Legends Of Sport

Andy chats with Los Angeles Kings Hockey Operations & Prospect Advisor - Manon Rhéaume! Manon, aka "The First Woman of Hockey", was the first & only woman to ever play in the NHL! Andy & Manon discuss the 30th anniversary of her debut as goalie for the Tampa Bay Lightning, her early hockey journey, how she became a goalie, her personal goalie style, winning the silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olym...

Hey Lakers fans! This week's LOS CLASSIC features Andy with Lakers legend - Rick Fox! Rick discusses growing up in the Bahamas, being inspired by the path of neighborhood friend Mychal Thompson, playing under legendary coaches Dean Smith, Phil Jackson & Red Auerbach, the competitive nature of Larry Bird, guarding Michael Jordan, the Shaq & Kobe era, his motivation for signing with the Lakers, the...

Andy chats with fellow Naismith HOF Curt Gowdy Media Award winner & writer for The Athletic - David Aldridge! David discusses his route into journalism, the Dream Team & other Olympic teams, covering the NBA full time for ESPN, transitioning from writing to television work, his time at Turner Broadcasting, the early days of the Autism Awareness campaign, & the top NBA storylines heading into the 2...

Since the LA Dodgers & LAFC are back in the playoffs, & the Golden State Warriors are on the brink of another season - we decided to talk to the owner! In this LOS CLASSIC, we revisit Andy's chat with Chairman & CEO of Mandalay Entertainment & Sports Media - Peter Guber! As co-owner of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Dodgers, LAFC, and ESports franchise 'Team Liquid' - Peter knows entertain...

As we've highlighted time & time again on this podcast - not all Legends of Sport are forward facing. This week, Andy chats with longtime colleague, friend, & former USC Sports Information Director - Tim Tessalone! Over Tim's 43-year tenure at USC - his office publicized 47 National Championships across the Men's & Women's sports programs, 267 Olympians, 5 Heisman Trophy Winners, 12 Rose Bowl's(th...

Andy chats with fellow Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Famer, Nancy Lieberman! The two discuss Nancy's early days in Far Rockaway & Rucker Park, her crazy path to the USA Basketball Team roster at age 17, winning the Silver Medal in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott, the Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL), training Martina Navratilova, the Banana Boat, bein...

Andy & the LOS team took the podcast on the road to the 2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame enshrinement ceremony! Andy chats with enshrinees from this year & years past, presenters, past guests, media members & great friends! Hear conversations with basketball's biggest names, such as; John Doleva, Swin Cash, Lindsay Whalen, Bob Huggins, Nancy Lieberman, Walt Frazier, Tim Hardaway, Jas...

Hey Kobe fans! This week, Andy chats with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist/author Mike Sielski about his new book, "The Rise: Kobe Bryant And The Pursuit Of Immortality". Andy & Mike take a deep dive into how the Mamba became the Mamba! The two analyze the common threads between each other's books, the genesis of "The Rise", Kobe's arrival to America & Lower Merion HS, how he sharpened his talent a...

This week's LOS CLASSIC, we flash back to the Bubble! Andy chats with WNBA legend Candace Parker! Andy & Candace talk about her early influences, how Kobe Bryant influenced her career, her time with coach Pat Summit at the University of Tennessee, & more! Candace also talks about the playoff bubble, discussions with her daughter about social justice issues, her Ron Harper fandom, as well as how sh...

This week's LOS CLASSIC - Andy chats with 12-time Emmy winning, Hall Of Fame sports journalist, Jim Gray, about his new book - "Talking To GOATs!" Andy & Jim discuss the genesis of the book, his path into the industry, early inspirations, cutting his teeth as a video tape editor, the countless memories featured in his book, lessons from Coach Chuck Daly, the influence of his father, & memories of...

The Dream Team! USA Basketball's Legendary lineup from the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona - Widely considered the greatest basketball team ever assembled! Andy chats with the former Assistant Coach of the Dream Team, Hall Of Famer - P.J. Carlesimo! Andy & P.J. share thoughts & memories from the experience that summer, 30 years ago! Andy & P.J. discuss how he got the call to join the coaching st...

Andy sits down with former Los Angeles Lakers Head Athletic Trainer – Gary Vitti – to discuss his book "32 years of Titles & Tears from the Best Seat In The House: What I Learned About Happiness, Leadership, & Greatness". Gary describes the many lessons learned from NBA greats like Pat Riley, Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Kareem, James Worthy, Byron Scott, Kobe, Shaq, Phil Jackson, & many more! Gary...

Andy chats with veteran NBA coach Phil Weber! Andy & Phil discuss his new book "How Do You Make Them Thirsty?", the genesis of the book, lessons his many years coaching under Mike D'Antoni, his philosophy in player development, and how he gained the respect as a coach by many of the league's superstars like Steve Nash & Kobe Bryant! Andy & Phil also talk about team culture with the Heat under Pat...

This week's LOS CLASSIC, Andy chats with legendary basketball player & broadcaster Ann Meyers Drysdale! Andy & Ann discuss her book "You Let Some Girl Beat You," dynamics of her early life, where her dream of becoming an Olympian began, the importance of recognizing female role models, signing with the Indiana Pacers in 1979, her extensive broadcasting journey, playing in the Women's Professional...

Andy chats with NBA writer/author Ben Golliver about his new book Bubbleball: The NBA's Fight To Save A Season. Andy & Ben recap their unique journey through the NBA Bubble, sharing stories about the experience in what Ben calls, "An incredible Public Health story, an incredible Business story, & an incredible Basketball story". Andy & Ben discuss the NBA’s decision to shut down the season in Marc...

Andy invites friend & fellow Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame Curt Gowdy Media Award winner - Peter Vecsey! Peter shares his journey as a sportswriter from ABA to NBA, being an analyst for TNT & NBC, his legendary "Hoop du Jour" column in the NY Post, how covering the game has changed over the years, how the game itself has changed, and his opinion on the Warriors recent championship! And...

We decided to kick off the summer with a little MAGIC! Andy sits down with the great Earvin "Magic" Johnson at his offices in Los Angeles, in the spring of 2018. Andy & Magic talk about their friendship over the last 40 years, Magic's favorite shots of Andy's, the impact of the Lakers & Celtics rivalry thru the Showtime era, his relationship with Dr. Jerry Buss, his reconciliation with Isiah Thoma...

Andy chats with NBA Legend - Spencer Haywood! Andy & Spencer discuss how he went from picking cotton to changing the NBA forever via "The Spencer Haywood Rule", his experiences on the 1968 US Olympic Gold Medal Team, hurdles getting to the NBA, his battles with addiction, and becoming an "unintentional pioneer". Spencer also gives his takes on his NBA Top 75 snub, the "Winning Time" TV series, the...

With the NBA Finals in full effect, we decided to turn the tables on Andy to hear about his 40 years of covering the event. Andy is joined by NBA Host Jason Zone Fisher who takes Andy down memory lane of his 212 NBA Finals games. (Yes, you read that number correctly). The man who's seen more NBA Finals games up close than anyone, shares what it's been like capturing the chaos & emotions, the evolu...

This week's LOS CLASSIC, Andy is joined by the 'LeBron James of Sports Broadcasting' - Doris Burke! Doris tells us about being the youngest of eight, where her love for basketball began, her path to Providence College, & how she turned a life of basketball into a career behind the mic! Doris shares her perspective on the evolution of the game of basketball throughout the years, changes she'd like...

This week's LOS CLASSIC features 13-year NBA star - Baron Davis! Andy chats with Baron about growing up in South Central LA, his recruitment process out of Crossroads High School, being drafted No. 3 overall in 1999 by Charlotte, the franchise move to New Orleans, his time playing with the LA Clippers, and his passion for storytelling! Andy & Baron also discuss one of the greatest upsets in NBA hi...

Andy invites former President & GM of The Forum in Los Angeles - Claire Rothman. Andy & Claire dive into her journey that led to her becoming a key figure that shaped the Showtime Lakers era during the 1980's. Andy & Claire talk about how she met & was hired by Jack Kent Cooke, memories of working with Dr. Jerry Buss, her opinions on the 'Winning Time' franchise, and stories from the Showtime era!...

In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, this week's LOS CLassic features Andy & NBA Champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers - Kevin Love! Kevin tells us how he's staying physically & mentally active during the shutdown, & how he's opening the dialogue on dealing with the anxieties of the pandemic. Kevin talks about his personal journey with anxiety & depression, the impact of his article in the Pla...

Andy chats with former NBA Referee & former undercover New Jersey State Trooper - Bob Delaney! Bob discusses his life & journey as an undercover state trooper, working to infiltrate the mob under the persona "Bobby Covert". Bob details his battles with PTSD in transitioning back to normal life, & why he's dedicated his life to educating & advocating for the condition. Andy & Bob also discuss how h...

In this LOS CLASSIC, Andy chats with MLB legend Darryl Strawberry! Andy & Darryl discuss his book "Turn Your Season Around," successfully endearing himself to both Mets & Yankees fans, his time with the LA Dodgers, photoshoots he's done with Andy, his personal battles with addiction & cancer, and how his spiritual journey changed his life! Andy & Darryl also reflect on the social impact of the Mir...