The Doug Gottlieb Show

With the San Antonio Spurs getting eliminated from the playoffs, Doug explains why this is the end of the Spurs as we know them. He talks about the NFL getting more relaxed on touchdown celebrations. Plus, Enes Kanter from the OKC Thunder joins the show to talk about his incident traveling in Europe and his thoughts on the Warriors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug argues LeBron James’ lack of involvement at the end of game 3 against the Celtics was unlike anything we ever saw from Michael Jordan in the playoffs. He talks about NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and why the Warriors and Cavaliers dominance is not bad for the league. Also, 6x NBA Champion and the all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins the show to talk about his new book and why he doesn’t get enough credit for being one of the greatest players of all time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains the different between the way LeBron James finished game 3 against the Celtics and other poor performances by Michael Jordan in the playoffs. He talks about retired WR Calvin Johnson having to pay back some of his signing bonus and why that’s okay. Plus 6x NBA Champion and the all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins the show to talk about his new book and why he doesn’t get enough credit for being one of the greatest players of all time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why Ryan Fitzpatrick signing to be the backup QB for the Buccaneers makes perfect sense. He talks to future Hall of Famer and FOX Sports NFL Analyst Tony Gonzalez about concussions in the NFL. Plus Doug argues it doesn't matter how great Bryce Harper is, he's not worth $500 million. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug talks about the Buccaneers signing back up QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and why he's a much better fit than Colin Kaepernick. Future Hall of Famer and NFL on FOX analyst Tony Gonzalez joins the show to talk about the Fitzpatrick signing and dealing with concussions. Also, Doug explains why no player is worth a massive $500 million contract, not even Bryce Harper. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug points out the flaws with the All-NBA teams and why they could have an effect on free agency this summer. He says people are lying when they say they wouldn't watch the Mayweather v McGregor fight and compares it to a Fast & Furious movie. Plus he talks to Houston Texans QB DeShaun Watson and Lakers head coach Luke Walton. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug points out the flaws with the All-NBA teams and why they could have an effect on free agency this summer. He says people are lying when they say they wouldn't watch the Mayweather v McGregor fight and compares it to a Fast & Furious movie. Plus he talks to Houston Texans QB DeShaun Watson and Lakers head coach Luke Walton. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lakers keep their 1st round draft pick with the number 2 overall pick, but Doug argues the real winners are Markelle Fultz and the Boston Celtics. He discusses Patriots QB Tom Brady possibly getting a concussion last season and why there are no more secrets in today’s world. Plus FOX Sports NBA Insider Chris Broussard joins the show to talk about the results from the NBA draft lottery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lakers keep their 1st round draft pick with the number 2 overall pick, but Doug argues the real winners are Markell Fultz and the Boston Celtics. He discusses Patriots QB Tom Brady possibly getting a concussion last season and why there are no more secrets in today’s world. Plus FOX Sports NBA Insider Chris Broussard joins the show to talk about the results from the NBA draft lottery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NBA draft lottery tonight, Doug asks people who complain about the lottery system and tanking: what’s your solution to the problem? He talks about the Wizards season coming to an end and why John Wall was a super star, for a couple days. Plus, Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson joins the show to talk about preparing for the lottery draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NBA draft lottery tonight, Doug asks people who complain about the lottery system and tanking: what’s your solution to the problem? He talks about the Wizards season coming to an end and why John Wall was a super star, for a couple days. Plus, Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson joins the show to talk about preparing for the lottery draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains the difference between being a dirty player and making a dirty play after Spurs F Kawhi Leonard rolled his ankle on Warriors F Zaza Pachulia’s foot. He talks about former Yankees SS Derek Jeter’s jersey retirement ceremony and where he fits among the great Yankees of all-time. Plus Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel joins the show and talks about his philosophy on tanking in the NBA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains the difference between being a dirty player and making a dirty play after Kawhi Leonard rolled his ankle on Zaza Pachulia’s foot. He talks about Derek Jeter’s jersey retirement ceremony and where he fits among the great Yankees of all-time. Plus Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel joins the show and talks about his philosophy on tanking in the NBA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug tries to find a reason for Rockets guard James Harden’s poor performance, losing by 39 points at home and getting eliminated from the playoffs by the Spurs. He argues the Spurs beating the Rockets without Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard might have been head coach Gregg Popovich’s most impressive win, even more impressive than some of his championship wins. Also, Chargers WR Mike Williams joins the show to talk about winning the National Championship at Clemson and preparing for the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug tries to find a reason for Rockets guard James Harden’s poor performance, losing by 39 points at home and getting eliminated from the playoffs by the Spurs. He argues the Spurs beating the Rockets without Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard might have been head coach Gregg Popovich’s most impressive win, even more impressive than some of his championship wins. Also, Chargers WR Mike Williams joins the show to talk about winning the National Championship at Clemson and preparing for the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on Blaine Gabbert signing with the Arizona Cardinals and why it makes sense that Colin Kaepernick is still a free agent. He talks about the LeBron James and Michael Jordan comparisons and why LeBron has the potential to surpass Jordan. Plus Jared Dudley from the Phoenix Suns joins the show and they discuss the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on Blaine Gabbert signing with the Arizona Cardinals and why it makes sense that Colin Kaepernick is still a free agent. He talks about the LeBron James and Michael Jordan comparisons and why LeBron has the potential to surpass Jordan. Plus Jared Dudley from the Phoenix Suns joins the show and they discuss the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Spurs overtime win against the Rockets, Doug argues Manu Ginobli should be considered one of the greatest international basketball players of all time. He explains why it’s not an insult to say Redskins QB Kirk Cousins is a second tier quarterback in today’s NFL. Plus Doug talks to former #1 overall pick in the NBA Kwame Brown and they discuss if he’s been mislabeled as a “bust”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Spurs overtime win against the Rockets, Doug argues Manu Ginobli should be considered one of the greatest international basketball players of all time. He explains why it’s not an insult to say Redskins QB Kirk Cousins is a second tier quarterback in today’s NFL. Plus Doug talks to former #1 overall pick in the NBA, Kwame Brown, and they discuss if he’s been mislabeled as a “bust”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug argues LeBron James might have faced easier competition in the East, but the Warriors have also benefitted from an easy road through the playoffs. He reacts to the latest news surrounding Mets ace-pitcher Matt Harvey and why his time in New York might be done. Plus NBA All-Star and Dunk Champion Cedric Ceballos joins the show to give his thoughts on the level of competition in today’s NBA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.