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NBA contributor, college basketball analyst and actor Bill Herenda

Leaving no stone unturned, NBA contributor Bill Herenda takes a deep dive into the NBA playoffs with the last four teams standing. The conversation with Dave took place moments after Boston evened is series in Miami with a convincing win in Game 2. Bill breaks down the keys to victory and what the Heat needs to do to regain homecourt advantage. Out West, we look at the challenge Dallas has in taking out Golden State despite having success against the Warriors in the regular season. Was a letdown expected after an draining seven-game series in taking out the top overall seed, the Phoenix Suns? Bill explores what the Mavs can do to get Luca Doncic untracked and unscratched along with the adjustments heading into Game 2. Finally, as a West Coast expert, we discuss the big picture for Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, who will be picked no lower than third in the upcoming NBA draft.

Bill Herenda breaks down the NBA conference finals

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May 19, 2022

Published by Dave Lewis at May 19, 2022

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Bill Herenda breaks down the NBA conference finals

"We've only had two NBA champions over the last twenty two years outside of the top ten in defensive rating. The Warriors were 11th in '17 and then it was the Lakers in '01. I believe they were 21st. So now you look at it and ironically the Celtics led the league in defensive rating and the other three remaining teams also in the top 10. Miami fourth, Golden State second and Dallas seventh. So it's true: offense sales tickets, defense wins championships and you've got a very cohesive connected unit. Excellent shell drill defense by the Celtics and you're right Dave when you switch you have less rotations to contend with. "

July 13, 2021

Published by Dave Lewis at July 13, 2021

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“Showtime” Taylor’s Story of Redemption Still has Chapters to be Written

"It's never too late. My mind is set here. When I found out I was going to the (parole) board, I automatically said okay, you're going to get out the first time you go so let's start looking at your options. Okay, when you get out, you'll be 54. It's going to be a month before you're 55th birthday. That means you're going to have an opportunity to have a career in sports broadcasting. If you can make it happen, you can start at 55 and possibly go to 80-years-old, maybe 85.... so as long as your vision is good and your mind is sharp, you can have a job in sports broadcasting."

March 29, 2021

Published by Dave Lewis at March 29, 2021

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Kate Scott from 95.7 The Game makes her NBA play-by-play debut

"For a number of years, you're lucky if you're even breaking even let alone making any money. I still remember saying 'yes' to high school sideline up in Sacramento for $125. So after I would drive there and back with the gas and whatever cheap fast food I was buying that day., I'd get ready in a Target of Bed Bath and Beyond bathroom.....and just having one more thing to put on the resume reel. One more practice because it's all about the reps."

January 5, 2021

Published by Dave Lewis at January 5, 2021

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NBA insider Bill Herenda on early season trends; Curry explosion.

On the Marvin Bagley controversy in Sacramento: "I think this will blow over myself, personally. They've got to rise above it and realize it's got to be about winning; not about the scuttlebutt or family innuendo...it's unfortunate. I talk to a lot of people and they don't think that players have really changed that much but perhaps the people around them and I think this is a reflection of that. "

August 28, 2020

Published by Dave Lewis at August 28, 2020

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Bill Herenda on the NBA Copes with Crisis

"Justice, equality and doing the right thing and treating people the right way and respecting everyone's life dwarfs the importance of basketball but if basketball is the vehicle you can use to generate attention and garner support for all these issues that are so important....then you try to utilize that avenue again to highlight the issues and affect change."

June 18, 2020

Published by Dave Lewis at June 18, 2020

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Lindsay Gottlieb Makes Smooth Adjustment to the NBA in Troubled Times

"People think I care about these issues because I have a black husband or a biracial son and I tell people, actually, the time it impacted me most closely was coaching a mostly black team at Cal and seeing the world through their eyes and the experiences they went through. We flew commercial and would be going through security and inevitably someone would get stopped and searched. And it wasn't me...ever. And watching the way some commentators and fans talked about these women you and I knew so intimately, it was hurtful sometimes to hear some of the language used."