Reflecting on My Time with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers Championship Run
Kobe Bryant was more than just a teammate; he was the standard by which we all measured our dedication to the game of basketball. When I look back at our championship runs with the Los Angeles Lakers, the thing that stands out most isn’t the parades or the ringsāit’s the grueling hours of unseen work. […]
Building a Winning Culture at California Golden Bears
Culture isn’t something you can just put on a t-shirt; it’s what happens every single day in the practice facility. Since taking over the head coaching role for the California Golden Bears, my primary focus has been establishing a foundation built on trust, relentless effort, and mutual respect. In our program, we define success not […]
The Evolution of the Big Man in Modern Basketball
As someone who battled in the trenches during the early 2000s NBA, the game has changed dramatically. The traditional back-to-the-basket center is nearly extinct, replaced by versatile 7-footers who can handle the ball and shoot the three. While the required skillsets have evolved, the fundamentals of rebounding, screening angles, and rim protection remain the same. […]
Sample Generated Reflection 2: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #2. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 5: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #5. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 7: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #7. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 9: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #9. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 11: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #11. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 12: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #12. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 13: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #13. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.