Show Notes
Jim is joined by friend and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. The Cowboys legend discusses the state of the Cowboys and his thoughts on Micah Parsons' trade to Green Bay, his opinions on what he could have done to keep Parsons in Dallas, and what Jerry Jones had asked him to do to help.
Irvin also discusses his lifelong relationships with Deion Sanders and details who was the toughest defensive back he's ever faced. In this revealing interview, "The Playmaker" also opens up about the emotional challenges of caring for his wife, who is afflicted with early onset Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More from The Jim Jackson Show
Deon Cole joins Jim to discuss how the entertainment industry has evolved over his career in Hollywood. Cole talks about what it takes to learn comedy writing, how he became a writer The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, and reveals how one elevator ride led to Andy Richter becoming Conan's sidekick. Cole also discusses how the emergence of AI can affect the entertainment industry, his evolution from comedian and writer into actor with screen credits in "Black-ish" and the "Barbershop" movies. Cole also reveals his best comedian icons of all-time, and why filming his 2022 Netflix stand-up special "Charleen's Boy" was such a poignant experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5-Time NBA Champion and Lakers Legend Michael Cooper how perseverance and determination was the cornerstone of a Hall of Fame career. Coop discusses his time with the Showtime Lakers and their 5 Championship runs, what Kareem told him the 1st time they met, and what it took to play defense against Larry Bird. Cooper also recounts his time in the WNBA and leading the LA Sparks to back-to-back Championships.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a revealing interview, Jim is joined by Former NBA Referee Tim Donaghy who speaks intimately about his involvement and conviction in the NBA gambling scandal in 2007. Donaghy compares the current gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones to his own in 2007. Donaghy discusses how the rise of legalized sports gambling could lead to more instances of player involvement and ultimately chipping away at the integrity of the game. Donaghy reveals instances of referees holding grudges against certain players, who was the most difficult player to officiate, which coach worked the refs the most, which stadium was the most difficult as a ref, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jim and T.J. Jefferson preview the NBA season and discuss who in the Western Conference has the ability to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The guys discuss how the Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr.'s production in Denver, can the Clippers aging roster contend, how good can the Lakers be without LeBron now that Luka has slimmed down, and what is the true impact of Fred VanVleet's injury for Houston.
Jim welcomes former teammate and current Georgia Tech Head Coach Damon Stoudamire to the show. Stoudamire discusses his transition from playing to coaching, how he connects with players today, and how he applies the things he learned over his NBA career to coaching in college.