EX-Seattle Supersonics' Guard Kendall Gill Reignites George Karl Feud on 'The Pull Up With Scoop B'
George Karl may be a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer with over 1,100 wins, but to Kendall Gill, he remains the primary reason a legendary NBA era fell short of its destiny.
In a scathing preview of the series premiere of The Pull Up with Scoop B, Gill pulled no punches regarding his deep-seated disdain for his former Seattle SuperSonics coach. Speaking with veteran NBA Insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, the former lottery pick made it clear that, while three decades have passed since he wore a Sonics jersey, time has not softened his stance on Karl. “My time in Seattle? Bittersweet,” Gill told Scoop B.
“I did not get along with George Karl," Gill revealed. "My time with George Karl was bad, we all know now from the stories about George Karl what type of dude he is. I’m not going to hold my tongue about him, I don’t like the guy even still to this day.”
A 63-Win Heartbreak
The friction is particularly stinging given the immense talent on that mid-90s Seattle roster. Gill recalled a squad that "had a whip" and was dominant enough to win 63 games during the 1993-94 season. Despite the championship aspirations, the internal rift between the star guard and his head coach loomed over their postseason runs.
That season famously ended in a historic first-round upset by the 8th-seeded Denver Nuggets. The following year saw another early exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers, leading the Sonics to eventually trade the disgruntled Gill back to Charlotte in exchange for Hersey Hawkins, a move that signaled the team was siding with their coach over their star defensive specialist.
The Combatants: A Study in Excellence and Friction
To understand the weight of Gill’s words, one must look at the resumes of both men.
Kendall Gill was the definition of an elite two-way player. After leading the "Flyin' Illini" to the 1989 Final Four and being named a First-Team All-American at Illinois, he was the 5th overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft. Across 15 seasons, "Cold World" amassed over 12,000 points and led the NBA in steals in 1999. Today, Gill remains a fixture in the basketball world, currently serving as a primary analyst for the newly-launched Chicago Sports Network (CHSN). His unfiltered, "tell-it-like-it-is" style on Bulls pre- and post-game shows has made him a fan favorite in the Windy City.
George Karl, meanwhile, is one of the most successful—and polarizing—coaches in basketball history. He is one of only nine coaches to reach the 1,000-win plateau and was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2013. While he led the Sonics to the 1996 NBA Finals, his career has been marked by frequent public feuds with star players, including Gill, Gary Payton, Carmelo Anthony, and DeMarcus Cousins.
The Details: Monday’s Big Launch
This explosive revelation from Kendall Gill is merely the tip of the iceberg for the series debut of The Pull Up with Scoop B. This new venture marks a significant evolution in independent media, arriving directly on the heels of the legendary Scoop B Radio Podcast, which concluded an iconic ten-year run on April 30, 2026. According to New York’s PIX-11, the Scoop B Radio platform garnered 10 million streams annually, focusing on the intersection of sports, hip-hop, and lifestyle.
Over the last decade, Robinson’s previous platform became a gold standard for long-form storytelling, hosting a "who’s who" of global icons, including Allen Iverson, Shaquille O'Neal, DJ Khaled, Mark Cuban, and Pete Sampras. The Pull Up aims to build upon that massive foundation, shifting the gear from the podcast booth to a high-definition digital series format.
Audiences can officially join the next chapter when the premiere episode drops on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Noon ET.
The Powerhouse Production Team
To bring this ambitious vision to life, Robinson has assembled an elite production unit capable of matching the show’s high-octane energy. The series is powered by the creative minds at CastleLight Productions, featuring the trio of Ryan Cassell, Charlie Murphy, and Bragard Kizenga.
Working in tandem with this technical powerhouse is Briahna Gatlin of Swank Publishing, whose strategic brand management ensures that The Pull Up isn't just a show, but a cultural event. Together, this team has crafted a visual and narrative experience that sets a new standard for independent sports media.
What to Expect From ‘The Pull Up’
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson brings his veteran "insider" energy to a long-form format that intentionally explores the "soul" of the story. While the tension between Gill and Karl provides a spicy introduction, the series is built on a foundation of diverse, high-impact content that prioritizes depth over clickbait.
The series will be anchored by Heavy-Hitting, Deep-Dive Interviews that offer access rarely seen in the modern digital landscape. Robinson’s guest list remains a hallmark of excellence, bridging the gap between Hall of Fame athletes and current NBA superstars, while also extending the conversation to influential CEOs and chart-topping musicians. These are not your standard, scripted Q&A sessions; they are designed as candid, expansive conversations that reveal the intricate personal journeys, struggles, and triumphs that exist behind famous public personas.
Furthermore, The Pull Up serves as a primary destination for exploring The Intersection of Culture. For Robinson, the game on the court is only one part of a much larger ecosystem. The show deliberately focuses on the lifestyle elements that fuel the industry today, from the latest in sneaker culture and major business power plays to the social impact initiatives led by athletes. By weaving in nostalgic 90s stories that shaped today’s icons, the show provides a blueprint for how sports, fashion, and technology continue to influence one another.
Finally, the series is defined by Robinson’s Authentic Perspective, a viewpoint forged through decades of high-level journalism. Leveraging years of experience at major outlets like his time as a kid radio reporter for the then-New Jersey Nets, Spotify, SNY, New York Post, NBC, Bally Sports, Heavy, and The Source, Scoop B provides an analysis that is uniquely his own. He speaks with the authority of someone who has been in the locker rooms and the boardrooms, offering a perspective that is simultaneously nostalgic for the golden eras of basketball and forward-looking toward the rapidly evolving future of sports media.