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George Karl: Hall of Fame Basketball Coach’s Stories From 27 Seasons of Coaching in the NBA

Coach Mark Gottfried and the legendary George Karl explore the intricate world of basketball coaching. They discuss the unique skills of players like Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen, and praise Phil Jackson’s defensive prowess. George Karl shares insights about Jerry Sloan, Greg Popovich, and Rick Carlisle, and reflects on the challenges of being fired. The conversation also covers Karl’s coaching philosophy, the shifting landscape of college basketball, and the importance of team play and tradition. This episode is a must-listen for fans of basketball strategy and coaching.

Time: 1:19

Desire to Coach at UNC
Time: 1:24

Seattle vs The Bulls
Time: 1:16

Dennis Rodman & Scottie Pippen
Time: 1:05

Always Authentic and Honest

2:00 – High School days and being recruited by Dean Smith.
4:30 – How much Dean Smith loved the student athlete.
7:00 – The decision to go to UNC.
10:00 – The impact of NIL on the college game.
12:50 – The desire to be the head coach at UNC.
15:00 – Turning every program around in the NBA.
18:00 – Seattle vs Bulls.
20:40 – Dennis Rodman.
22:25 – Respect for other coaches.
27:00 – 1st year as coach of the Supersonics
29:00 – Difficulty of getting fired.
44:00 – Authenticity and honesty.