Rich Kleiman sits down with Dallas Mavericks minority owner, Shark Tank star and entrepreneur Mark Cuban to talk the evolution of NBA ownership, the globalization of basketball and the business of sports in a digital age. Cuban deep dives into the emotional rollercoaster of the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic, Cooper Flagg's upside and Dirk Nowitzki's legacy. Plus, Rich rants about the current generation of NBA players and explains the perfect storm that made them the biggest and brightest stars the world has ever seen.

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(0:55) Welcome back to Network

(1:20) Can this generation of NBA stars ever be replicated?

(3:57) Mark Cuban on team ownership & Dallas Mavericks

(32:03) Mark Cuban on NBA Europe expectations

Rich Kleiman sits down with Super Bowl Champion Ryan Clark for a conversation about how generational talents transcend NFL eras, which current quarterback he'd start a franchise with and why the running back position is on the rise once again. Plus, Rich rants about Bill Belichick and if he can truly be considered one of the greatest coaches of all time when all his success is linked to Tom Brady.

(0:44) Welcome back to Network

(1:07) Is Bill Belichick really a great head coach?

(4:30) Ryan Clark on what makes a great coach & generational players

(23:54) Ryan Clark on current NFL quarterbacks

Rich Kleiman sits down with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf to talk his departure from Seattle, the Steelers’ championship mindset and building chemistry with Aaron Rodgers. DK reveals how changing teams impacted him both on and off the field, dives into his personal training routines and shares lessons learned from legendary coaches like Mike Tomlin and Pete Carroll. The pair also touch on Metcalf’s approach to setting goals, his motivations beyond football, adapting to new playbooks and staying true to his physical playing style.

Plus, Rich rants about Major League Baseball and explains how increased star-power and marquee events have saved America’s pastime from becoming a thing of the past.

(0:46) Welcome back to Network

(1:13) MLB is back

(4:20) DK Metcalf on move from Seahawks to Steelers

(12:14) DK Metcalf talks playing with Aaron Rodgers

In the debut episode of Network with Rich Kleiman, Rich welcomes New York Giants Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan for a wide-ranging conversation on his professional football career and how he built a business empire off the field. Strahan details his late start in football, the self-discipline that shaped his journey and the key moments that defined his NFL career—culminating in the Giants’ legendary 2007 Super Bowl run. The duo dives into everything from leadership lessons from Lawrence Taylor to the grind of Strahan’s post-NFL media success on FOX, Good Morning America, and more.

Plus, Rich shares his thoughts on the ‘GOAT’ debate and why sports fans should consider context before anointing an athlete as the ‘GOAT.’

(0:21) Welcome to Network

(1:02) The ‘GOAT’ debate

(7:16) Michael Strahan on his football journey

(41:26) Michael Strahan talks life after NFL

Join Boardroom co-founder Rich Kleiman weekly for candid conversations with top athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and innovators. Get their unique stories, strategic insights, and the cultural factors shaping their success the worlds of sports, music & business.

Network with Rich Kleiman premieres Thursday, Sep 4th.

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