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Bonus interview content from Ben DuBose via RocketsWire, a Houston Rockets blog within the USA TODAY Sports Media Group Visit rocketswire.usatoday.com for daily news coverage!
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September 17, 2021
How new Rockets president Gretchen Sheirr sees the 2021-22 season
<p>Gretchen Sheirr, who was recently named as the <a href="https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/19/rockets-promote-gretchen-sheirr-to-lead-business-operations-replace-tad-brown/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">new president of business operations</a> for the Houston Rockets, joins our podcast to share her personal story and reflect on her first few months running the business side of the franchise.</p> <p>Sheirr is one of the only women in the NBA to lead a team's business operations, and she's part of a diverse leadership group in Houston that also includes Rafael Stone and Stephen Silas — who are among a very small number of Black general manager-head coach partnerships. In the podcast, Sheirr offers her thoughts on the importance of that diversity, along with her perspective on working closely with owner Tilman Fertitta.</p> <p>Other topics include business changes for the 2021-22 season; new ticketing promotions and fan engagement initiatives at Toyota Center; the business impact of the June 22 draft lottery and Jalen Green's arrival; and the team's messaging strategy to fans. Tune in!</p>
June 25, 2021
Bobby Brown on what he learned playing next to Jalen Green
<p>Former Houston Rockets guard Bobby Brown joins us to discuss his time playing alongside top 2021 NBA draft prospects Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga. Brown, Green, and Kuminga were each regular starters in the 2021 G League "bubble" for the <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/teams/GLI/2021.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">G League Ignite team</a>, with Brown and Green often lining up together in the starting backcourt. </p> <p>With Houston <a href="https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2021/06/22/rockets-defy-odds-in-lottery-land-no-2-pick-in-2021-nba-draft/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">defying the odds</a> to land the No. 2 overall pick in Tuesday's draft lottery, Green is suddenly <a href="https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/lists/evan-mobley-jalen-suggs-or-jalen-green-examining-top-rookie-options-at-no-2/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">among the top candidates</a> to join the Rockets this offseason. Topics discussed on Friday's new episode include:</p> <ul> <li>The value of the NBA's new "professional pathway" program to prospects like Green and Kuminga</li> <li>What Green's demeanor is like, on and off the court</li> <li>How Green improved during his season in the G League</li> <li>Potential NBA comparisons for both Green and Kuminga</li> <li>Why Brown wants Green to be Houston's choice at No. 2 overall</li> <li>What comes next for Brown, now that more international basketball opportunities could open up next season</li> </ul>
June 18, 2021
Jalen Tate on NBA draft prep and his brother, Jae'Sean Tate
<p>University of Arkansas product Jalen Tate, who could be selected in the NBA’s upcoming 2021 draft, joins us to discuss his ongoing draft preparations. Topics include Tate’s strengths and weaknesses as a player; what he’s learned from workouts with professional teams; his mindset and approach to defense; and how the success of his brother (Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate) might help him, as well.</p>
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