Spud Webb on today’s NBA dunk contest, short players and more

Spud Webb, a 12-year NBA veteran and at 5-foot-7 the shortest player to win the dunk contest, sat down with HoopsHype, on behalf Panini America, to discuss the diminishing allure of today’s NBA dunk contest, the decline in successful short players, …

Spud Webb, a 12-year NBA veteran and at 5-foot-7 the shortest player to win the dunk contest, sat down with HoopsHype, on behalf Panini America, to discuss the diminishing allure of today’s NBA dunk contest, the decline in successful short players, and his fearlessness against opponents of any size.

Nate Robinson: ‘I’m still looking for a kidney to this day’

The diminutive Nate Robinson enjoyed an 11-year NBA career that spanned through eight different teams. However, he will forever be remembered for winning the Slam Dunk contest three times in his career. Robinson was candid and talked with HoopsHype …

The diminutive Nate Robinson enjoyed an 11-year NBA career that spanned through eight different teams. However, he will forever be remembered for winning the Slam Dunk contest three times in his career.

Robinson was candid and talked with HoopsHype about why the Dunk Contest has lost its luster over the years, his roller-coaster journey dealing with kidney failure, his favorite moment with the Knicks, and more.

Anthony Tolliver: ‘Jimmy Butler is the best leader I’ve ever played with’

Anthony Tolliver, the 13-year NBA veteran known for his ability to shoot threes and play for many a franchise (11 to be precise), recently sat down with HoopsHype to discuss Jimmy Butler, Nick Nurse, and going to the same high school as Brad Pitt.

Anthony Tolliver, the 13-year NBA veteran known for his ability to shoot threes and play for many a franchise (11 to be precise), recently sat down with HoopsHype to discuss Jimmy Butler, Nick Nurse, and going to the same high school as Brad Pitt.

Georges Niang: ‘It’s been an up-and-down roller coaster, but I wouldn’t want it any other way’

Georges Niang, the Cleveland Cavaliers veteran known for his marksman ability from deep, recently sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his current season, evolving his game from college to the NBA, being Joel Embiid’s teammate, and experiencing the …

Georges Niang, the Cleveland Cavaliers veteran known for his marksman ability from deep, recently sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his current season, evolving his game from college to the NBA, being Joel Embiid’s teammate, and experiencing the inaugural In-Season Tournament.

Marcin Gortat: “Randy Wittman was the only coach that was able to control John Wall”

Marcin Gortat, former NBA center, famed for his Gortat screens, rebounding prowess and durability, sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his journey from being the No. 57 draft pick, to surviving and thriving in the league. The 12-year NBA veteran …

Marcin Gortat, former NBA center, famed for his Gortat screens, rebounding prowess and durability, sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his journey from being the No. 57 draft pick, to surviving and thriving in the league. The 12-year NBA veteran shares insights on his days in Orlando and Washington, stories about former coaches, teammates, challenges in the NBA with social media’s impact, and reflections on his legacy.

Terence Davis: ‘I turned down good money to play in the Euroleague, I want to get back in the NBA’

Terence Davis, one of the top NBA free agents who went unsigned this past summer, joined the G League’s Rip City Remix after having spent the first four seasons of his career with the Toronto Raptors and, most recently, the Sacramento Kings. The …

Terence Davis, one of the top NBA free agents who went unsigned this past summer, joined the G League’s Rip City Remix after having spent the first four seasons of his career with the Toronto Raptors and, most recently, the Sacramento Kings. The former All-Rookie 2nd Team member sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his free agency experience, his recent Achilles tear, helping Sacramento end their playoff drought, and stories of his time around the league.

Channing Frye: ‘Anthony Davis is having an amazing year, even better than LeBron, and it’s getting wasted’

Channing Frye, one of the top NBA analysts, was one of the league’s ambassadors in Paris taking part in a four-day basketball extravaganza that included the Nets vs. Cavs game. The 2016 NBA champion sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his …

Channing Frye, one of the top NBA analysts, was one of the league’s ambassadors in Paris taking part in a four-day basketball extravaganza that included the Nets vs. Cavs game. The 2016 NBA champion sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his post-playing career, Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James‘ legacy as a Laker and more.

Dean Blandino: ‘No doubt in my mind that Taylor Decker reported’

Blandino, on the Detroit Lions Podcast, placed the blame squarely on Brad Allen making a mistake on the controversial conversion attempt in Dallas

As part of the latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast, former NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino joined us to talk about the controversial 2-pt. conversion call in Dallas. It’s an interview that the NFL and, more specifically, referee Brad Allen will probably not like.

Blandino has spent several years now working in broadcast media, including as the top NFL rules analyst for FOX Sports. He was also in charge of officiating at the XFL and introduced the “open mic” concept where fans could hear the official’s discussions.

When asked about the idea that the Lions were attempting to gain a deceptive edge with their approach of having multiple linemen head toward Allen, Blandino made it clear the Lions did nothing wrong there.

“The Lions did not do anything illegal,” Blandino said. “The Lions did nothing illegal.”

“I have no doubt in my mind that Taylor Decker reported,” Blandino said. “No doubt because the play doesn’t work if Taylor Decker doesn’t report.”

Blandino continued, with his take on how Allen made his mistake.

“Allen saw Skipper come onto the field and went into autopilot … (Allen) assumed that Skipper was reporting, and he went too fast. That’s what happened.”

He did concede, “The way the Lions presented it was unusual.” However, he continued to place the onus on Allen for “going too fast” and not performing his job properly.

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Nikola Jovic: ‘I’m just waiting for the opportunity. You can’t rush through things’

Even though the Miami Heat are in win-now mode, they always have players they develop from the bottom up. Nikola Jovic is the latest young player to go through their system. Now in his second season with the Miami Heat, he hopes to become the next …

Even though the Miami Heat are in win-now mode, they always have players they develop from the bottom up. Nikola Jovic is the latest young player to go through their system. Now in his second season with the Miami Heat, he hopes to become the next Serbian to make a name for himself.

After a recent game against the Clippers, Jovic chatted briefly with HoopsHype to talk about his development, staying patient, the World Cup, and more.

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Ron Holland: ‘I feel like I’m the one that stands out because of my motor’

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Ron Holland discussed how he can impact the NBA as a rookie next season, player comparisons, a scouting report of his game, why he’s the top prospect in the draft, and more in an interview with HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto

Heading into the start of 2024, G League Ignite forward Ron Holland is a potential No. 1 overall pick with teammate Matas Buzelis, Perth Wildcats big man Alex Sarr, and USC’s Isaiah Collier.

At the G League Showcase, Holland spoke with HoopsHype about why he chose to play for the Ignite instead of going to Texas University, how he can impact the NBA as a rookie next season, player comparisons, a scouting report of his strengths and weaknesses, why he’s the top prospect in the draft, his career goals at the NBA level, and more in an extensive interview.