The Doug Gottlieb Show

Doug talks about the Louisville Basketball scandal involving strippers and why people need to stop putting their own agendas on stories. The Draymond Green vs. LeBron James feud continues and he explains why this rivalry is great for the NBA. Hall of Famer and 3-time NBA Champion ‘Big Game’ James Worthy stops by to talk about the NBA Finals and the upcoming draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NCAA just handed Louisville four years of probation for their alleged involvement with on-campus prostitution, and Doug breaks down why we need to stop pointing the finger at the NCAA. The Draymond-LeBron beef has been escalating with the Finals coming to an end, and Doug explains why more player rivalries will only be beneficial for the NBA. Three-time champion and Hall of Fame player James Worthy joins the show to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the Lakers and the upcoming NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonas Knox fills in for Doug today talking LeBron James’ possible departure from the Cavaliers. Jonas explains why the Mayweather v McGregor fight will still be a success regardless of the quality of boxing. He discusses NBA “super-teams” and why the Warriors are different than other “super-teams” in the league. NBA TV’s Rick Kamla joins the show to give his thoughts on the NBA offseason and potential player moves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why the Warriors were able to steamroll their way through the NBA this season, finishing the postseason 16-1 and preventing Cavaliers F LeBron James from winning his 4th championship. He wonders what’s next for the NBA and free agency as teams try to close the gap on the Warriors. Plus, former Warrior and NBA Champion Rick Barry joins the show to give his thoughts on the Warriors winning their second championship in 3 years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Golden State Warriors are your 2017 NBA Champions and Doug explains why the Cavaliers could not match up with the Warriors in the Finals. He explains why Stephen Curry is one of the more interesting players in the NBA and wants to know why he gets so much hate from NBA fans. Doug talks to former Warrior and NBA Champion Rick Barry to get his thoughts on why the Warriors were the best team in the NBA for 2017. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug argues game 4 of the NBA Finals proves why the Warriors are NOT the greatest team of all time and why they wouldn’t be able to compete in the old NBA. He discusses contracts in the NFL and if there is a new way for franchise quarterbacks to get paid so that stars are no longer underpaid. He also talks to the new head coach of Oklahoma football: Lincoln Riley. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug looks back on game 4 of the NBA and explains why the Warriors would struggle in a more physical era of the NBA. He talks about the idea of contracts in the NFL and how starting quarterbacks might be changing the way they are paid in terms of guaranteed money. Plus NBA Insider Chris Broussard joins the show to preview game 5 of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why the NBA Finals could be one of the bigger disappointments in sports, because the Cavaliers potentially getting swept would not live up to the hype. He talks about the way LeBron James finished game 3 and why people don’t hold him to the same standard as other NBA legends. And Doug talks to 2 time NBA Champion and father of Klay Thompson, Mychal Thompson joins the show to discuss if his championship Lakers team could beat today’s Warriors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Cavaliers down 0-3 to the Warriors Doug wonders if the Finals this year was the most hyped sporting event that didn’t end up delivering. He talks about the way LeBron James has played late in each of the Finals games and why do we hold him to a different set of rules than other NBA super stars. Plus 2 time NBA Champion and father of Klay Thompson, Mychal Thompson joins the show to discuss if his championship Lakers team could beat today’s Warriors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a collapse late in game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Warriors, Doug argues there's one big difference between LeBron James and the greatest players in NBA history. He talks about the players he thinks the Cavaliers could add in the off season to try and close the gap on the dominant Warriors. Plus Kevin Ding from the Bleacher Report stops by to discuss what he saw from the Cavaliers as they blew the lead in the final 3 minutes of game 3. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug recaps the Cavaliers 4th quarter collapse in game 3 of the NBA Finals and explains why LeBron lacks confidence in crunch time. Kevin Ding from Bleacher Report joins the show to discuss the Warriors’ dominating performance. Doug talks about the interesting irony behind the Warriors Super-team formation in relation to LeBron James’ own pursuit of Michael Jordan’s greatness. Also, 5-time NBA Champion Ron Harper defends his former team, the 96’ Chicago Bulls, on why they would “hold their own” against this current Golden State team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on the breaking news of the day that Oklahoma Sooners Head Football Coach, Bob Stoops is retiring after 18 seasons. He previews game 3 of the NBA Finals and what Cavaliers F LeBron James needs to do in order to pull his team out of the 0-2 hole they are facing against the Warriors. Lead College Football Analyst for FOX and former Big 12 quarterback Joel Klatt joins the show to talk about Bob Stoops retiring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on the breaking news of the day that Head Coach of the Oklahoma Sooners football team Bob Stoops is retiring after 18 seasons. He explains why LeBron James might be calling out his teammates to the media prior to game 3. Former Oklahoma Defensive Lineman Dusty Dvorcek joins the show to provide insight on Bob Stoops retiring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why he is the perfect age to settle the Michael Jordan's Bulls vs today's Warriors debate. He talks about one recently retired NBA super star that for some reason is getting overlooked as one of the greatest to ever play. Plus, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts joins the show to talk about what it takes to try and stop the Warriors' high powered offense. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With age comes wisdom, and Doug explains why he’s in the perfect spot to talk about the Michael Jordan’s Bulls vs today’s Warriors. He talks about the NBA Finals thus far and why people are no willing to give Steph Curry credit for the Warriors being up 2-0. Defensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills Marcell Dareus joins the show to talk about his former coach Rex Ryan getting into a bar fight and if they can break out of their playoff drought. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After another dominating performance by Kevin Durant and the Warriors against the Cavaliers, Doug argues that players are smart to join forces and create ‘Super Teams’. He points out that the Seahawks are using the “It’s not you, it’s me” argument for not signing Colin Kaepernick. Doug talks to Super Bowl Champion and Saints QB Drew Brees about the new overtime rules in the NFL and if he has any plans of retiring from the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Warriors gained a 2-0 lead on the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, Doug explains why it makes sense for players to leave in free agency to create ‘Super Teams’. He talks about the Seahawks signing Austin Davis to be their back up and what that means for Colin Kaepernick. Plus Super Bowl Champion and Saints QB Drew Brees joins the show to discuss dealing with concussions and how much longer he will play in the NFL Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why LeBron James is the most dominant player in the NBA for the past decade but why he’s no longer the best player remaining in the Finals. He talks about Penn State school officials being sentenced to prison time and why this is something they will never be able to recover from. Plus, Hall of Famer and Seahawks Radio Analyst Warren Moon joins the show to talk about why Colin Kaepernick didn’t sign with the Seahawks as a back up quarterback. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug argues after a dominating performance by the Warriors over the Cavaliers in game 1 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James is not the best player remaining anymore. He also discusses NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s comments on fixing the “one and done” rule for college basketball players. NBA All-Star and National Champion Carlos Boozer joins the show and gives his thoughts on game on game 1 of the Finals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gets you ready for Warriors v Cavaliers Part III! He previews the NBA Finals and breaks down what the expectations are for each team. He argues Kevin Durant could be the smartest player in the NBA and what other players could learn from him. Plus 14 year NBA veteran and FOX Sports Analyst Jim Jackson gives his analysis on the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.