Two NBA championship coaches -- Doc Rivers and Erik Spoelstra -- join The Woj Pod to discuss a series of topics in a high-level conversation, including the coaching craft, the Celtics-Heat rivalry, the impact of Pat Riley in their careers, ownership and management support, the lack of NBA coaches in the Hall of Fame and the changes they've had to make as coaches with the shorter attention spans of the modern NBA players, and much more.
Jayson Tatum has been upgraded to a game-time decision ahead of Team USA's World Cup quarterfinal against France on Wednesday. Tatum has missed the past three games after rolling an ankle last week.
Since teammate Jayson Tatum's injury, Jaylen Brown has been a key contributor for Team USA.
Jayson Tatum was able to return to practice with the U.S. men's basketball team Monday, less than a week after he sprained his left ankle.
Jayson Tatum practiced but will miss a third consecutive World Cup game when Team USA faces Brazil in Monday's final second-round game. Kemba Walker, who missed the shootaround with an illness, in the starting lineup.
Marcus Smart, who missed Thursday's FIBA World Cup game against Japan with a left quadriceps strain, went through Friday's shootaround and is planning to play Saturday against Greece.
Jayson Tatum will miss at least the next two Team USA games with a sprained ankle.
Jason Tatum sprained his left ankle at the end of Team USA's overtime victory over Turkey, putting his status for at least the immediate future in doubt.
As one of two All-Stars on Team USA, and the only member of the roster to change teams this offseason, Kemba Walker is taking time to enjoy the moment.
Basketball legend Bob Cousy, the 91-year-old Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame member who played for the Celtics, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday.
The 91-year-old Celtics legend, who will be honored Thursday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, sat down with Jackie MacMullan in October 2018.
Gregg Popovich has been described as the biggest star on Team USA, but how do his Nike Air Monarchs compare to Jayson Tatum's Jordan Jumpman Diamonds and the shoes of his teammates?
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 58 | 24 | .707 | - | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 51 | 31 | .622 | 7 | W1 |
| Boston | 49 | 33 | .598 | 9 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 42 | 40 | .512 | 16 | W3 |
| New York | 17 | 65 | .207 | 41 | L1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(14) | Romeo Langford | SF | Indiana |
| 1(22) | Grant Williams | PF | Tennessee |
| 2(3) | Carsen Edwards | PG | Purdue |
| 2(21) | Tremont Waters | PG | LSU |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2016-17 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
