Sam Won Back-to-Back w/ Houston in his First Two Years | Knuckleheads Podcast | The Players’ Tribune

[@TheBeautifulMynd]

Love the way Sam tells stories … He’s so animated 😀

[@DennardC_27]

I could listen to him all day 😂 That Rudy T impersonation tho 😂

[@TheSstretch68]

THE LEGENDARY SAM CASSELL!!!!! One of the most clutch and underrated players I ever saw.

[@kennethli8]

Sam Cassell was a huge contributor to Houston's two championships, especially in the playoffs.

[@jameschamps8712]

If it wasn't for Sam Cassell and his energy. My Houston rockets would not have two championships. He was the real deal. And Thank you Sam. real Houstonian know who got us those championship .

[@rampantcolt]

He hit some big shots with Mario and horry

[@ericcromartie7790]

💯💯 Sam and Robert Horrie

[@jameschamps8712]

@@ericcromartie7790 Facts

[@jameschamps8712]

@@rampantcolt Facts

[@user-os1yg3zl6i]

He needs a head coaching job. He has paid his dues

[@stardustanimation7501]

What most NBA fans don't know is that Sam Cassell had solid composure, even as a rookie. He never looked flustered, made the right play and could hit clutch 3's and free throws when it counted. The Rockets were lucky to draft him.

[@29mailliw]

Sam mimicking Vernon said come get this ball for a throw it in the crowd is top tier funny 😂😂😂

[@318Huslta]

😂😂😂

[@JonnyBPedersen]

I didn't realize how funny Sam is lol

[@KidBakz]

One of the best episodes on this podcast so far! Sam is such a funny guest, you can listen to him all day

[@kerry-j4m]

Hakeem was a-BEAST-in his prime,could do most anything on the court. Played both ends of the court too,LOVED me some Hakeem.

[@stokleyture2258]

I literally could listen to retired vets talk this shit all day these were the times of my teens absolutely obsessed then these kids today are lucky to see there favorite players every day on and off the court we only had inside stuff on Saturday mornings early 90s no cable games were on NBC on the weekends

[@WarriorsforInfoTV]

1993 NBA Draft was underrated. Loaded with Great guards Rider, Penny, Sam, Houston, Van Exel, Lindsay Hunter.

[@PhilPeeVa]

A great great draft!!

[@TheEmperorXavier]

The nba culture back then kept players hungry and not entitled

[@june19th85]

Right ✅️ 💯

[@MrDuckman0852]

Facts

[@je5406]

Back then they paid players for the results they produced. Now they get paid based on a wish forecast.

[@kobe2curry4rose1]

Just no accountability in today's game. Nowadays you just have to hope you draft a kid who holds himself accountable, because even the coaches aren't allowed to be coaches.

[@davidrace1050]

Watching Cassell in the NBA finals. He was cold. As a Knicks fan they broken my heart. But that Rockets team was amazing.

[@uwasntthere8218]

Big shot in Game 3 😢

[@bighou2359]

Sam that dude. Bmore represent.

[@rampantcolt]

I mean THAT DUDE!

[@605highsprings]

Facts

[@kar5431]

I went to High school with him. He was always a chill humble dude.

[@marcelmarshall4240]

Best interview of all-time for this podcast.

[@RyanAustinDean]

Sam was so likable in those Rocket teams. Crazy amount of passion.

[@JimBowSlice]

Damn sam dont look like he from outer space no more lol

[@zaezack4242]

I was saying the same thing lol

[@sosa2214]

Thats fucked up 😂😂 but i gotta agree

[@RaBoogie1000]

😂😂 Yea ok Tell him take glasses off

[@Powerofdasun]

lol we old heads for knowing that joke

[@bbrant5925]

Sam Cassell phoned home.

[@mr.hester5671]

Sam is H-Town royalty 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🚀🚀🚀

[@kennethli8]

Sam Cassell was a huge contributor to Houston's two championships, especially in the playoffs.

[@kylef84]

Sam’s Hakeem impersonation is spot on

[@Enycbx]

The Lakers don't deserve Sam Cassell as a coach. His time will come. He'll be a great coach.

[@Detroitsteetpromos]

The impersonations 😂😂😂

[@GHOST91141]

😂😂 the Vernon Maxwell one got me rolling

[@Seven_Aint_Nine]

What up doe?

[@jaygaston1719]

Hilarious!

[@wolf7el356]

His impression of Rudy T was so accurate

[@BabyStation-z3r]

I really have always admire Sam even during his playing days. I can honestly say Sam is one of my favorite guys and I met him at Walgreens downtown Memphis on Main Street this past year and he was very cool and I want to thank him for that although he’s not going to read this lol

[@eppskevin]

I didn’t realize he was a rookie on that team, wow. That spoke to his skills for sure. In the playoffs he looked seasoned

[@jlobiafra]

Yep, once Rudy T took over the rockets drafted Horry and cassell in back to back years after years of drafting nothing but busts.

[@paulcooper1046]

Sam’s confidence as a rookie was elite from the jump. By way of San Jacinto Junior College in H-Town. Nice.

[@jlobiafra]

San Jac is in pasadena texas lol. I'd know I went there. 😊

[@downtownred1731]

​@@jlobiafraThere is also a campus in Pearland, TX. I went there for a year

[@jlobiafra]

@@downtownred1731 yeah thats the south campus. Theres also a north campus. The central campus is the one ssm went to

[@realcoachescorner3503]

Watched the Rockets play most games those two championship years they were great basketball to watch while MJ was retired, plus the WNBA had the Comets with Swoopes and Cooper and they won back to backs as well. Legendary time in Htown Basketball history especially with Clyde in the mix.

[@georgieboy_htown4eva4eva]

Sam was crucial to that Rockets team. My man played tremendously through the all those playoff games. I miss those days. 🤘

[@elijahguy5208]

pls Sam do more interviews or your own podcast youre a great storyteller!!

[@SantiagoMouzon]

Milton Ave in Bmore will always cherish you Sam I Am!!!! Keep feeding 'em that ham bro. You're humble and smart... And can ball! You WILL be a Head Coach.

[@CharmCity-iq6qd]

Ddh

[@gtgargon]

MJ was drafted 3rd, people called the guy drafted before him a bust. No one questions the guy taken first. No even MJ

[@Area51beatz]

This was amazing! I remember watching Cassell really leading the Rockets to 2 in a row and later made the Bucks get close. He was great in Milw.

[@RedisNotaFlavor]

Dream was hittin them with that lateral movement 😂😂

[@trevorcunningham8687]

Back in the 90's i was at a party on boston rd in The Bronx and I looked up and Sam was in the corner chillin!

[@xvader9445]

A rookie has 12pt against Stockton is a "good game." That's how it was back then...I miss it

[@bernardcherry1252]

I like Sam because he gave Esteban Weaver his props. Esteban was arguably the best to ever do it at the high school level. His game had no weaknesses.

[@shawnhubbard7056]

I remember Sam kicking ass as a rookie, even in the finals.

[@gate2wire365]

He and Vernon imitate akeem the best 😂

[@fatdavis5312]

Now I understand why Sam is up next for a head coaching job..he can really talk basketball and it translates to all generations.

[@joelphilpott4786]

Man oh man! Sam, one of my favorites. From Florida State to the NBA!

[@panama6520]

It's crazy. I was ran into Sam cassel at a club in Vancouver in 1995. I am from Houston and I saw him I felt houston pride in Canada.

[@scottsilverstein3146]

I saw Sam’s first ACC game …. A win over Carolina in chapel hill …. Him and sura went off

[@TheSyndicate09]

Quentin Richardson gotta be Paul Mooney’s son 😂

[@therealphilly7392]

Naw this man story telling is legendary.. I feel like a lil kid listening

[@Skooter73]

2005..fox grill in the galleria, Houston, tx..Sam cassell sitting in the booth surrounded by by group of guys talking just like this..I said..I'm in the right spot😊

[@brandonmoskos9149]

Those Houston teams were stacked. So many great role players.

[@BuddhaGBahia]

Damn Sam's stories had me zoned in. So dope hearing his perspective. Also, why D Miles get the "summer league championship" stray at the end 😂😂

[@williamwalsh1533]

Cassell didn't play like a rookie in the Finals against the Knicks.

[@RSMoreno]

Saw Sam Cassell when he layed for Florida State. They just joined the ACC and I remember thinking they were just a football school and underestimated them. Charlie Ward, Bobby Supra, and Sam were phenomenal and they beat the brakes off my school. Charlie made us look silly in football too. *spelling errors everywhere. Bobby Sura.

[@Cj_3727]

94 was one of my best birthday gifts ever. We won our 1st of 2 Chips. I had the chance to meet Sam in 94 and a pretty cool brother ❤🔥💯🤘🫡

[@Noname-hc5uw]

What I liked about Sam is that he never lacked confidence on the court, seems like he always felt like he was the best player on the court, regardless of who else was on the court.

[@psykomystro]

When they traded Sam and Horry for Barkley, as nice as Barkley was they traded two major parts of the nucleus that brought those championships. Yes Seattle slaughtered them in 96, but they were not healthy, no where close. Had they gave them time to heal, we may have seen that Bulls/Rockets finals in 97 or 98 or both.

[@DennardC_27]

They should have been more patient. Keep some youth around Dream and Drexler.

[@back2back379]

I watched Sam's entire career, I didn't know he's so funny! Great storyteller.

[@tailorknine5046]

Sam Cassell for me showed here that he is the single best story teller in NBA history. for me, so far as i know...

[@justmezkut10up]

That Sam, KG, Walley, Spreewell Minnesota team was one of my favorites back in the day. I used to bust people a** with that team on the game.😅

[@clarencehill3312]

The batte between Sam Cassell & Curt Smith back in the day down Urbo in DC was a classic

[@cakelifeGougz]

Sam was great player, and he funny as hell, salute Sam 🫡🫡🫡

[@ttenkrut]

Great upload!

[@wewashmilitarygradestreams8314]

Sam is a classic 👌

[@akingwithwords2144]

“We was playing Orlando Magics…” you have crossed over to old head when you start puttin’ s at the end of sh!t where it shouldn’t be 😂😂😂

[@MichaelSevilla97]

🤣

[@jaygaston1719]

😂😂😂😂

[@andreparadise]

Good interview 🎉

[@dwaynerhodes6423]

Loved him and van Excel

[@Bert_Fromarketin]

EAST BALTIMORE LEGEND!! BIG SAM!!

[@TitanHugo81]

19-0 if I remember correctly they started 15-0 and than loss to the Hawks... I'm a big Rockets fan

[@drvn8]

Yeah it was 15-0. Dominique was tough that year, never understood why Atlanta traded him.

[@joshuablack8221]

I love this man 💯😂

[@worldwidepimptv]

Awesome interview and Sam seems like a cool dude!

[@prolificgamesmanship]

Sam, Latrell, and Kevin was a 3-headed monster in MN. If Sam didn't get hurt, he would've had another chip on his resume.

[@tipplers3417]

BALTIMORE 💪🏾

[@jc2333]

Okc, you mean Seattle?

[@mr.bellefleur]

You know what he meant

[@stokleyture2258]

Great content fellas

[@RelaxingMusicHAF]

Sam is dope.

[@bdozier2000]

Sam talked to everyone back in the H, outside Carringtons talking loud with a Bmore accent. 😂 Cool as hell though

[@jaygaston1719]

Sam is funny as hell!!!

[@SantiagoMouzon]

...Sam has the knowledge & experience.

[@ervintaylor7763]

That Rockets team was the truth. I would have love to see them 3 peat

[@lovedenaro6729]

I remember that preseason. The rockets played the pistons and in Lindsey hunters 1st game Scott brooks could not get the ball up the court on him. Scott brooks was obviously the 3rd string pg

[@RGTitan901]

Cassell made a lot of big shots for those Rockets championship teams.

[@fun2badult]

Sam is pretty funny to watch him tell his stories

[@WilfredJones-h1m]

How the hell was Cassell not an all star at least twice!

[@OperationChiinChilla]

Well well Sam Cassell coming out of his shell. 🐚 🎶 I grew up in Houston that era and it was beautiful! This story level crazy from Cassell. I Remeber hearing street stories from the parades after since I was a kid, “show yo titties for 2ston baby” lol😂 Channel 20 was dope! 📺

[@mrstanbmw]

Sam had a very loose game it could be a 2 point game with 1 minute left but you would never know he was di cool under pressure that is what i mean by loose a lot of guys get real tight

[@SidLaw500]

Fun interview.

[@j.branch819]

Like Sam I “Cas sell” Jadakiss 💯

[@MrGepma]

Sam is cool as fuck

[@musicalmelodies3595]

Sam that motivational uncle

[@Chosen45]

Sam funny is hell 😂

[@bbrant5925]

OKC team didn't exist when Sam Cassell was a rookie they were still in Seattle.

[@bbrant5925]

Unless he is talking about the New Orleans Hornets. They played a lot of games in Oklahoma City.

[@YogurtSalad]

Preseason games are not limited to NBA arenas. Sometimes they are even played overseas.

[@thedonprince7941]

Sam is the mid range god

[@rickmoskal2458]

Sam I Am!

[@leomabry5231]

Goat Hakeem

[@flameduelist81]

He def glammed up

[@simonmccamus7817]

The NBA needs more vets.

[@terryrouse1555]

Should be a head coach

[@ministry2627]

Sam Cassell still looks like he did in 1994 😅

[@jsimmons834]

Hakeem was MUCH BETTER than he gets credit for, despite being a HOF'er.

[@mlj4biocoffee]

Ya heard me!!!

[@kingchino4990]

Oklahoma City wasn’t around when Sam played with Houston 😂😂😂

[@waynebrady1819]

So let's look into the matter. OKC didn't exist back then. Opening Night was against the Nets not Golden State, Hakeem didn't have 38 points, it was 24. The Rockets didn't start the 93-94 season 19-0. It was 15-0 before they lost to Atlanta. While the preseason stats from that time aren't really documented, I found a New York Times article from that time. The Rockets were 2 wins and 3 losses at the time, so nowhere near 0-8. His first start wasn't against John Stockton and Utah. It was a game against Chicago which he finished with 3 points. He has won 4 games in a row as a starter not 5. Kenny Smith has won 9 games in a row not 8. In said game against Orlando, even though he swears, he didn't have 16 points in a row he only had 14 points the entire game. I mean is anything in that interview true?

[@goodfellabeats]

Yeah, he got all kind of facts wrong.

[@thestylemind4922]

It was 30 years ago and facts may not be 100% accurate but Sam Cassell was nice as hell when he was with the Rockets.

[@1D4ever]

I remember the 15 wins and the loss to Dominique and the Hawks. Often teams play in Neutral cities during Preseason I remember the Bull once played in North Carolina stadium. The rest is pretty close

[@aliasname602]

athletes love to tell stories, and they don't let facts get in the way

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

It was 30 years ago bruh let it go LMAO They went 15-0 and won a ring that year

[@richardmccall7479]

Tell the truth homeboy Sam Cassell Baltimore Dunbar high Schools, Madison recreation center buccaneers Sam you know Reggie Lewis and Len Bias got with Michael Jordan no six championships if our boys would have lived

[@adrianbradford9354]

Bmore two SS two LL

[@charlesmaddox8551]

Sam need to be head coach somewhere, I think players would go dawg for him.

[@SadhguruYoga]

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