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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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Sports Protests in the Wake of Uvalde and Buffalo

Steve Kerr

Tarlin and Mike react to the powerful moments from sports leaders in response to the tragic shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York. We listen to what Steve Kerr said and talk about what Gabe Kapler did as coaches and leaders of their teams respond publicly to the unthinkable events.

Then we run it back to the history of sports protests and activism ranging from Kaepernick, to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, to the leading role of the WNBA, the Brittney Griner situation, and Muhammad Ali’s historic protest of the Vietnam War, among others, as we try to make sense of the senseless. And there’s plenty of reference to famous soundbites from Marshawn Lynch, Rasheed Wallace, and Allen Iverson along the way to keep things lighter.

What lessons, if any, can we learn from all of this? How can we use sports narratives as tools to work through our response to the unthinkable? And what does this tell us about leadership and acts of conscience in these challenging times? We cover all of this and more on our latest episode. Listen in and enjoy.

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