Kobe's High School Coach On LeBron To Philly
Lower Merion's Gregg Downer joins 94WIP
Special guest Gregg Downer, legendary Lower Merion High School coach who trained Kobe Bryant, joins the 94WIP Morning Show to react to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers!
Coach Downer gives his 5 key takeaways on the Sixers' roster transformation under Bob Myers, breaks down his two biggest concerns for Philly's playoff run, and shares an incredible story about watching high-school LeBron James at the Palestra. Plus, he reveals an unforgettable quote from Doug Collins on what would happen if Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan played one-on-one.
Timestamps: 0:00 Welcoming Kobe's HS Coach, Gregg Downer
1:58 Transformational Offseason: Bob Myers & Roster Depth
2:50 "This Dwarfs Pete Rose & T.O.": LeBron's Impact on Philly
3:30 Two Major Concerns: Joel Embiid's Health & Defensive Woes
4:20 Why You Can't Disrespect the NY Knicks
5:00 The Day LeBron James Played at the Palestra
7:10 Doug Collins' Insane Quote on Kobe vs. Michael Jordan One-on-One
9:00 Is Nick Nurse Under the Most Pressure in the NBA?
10:15 Comparing Joel Embiid's Playoff Drive to Kobe & MJ
