Michael Jordan era NBA history - In all Airness

Dec 06 2024 225 ep. 48 mins 302
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Conversations with former NBA / ABA players, coaches and media. Topic-based episodes, too. Adam's focal point is Michael Jordan, but he covers the history of basketball with his unique Australian humour.

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Jack Danilewicz - The Greatest Upset Never Seen: Virginia, Chaminade, and the Game That Changed College Basketball - AIR143

Dec 06 2024 35 mins  
Send Adam a text message.Welcome writer Jack Danilewicz to the show. We discuss his 2019 book The Greatest Upset Never Seen: Virginia, Chaminade, and the Game That Changed College Basketball. Future Hall of Famer 7’4” Ralph Sampson and his Virginia Cavaliers – the #1-ranked team in the nation – flew to Hawaii for a game that neither school would ever forget.Support: Buy Ada

Jake Uitti - Michael Ray Richardson. Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption - AIR142

Nov 29 2024 37 mins  
Send Adam a text message.Welcome writer Jake Uitti to the show. He co-authored a newly-released book with NBA and European star, Michael Ray Richardson. Jake also released books with Muggsy Bogues and Earl Cureton. Next year, he has two more NBA memoirs set for release, which we also discuss in this conversation.Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible | PayPa

1994 NBA Finals: New York Knicks v Houston Rockets [extensive recap - part two] - AIR141

Nov 09 2024 40 mins  
Send Adam a text message.Part two of our 1994 NBA Finals rundown. We continue discussing the battle between the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets. In part one, we covered through Game 4 of the series. Now, it’s essentially a best two-of-three scenario. As with part one, this episode contains added audio snippets for greater context. Thanks again, Jarrod Prosser, for a great

Jim Brinson: Broadcast veteran / play-by-play man for Michael Jordan's NBA debut (Oct 26, 1984) - AIR140

Nov 02 2024 32 mins  
Send Adam a text message.Let's welcome long-time broadcaster, Jim Brinson, to the show. We dive into Jim's journey through radio and TV over the years. A highlight of our chat is Jim's experience covering Michael Jordan’s NBA regular-season debut on October 26, 1984. Jim has some fantastic stories to share. One involves the legendary Wes Unseld (RIP) and Danny Ainge, while the ot

1994 NBA Finals: New York Knicks v Houston Rockets [extensive recap - part one] - AIR139

Oct 26 2024 52 mins  
Send Adam a text message.Part one of our discussion of the 1994 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. We dissect the history between Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon, comment on the 1994 regular season and much more. The episode features audio snippets to add even greater context. Thanks to a new friend of the show, Jarrod Prosser, for a great conversation.Ba

Rich Rinaldi (part two): St. Peter's College Hall of Famer, NBA / ABA veteran and European star - AIR138

Oct 06 2024 60 mins  
Send Adam a text message.Part two of my extended conversation with Rich Rinaldi. We now focus on Rico's - he shares the origins of his nickname - professional career. Rich offers fascinating insights into the ups and downs of his NBA and ABA tenure.Aged just 26 and his hoops life at a crossroads, Rinaldi traded the hardwood for a chalkboard. He worked as a physical education teache

Rich Rinaldi (part one): St. Peter's College Hall of Famer, NBA / ABA veteran and European star - AIR137

Sep 01 2024 47 mins  
Send Adam a text message.Welcome Rich Rinaldi to the show. Part one of our extended conversation about his life. We recorded this on Rich’s 75th birthday (an added treat). A wide-ranging discussion and perfect example of why I love creating my podcast. We talk baseball - Rich’s first sporting love - and what led to his switch to basketball at age 14.Rinaldi became a hoops stand

Australia's No Bull Tour [the truth]. Chicago Bulls' Luc Longley, Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant - AIR136

May 12 2024 20 mins  
Send Adam a text message.My recap of the final stop on the No Bull Tour (Sydney). Australian legend, Luc Longley, invited his former Chicago Bulls teammates, Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant, to our friendly shores. The show was even better than I could have imagined.For greater context, I created this YouTube video to accompany the audio. It features a wide range of photos spanning

Tom Chambers - NBA All-Star MVP, 16-year veteran and Basketball Hall of Fame candidate - AIR135

Feb 06 2024 97 mins  
Send Adam a text message.Let's welcome the legendary Tom Chambers to the show. A massive thanks to our mutual friend, Jeff Wells. Jeff was my guest on episode 128. We detailed his campaign for Tom to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. We also spoke at length about Jeff’s awesome YouTube channel, TC24, devoted to the life of Tommy C. Without Jeff, today’s episode would

Walter Davis - The life and times of North Carolina legend and six-time NBA All-Star (retrospective) - AIR134

Nov 22 2023 40 mins  
Send Adam a text message.On November 2nd, 2023, six-time NBA All-Star Walter Davis died of natural causes while visiting family in Charlotte. Today, I welcome back Adam Beechen - a great friend of the show. We discuss Walter’s life on-and-off the basketball court.Amidst his innumerable accomplishments, Davis was certainly no stranger to adversity. Despite battling substance abuse