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Re-Teaching the Game

by Ethan Norof

Welcome to Re-Teaching the Game, where host Ethan Norof dishes on hoops, shares teaching stories, life advice & perspective using the game of basketball to do it all.

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Episodes

  1. LeBron’s Losing Lakers

    The Lakers have had their looks at life after LeBron, but thankfully don’t have to consider that reality just quite yet. Ethan pops a solo mission to hit the obvious Russell Westbrook developments, the insane play of Anthony Davis, Malik Monk carving out his role and much more on a fresh episode…

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  2. Searching for the Lakers’ Scapegoat

    Will the real Lakers problem please stand up? Can Russell Westbrook be fixed? Is Frank Vogel a dead man walking? Ethan is back on a solo ride to take on these questions and what faces these Lakers as the club tries to (again) get back on track with some level of sustained success. The effort...

  3. New Year, New Lakers? It’s Unlikely

    Ethan returns for a long anticipated and much required update in Lakerland, where LeBron remains King but the power of his kingdom has come into question. Ethan dives into the Lakers roster iterations, the changes that have happened, the ones still needed, and so much more on this overdue update…

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  4. Thank God for Austin Reaves; Come on Down, IT!

    The Lakers have the opportunity to build some cohesion, but we’re talking names like Reaves, Thomas, and Ariza than James, Davis or Westbrook.

  5. Fire Frank Vogel? Yeah, about that.

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  6. Lakers 8-8, WTF right?

    I talk about it and tell stories from the classroom. If you’re new here, you’ll want to stick around.

  7. Timing on our Terms (Episode 19)

    Jeremy Lin gets real, Carmelo Anthony goes deep & the two former teammates are still connected long after Linsanity. Ethan also gets into the narrative of Draymond Green’s extension, and why positive mental health is critical for individual and collaborative success.

  8. Masks Off (Episode 18)

    Ethan delves into the Russell Westbrook-Chris Paul trade, the new dynamics in Houston, and the price of desperation. Plus, Ethan delivers an important lesson about putting the future before the present & the cost of authenticity. Masks all the way off.

  9. Aligning the Process with the Results (Episode 17)

    The ride for Kawhi is over, and the final destination includes Paul George. The Raptors won before losing, the Lakers cleaned the glass, and the Clippers are just getting started. Is Russell Westbrook next in line to get traded? Plus, you can’t miss what you never had & the unbelievably potent...

  10. The Free Agent Context (Episode 16)

    Context is King when it comes to the evaluation game. Ethan dives into the money being spent, the price of opportunity and acquisition cost, as well as some steals, deals, and repeals from NBA Free Agency.

  11. The High Stakes Leverage Game (Episode 15)

    Four days before NBA Free Agency officially begins, Ethan dives into the gains to be had, the extension of our own beliefs, Kemba Walker, Jimmy Butler, the Lakers & how, together, we can elevate the conversation.

  12. The Allure of Potential (Episode 14)

    Ethan returns to the mic with a few lessons learned from the NBA Draft, what cap space really means, and examines some underrated free agents with their potential landing spots.

  13. What Unanswered Questions Leave Behind (Episode 13)

    Magic Johnson douses the Lakers after setting the house aflame and Frank Vogel is introduced as Head Coach. Ethan explores the dynamics of the inner circle, trust, and how visibility impacts culture.

  14. Who Is Really Running the Lakers? (Episode 12)

    Is Kurt Rambis running the show? Was the Tyronn Lue pursuit just a component of Jason Kidd’s candidacy? And where is Jeanie Buss? Ethan dives into all of that while hitting on the importance of developing your voice & understanding optics.

  15. When the Magic Stops (Episode 11)

    Ethan goes in on Magic Johnson’s selfish decision, Luke Walton’s new path as Kings coach & how Jeanie Buss moves the Lakers forward. Plus, an educational TED Talk on teaching “how” over “what.”

  16. Welcome Back: Why Tests Don’t Matter (Episode 10)

    In Episode 10, Ethan returns from his wedding hiatus to talk about the stupidity of tests & the NBA robbing its fans.

  17. Growing Up in Public (Episode 9)

    On Episode 9, Ethan hits on Russell Westbrook vs. Shane Keisel, Kyrie Irving’s Evolving Leadership & The Andre Ingram TED Talk.

  18. Influence & The Power of Feeling Wanted (Episode 8)

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar skyhooks over society and Kelly Oubre shines a light on the power of being wanted. Plus, a Will Smith “Ted Talk!”

  19. KAT, Rollercoasters, and Trae Young Arrives (Episode 7)

    Karl-Anthony Towns discovers the power of a moment, the Celtics continue to ride the rollercoaster & can Trae Young win Rookie of the Year?

  20. LeBron Slams the Lakers, Celebrating Greatness & When Opportunity Knocks (Episode 6)

    LeBron questions the Lakers, but does he deserve blame? Dirk Nowitzki feels the love & how opportunity aligns perception with reality.

  21. MVP’s, Realities and Opinion as Fact (Episode 5)

    Ethan digs into the MVP Race, the Lakers biggest problem, Anthony Davis, and our role in the consumption of information.

  22. Kyrie, KD & The Free Agent Frenzy (Episode 4)

    In Episode 4, Ethan dishes on the loaded 2019 free agent class, goes in on the Kyrie-KD Knicks chatter & shares his “why” for teaching.

  23. Anthony Davis Confirms His Trade List: Now What? (Episode 3)

    Episode 3 of Re-Teaching the Game is all about Anthony Davis confirming his trade list & where we go from here.

  24. Luke Walton’s Job, The Lakers, The Russell’s Sound Off & Perception vs. Reality (Episode 2)

    Ethan gets into Luke Walton’s job status, the Lakers identity, D’Angelo Russell going in, Russell Westbrook going off & perception vs. reality.

  25. The Introduction (Episode 1)

    The pilot episode of “Re-Teaching the Game” introduces the show, its host Ethan Norof, the topics of discussion to expect & the recent NBA Trade Deadline.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Re-Teaching the Game, where host Ethan Norof dishes on hoops, shares teaching stories, life advice & perspective using the game of basketball to do it all.

HOSTED BY

Ethan Norof

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sports

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Welcome to Re-Teaching the Game, where host Ethan Norof dishes on hoops, shares teaching stories, life advice & perspective using the game of basketball to do it all.

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