Guest Appearences on Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s
The guys from the Over & Back Podcast were kind enough to have me on for a number of episodes for their Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s podcast series. Links to podcasts we did on Julius Erving in the ABA and the ABA vs. NBA wars.
The Handle Podcast – Mick Minas: 11/21/16
Mick Minas, the author of the book “The Curse: The Colorful & Chaotic History of the LA Clippers”, came on the podcast to talk about Clippers history, Donald Sterling’s ownership of the team and reveal unheard stories from the book.
Hornets vs. Timberwolves Game Trend: The Third Quarter
The significance of the third quarter and Cody Zeller’s expert screen-setting in a game where the league’s best third quarter team beat up the worst one.
The Handle Podcast – Cedric Henderson: 11/14/16
Memphis Tigers legend Cedric Henderson hopped on the podcast to talk about the U of M, his days as a defensive-minded player for Mike Fratello’s late 90s Cleveland Cavaliers and some of the peculiar stops he had during his professional career.
Hornets vs. 76ers Game Trend: Turnovers Hurt
Forcing eight turnovers in the third quarter was the key for the Charlotte Hornets comeback after a subpar first half.
The Handle Podcast – Petur Gudmundsson: 11/01/16
Icelandic trail blazer Petur Gudmundsson joined the podcast to discuss whether he was the first true international player in the NBA, tell stories from his unique career arch and talk about his time with the Showtime Lakers, Trail Blazers and Spurs.
The Handle Podcast – Bill Olsen on Derek Smith: 10/20/16
Bonus podcast episode for the feature “All Heart” on Derek Smith. Coach Bill Olsen of the University of Louisville shares stories about Derek earning the respect of older players at Crawford Gym and him having a dream of becoming like his cousin Gar Heard.
All Heart: Derek Smith’s Ascent and Tragic Fate
Derek Smith was on his way to a career of an NBA All-Star. For the kid who had grown up poor in rural Georgia, averaging 22 points per game and outplaying Michael Jordan were unthinkable heights. Unfortunately, tragedies cut his life and career short.
2016-17 Season Preview: Steve Clifford
The Hornets return with a familiar roster and a familiar head coach in Steve Clifford. It’s on Clifford to repeat last season’s success.
The Handle Podcast – Jerry Eaves: 10/04/16
Jerry Eaves came on The Handle to talk about the Louisville Cardinals of the early 1980s, the 1980 NCAA National Championship, coach Frank Layden’s personality and Utah Jazz teams and the various other stops Jerry has had in his basketball career.
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