NBA History Conversations: Basketball Record

Adam and Reece 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 to the list that will never chat with Adam. Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Over...

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 from his 1982 NBA Draft class. We talk about his battles against Michael Jordan's Bulls and rise to becoming one of the most elite sixth-m...

Adam and Todd 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. Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast Follow: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook Adam's free Substack / newsletter |...

Adam and Aaron 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' amazing 3-point shooting. We chat random stats, fake player nicknames (incredibly, back by unpopular demand) and of cour...

Adam and Aaron 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 from the list. Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast Follow: Instagram | Twit...

Adam and Todd 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, Petrovic stories. Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast Follow: Instagram | T...

Adam and Todd 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 take a moment to vote for the GM you believe, assembled the best team. We'd also love your feedback. Send Adam a text message or voicemai...

Adam and Aaron 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 occasional hi-jinks, plus we inadvertently offend the city of Cleveland. Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen:...

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 Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, in the hours following their 1991 NBA Championship win. We chat about his great new TV series, his interviewin...

The great 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 Derrick Rose's return and arguably the season's biggest story thus far - Kobe Bryant's career-threatening achilles injury. We also discuss each playoffs matchup and offer our picks for the...

Adam and Aaron 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. The chat is filled with plenty of insight, mixed with a healthy dose of good humour. I even offer an apology to some former All-Stars, in hopes of in...

Adam and Aaron 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 player nicknames (amazingly make a return) and of course, the 1996 Playoffs - culminating with Jordan v Payton / Kemp in the 1996 NBA Finals. Send A...

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 Terry's thoughts on the 1982 NBA Draft and his two seasons at the (San Diego) Clippers. We cover his trade request to Milwaukee and what it was l...

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 NBA Finals against Larry Bird and the mighty Boston Celtics. We cover his great tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the battles against...

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 to date and delivers stupendous impressions of Bill Raftery and Marv Albert. We talk New Jersey Nets (1990s), Jason Kidd's impact (200...

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 down his time with the Knicks, Pacers, Spurs and Sonics and cover his great contributions to the game internationally. Further, Bob descri...

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, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O'Neal and others. He offers great insight into his pro career, including memories of a rookie Kobe Bryant and Michael Jorda...

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 Jordan and the Bulls, including a great MJ story. We talk about his three full seasons playing for the SuperSonics, his trade to the Lakers and the p...

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 the 1980's and his continued friendship with all-time great, Phil Jackson. We cover his relationship with iconic commentators, Johnny 'R...

Adam and Aaron 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, fake player nicknames (for possibly the first and last time) and of course, the 1993 Playoffs - culminating with Jordan v Barkley in the 1993 NBA Fin...

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 initially competed with over 100 broadcasters for the top job. We cover his greatest moments, his relationship with players and staff, plus the c...

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 host of other greats. Peter recalls his friendship with Drazen Petrovic and discusses possibly his greatest exclusive - Latrell Sprewell's...

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 a backup to none other than Michael Jordan. We also discuss his season with the Sacramento Kings, playing professionally in Europe, the importance o...

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 memories of 'The Shrug' - Michael Jordan's history-making performance in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals - and plenty more. Send Adam a text...

Three-time Olympian / NBA 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 play college basketball for the University of New Mexico. We discuss his 10-year NBA career and how he prepared to match-up against an...