Byron Scott's Fast Break

Vlade Divac joins Byron Scott to revisit the Kobe Bryant trade that shocked him, his path as a European pioneer in the NBA, and the strategy he used to survive Shaquille O’Neal. He also opens up about Luka Dončić, De’Aaron Fox, Nikola Jokić, Magic Johnson, and more.

In Part 1, Vlade looks back on being drafted by the Lakers in 1989, learning from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, taking over Kareem’s locker, and navigating the end of the Showtime era. He also talks about the emotional fallout of Magic’s retirement, the 1991 NBA Finals against Michael Jordan’s Bulls, the greatness of Dražen Petrović and Arvydas Sabonis, his Charlotte Hornets years, and the modern NBA through the eyes of a Hall of Fame player and former Kings executive.
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LeBron vs Kevin Durant in the first round. A legacy-defining moment for LeBron as he tries to carry an injured Lakers team through the playoffs, while Coach breaks down what makes playoff basketball different and gives his full 2026 NBA playoff predictions.

LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline a massive first-round playoff matchup as the Lakers battle injuries and expectations collide. Coach dives into playoff mentality, experience vs youth, and how the game changes in the postseason, while also giving his full predictions for the 2026 NBA playoffs, including OKC’s repeat chances and the rise of young contenders.

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Gary Vitti shares wild, hilarious, and heartfelt stories from inside the Lakers locker room, from Shaq’s funniest moments to unbelievable behind-the-scenes chaos—and the powerful story of Jerry Buss stepping in to save a player’s life.

Gary Vitti shares wild, hilarious, and heartfelt stories from inside the Lakers locker room, from Shaq’s funniest moments to unbelievable behind-the-scenes chaos—and the powerful story of Jerry Buss stepping in to save a player’s life.

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Kenyon Martin reflects on his rise to the No. 1 pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, his back-to-back Finals runs with Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets, and the defining moments of his Denver Nuggets years with Carmelo Anthony—including the truth behind his on-court reputation and a near confrontation with coach George Karl.

Kenyon Martin reflects on his rise to the No. 1 pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, his back-to-back Finals runs with Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets, and the defining moments of his Denver Nuggets years with Carmelo Anthony—including the truth behind his on-court reputation and a near confrontation with coach George Karl.

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Kevin Johnson breaks down facing Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals, the rise of Charles Barkley’s Phoenix Suns, and how one of the most explosive point guards of the 90s helped shape an era—and later helped save the Sacramento Kings.

Kevin Johnson joins Byron Scott to revisit the Suns’ 1993 Finals run against Michael Jordan and the Bulls, sharing what it was like competing at the highest level and how Charles Barkley’s arrival elevated Phoenix into a true contender. From playoff battles against Magic Johnson and the Lakers to being one of the most underrated point guards of his era, KJ gives a firsthand look at 90s NBA competition.

Beyond basketball, he reflects on his journey from Sacramento to the NBA, being drafted by Cleveland, choosing hoops over baseball, and ultimately stepping into leadership off the court to help keep the Sacramento Kings in the city.

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