Coach Gottlieb explains the difference between lazy myths NBA haters rely on and the reality of the NBA product, and explains why the media swarm following Patriots HC Mike Vrabel and with former Athletic Reporter Diana Russini. poolside by paparazzi represents a point of no return in sports media coverage.

Then, he’s joined by long time NBA Insider - and author of Coachable  - Ric Bucher discusses how the Giannis/Bucks drama could end, why NBA player backlash against the 65-game rule to qualify for postseason awards, and the overall effects of European players flooding the college basketball market, and what Steph and LeBron’s ‘last dance’ scenarios could look like. 

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On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!:  Stu and the guys play a round of "Is It Just Me Or?". Masters Champions is in this week's installment of "Mount Rushmore Monday". Stugotz and company react to Stephen A Smith's take that he would not want Kawhi Leonard to be the leader of his NBA franchise.

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Stugotz and company discuss Padres closer Mason Miller and wonder out loud if we should be impressed with his numbers if he is only doing it in the 9th inning. Stu and the guys welcome NFL Draft Expert Todd McShay to get his thoughts on the draft less than a week away. Stu and the fellas talk about Stu's Page Six cameos.

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Stugotz and company break down the Knicks-Hawks series. Stu and the guys welcome Hulk Hogan’s longtime manager closest friend Jimmy “The Mouth of the South” Hart onto the show to talk about the documentary "Hulk Hogan: Real American" on Netflix. Plus, Taylor reveals the poll results.

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On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stugotz and company discuss Padres closer Mason Miller and wonder out loud if we should be impressed with his numbers if he is only doing it in the 9th inning. Stu and the fellas talk about Stu's Page Six cameos.Stugotz and company break down the Knicks-Hawks series. Plus, Taylor reveals the poll results.

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Stugotz and company discuss Steph Curry's game against the Clippers and how the play-in games have been so far. Stu welcomes former Mets pitcher Roger McDowell on to talk about the good ole days of baseball. Plus, Taylor takes Stu and the guys through a round of "Think About It Thursday".

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Stugotz and company react to Stephen A Smith's take that he would not want Kawhi Leonard to be the leader of his NBA franchise. Stu and the fellas welcome former All-Pro Shawne Merriman onto the show to get his thoughts on all of the headlines around the NFL. Plus, the guys react to the reaction to an NFL-Soccer idea.

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On this edition of The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stugotz and company discuss Steph Curry's game against the Clippers and how the play-in games have been so far. Taylor takes Stu and the guys through a round of "Think About It Thursday". Stugotz and company react to Stephen A Smith's take that he would not want Kawhi Leonard to be the leader of his NBA franchise.

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Stugotz and company discuss the play-in game between the Hornets and Heat as Lamelo Ball got away with a flagrant foul on Bam Adebayo. Taylor offers up an impromptu "Hand Up". Stu and the fellas take part in this week's installment of "Do Me A Favor".

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