The Kings Beat Podcast
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Kings return to practice facility, what is next for NBA?
The Kings Beat Podcast
05/15/20 • 54 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include life in lockdown, the new NBA ball, should the league resume play and what will happen with Buddy Hield and the Kings during the offseason.
(2:00) Birthday wishes all around
(6:24) The new NBA game ball
(5:45) How did he get into the business
(9:30) Practice facility opens
(15:45) Christie on whether the NBA should restart
(19:45) Hams take on a potential restart
(31:30) Discussing Buddy Hield's future with the Kings
(38:00) Will Hield be a starter next season?
(41:30) Can the Kings and Hield find common ground?
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05/15/20 • 54 min
Kings longtime radio voice Gary Gerould checks in during NBA shutdown
The Kings Beat Podcast
05/06/20 • 49 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings longtime radio voice Gary Gerould joins NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics life in lockdown, his and his favorite moment from the last 35 seasons of Kings basketball.
(1:45) Gardening a new pastime?
(2:40) Missing basketball
(5:45) How did he get into the business
(9:40) Finding his way to Sacramento
(16:50) Telling a story during a game
(21:30) The evolution of calling a game
(28:30) The evolution of the game itself
(33:00) Gary Gerould and Paul Newman?
(34:15) What would a Kings championship mean to Gerould?
(38:40) Gerould on Richmond
(39:10) Kings vs. Supersonics
(43:50) How long is Gerould going to keep calling games?
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05/06/20 • 49 min
Kings forward Harrison Barnes checks in during NBA shutdown
The Kings Beat Podcast
05/01/20 • 22 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings forward Harrison Barnes joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include staying in shape during shutdown, his thoughts on restarting the league and watching Michael Jordan on The Last Dance.
(:55) Has Harrison Barnes shaved his beard yet?
(2:20) Barnes on taking the break to clear his head and get back to basics
(3:25) How long will the players need to get ready for the season?
(7:30) On the need to get healthy and have the whole team together
(10:45) Barnes' take on the Last Dance
(14:00) Making adjustments at the NBA level
(16:25) Barnes the foodie
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05/01/20 • 22 min
Talking Michael Jordan's greatness with Mitch Richmond and Doug Christie
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04/29/20 • 48 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, two of the greatest shooting guards in Sacramento Kings history, Mitch Richmond and Doug Christie, join NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss "The Last Dance," defending Michael Jordan, Richmond's roots in Florida and Hasan Minhaj's shout-out.
(1:00) Mitch on lockdown
(3:00) Watching "The Last Dance" and remembering the Bulls' greatness
(4:50) How could you limit Jordan?
(7:00) Doug on defending Mitch
(9:50) Playing Jordan early, versus later in his career
(20:00) Mitch's path to the NBA
(24:00) Mitch and Michael Irvin
(26:00) Winning gold at the 1996 Olympic Games
(28:30) Mitch on Kobe Bryant
(29:30) Winning a championship ring
(33:10) The Kings trade that didn't happen
(37:50) How would Mitch and Michael fare in the modern NBA?
(44:10) Learning to draw a foul
(45:30) Talking Minhaj, celebrity Kings fan
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04/29/20 • 48 min
Doug Christie shares Michael Jordan memories, discusses The Last Dance
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04/22/20 • 24 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, analyst and former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics binge watching TV and his experiences with Michael Jordan.
(1:00) Luke Walton's motivational parenting tips
(1:55) The new normal
(7:20) Wire-2-Wire
(7:55) Thoughts on The Last Dance
(13:30) Getting a new perspective on Michael Jordan
(15:5) Doug's favorite moment playing against Jordan
(17:00) Michael Jordan's shoes
(20:30) The Scottie Pippen situation
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04/22/20 • 24 min
Former King Jack Cooley checks in from Japan
The Kings Beat Podcast
04/17/20 • 28 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Kings big man Jack Cooley joins NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham to discuss the living in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic. Topics playing in the Japanese league, his thoughts on former teammate Rudy Gobert and how the coronavirus pushed back his wedding date.
(:55) Marooned in Japan
(1:35) Comparing basketball in Japan to the US
(6:30) Where has Jack Cooley played hoops?
(7:50) How does Cooley stay in shape during the lockdown?
(9:00) Becoming an NBA cult hero
(14:00) Cooley's basketball journey
(16:30) Cooley on former teammate Rudy Gobert
(19:45) Meet the future Mrs. Cooley, Alexandra Cirone
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04/17/20 • 28 min
Catching up with Kings center Richaun Holmes
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04/15/20 • 25 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings starting center Richaun Holmes joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include his donation to local Sacramentans, how he is passing the time and whether he has found his NBA home.
(1:40) Dr. Lydecia Holmes, TikTok star
(2:40) Giving back to Sacramento in a time of crisis
(5:50) How is Holmes dealing with the lay-off?
(7:45) How is Holmes’ shoulder feeling?
(8:53) Why was the opportunity in Sacramento the perfect fit?
(10:38) Is Sacramento a final landing spot?
(12:15) Holmes on Tim Duncan
(14:05) Is Holmes watching tape of great rebounders?
(16:40) The two comebacks Holmes likes the best
(18:05) Steven Adams...NBA nice guy?
(19:40) Does Holmes have to reinvent himself every offseason?
(21:24) Cutting tracks with Marvin Bagley?
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04/15/20 • 25 min
Kings: Talking real estate, Survivor and hoops with Scot Pollard
The Kings Beat Podcast
04/10/20 • 36 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Kings big man Scot Pollard joins Doug Christie and NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include his new career, his time on Survivor and which of his former teammates would make the best contestant.
(1:10) Pollard on lock down in Indiana and his new career in real estate
(7:40) The transition from the NBA to real life
(11:18) Pollard the movie star?
(16:25) Would he play Survivor again?
(18:45) The reality of reality TV
(23:10) Which former King would be the best Survivor?
(27:25) Any prospects coming out of Kansas?
(31:35) Remembering Kobe Bryant
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04/10/20 • 36 min
Kings: Catching up with shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic
The Kings Beat Podcast
04/08/20 • 23 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings starting shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include his donation to Serbia, how he is passing the time and what it would be like to play without fans.
(1:25) Giving back to Serbia with Nemanja Bjelica and the Divacs
(5:25) Staying ready
(6:25) How is the team communicating?
(9:50) Concerns for De’Aaron Fox?
(11:00) Finding his rhythm without basketball
(15:00) What is his favorite game winner
(16:40) Serbian trash talking
(18:35) Playing without fans?
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04/08/20 • 23 min
Do Kings players want to finish season? Bobby Jackson says yes.
The Kings Beat Podcast
05/21/20 • 37 min
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings assistant coach Bobby Jackson joins NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include life in lockdown, players back at the practice facility, is Chris Webber a Hall of Famer and whether the Kings players want to continue the season.
(1:30) Life in lockdown
(2:35) Working out with players under new NBA guidelines
(5:00) What type of shape are the players in?
(8:12) Breaking down what types of workouts players are going through
(10:40) What would playoffs feel like at Golden 1 Center
(11:45) Comparing early 2000s Kings to Last Dance Bulls off the court
(19:30) Coaching the modern player
(24:00) Jackson on his teammates showing up to his mother's funeral
(28:45) Christie and Jackson on playing with Chris Webber
(33:13) Do the Kings players want to finish the 2019-20 season?
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05/21/20 • 37 min
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How many episodes does The Kings Beat Podcast have?
The Kings Beat Podcast currently has 398 episodes available.
What topics does The Kings Beat Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Basketball, Podcasts and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on The Kings Beat Podcast?
The episode title 'Kings return to practice facility, what is next for NBA?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Kings Beat Podcast?
The average episode length on The Kings Beat Podcast is 63 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Kings Beat Podcast released?
Episodes of The Kings Beat Podcast are typically released every 5 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of The Kings Beat Podcast?
The first episode of The Kings Beat Podcast was released on Oct 16, 2015.
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