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48 Minutes

48 Minutes

By: Bleav Michael Freer Ross Geiger Bruce Bernstein
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 “48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners to “48 Minutes” will arm themselves with the kind of hoop knowledge that will help them make intelligent wagers while becoming “Watercooler Legends.” Basketball
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  • Celtics & Spurs deep dives & fun questions to ponder down the stretch

    Celtics & Spurs deep dives & fun questions to ponder down the stretch
    Mar 31 2026

    0:00 Intro

    0:50 A Deep Dive into the Celtics & Spurs

    0:58 The Boston Celtics what a surprise & story they’ve been

    10:01 Can the Knicks catch the Celtics for the 2 seed?

    13:11 The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the league

    21:13 How important is it for OKC to finish with the top seed out West?

    25:33 Of the 8 Play-In Teams which has the best chance to beat a 1 or 2 seed in the 1st Round?

    31:08 The Lakers remain red hot but are they a real threat to win it all this season?

    37:58 Is this the most competitive MVP race we’ve ever seen? Who’s our favorite to win MVP?

    46:05 What has a better chance of happening Steve Kerr continues coaching the Warriors or Jahmal Mosley continues to be the coach of the Magic next season?

    50:02 World B provides the show’s Final Thought: What is our favorite iconic shot in NBA history?


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    56 mins
  • Saturday Special from 48 Minutes: Best Combined College and Pro Careers

    Saturday Special from 48 Minutes: Best Combined College and Pro Careers
    Mar 28 2026

    0:00 .... Bruce Introduction and explains the segment

    0:42 .... The case for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    3:22 ... The case for Bill Russell

    4:05 ... Why it's impossible to settle these debates

    5:10 ... The case for Breanna Stewart

    TRT 6:13


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    6 mins
  • Weekend Preview from 48 Minutes

    Weekend Preview from 48 Minutes
    Mar 26 2026

    0:00 .... Bruce hello, welcome, and show #236 dedication in honor of former Celtic and current Laker Marcus Smart, who has worn the number 36 for all four of his NBA teams.

    0:41 ... Friday: Hawks at Celtics

    3:37 ... Saturday: Pistons at Timberwolves

    6:34 ... Sunday: Knicks at Thunder

    9:22 ... Bonus discussion on best combined college/professional and Olympic careers. Legendary names abound: Kareem, Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Bill Walton

    14:25 ... Breanna Stewart stands alone

    15:34 ... Bruce closes the show


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    16 mins
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