The Long Game Novacast

Chop Wood, Carry Water With Cam "Beno" Smith

Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris sit down with Dallas Power guard Cam "Beno" Smith to discuss the highs and lows of his basketball journey. From overcoming a career-changing injury and the road back from surgery to continuing his professional career, Cam shares how he stayed focused when faced with adversity. Now competing for the Dallas Power in the BIG3 under Coach Nancy Lieberman, Cam reflects on the mindset, discipline, and determination that continue to drive him forward. His story is a powerful reminder that success isn't just about talent—it's about how you respond when challenges stand in your way. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Courtside In A War Zone With TJ Cline

What happens when the game stops and survival becomes the priority? In this powerful episode of The Long Game NovaCast, Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris sit down with professional basketball player TJ Cline for one of the most personal conversations of the season. While playing professionally overseas, TJ found himself living in Israel during a period of escalating conflict, missile attacks, and air raid alerts, forcing him to navigate uncertainty both on and off the court. TJ opens up about what daily life was really like, the emotional toll of living in a conflict zone, the perspective he gained through the experience, and how sports, family, and resilience helped him through one of the most challenging chapters of his life. As the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, the conversation also explores family, faith, identity, and the lessons learned when life takes an unexpected turn. This is more than a basketball story. It's a story about courage, perspective, and finding a way forward when the world around you changes overnight. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gary Payton! "The Glove" That Locked Up The Hall Of Fame

Basketball Hall of Famer, NBA Champion, and one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history, Gary Payton joins Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris for an unforgettable conversation on The Long Game NovaCast. From the journey that led him to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the mindset that made him one of the most feared competitors in the game, "The Glove" shares stories, lessons, and perspectives from a legendary career that helped shape basketball history. Gary also opens up about fatherhood, watching his son build his own NBA legacy, and the pride that comes with seeing the next generation succeed. Plus, he discusses the future of basketball in Seattle, shares exciting news surrounding the SuperSonics, and reflects on life beyond the court. This is a candid conversation about legacy, family, leadership, and what it truly means to play the long game. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Beyond The Tank: Mark Cuban's Billion Dollar Playbook

Mark Cuban joins Nancy Lieberman and Jay Harris for a candid conversation on the lessons he’s learned, the next chapter of his journey, leadership, business, and the mindset behind building lasting success beyond the tank. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Before The Headlines

In the very first episode of The Long Game NovaCast, Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jay Harris open the door to a side of their lives the world rarely gets to see. Beyond the cameras, headlines, and accolades, this intimate conversation explores the journey, sacrifices, relationships, heartbreak, purpose, and perspective that shaped who they are today. This is more than sports. This is about legacy, resilience, humanity, and the moments in between that define the long game of life. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.