EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 1H 6M
The Other Tom Green Show | Episode 19 with Dan Issel
from The Other Tom Green Show · host Dan Issel, Tom Green
In this episode of The Other Tom Green Show, Tom Green sits down with Nuggets legend and Hall of Famer Dan Issel for an in-depth look at basketball across generations. They revisit Denver’s improbable playoff upset of the Seattle SuperSonics, Issel’s path from Kentucky to the ABA and NBA, and the personalities that shaped the Nuggets, including David Thompson, Alex English, Kiki Vandeweghe, and Calvin Natt. Issel offers candid insight into Denver’s past ownership turmoil, the challenges of coaching, and what today’s players face in a faster, more demanding league. The conversation closes with a thoughtful breakdown of Nikola Jokić’s unique brilliance and why, if healthy, this year’s Nuggets still have everything it takes to contend for another title. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Tom Green welcomes Hall of Famer Dan Issel for a wide-ranging conversation that spans Issel’s legendary career, the history of the Denver Nuggets, and the evolution of the NBA. They begin with the Nuggets’ recent injury-ravaged road wins and connect that resilience to Denver’s famous 8-seed upset of Seattle in the playoffs, which Issel famously coached. From there, Issel reflects on his early days at Kentucky, the ABA years, playing alongside icons like David Thompson and Alex English, and what made those Nuggets teams special. The discussion turns to Nikola Jokić’s greatness, how today’s game compares to earlier eras, and why this current Nuggets roster still has championship potential. Along the way, Issel shares unforgettable stories from basketball history, Denver sports ownership changes, and the moments that defined his career.
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