Special Guest Charles Barkley joins GO BLUE HOOPS! Ep. 21 presented by Michigan Medicine

GO BLUE HOOPS is presented by the leaders and best at Michigan Medicine! There's a difference between an answer and a Michigan answer. To find your Michigan answer, visit www.MichiganAnswers.org Sir Charles! The Round Mound of Rebound himself & Tim McCormick's favorite teammate he ever had joins the show! Charles shares his thoughts on the Wolverines, their chances in the Big Dance & much more in this candid conversation between two old friends. Charles shares what he thinks of the college basketball landscape today, lessons he learned from Dr. J & Moses Malone, why Michigan Legend Rudy Tomjanovich was his favorite coach, his golf game & working with his co-stars on the Capital One commercials - Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Garner, & how he & Magic were excited to meet Caitlin Clark lol...Here are your chapter time stamps & titles![00:00] – Intro and WelcomeTim McCormick introduces the show & his former Philadelphia 76ers teammate, the legendary Charles Barkley.[01:30] – The Magic of March Madness & Final Four MemoriesCharles discusses his excitement for the tournament & shares why the Final Four is one of the greatest sporting events he's ever experienced.[02:51] – Working with Dick Vitale in DaytonCharles talks about finally getting the chance to call a game with Dick Vitale & provides an update on Dick’s health & inspiring spirit [03:47].[04:47] – Reflections on Basketball and LifeCharles & Tim reflect on how lucky they have been to have careers built around "a stupid ball" & their shared journey from the 1984 NBA Draft [06:01].[06:18] – Golf Journeys & Cobbs CreekA look into Charles's golf game, his history at Cobbs Creek, and Tiger Woods' renovation of the historic course [06:53].[07:51] – Mentorship from Moses Malone & Dr. JCharles shares the pivotal story of Moses Malone calling him "fat and lazy" [08:42], helping him lose 50 pounds, and the importance of veteran leadership for young players today [09:40].[10:36] – Michigan Basketball AnalysisCharles breaks down the current Michigan squad, comparing them to Arizona and discussing their potential for a Final Four run despite recent injuries [11:13].[12:19] – Thoughts on Coach Dusty May & Player DevelopmentHigh praise for Dusty May’s coaching at FAU and Michigan [12:31], and a discussion on why players like Yaxel Lendeborg benefit from staying in school.[13:15] – The Transfer Portal & NIL ChallengesCharles voices his concerns about the "Wild West" of NIL, the lack of a salary cap in college sports [15:46], and why chasing "the bag" over "the game" is a mistake [13:20].[17:30] – Evaluating the Big Ten Tournament & Player FatigueA discussion on whether winning the conference tournament is worth wearing down a team before the Big Dance [19:12].[20:23] – Teammate Tales: The "Friday’s" PrankTim shares a hilarious story about Charles "gifting" his teammates stolen decorations from a TGI Friday’s Christmas tree and leaving them with the bill [21:15].[24:14] – Playing for Rudy TomjanovichCharles discusses his respect for the Michigan legend and his time playing for him in Houston at the end of his career [25:15].[26:17] – The Capital One Commercials & Magic JohnsonBehind the scenes of the famous commercials with Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, and the addition of Caitlin Clark [28:43].[30:26] – Sleeper Picks & Coaching PhilosophyCharles identifies in-game adjustments and timeout management as the keys to a deep run, highlighting coaches like Rick Pitino and Bill Self [31:06].[34:47] – Closing Remarks & Prank HistoryOne final story about Charles throwing Tim's practice gear into a 50-foot oak tree [35:12] and a look ahead to the next episode with DeShawn "Peedi" Sims [36:13].Join us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/hailmediagroupInstagram: www.instagram.com/hailmediagroupLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hail-media-group/TIkTok: www.tiktok.com/@hailmediagroupSubstack: https://hailmediagroup.substack.com/ Hail 〽️ediaOur Stories.Our University.Our Team.