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Lessons Learned from Court of Gold on Netflix

Court of Gold

“Best sports docuseries I’ve ever watched!” – That’s high praise from co-host Tarlin Ray, and it’s exactly what we’re diving into on this episode of Running It Back. We’re breaking down Netflix’s “Court of Gold,” the captivating documentary that takes you inside the Paris Olympics and the quest for basketball gold.  

Relive the drama with Steph Curry’s Olympic debut, Kevin Durant’s pursuit of history, and LeBron James’s behind the scenes presence as Team USA faces fierce competition from teams like Serbia, France, and Canada. We analyze Steve Kerr’s coaching, the clash of big personalities, and the incredible access that puts you in the locker room and on the sidelines.  

We’ll also discuss the standout performances from players like Nikola Jokic, Evan Fournier, Nicolas Batum, and Bogdan Bogdanovic and more, plus debate the future of the NBA All-Star game. Is an international vs. USA format the answer? We’re looking at you, Adam Silver.  

If you loved “The Last Dance” or any great sports documentary, “Court of Gold” is a must-watch, and this podcast episode is your perfect companion.

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Blackballed – Donald Sterling and the 2014 Clippers

For this episode, based on the Quibi docuseries, Blackballed, we run it back to 2014 when Donald Sterling, then the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, was caught on tape engaging in offensive, racially charged speech. Once the tapes got out, there was outrage across the NBA and more broadly in the nation that ultimately led the newly appointed commissioner, Adam Silver, to impose a lifetime ban on Sterling that resulted in his sale of the team.

Tarlin and Mike share their quick takes on Quibi, which had just launched at the time, before digging into the relevance of the themes in the series. Since we recorded in late May, we connect this to the uproar triggered by the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota. We look for lessons in leadership from the examples of Doc Rivers, Chris Paul, Adam Silver, and even Matt Barnes as we dive into a complex and relevant conversation about sports and its role in elevating consciousness about racial issues. We recorded this prior to the NBA’s season in the Bubble in Orlando, but much remains relevant as we continue to struggle with issues of race, justice, and equity in sports and in our broader society.