Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Mark Gottfried interviews Kiki VanDeWeghe, celebrated UCLA alumnus, NBA player, and executive. They reflect on their shared experiences at UCLA, discuss the importance of fundamentals in basketball, and explore Kiki's remarkable career, including his transition from player to coach and executive. They also delve into the evolution of the NBA, highlighting the influence of international players and the rise of analytics. Kiki shares personal anecdotes, his views on the current state of the NBA, and the importance of perseverance and teamwork in sports and life.

0:00 - UCLA's All-Star Athlete Vibes.
5:45 - Women's Sports: Amazing Talent Recognized.
11:24 - UCLA Days: Hard Work and Hoops.
16:23 - Kiki's Skills and Legacy.
21:36 - Hanging with Tarkanian: A Fun Trip.
28:56 - Draft Dispute and Scholarship Decision.
35:55 - Hooping with Legends.
40:44 - Reflecting on Kiki’s NBA Legacy.
45:01 - 80s NBA Boom: A Lasting Impact.
53:04 - How Basketball is Changing.
54:40 - How Analytics Changed Basketball.
1:03:41 - The Magic of Teamwork.