Byron Scott drops some serious basketball knowledge and his GOAT take might surprise you. The 3-time Lakers champion explains why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest player ever and shares untold stories from his playing days with Magic ...

Wayne Federman reveals the shocking medical discovery about Pistol Pete Maravich that changed everything.Wayne Federman, authorized biographer of Pete Maravich, spent 20 years researching the life of basketball's most tragic geniu...

Filmmaker Martin Guigui joins Marc Israel at Warner Brothers Studios to tell the incredible 28-year journey of bringing "Sweetwater" to the big screen — the untold story of Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first three Black players to integ...

Houston Rockets analyst and former NBA center Ryan Hollins joins Marc Israel onCourtside for an unforgettable conversation about basketball joy, preparation, and leadership.Ryan shares behind‑the‑scenes insight into the Rockets ...

NBA agent and salary-cap expert EJ Kusnyer joins Marc Israel on Courtside to explain the business side of basketball.From Bird Rights and max contracts to the first and second apron, EJ breaks down the NBA’s Collective Bargainin...

Streetball legend and former NBA point guard Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston joins Marc Israel on Courtside for a powerful conversation about basketball culture, creativity, and longevity.From Queens playgrounds to the AND1 Mixtap...

Former NBA veteran Mo Evans joins Marc Israel on Courtside to share the unfiltered truth about his journey to the league.From going undrafted to grinding overseas, learning from legends like Kevin Garnett and Chris Webber, and u...

Edward Pollard’s basketball career didn’t end — it evolved.In this episode of Courtside, Marc Israel talks with the former Lamar High and Morehouse hooper about his journey from high-level basketball to overseas leagues, law sch...

Former NBA guard Isaiah Taylor sits down with Mark Israel on Courtside to share his journey through professional basketball — from the NBA to leagues across Europe, China, and the Middle East.Isaiah talks candidly about h...

What happens at an NBA game when the cameras aren’t focused on the players?In this episode of Courtside, host Marc Israel sits down with Natalie Alvarado, Director of Live Programming & Entertainment for the Houston Rockets....

In Episode 2 of Courtside, host Marc Israel sits down with Jonathan Sanford, the public address announcer for the Houston Rockets and the University of Texas Longhorns, to explore the hidden craft behind the...

In the inaugural episode of Courtside, host Marc Israel sits down with Craig Ackerman, the longtime television voice of the Houston Rockets, to unpack one of the most unique journeys in professional sports broadcasting.

This short episode introduces Courtside, a basketball podcast built around real conversations and real perspective from inside the game.  Host Marc Israel is known for his fandom, sitting courtside at Houston Rockets games.  ...