NBA History - Michael Jordan-era & more [In all Airness]

NBA History - Michael Jordan-era & more [In all Airness]

The Last Dance - Ep. 3 recap - AIR103

May 13 • 24 min

Adam and Aaron recap episode three of The Last Dance. Dennis Rodman’s attitude and energy help Chicago win, but he brings drama off the court. The Bulls struggle to overcome the (Bad Boys) Pistons of the late 1980s.

The Last Dance - Extras 1 [Guests: Marc Grossman / Steve Kashul] - AIR102

May 8 • 39 min

Marc Grossman and Steve Kashul discuss their extensive involvement with Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. Marc has been the Bulls’ Head Statistician since 1977. Steve was Anchor and Host of Bulls Basketball on SportsChannel and Fox Sports Net Chicago…

The Last Dance - Ep. 2 recap [plus news on upcoming guests] - AIR101

May 5 • 26 min

Adam and Aaron recap episode two of The Last Dance. Scottie Pippen’s rise to become one of the NBA’s best players. Jordan’s early-career injury leads to distrust with Chicago’s management.

The Last Dance - Ep. 1 recap [Guest: Scott Burrell - 1998 NBA Champ] - AIR100

Apr 28 • 40 min

Adam and Aaron discuss ESPN’s 10-part docuseries, The Last Dance. Flashbacks chronicle Michael Jordan’s college and early-NBA days. The Bulls make a preseason trip to Paris, amid tension with GM, Jerry Krause. Plus, Adam is joined by 1998 NBA Champion,…

AIR099: ESPN’s ‘The Last Dance’ [Nate Bellamy and Nigel Miguel]

Apr 10 • 41 min

Nate Bellamy Jr and Nigel Miguel have known Michael Jordan for well over 20 years. They join me to reflect on ESPN’s forthcoming 10-part docuseries, The Last Dance. Each share unique experiences and insight ahead of the highly-anticipated release.

AIR098: Lafayette ‘Fat’ Lever - Two-time NBA All-Star and Denver Nuggets legend

Feb 5 • 67 min

Denver Nuggets great, Fat Lever, discusses his storied career. We cover his starring role at Pueblo High School, where he led his Warriors to two-straight state titles, before signing a letter of intent to play for Arizona State University. Fat was…

AIR097: Danny Schayes - Syracuse Basketball All-Century Team and 18-year NBA veteran

Jan 3 • 90 min

Danny Schayes is a member of the Syracuse Orangemen’s All-Century Team and an 18-year NBA veteran. Not only that, his father is legendary Hall of Famer, Dolph Schayes (RIP). Danny discusses his unique childhood and how the development of his game led to…

AIR096: Paul Mokeski - Kansas University standout and 12-year NBA veteran

Jul 31, 2019 • 111 min

Milwaukee Bucks cult hero, Paul Mokeski, discusses his life in basketball. We cover his NBA journey - a decade-plus run during the league’s golden era (1980s). Paul also details his post-playing career and extensive history in coaching.

AIR095: Derrick Gervin - HS great, UTSA star, NBA player and European standout

Jul 9, 2019 • 67 min

Derrick Gervin discusses his unique journey from high school to the NBA. Why is it unique? His older brother is Hall of Fame legend, George ‘The Iceman’ Gervin. Derrick opens up about his trials and tribulations of making the NBA. He is a great story…

BTG-6: Michael Jordan’s ‘The Shot’ [30 years later] - Behind the Game

May 7, 2019 • 10 min

Reminisce on the 30-year anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (arguably) greatest buzzer beater. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (1989 NBA Playoffs) by the smallest of margins in a game for the ages.

AIR094: Great NBA Games | Michael Jordan returns - Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers (Mar 19, 1995)

Apr 16, 2019 • 66 min

Get the ‘inside stuff’ on Michael Jordan’s 1995 NBA return. After a 21-month retirement, Jordan put down the baseball bat and returned to the hardwood floor. His comeback game featured as much hype as an NBA Finals match-up.

BTG-5: Michael Jordan’s April Fools’ Day history - Behind the Game

Apr 2, 2019 • 6 min

Learn of three instances where Michael Jordan was involved in April Fools’ Day pranks. We begin with Laney High School (1981), then move to the University of North Carolina (1982) and conclude with the Chicago Bulls (1987) of the NBA.

AIR093: Tom O’Grady - NBA Creative Director (former), Gameplan Creative CEO and Sports Design Trendsetter

Mar 19, 2019 • 77 min

Tom was named the NBA’s first creative director in 1990. During his 13-year tenure, he helped “usher in the golden age of NBA Identity Systems”. He was instrumental in brand building and we discuss the most memorable moments from his design career to date.

NB88-5: December 5 through 18, 1987 - MJ’s fourth NBA season

Mar 5, 2019 • 29 min

We discuss numerous happenings from the 1987-88 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played six games in this span - three wins and three losses.

AIR092: The Malone Brothers - Wild About ‘88: The Rise of Arizona Basketball

Feb 19, 2019 • 68 min

Sean and Brad Malone discuss behind-the-scenes details on their forthcoming documentary on the 1988 Arizona Wildcats. The team made it to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament and featured numerous (future) NBA players.

AIR091: Xavier McDaniel - First-Team All-American, NBA All-Star and 12-year veteran

Feb 5, 2019 • 99 min

The X-Man, Xavier McDaniel, joins the show. We cover a wide range of topics and discuss his most-memorable moments - on and off the court.

AIR090: MaryKay Hruskocy - An Indiana Pacers staff member’s unexpected part in NBA history

Jan 22, 2019 • 63 min

MaryKay discusses her 16-year tenure (1991-2007) with the Indiana Pacers. We cover her memorable moments from that time, including, the most-important two-word fax of the 1990s - Michael Jordan’s, “I’m back”.

AIR089: Mike Thibault - Washington Mystics Head Coach and GM (drafted Michael Jordan to the Bulls)

Jan 8, 2019 • 87 min

Mike Thibault discusses his 40-plus years - and counting - in basketball. He won NBA titles (scout and assistant coach) with the 1980 and 1982 L.A. Lakers, before joining the Chicago Bulls in 1983. His four seasons in Chicago included the drafting of…

AIR088: Adam guests on ‘Forgotten Maverick’

Dec 18, 2018 • 40 min

Adam guests on ‘Forgotten Maverick’. He discusses the origin story of his podcast and his two trips to the USA in the 1990s. Plus, partake in some NBA trivia and learn the unusual way that NBA champion, Bill Wennington, became the debut guest of his…

NB88-4: November 21 through December 4, 1987 - MJ’s fourth NBA season

Nov 13, 2018 • 30 min

We discuss numerous happenings from the 1987-88 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played eight games in this span - five wins and three losses.

AIR087: Mark Price - NBA All-Star, Cleveland Cavaliers legend and Hall of Fame candidate

Oct 25, 2018 • 80 min

Mark Price starred at Enid HS in Oklahoma and enjoyed a standout career in college with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Behind only LeBron James, Mark is arguably the second-greatest Cavaliers player ever.

AIR086: Elliott Kalb - Author, producer and “Mr. Stats” for the NBA on NBC

Oct 9, 2018 • 71 min

Elliott discusses his 30-plus years working with all-time great broadcasters, sportspeople and television personalities. He also shares fantastic stories from his decade-plus run with the NBA on NBC (1990-2002).

NB88-3: November 7 through November 20, 1987 - MJ’s fourth NBA season

Sep 25, 2018 • 33 min

We discuss numerous happenings from the opening two weeks of the 1987-88 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played eight games in this span - seven wins and one loss.

NB88-2: 1987 Hall of Fame Game [Bulls v Lakers - preseason] - MJ’s fourth NBA season

Sep 3, 2018 • 25 min

The Chicago Bulls played the L.A. Lakers in 1987’s NBA Hall of Fame Game. An overlooked and unique gem that was each teams’ final game before the 1987-88 regular-season.

NB88-1: pre-draft / 1987 Draft, 1987-88 Bulls training camp and preseason games - MJ’s fourth NBA season

Aug 17, 2018 • 82 min

Episode one of a new series devoted to the 1988 NBA season. We recap plenty of happenings from the off-season, discuss the 1987 NBA Draft (complete w/ special guest), Bulls training camp and recap Chicago’s preseason games.

NB87-13: 1987 Playoffs through Finals - Michael Jordan’s third NBA season

Aug 7, 2018 • 59 min

We discuss the 1987 NBA postseason. The Chicago Bulls faced the Boston Celtics in round one. Jordan versus Bird in a rematch of the 1986 Playoffs. Out West, the L.A. Lakers were overwhelming favorites to win it all. Who would prevail?

NB87-12: March 31 through April 19, 1987 - MJ’s third NBA season

Jul 6, 2018 • 41 min

We discuss numerous happenings from the 1986-87 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls finished the regular season with 10 games in 18 days – four wins and six losses.

AIR085: Don Sperling - NBA Entertainment’s (former) Senior Vice President and Executive Producer

Jun 8, 2018 • 44 min

Fascinating insight on the formation and exponential growth of NBA Entertainment. Hear terrific stories about Michael Jordan, The Dream Team (1992 Olympics) and much more.

BTG-4: Jordan enjoys Cheap Shots, scores 71 points [Sep 14, 1985] - Behind the Game

May 25, 2018 • 4 min

A fortuitous meeting with Michael Jordan leads to a night that 6,000 fans will never forget.

NB87-11: March 16 through 30, 1987 - MJ’s third NBA season

May 11, 2018 • 41 min

We discuss numerous happenings from the next 15-day block of the 1986-87 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played nine games in this span – four wins and five losses.

AIR084: Cheryl Raye-Stout - Chicago sports-radio pioneer and broadcasting veteran

Apr 27, 2018 • 62 min

Cheryl discusses her storied career in broadcasting and details how she broke two of the 1990s’ biggest stories - both, involved Michael Jordan.

AIR083: Sam Vincent - ‘Mr. Basketball’, Michigan State star, NBA champion and Global Coach

Apr 13, 2018 • 86 min

Sam was named Michigan’s first ‘Mr. Basketball’. He talks about his standout career at college, winning an NBA title (Boston Celtics) as a rookie, playing with - and coaching for - Michael Jordan, and his 20-plus years coaching and developing the game…

AIR082: Mike Jarvis - Legendary high school and NCAA basketball coach

Mar 30, 2018 • 72 min

Mike discusses his storied life in basketball, including the numerous years he mentored - and coached - a young Patrick Ewing.

AIR081: Roy Hinson - Rutgers University Hall of Famer and 12-year NBA veteran

Mar 2, 2018 • 57 min

Roy talks about his late start to playing hoops and his ultimate rise to the NBA. We cover his whole life in basketball - on-and-off the court.

NB87-10: March 1 through 15, 1987 - MJ’s third NBA season

Feb 15, 2018 • 36 min

We discuss numerous happenings from the next 15-day block of the 1986-87 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played nine games in this span – three wins and six losses.

NB87-9: February 14 through 28, 1987 - MJ’s third NBA season

Jan 22, 2018 • 36 min

We discuss numerous happenings from the next 15-day block of the 1986-87 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played seven games in this span – five wins and two losses.

AIR080: Adam and Lisa’s USA holiday | Christmas Day NBA, meeting Bernard King and more

Jan 11, 2018 • 25 min

We’ve just returned from a three-week USA holiday. Hear our highlights - attending the Christmas Day (2017) game at Madison Square Garden, meeting Bernard King and so much more.

Message from Adam - on holidays - episodes return, mid-to-late January, 2018

Dec 18, 2017 • 2 min

Podcast update to round-out 2017. Merry Christmas / happy holidays!

AIR079: Jerry Reynolds - NYC Player of the Year, LSU great and eight-year NBA veteran

Dec 13, 2017 • 100 min

Jerry discusses his unique life in basketball. We cover plenty of great topics and you’re guaranteed to learn lots of new information about his impact on the NBA.

BTG-3: Jeff Malone’s Maryland Miracle [Jan 3, 1984] - Behind the Game

Nov 8, 2017 • 3 min

Jeff Malone’s (Washington) miraculous game-winning shot against Detroit. Pistons @ Bullets [1984 NBA season].

NB87-8: January 30 through February 13, 1987 - MJ’s third NBA season

Sep 14, 2017 • 30 min

We discuss numerous happenings from the next 15-day block of the 1986-87 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played six games in this span – three wins and three losses.

NB87-7: January 15 through 29, 1987 - MJ’s third NBA season

Aug 31, 2017 • 35 min

We discuss numerous happenings from the next 15-day block of the 1986-87 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played eight games in this span – three wins and five losses.

NB87-6: December 31, 1986, through January 14, 1987 - MJ’s third NBA season

Jul 18, 2017 • 24 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season – December 31, 1986, through January 14, 1987 - Insightful minutiae, all but…

AIR078: Chris Engler – University of Wyoming standout and five-year NBA veteran

Jun 28, 2017 • 75 min

University of Wyoming standout, five-year NBA veteran, Chris Engler. Chris discusses his childhood in Minneapolis and how his links to the sport of basketball began early in life. Between eighth and ninth grade of high school – whilst participating…

AIR077: Andrew Bernstein - Senior NBA Photographer

May 24, 2017 • 50 min

Senior NBA Photographer and Director of Photography for Staples Center, . He hasn’t played a single minute in the NBA. However, Andy Bernstein is a perennial contender for league MVP (Most Valuable Photographer). The 2017 NBA Finals marked the…

NB87-5: December 16 through 30, 1986 - MJ’s third NBA season

Apr 18, 2017 • 43 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season – December 16 through 30, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

NB87-4: December 1 through 15, 1986 - MJ’s third NBA season

Apr 4, 2017 • 35 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season – December 1 through 15, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

AIR076: Don Casey - High school, college and NBA coaching great

Mar 20, 2017 • 55 min

High school, college and NBA coaching great, Don Casey. To say that Don Casey is an important figure to the game of basketball, is to massively undersell his contributions. His head-coaching journey began in 1958, when he was just 21 years old. Almost…

NB87-3: November 16 through 30, 1986 - MJ’s third NBA season

Feb 24, 2017 • 32 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season – November 16 through 30, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals…

BTG-2: Michael Jordan wears jersey number 12 [Feb 14, 1990] - Behind the Game

Feb 14, 2017 • 6 min

No love for Michael Jordan on Valentine’s Day, 1990. Learn why he was forced to wear a nameless jersey. Love, theft and basketball. Behind the Game.

BTG-1: Tom Chambers’ dunk on Mark Jackson [Jan 27, 1989] - Behind the Game

Jan 27, 2017 • 6 min

Tom Chambers’ iconic jam on Mark Jackson. This episode covers: - details behind one of the NBA’s all-time greatest slam dunks [Jan 27, 1989] The first in a new series of podcast episodes: Behind the Game. Learn why Tom Chambers and Mark Jackson…

NB87-2: October 31 through November 15, 1986 - MJ’s third NBA season

Jan 20, 2017 • 44 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season – October 31 through November 15, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to…

NB87-1: pre-draft / 1986 Draft, 1986-87 Bulls training camp and preseason games - Michael Jordan’s third NBA season

Jan 6, 2017 • 66 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Off-season news, notes and quotes - 1986 NBA Draft - Chicago Bulls 1986-87 training camp and preseason…

AIR075: Space Jam’s 20th anniversary - Nigel Miguel and Nate Bellamy Jr

Dec 9, 2016 • 57 min

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the highest-grossing basketball movie of all-time, and pull back the curtain and share inside stories on the iconic . Nigel and Nate were vital contributors, both in-front of and behind the cameras. They also…

NB86-15: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - Special guest, Mike Carey (1980s Celtics beat writer) - 1986 series finale

Nov 16, 2016 • 48 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - - covering the Boston Celtics on a daily basis - Marvin Barnes’ importance to the success of the…

NB86-14: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - 1986 Playoffs through Finals

Nov 5, 2016 • 84 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Playoffs through (April 17 through June 8) - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

AIR074: Kelly Tripucka (Part II) - Notre Dame star, two-time NBA All-Star and broadcaster

Oct 21, 2016 • 107 min

Notre Dame great, two-time NBA All-Star and broadcaster, Kelly Tripucka. Part two of an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation about Kelly’s career. Topics / links discussed (include): The NBA’s game The famous from the 1984 NBA Playoffs The stunning…

AIR073: Kelly Tripucka (Part I) - Notre Dame star, two-time NBA All-Star and broadcaster

Sep 26, 2016 • 111 min

Notre Dame great, two-time NBA All-Star and broadcaster, Kelly Tripucka. Part one of an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation about Kelly’s career. Topics / links discussed (include): Kelly’s family life and unique sporting background Denver Broncos …

NB86-13: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - March 24 through April 13, 1986

Aug 30, 2016 • 57 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - March 24 through April 13, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

NB86-12: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - March 9 through 23, 1986

Aug 11, 2016 • 60 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - March 9 through 23, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

AIR072: Michael Holton - NCAA Championship finalist and NBA / CBA veteran

Jul 27, 2016 • 70 min

NCAA Championship finalist, NBA / CBA veteran and broadcaster, Michael Holton. High School: Pasadena, California Michael was a great player in high school. As a senior (1979), he averaged 27 points per game. He discusses his fondest memories of…

NB86-11: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - February 22 through March 8, 1986

Jul 11, 2016 • 38 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - February 22 through March 8, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals…

NB86-10: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - February 7 through 21, 1986

Jun 27, 2016 • 40 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - February 7 through 21, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

NB86-9: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - January 23 through February 6, 1986

Jun 13, 2016 • 38 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - January 23 through February 6, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the…

NB86-8: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - January 8 through 22, 1986

May 30, 2016 • 36 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - January 8 through 22, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

AIR071: Phoenix Rising - Suns: 1968-69 through 1993 NBA Finals

May 19, 2016 • 59 min

and discuss the evolution of the Phoenix Suns. From the franchise’s 1968-69 , through to the . We cover a wide range of topics. You’ll soon learn why Adam is a true Phoenix Suns ‘Super Fan’. When he was a young boy, the Suns were Phoenix’s only…

AIR070: Rolando Blackman - Kansas State legend and four-time NBA All-Star

May 2, 2016 • 76 min

Kansas State legend and four-time NBA All-Star, Rolando Blackman. High School: William E. Grady Career and Technical, New York As a young boy, Rolando moved from Panama to New York. We discuss his successful transition to a new country and how he…

AIR069: Great NBA Games – Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls (May 31, 1998)

Apr 18, 2016 • 67 min

Adam and discuss Chicago’s must-win Game 7, to clinch the Eastern Conference and make a sixth trip to the NBA Finals - May 31st, 1998 - the Bulls take on the visiting Pacers, at the United Center. We cover all the key aspects of the game. We discuss…

NB86-7: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - December 24, 1985, through January 7, 1986

Apr 4, 2016 • 43 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - December 24, 1985, through January 7, 1986 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to…

AIR068: Nigel Miguel - High School All-American, NIT Champion, Film Producer & Actor

Mar 21, 2016 • 62 min

High School All-American, NIT Champion, Film Producer & Actor, . High School: Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks), California As a child, Nigel moved from Central America to California. We talk about his role models as a youngster, before transitioning…

NB86-6: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - December 9 through 23, 1985

Mar 14, 2016 • 49 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - December 9 through 23, 1985 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

NB86-5: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - November 24 through December 8, 1985

Feb 28, 2016 • 35 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - November 24 through December 8, 1985 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the…

Message from Adam - on holidays - episodes return, late February, 2016

Jan 31, 2016 • 1 min

Hey, it’s Adam here. A quick note to advise you that I’ll be away on holidays for the next three-plus weeks. As I type this, it’s late at night - here in Australia - January 31st, 2016. My podcast will return to its…

AIR067: Mitchell Butler - High School All-American & eight-year NBA veteran

Jan 23, 2016 • 41 min

High School All-American and eight-year NBA veteran, Mitchell Butler. High School: Oakwood, California Mitchell reflects on his outstanding high school career. From 1987 to 1989, he was named the Southern Section Small Schools Division, Player of…

AIR066: Peter Capolino - Founder, Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Company

Jan 14, 2016 • 44 min

Founder of Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Company, Peter Capolino. We talk about Peter’s family and its relationship to sports. Peter’s father, Sisto - later renamed James, by original founders, Frank Mitchell and Charles Ness - began work with …

NB86-4: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - November 9 through 23, 1985

Jan 7, 2016 • 38 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - November 9 through 23, 1985 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

NB86-3: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - October 25 through November 8, 1985

Dec 19, 2015 • 32 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - October 25 through November 8, 1985 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the…

AIR065: Eddie Nealy - Kansas State standout & 10-year NBA veteran

Dec 12, 2015 • 43 min

Kansas State Wildcats standout and 10-year NBA veteran, Eddie Nealy. [Note: whilst mostly known as ‘Ed’, I refer to him throughout, as Eddie] High School: Bonner Springs, Kansas Eddie’s father was his high school basketball coach. He describes what…

NB86-2: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - Cavaliers (Oct 25), Pistons (Oct 26) at Bulls - 1985

Nov 13, 2015 • 41 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Cleveland at Chicago - - Detroit at Chicago - In this episode, we discuss the first two games of…

NB86-1: Michael Jordan’s second NBA season - pre-draft / 1985 Draft, 1985-86 Bulls training camp and preseason games

Nov 5, 2015 • 48 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s second season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Off-season news, notes and quotes - 1985 NBA Draft - Chicago Bulls 1985-86 training camp and preseason…

AIR064: Bill Hazen - Broadcast veteran / play-by-play man during Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season (1984-85)

Oct 28, 2015 • 75 min

Veteran broadcaster of more than 50 Michael Jordan rookie games (1984-85), Bill Hazen. Hazen previously appeared on the finale of our series. However, that was an edited-down version, relating solely to the 1985 Chicago Bulls. This is the entire…

NB85-30: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Special guest, Bill Hazen (broadcaster) - 1985 series finale

Oct 22, 2015 • 58 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - ‘s broadcasting career with the Chicago Bulls (1983-85) - Never-before-told accounts of Michael…

NB85-29: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - 1985 Playoffs - NBA Finals

Oct 16, 2015 • 23 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - 1985 NBA Finals (May 23 through June 9) - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

AIR063: Clay Johnson - NBA Champion, two-time Junior College All-American and Missouri star

Oct 13, 2015 • 75 min

Two-time Junior College All-American, Missouri star and NBA Champion, Clay Johnson. Clay discusses his childhood love of multiple sports - including three years playing soccer (football) - where he developed skills that he would use to his advantage,…

NB85-28: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - 1985 Playoffs - Conference Finals

Sep 29, 2015 • 25 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - 1985 NBA Playoffs - Conference Finals (May 11 through 22) - 1985 NBA Draft - “The Patrick Ewing…

AIR062: Mike Brown - George Washington University star and 11-year NBA veteran

Sep 13, 2015 • 51 min

(George Washington) and 11-year NBA veteran, Mike Brown. Mike discusses his multi-sport childhood and his decision to focus on basketball. His path to the NBA began at Clifford J. Scott High School. We chat about his tremendous tenure at George…

AIR061: Great NBA Games – Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics (March 31, 1991)

Sep 1, 2015 • 51 min

, and discuss a classic double-overtime featuring Michael Jordan and Larry Bird - March 31st, 1991 - the Celtics take on the visiting Bulls, at Boston Garden. We discuss all the key aspects of the game. We talk about the NBC…

NB85-27: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - 1985 Playoffs - Round 2

Aug 18, 2015 • 34 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - 1985 NBA Playoffs - Round 2 (April 27 through May 10) - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the…

AIR060: Memorable NBA Games - Dominique Wilkins returns to Atlanta (1994) - Clippers at Hawks

Aug 6, 2015 • 33 min

and discuss Dominique Wilkins’ first-game back in Atlanta, as an opposition player - March 25th, 1994. Nique dropped 36 points on his former team, as the L.A. Clippers the Atlanta Hawks by three points. This game took place just four…

NB85-26: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - 1985 Playoffs - Round 1

Jul 25, 2015 • 37 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - 1985 NBA Playoffs - Round 1 (April 15 through 28) - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

NB85-25: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - March 25 through April 14, 1985

Jul 12, 2015 • 42 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - March 25 through April 14, 1985 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals…

AIR059: Cedric Ceballos - NBA All-Star, 11-year veteran & Slam Dunk Champion

Jun 29, 2015 • 60 min

NBA All-Star, 11-year veteran & Slam Dunk Champion, Cedric Ceballos. Prior to delving into Cedric’s on-court prowess, we talk about his love for and the famous , ‘Basketball’s Best Kept Secret’, featuring Dana Barros and many others….

AIR058: Terence Stansbury – Temple University Hall of Famer, NBA & European veteran

Jun 16, 2015 • 84 min

Temple University Hall of Famer, NBA & European veteran, Terence Stansbury. We discuss the unique origin of Terence’s high school basketball career. He mentions some of the players he admired, including Julius Erving, Walt Frazier, Pete…

NB85-24: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - March 10 through 24, 1985

Jun 2, 2015 • 39 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - March 10 through 24, 1985 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

AIR057: Dale Ellis - Two-time All-American (Tennessee), All-Star & 17-year NBA veteran

May 26, 2015 • 53 min

Two-time All-American (Tennessee), All-Star and 17-year NBA veteran, Dale Ellis. We discuss Dale’s high school basketball days, followed by his outstanding four seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers, where he was twice named All-American. Dale talks…

NB85-23: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - February 23 through March 9, 1985

May 19, 2015 • 37 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - February 23 through March 9, 1985 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the…

NB85-22: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Bulls at Celtics (Mar 6), vs Clippers (Mar 8), vs Jazz (Mar 9) - 1985

May 12, 2015 • 50 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Chicago at Boston - - L.A. Clippers at Chicago - - Utah at Chicago - In this…

AIR056: Rick Brown - SEC Legend, NBA veteran & European Champion

May 5, 2015 • 50 min

SEC Legend, NBA veteran and European Champion, Rick Brown. We discuss Rick’s early career and his tough, yet rewarding, decision to move to Atlanta and play high-school basketball. His outstanding HS years put Rick on the national radar and he was…

NB85-21: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Lakers at Bulls (Feb 19), vs Celtics (Feb 22) - 1985

Apr 28, 2015 • 42 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - L.A. Lakers at Chicago - - Chicago vs Boston (at Hartford) - In this episode, we discuss…

NB85-20: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - February 8 through 22, 1985

Apr 21, 2015 • 29 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - February 8 through 22, 1985 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

NB85-19: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Bulls at 76ers (Feb 1), vs Pistons (Feb 12) - 1985

Apr 14, 2015 • 48 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Chicago at Philadelphia - - Detroit at Chicago - In this episode, we discuss the…

AIR055: Todd Spehr - Drazen: The Remarkable Life and Legacy of the Mozart of Basketball

Apr 7, 2015 • 47 min

Drazen Petrovic biographer, . Personally, this is an extra-special episode. My great friend of almost fifteen years, Todd Spehr, just released a on the life and times of Drazen Petrovic. I invited another great mate of mine (and co-host),…

AIR054: Mario Elie - Three-time NBA Champion and Rockets’ 30-Year Team member

Mar 30, 2015 • 48 min

Three-time NBA Champion and one of Houston’s Top 10 Players of all-time, Mario Elie. We discuss Mario’s incredible journey from New York’s Power Memorial High School, through to becoming a three-time NBA Champion - a perfect example of hard work,…

AIR053: Luc Longley (three-time NBA Champion) talks Jordan’s “I’m back”, Bulls and more

Mar 19, 2015 • 36 min

Three-time Olympian / NBA Champion and Australia’s first ever NBA player, Luc Longley. Today marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (first) NBA return. I’m delighted to welcome back Luc Longley to the podcast. We discuss his recollections of…

AIR052: (Our) Greatest NBA Broadcasters and Commentators

Mar 16, 2015 • 46 min

& select their Top 5 NBA Broadcasters / Commentators. We chat about those responsible for fostering our respective love for the game of basketball. Primarily, we talk about the golden era of not only the NBA, but commentary, too. This episode is…

NB85-18: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - All-Star Game - February 10, 1985

Mar 9, 2015 • 26 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA All-Star Game - February 10, 1985 In this episode, we break down the NBA’s thirty-fifth All-Star…

AIR051: Paul Corliss - VP, Marketing and Communications - National Basketball Retired Players Association

Mar 2, 2015 • 32 min

NBRPA Vice President, Marketing & Communications, . The National Basketball Retired Players Association, was founded in 1992 by NBA luminaries, Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Archie Clark, Dave Cowens and Oscar Robertson. The NBRPA is a non-profit…

NB85-17: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Bulls at Knicks (Jan 5) / January 24 through February 7, 1985

Feb 24, 2015 • 48 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Chicago at New York: January 5, 1985 - NBA regular season - January 24 through February 7, 1985 -…

NB85-16: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - January 9 through 23, 1985

Feb 9, 2015 • 37 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - January 9 through 23, 1985 - Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of…

NB85-15: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - December 25, 1984, through January 8, 1985

Jan 25, 2015 • 31 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - December 25, 1984, through January 8, 1985 - Insightful early-season minutiae,…

AIR050: Reflections from Inside - Looking back on NBA History

Jan 15, 2015 • 85 min

Thank you for being a part of my podcast journey. We’ve reached 50 episodes of ‘In all Airness’. Here’s to plenty more, as we kick-off 2015. A special thanks to my beautiful wife, Lisa, for being so understanding and accommodating of my passion for…

NB85-14: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - December 10 through 24, 1984

Jan 10, 2015 • 41 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - December 10 through December 24, 1984 - Insightful early-season minutiae, all but…

NB85-13: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Bulls at Trail Blazers (Nov 24), Clippers (Nov 30) - 1984

Jan 4, 2015 • 64 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Chicago at Portland: November 24, 1984 - Chicago at L.A. Clippers: November 30, 1984 In this episode,…

NB85-12: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - November 25 through December 9, 1984

Dec 30, 2014 • 42 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - November 25 through December 9, 1984 - Insightful early-season minutiae, all but…

NB85-11: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Spurs (Nov 13), 76ers (Nov 17) at Bulls - 1984

Dec 22, 2014 • 56 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - San Antonio at Chicago: November 13, 1984 - Philadelphia at Chicago: November 17, 1984 In this…

NB85-10: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - November 10 through 24, 1984

Nov 30, 2014 • 29 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - November 10 through November 24, 1984 - Insightful early-season minutiae, all but…

NB85-9: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Bulls at Pistons (Nov 7), Knicks (Nov 8) - 1984

Nov 27, 2014 • 39 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Chicago at Detroit: November 7, 1984 - Chicago at New York: November 8, 1984 In this episode, we…

NB85-8: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - October 26 through November 9, 1984

Nov 13, 2014 • 56 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - NBA regular season - October 26 through November 9, 1984 - Chicago and Milwaukee’s home-and-home…

NB85-7: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Sam Smith - There Is No Next: NBA Legends on the Legacy of MJ

Nov 4, 2014 • 36 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Sam Smith’s book: In another special episode, we are joined by columnist, New York Times…

NB85-6: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - MJ’s Chicago Bulls regular-season debut - October 26, 1984

Oct 27, 2014 • 45 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Michael Jordan’s NBA regular-season debut with the Chicago Bulls (October 26, 1984) In this special…

NB85-5: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - Chicago, Nike sign Jordan, 1984-85 Bulls training camp and preseason games

Oct 6, 2014 • 52 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Chicago Bulls’ negotiations to sign Jordan - Details of Nike’s efforts to secure Jordan’s signature -…

NB85-4: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - 1984 USA Olympic Games

Sep 4, 2014 • 60 min

& celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Team USA’s gold-medal run in the 1984 Olympic Games The Olympians swept their way to gold, putting the…

NB85-3: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - 1984 USA pre-Olympic Exhibition Games

Aug 13, 2014 • 54 min

Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan‘s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Team USA’s 1984 pre-Olympic Exhibition Games versus NBA Stars The Olympians played a total…

AIR049: Mark Eaton - Utah Jazz great, two-time Defensive Player of the Year and NBA All-Star

Jul 23, 2014 • 41 min

Utah Jazz great, two-time Defensive Player of the Year and NBA All-Star, Mark Eaton. Few players have ever experienced a rise from near-obscurity to NBA All-Star, like Mark Eaton. We discuss Mark’s incredible transition from auto-mechanic to…

NB85-2: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season – 1984 USA Olympic Training Camp / 1984 Draft

Jun 30, 2014 • 41 min

Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers: - Team USA 1984 Olympic Training Camp - 1984 NBA Draft - NBA TV’s Original Documentary: ‘THE84DRAFT’ -…

NB85-1: Michael Jordan’s rookie NBA season - UNC Tar Heels / 1984 USA Olympic Trials / pre-draft

Jun 16, 2014 • 55 min

Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. Our special, debut episode covers: - Michael Jordan’s final season (1984) with the North Carolina Tar Heels - Team USA 1984…

AIR048: Roosevelt Chapman - Dayton legend, NBA draftee and international star

Jun 4, 2014 • 60 min

Dayton Flyers’ all-time leading scorer and NCAA star, Roosevelt Chapman. Adam & Aaron welcome Roosevelt to the podcast, with an in-depth discussion of his very successful, well-traveled, yet largely-unheralded basketball career. If ever a guest…

AIR047: David Bridgers - Michael Jordan’s childhood friend

May 11, 2014 • 60 min

Michael Jordan’s lifelong friend and confidant, David Bridgers. A unique episode. Ross Franco is a North Carolinian friend of mine. We connected, through my podcast - one of the many great outcomes I’ve experienced, since creating the show. Ross is a…

AIR046: Rick Barry - One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History

Apr 10, 2014 • 54 min

One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, Rick Barry. Rick discusses his first sporting love of baseball - he talks fondly of his hero - the reason behind his choice to wear the iconic jersey number 24. Incredibly, as a high-school senior, Rick…

AIR045: Jeff Ruland - HS All-American, NCAA great and NBA All-Star

Mar 26, 2014 • 56 min

High School All-American, NCAA great and NBA All-Star, Jeff Ruland. Jeff discusses his early sporting life and the major growth-spurt that coincided with his decision to focus on basketball. He was named High School All-American in the same class as…

AIR044: Great NBA Games - Michael Jordan 63 points (1986) - Bulls at Celtics

Mar 11, 2014 • 82 min

and discuss Michael Jordan’s record-breaking Playoff game - April 20th, 1986 - MJ scored 63 points in the Chicago Bulls’ double-overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. We discuss all the key aspects of the game. We talk about the CBS…

AIR043: Bill Cartwright - NCAA All-American, All-Star and five-time NBA Champion

Feb 24, 2014 • 44 min

NCAA All-American, All-Star and five-time NBA Champion, Bill Cartwright. Bill discusses his early years, growing up in California and playing baseball - his first sporting love. He became a highly-recruited basketballer, but chose to remain in his…

AIR042: Kendall Gill - Illinois great, All-American and NBA star

Feb 10, 2014 • 53 min

Illinois Fighting Illini great and NBA star, Kendall Gill. He talks about growing up in the city of Chicago - where he played baseball and took up boxing - before his family moved to the suburbs and he started playing basketball. Kendall starred at…

AIR041: Eddie Johnson - NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Illinois great, TV analyst and author

Jan 27, 2014 • 52 min

NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Illinois great, TV analyst and author, Eddie Johnson. The timing of this episode is perfect. Eddie was , in a half-time ceremony, at Illinois, commemorating the 35th anniversary of his game-winning jumper, against Magic…

AIR040: Jim McIlvaine (Part II) - Marquette star and NBA veteran

Jan 2, 2014 • 35 min

Marquette star and seven-year NBA veteran, Jim McIlvaine. In part two of this special double-episode, I welcome back Marquette great and NBA veteran, Jim McIlvaine. If you missed , we discussed Jim’s college career in-depth, where he was a…

AIR039: Jim McIlvaine (Part I) - Marquette star and NBA veteran

Dec 27, 2013 • 70 min

Marquette star and NBA veteran, Jim McIlvaine. In a first for the podcast, this conversation will be released in two installments. Our chat was almost two hours, in length – I’m pretty sure that Jim’s wife had the authorities on…

AIR038: 1988 NBA All-Star Game - complete recap

Dec 18, 2013 • 54 min

and discuss the 1988 NBA All-Star Game - one of the greatest ever. Michael Jordan scored 40 points, en route to Most Valuable Player honors. We devote an entire episode to our favorite All-Star Game, ever. We cover a multitude of topics, including…

AIR037: 1994 NBA season - complete recap

Nov 26, 2013 • 63 min

and discuss the 1994 NBA season - the first, following Michael Jordan’s shock-retirement (October 1993). The in-depth conversation covers the entire season. We talk about great games and memorable moments, including David Robinson’s all-time…

AIR036: Great NBA Games - Michael Jordan 69 points (1990) - Bulls at Cavaliers

Nov 11, 2013 • 49 min

and discuss Michael Jordan’s all-time highest scoring game - March 28th, 1990 - MJ scored 69 points in the Chicago Bulls’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. We break down all key aspects of the game. We discuss TNT’s broadcast, the commentary team of…

AIR035: Mark Bradtke - Three-time NBL Champion, four-time Olympian and NBA player

Nov 7, 2013 • 43 min

Three-time NBL Champion, four-time Australian Olympian and NBA player, Mark Bradtke. Mark talks about his entry into competitive basketball and we discuss his quick rise into Australia’s basketball elite. We chat about his time at the Australian…

AIR034: Steve Lipofsky - NBA Photographer (formerly, 23 years with the Boston Celtics)

Nov 3, 2013 • 68 min

Professional photographer (formerly, 23 years with the Boston Celtics), Steve Lipofsky. Steve has been a professional photographer in excess of 25 years. We talk about his entry into photography as a youngster, the early years spent honing his skills,…

AIR033: Joe Wolf - High School All-American, UNC star and NBA veteran

Oct 16, 2013 • 42 min

High School All-American, University of North Carolina star and NBA veteran, Joe Wolf. We discuss EuroBasket 2013, where Joe was an assistant coach to Mike Fratello, steering Ukraine to a sensational 6th place finish; earning the team a guaranteed…

AIR032: Mike Fratello - NBA Coach of the Year, TV Broadcaster and The Czar of the Telestrator

Oct 8, 2013 • 61 min

NBA Coach of the Year, TV Broadcaster and The Czar of the Telestrator, Mike Fratello. We discuss EuroBasket 2013, where Mike coached Ukraine to a fantastic 6th place finish; securing the team a spot in the 2014 FIBA World Cup. We then revisit Mike’s…

AIR031: Kenny Anderson - New York City royalty, NCAA legend and NBA All-Star

Sep 19, 2013 • 47 min

New York City royalty, NCAA legend and NBA All-Star, Kenny Anderson. We talk about his childhood, playing basketball and how he handled the intense media spotlight in HS and college. He chats about his key role with Team USA, between his freshman and…

AIR030: Bill Woods - Australian sports broadcaster, journalist and news-breaker

Sep 5, 2013 • 68 min

Widely-respected Australian broadcaster, journalist and news-breaker, Bill Woods. and discuss the origin of the NBA (early 1990s) on Australian (commercial) TV - further, Bill’s key involvement as host of weekly, hoops-related programs, during…

AIR029: 1995 NBA Draft - complete recap

Aug 21, 2013 • 34 min

and discuss the 1995 NBA Draft - one of the strongest 1990s draft classes, in terms of player longevity. We break down the top 10 picks, notable players selected and all-things in between. Plus, yet another defenseless, possible guest is likely added…

AIR028: Ricky Pierce - Two-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year, All-Star and basketball great

Aug 8, 2013 • 32 min

Two-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year, All-Star and basketball great, Ricky Pierce. We discuss Ricky’s early years and when he first fell in love with the game of basketball. He chats about his great collegiate career and the many future links to players…

AIR027: Reggie Lewis - The Life and Times (Retrospective)

Jul 28, 2013 • 25 min

and discuss the life of Reggie Lewis. July 27, 2013, marks the 20th anniversary of his shocking death. We talk about a life lost far too soon, plus, his lasting impact on and off the basketball court. | I appreciate all feedback, FB Page ‘Likes’…

AIR026: 1991 NBA season - complete recap

Jul 17, 2013 • 44 min

and recap the 1991 NBA season. Our conversation covers the whole season - we discuss best / worst team records, all major award winners and notable retirees. We also focus on the 1991 NBA All-Star Weekend; Dee Brown’s ‘Blind Dunk’ and Craig Hodges’…

AIR025: 1984 NBA Draft - complete recap

Jun 16, 2013 • 32 min

and discuss the 1984 NBA Draft - arguably, the greatest draft class in NBA history. We break down the top 10 picks, notable players selected and all-things in between. All this, plus, another possible interviewee for the show, is unfortunately struck…

AIR024: Drazen Petrovic - The Life and Times (Retrospective)

Jun 6, 2013 • 54 min

and discuss the life of Drazen Petrovic. June 7, 2013, marks the 20th anniversary of his tragic death. Todd has written a soon-to-be released book, on Drazen’s amazing life. This conversation also gives you an inside look at fascinating, untold,…

AIR023: Retro GM 1987-1993 - Assembling our best NBA teams

May 17, 2013 • 68 min

and go head-to-head, in the debut of Retro GM. We assume the role of General Manager, to assemble the best team of players from 1987-1993. We discuss our memories of each player, plus, offer up stats and NBA chatter associated with the era. Please…

AIR022: 1995-1998 NBA All-Star Games - complete recap

May 10, 2013 • 27 min

and recap the 1995 through 1998 NBA All-Star Games. We discuss rosters, coaches, leading vote getters, memorable moments and Most Valuable Players. The ‘NBA at 50’ is also a topic of conversation. Our chat is filled with plenty of insight and…

AIR021: Talani Goodson - Executive Producer of #1 NBA series on TV - Courtside Jones

Apr 29, 2013 • 57 min

Executive Producer of the TV series, Courtside Jones - Talani Goodson. We talk about New York’s culture of basketball and discuss 1980s and 1990s impact players, particularly from the Tri-State area. Talani recalls a fantastic story about meeting…

AIR020: Ian Eagle - 2013 NBA season recap and NBA Playoffs preview

Apr 20, 2013 • 41 min

The voice of NBA Action, Ian Eagle, returns to the show. We talk about key regular season moments, including the rise of Stephen Curry, the ageless Tim Duncan, Carmelo Anthony’s MVP stock, the possibility of #TheReturn (Derrick Rose) and arguably the…

AIR019: 1990-1994 NBA All-Star Games - complete recap

Apr 12, 2013 • 38 min

and recap the 1990 through 1994 NBA All-Star Games. We discuss rosters, coaches, leading vote getters, memorable moments and Most Valuable Players. Controversy reigns supreme, when true feelings about a Hall of Famer bubble to the surface….

AIR018: 1996 NBA season - complete recap

Mar 21, 2013 • 47 min

and recap the 1996 NBA season. Our conversation covers the whole season - we discuss best / worst team records, all major award winners and notable retirees. We also focus on the Bulls’ historic 72-10 record. We chat random stats, fake…

AIR017: Terry Cummings - NBA All-Star, Rookie of the Year and basketball legend

Mar 15, 2013 • 44 min

NBA All-Star, Rookie of the Year and basketball legend, Terry Cummings. We discuss Terry’s teenage years and how he recruited himself to DePaul University. He talks about his college experiences, playing with fellow great, Mark Aguirre. We hear…

AIR016: Craig Ehlo - Cleveland Cavaliers hero and NBA veteran

Mar 10, 2013 • 47 min

Cleveland Cavaliers hero and NBA veteran, Craig Ehlo. We discuss Craig’s formative years and days playing college basketball. We talk about the injury that sidelined most of his rookie season in Houston. Craig talks about the Rockets’ run to the 1986…

AIR015: Ian Eagle - Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer and voice of NBA Action

Mar 3, 2013 • 63 min

Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer and voice of NBA Action, Ian Eagle. We talk about the influence of Ian’s parents, on his path to becoming one of America’s most versatile commentators. He recalls great stories from the NBA Finals, his career…

AIR014: Bob Hill - NBA coaching great

Feb 26, 2013 • 83 min

Coaching great, Bob Hill. This wide-ranging conversation covers all aspects of Bob’s wonderful career to date. He discusses his teams’ battles against Michael Jordan and the Bulls and offers amazing insight into Hall of Famer, David Robinson. We break…

AIR013: Corie Blount - University of Cincinnati star and 11-year NBA veteran

Feb 23, 2013 • 69 min

Former University of Cincinnati star and 11-year NBA veteran, Corie Blount. We discuss his compelling background and unique ascent to the highest level of basketball. We talk about his relationship with college coach Bob Huggins, Nick Van Exel,…

AIR012: Sedale Threatt - NBA veteran and L.A. Lakers great

Feb 19, 2013 • 56 min

NBA veteran and L.A. Lakers great, Sedale Threatt. We begin by talking about the sad loss of Lakers owner, Dr. Jerry Buss. Sedale discusses his rise to the NBA and being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. Our chat covers his days playing with Michael…

AIR011: Sam Smith - Author of The Jordan Rules, Bulls.com columnist and Basketball Hall of Famer

Feb 11, 2013 • 40 min

Author of The Jordan Rules, Bulls.com columnist and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Sam Smith. Our conversation begins with Sam’s early career at the Chicago Tribune. He talks about meeting Michael Jordan for the first time, covering the Bulls in…

AIR010: 1993 NBA season - complete recap

Feb 4, 2013 • 31 min

and recap the 1993 NBA season. Our conversation covers the whole season - we discuss best / worst team records, all major award winners and notable retirees - plus, two tragic deaths that rocked the NBA. We also chat unique jersey numbers,…

AIR009: Ray Clay - Legendary Chicago Bulls PA Announcer

Jan 31, 2013 • 53 min

Legendary Chicago Bulls PA Announcer, Ray Clay. Our conversation starts with Ray’s pre-Bulls years, discussing how he first became involved in announcing. We talk about his remarkable live, in-game tryouts for the Bulls PA position in 1990, where he…

AIR008: Peter Vecsey - Legendary NBA reporter and columnist

Jan 20, 2013 • 101 min

Legendary reporter and columnist, Peter Vecsey. Our extensive chat covers Peter’s whole career - his candor is second-to-none. We talk about his relationship with Julius Erving, experiences covering Rick Barry, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson and a…

AIR007: Dennis Hopson - Ohio State Buckeyes legend and NBA Champion

Jan 13, 2013 • 58 min

Ohio State Buckeyes legend and NBA Champion, Dennis Hopson. Our chat covers his whole career - playing at OSU, being a top 3 NBA draft pick and adjusting to life as a New Jersey Nets player. We talk about his championship season in Chicago, playing as…

AIR006: Cliff Robinson - Portland Trail Blazer great and NBA Iron Man

Jan 10, 2013 • 49 min

Portland Trail Blazer great and basketball Iron Man, Cliff Robinson. Our chat spans his entire career - playing at the University of Connecticut, two NBA Finals appearances, Sixth Man of the Year and emergence as an All-Star. We also discuss his…

AIR005: Luc Longley - Three-time Olympian / NBA Champion and Australia’s first NBA player

Jan 3, 2013 • 54 min

Three-time Olympian / Champion and Australia’s first ever NBA player, Luc Longley. We chat about Luc’s early sporting career, his formative years playing basketball and representing Australia at the Olympic Games. Luc tells us how he was recruited to…

AIR004: Andrew Gaze - Australian legend - Two-time NBL Champion, Five-time Olympian and NBA Champion

Dec 4, 2012 • 91 min

Australia’s greatest ever basketballer - two-time Champion, five-time Olympian and Champion, Andrew Gaze. Our discussion begins with Andrew’s formative years, literally surrounded by basketball and the influence of his famous father, Lindsay. We…

AIR003: Christian Laettner - Two-time NCAA Champ, 1992 Dream Teamer and NBA veteran

Nov 26, 2012 • 47 min

Two-time NCAA Champion of the Duke Blue Devils, 1992 Dream Team member and 13-year NBA veteran, Christian Laettner. Our discussion includes the origin of Laettner’s competitive nature, his four years and two titles at Duke, plus his role on the…

AIR002: Tom Dore - former long-time Chicago Bulls TV commentator

Nov 17, 2012 • 38 min

Former long-time Chicago Bulls play-by-play man, Tom Dore. Our discussion includes Tom’s native Illinois, his time at Missouri University and subsequent journey to France and New Zealand where he played basketball professionally. We talk about Andrew…

AIR001: Bill Wennington - Three-time NBA Champion of the Chicago Bulls

Oct 7, 2012 • 59 min

Three-time NBA Champion of the Chicago Bulls, Bill Wennington. Our discussion includes Bill’s formative years in Canada, the Olympics and his time at St. John’s University. We talk about the 1985 NBA Draft, his NBA career and foray to Italy where he…