pros and Cons about each side's point of view. Additional Topics include:     ◦    Is Lebron the best ever     ◦    Lakers vs Heat  Game 5        ◦   Goat Moves   -  Mark Cuban  reaches out to  Delonte West Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe For more episodes, go to www.cwnsports.com ###

This week on BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew invites the CEO and Publisher of Blitz Sports Magazine Podcast to the set to talk about Doc Rivers and his move to the Philadelphia 76ers.  Topics discussed: Philadelphia 76ers Doc Rivers Lakers vs Heat Game 1 and beyond Lamelo Ball leaves draft combine Where to reach guest:  Malik Spann - Blitz Sports Mag Podcast

This week on BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew reviews week 3 of the NBA Championships in the Bubble with the Lakers vs Nuggets.  Also discussed is the WNBA - Aja Wilson balling out. Topics: Aja Wilson flexing against the Sun A’ja  was benched in college. Now she’s an MVP. Buzzer beater needed for Storm to beat the Lynx. Davis goes from Kobe to Nobe Lakers vs Nuggets Breakdown Stay Healthy , Stay Safe

This week on BallCourt, Coach Drew talks about the possibility of revival of a Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics rivalry.   This rivalry has produced some of the best basketball championship challenges in history.  Coach Drew walks through several of the historic games - and discusses what could be in 2020.   

BallCourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew this week discusses the possibility of Giannis' free agency.   Topics include:   - Giannis vs. Free Agency -  Is Small ball ever the answer?  (Lakers vs Rockets) - Ladies first:  Cc’d c BBC - A word from our Coach. ###  

BallCourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew.   This episode discusses the day the NBA decided to shut down in response to the racial injustice events which occurred in the United States.   The NBA, WNBA and other sports leagues stood in solidarity and made history.      Also, the NBA pays tribute to Kobe Bryant.   ◦    Everybody vs. Racism Report: Lakers And Clippers Vote To Not Play The Rest Of The Season     ◦    CP3  and Carmelo speaks outSegment 3: Ladies first.     ◦    WNBA cease play for a moment of reflection in the wake of the murder of Jacob BlakeSegment   The NBA pays tribute to a Hero, a Legend and a Leader - Kobe Bryant

In this episode of BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew drills down on the matchup of:   Lebron vs Melo   Also: Rockets vs OKC playoffs  and Breanna Stewart Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Home

In this episode of BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew talks about the upcoming NBA season - FINALLY!  Additional Topics:     ◦    Mavs vs. Lakers scrimmageMavs 108 Lakers 104     ◦    James Harden  and Russell showout in loss.Toronto 94 Hou 83     ◦    Grizzlies vs Sixers in restartMem 83. Phi 90 ◦    LeBron James one of many NBA stars to rock WNBA gear to celebrate start of season Ladies first.    ◦    WNBA dedicates season to Breonna Taylor, holds 26-second long moment of silence in her honor     ◦    Sparks route the Mercury 99-76 World of Basketball 🏀  ◦    Ducks beat Flying Dragons 102 -86 chinese basketball association - Google Search This day In Basketball History   ◦    Hawks play in Russia July 25, 1988The Atlanta Hawks became the first NBA team to play in the Soviet Union when they defeat the Soviet Georgia All-Stars 85-84 in an exhibition game. Shady or Genius  ◦    Clippers' Lou Williams to serve 10-day quarantine, will miss games ###

In this week's episode, JT "The Sneaker Guy" and Coach Drew talk about new shoes released and sneakerhead news including:     ◦    W.N.B.A. Star’s Role in Freeing Man From Prison Shows Female Athletes at Forefront.     ◦    Lucky Brand files for chapter 11 amid pandemic Converse paying 100% of Natasha Cloud’s salary for the 20-21 season while she fights social injustice. Agree to Disagree    ◦     Reebok Instafury “the Masterpiece “  Rock or Flop     ◦    Gatorade X Nike PG4  with citrus     ◦    Nike ISPA Road Warrior     ◦    New Balance 991 Suede     ◦    Nike Kyrie 6 “Asia Irving” ### Show Sponsor:  Cash2Checking  

In this episode of BallCourt - Coach Drew talks about the issues and possible bonuses of the NBA Bubble.  Also Jamal Crawford!     ◦    Victor Oladipo: 'Strong possibility' of playing in restart     ◦    James Harden arrives at NBA Campus in Orlando     ◦    Russell Westbrook says he tested positive for coronavirus Ladies first.     ◦    WNBA’s 2020 Regular Season Tips Off July 25 With Opening Weekend Dedicated To Black Lives Matter Movement     ◦    WNBA Statement Regarding Kelly Loeffler     ◦    WNBA Statement on Racial Injustice World of Basketball 🏀  ◦    Flying dragons defeat northeast tigers in amazing fashion This day In Basketball History     ◦    Shaq was traded to Miami July 14, 2004Shaquille O'Neal was traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Miami Heat for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Cook and a future first-round choice. This marked the official end to the Shaq-Kobe era in L.A.  Shady or Genius     ◦    Jamal Crawford  has been signed ### Show Sponsor: Cash2Checking

This week on BallCourt The World of Basketball, Coach Drew digs in to the upcoming NBA restart.   Issues, Thoughts and Best Practices.  Topics include:     ◦    Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie, DeAndre Jordan test positive for coronavirus     ◦    NBA, NBPA could allow social justice messages on jerseys     ◦    Nuggets close practice facility due to positive COVID-19 tests  Ladies first.     ◦    2020 WNBA rosters change daily COVID 19 linked opt outs.     ◦    Converse will cover Natasha Cloud's WNBA salary while she focuses on social reform World of Basketball 🏀     ◦    Jeremy Lin leads Beijing Ducks to edge Zhejiang Golden Bulls CBA: Jeremy Lin leads Beijing Ducks to edge Zhejiang Golden Bulls - CGTN This day In Basketball History     ◦    Webber traded for a Penny June 30, 1993Orlando selected Michigan forward Chris Webber with the first pick in the 1993 NBA Draft, held before 15,324 fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Magic, however, traded Webber's rights to Golden State for the third pick in the Draft, Memphis State guard Anfernee Hardaway and three future first round draft picks. Philadelphia tabbed 7-foot-6 center Shawn Bradley from Brigham Young with the second overall pick. Shady or Genius     ◦    Derron Williams last day on Nets payroll was June 30 Let’s kick it    ◦    Jordan 13 Lucky Green    ◦    Air Force 1 “Drew League “    ◦    LeBron 17 “Glow in the Dark “Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Home Sponsor Link:  Cash2Checking

Let's Kick It - Courtside with JT and Coach Drew Quarantine Edition.  This week, they guys invite Rory Thompson from Air Wolf Shoes to talk about his collection and to challenge him to Top 5s.   Other topics covered:     ◦    Stussy stands firm against systemic racism with special release     ◦    Adidas employees demand change in Diversity and inclusion measures. Shoe Review:  Rock or Flop     ◦    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG     ◦    Nike Air Max 90 “Cuban Link”     ◦    Nike Air Max 2090 “BETRUE”     ◦    Off-White x Air Jordan 4 “Sail” Sponsor:  Cash2Checking

This week on BallCourt with Coach Drew - Quarantine Edition:     ◦    Everything you need to know about the 2019-20 NBA season restart     ◦    Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard Voice Major Concerns Over Return of NBA     ◦    Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball officially sign with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports  Ladies first.     ◦    WNBA to return in late July with 22-game regular season     ◦    Natasha Cloud becomes first female to sign with Converse  World of Basketball 🏀     ◦    Chinese Basketball Association set to resume season Friday This day In Basketball History    ◦    Kareem to LA June 16, 1975The Milwaukee Bucks traded Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and reserve center Walt Wesley to the Los Angeles Lakers for center Elmore Smith, forward David Meyers, guard Brian Winters and swingman Junior Bridgeman. Why you ball?     ◦    Norfolk State lands 4-star hooper Nate Tabor, but is it a sign of things to come for HBCUs? Let’s kick it    ◦    Nike Air Foamposite Pro “USA”    ◦    Nike LeBron 17  low “Particle Grey”Bait X Reebok “Army amen”  Instafury Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Home Sponsor:  Cash2Checking

BallCourt - The World of Basketball - Quarantine Edition This week Coach Drew talks about the topics in sports for the week.  Including:     ◦    NBA to resume season .     ◦    Bullets Legend Wes Unseld passes away     ◦    Kings Broadcaster  resigns after tweet to DeMarcus Cousins   Ladies first. -     ◦    Sparks acquire Kristine Anigwe in trade with Dallas Los Angeles Sparks Acquire Kristine Anigwe From Dallas Wings -     ◦     WNBA eyes Florida or Las Vegas for season return. World of Basketball 🏀 -     ◦    Chinese Basketball Association to return June 20 after nearly 5 months off. This day In Basketball History  ◦    Kobe to Shaq : June 4, 2000 Lakers vs Blazers Why you ball?  ◦    Mikey Williams considering an HBCU can change college sports Let’s kick it    ◦    Nike Air Max 90 Jewel  “Home and Away” $130    ◦    Reebok Shaqnosis USA colorway $190    ◦    ASIC Gel -Lyte 3 “Dragon Fruit” $110 Sponsor:  Cash2Checking  

In this episode, Coach Drew talks about the hot topics in basketball the week of May 27 including:     ◦    NBA in talks with Disney to resume season       ◦    Knicks Legend Patrick Ewing tested positive for Covid-19     ◦    Hall of Fame Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan Dies at 78     ◦    Maya Moore Named Finalist for ESPN Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award     ◦     Vegas Aces has resigned Plum and  Swords.     ◦    Euroleauge officially cancelled  This day In Basketball History - Paul Pierce Goat Moves - NBA Star Oscar 'Big O' Robertson Saved His Daughter's Life by Donating Kidney for Her  Let’s kick it Shoes:   ◦    Adidas x Run DMC    ◦    Nike Air More Uptempo “Olympic"    ◦    Ninja x adidas night jogger   Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Home

In this episode of Ballcourt,  Coach Drew covers the topics of the week including:     ◦    NBA drops the ball - Spaulding as Maker of the Official Basketball     ◦    Lakers to reopen practice facility      ◦    Last Dance Hot take: Charles Barkley Believes Jerry Krause Is Getting Thrown 'Under The Bus’ In ‘The Last Dance’     ◦    Las Vegas Aces finalize 2020 Coaching staff with 14 year vet Tanisha Wright     ◦    How Chinese Basketball Association  president outlines plan for season restart  This day In Basketball History: Allen Iverson  Shady or Genius: The “LeBron needed help Jordan didn’t “ conversation  Let’s kick it Shoes:     ◦    Air Jordan 5 “Bel Air” alternate    ◦    Air Jordan 13 Flint    ◦    Air max 95 Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Home   ###

This week on BallCourt, Coach Drew talks hot topics and basketball history.  Topics include:      ◦    NBA set to slowly reopen practice facilities.     ◦    Testing plans for players emerges Ladies first.     ◦    Ji-Su Park has decided to remain overseas for 2020 season     ◦    94 year old female baller stays sharp during quarantine World of Basketball 🏀     ◦    How Chinese Basketball Association stalled out This day In Basketball History     ◦    Reggie ruins dinner plans May 7, 1995Indiana's Reggie Miller scored eight points (two three-pointers, two game--winning free throws) over the final 16.4 seconds of the game, helping lead the Pacers to a shocking 107-105 come-from-behind win over host New York in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series. The Pacers went on to win the series in seven games. Shady or Genius     ◦    Greek Freaks freaking hacked Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly was hacked Thursday. Social media accounts registered to Antetokounmpo briefly featured inappropriate messages that, according to his agent, Alex Saratsis, and others close to the player, did not originate from the reigning NBA MVP. Let’s kick it     ◦    Nike SB Dunk Grateful Dead    ◦    Air Jordan 13 Aurora Green     ◦    New Balance 327 Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Home Sponsor: http://www.cash2checking.com/drew ###

In this episode of Let's Kick It, Kicking It Courtside with JT The Sneaker Guy and Coach Drew, The guys cover new sneaker releases and topics including: Hot Topics in the News:     ◦    7-11 dunks may be scrapped     ◦    Nike plans for another Glow in the dark air Foamposite Top 5's :   Point Guards     1.    Magic Johnson    2.    Jason Kidd    3.    Chris Paul    4.    Kevin Johnson    5.    Allen Iverson *  Agree to Disagree     ◦     Adidas Jellitoe Shelltops Rock or Flop     ◦    Air Jordan 1  Retro High OG ”Tie Dye”     ◦    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Malcolm Garret customs “UCLA”     ◦    Jordan 6 “Hare”     ◦    Jordan 6 Porsche Grey & Red customs by Malcolm Garett    ◦    Nike KD 13 “Home team” Sponsor:  http://www.cash2checking.com/drew

Let's Kick It - Kicking It Courtside with JT "The Sneaker Guy" and Coach Drew.   This week's topics discusses Top 5's Small Forwards; Reebok giving away free shoes to essential workers and New Shoes Released this month. Segment 1:     ◦    Reebok giving away free shoes to essential workers. Reebok's #ReebokLove Coronavirus Program | Sole Collector     ◦    First Look at ACG inspired Nike PG4 release this Month Segment 2 : Top 5s - Top Small Forwards:  Larry Bird; Adrian Dantley; LeBron James; John Havlicek; Scottie Pippen Segment 3 : Agree to Disagree     ◦    Reebok Questions “Pink Toe” colorwaySegment 4: Rock or Flop     ◦    Air Jordan 1 (inspired by Luka Doncic pregame ritual     ◦    Converse G4     ◦    Jordan Low 11 Concord/ Bred     ◦    Nike SB Dunk Strawberry 🍓 Cough     ◦    Nike SB x 7 eleven dunk low     Tinker HatfieldTravis Scott Gigi Bryant Sponsor: http://www.cash2checking.com/drew