Back In The Day

Former NBA forward Bill Curley shares memories from his career and talks about his connection with Boston, where he grew up, played at Boston College, and now coaches at Emerson College.

Former Golden State Warriors guard Robert Churchwell talks about playing for coach John Thompson at Georgetown, and life in the CBA while he chased his NBA dream.

Seattle Sonics historian Brad Burns talks about the Seattle teams of the 1990s, why the Sonics moved to Oklahoma City, and if the NBA will come back to the city.

Tom Leander, Phoenix Suns game host on Fox Sports Arizona, shares his memories of the late Paul Westphal, coach of the 1993 NBA Finalist Suns and 2019 inductee into the Naismith Hall of Fame.

1998 NBA All-Rookie Second Team member Cedric Henderson shares memories from his playing career, from the University of Memphis to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

Tom Mayenknecht, host of the Sport Market on TSN Radio, talks about his role in creating the identities for the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies, why the Grizzlies left Vancouver, and if the NBA could return to Western Canada.

Jim Kelly, former Toronto Raptors Director of Player Personnel and the team's first Director of Scouting, talks about the Raptors early draft picks and acquisitions, the evolution of scouting, and more.

13-year NBA veteran Clarence Weatherspoon talks about being a lottery pick in the 1992 Draft, participating in the 1993 Slam Dunk contest, being nicknamed "Baby Barkley" and more.

Legendary Canadian university women's basketball coaches Coleen Dufense and Tom Kendall look back on the classic game between Dufrense's Manitoba Bisons and Kendall's Winnipeg Wesmen on December 2, 1994, when Manitoba ended Winnipeg's record-tying win streak with a stunning upset.

Don Reid talks about going from being the final selection of the 1995 NBA Draft to a career with the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic, and shares reflections on his coach at Georgetown, the legendary John Thompson.

John Lashway shares his memories from working in the front office of the Toronto Raptors when the team launched, and discusses the 1995 NBA Draft in Toronto.

Alaa Abdelnaby, a veteran of five NBA seasons out of Duke University, talks about playing for Coach K, taking on Michael Jordan in the 1992 NBA Finals, his friendship with the late Reggie Lewis, and being the first Egyptian-born player in NBA history.

Mike Inglis, the first radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Toronto Raptors, and Steve Physioc, the first TV play-by-play broadcaster for the Vancouver Grizzlies, share their memories on the 25th anniversary of the inaugural NBA season for the two Canadian teams.

Arizona Wildcats great Reggie Geary shares his reflections of Hall of Fame coach Lute Olsen, and discusses his NBA Draft experience and coaching in Japan.

Former Washington Wizards point guard and current Dallas Mavericks development coach God Shammgod talks about his iconic dribble move, being part of Providence's Cinderella run in the 1997 NCAA tournament, growing up in Harlem with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, and getting his own signature shoe after retiring.

One of the original members of the Vancouver Grizzlies, Ashraf Amaya, looks back on his time with the team during its inaugural NBA season in 1995-96.

The first president of the WNBA and the current Big East commissioner Val Ackerman looks back on launching the WNBA in 1997 and the early days of the league.

2000 Canadian men's basketball guard Shawn Swords looks back on that team on the 20th anniversary of its unforgettable run at the Sydney Olympic Games.

Jason Sasser talks about March Madness at Texas Tech, playing for the Vancouver Grizzlies, life in the Continetnal Basketball Association, and being part of the 1998 USA World Championship Team.

Two-time NBA champion Earl Cureton talks about playing for both the Pistons and Bulls in the 80s, being a part of the expansion Charlotte Hornets and closing out his career with the Toronto Raptors, as well as the role of sports in society.

Former Los Angelers Clippers and Washington Wizards swingman Tyrone Nesby talks about helping UNLV return to prominence, making the NBA after being passed over in the 1998 Draft, and playing with Michael Jordan during Jordan's second comeback.

Former Canada Basketball executive director Rick Traer reminisces about the 1994 FIBA World Championships in Toronto, which featured Dream Team 2, a young Steve Nash, and set the stage for the NBA debut of the Toronto Raptors.

Former NBA centre Jim McIlvaine talks about his current pursuits, and reminisces about some of his memorable moments as a player, including blocking nine shots in one game against the iconic 1996 Chicago Bulls.

Rhode Island Rams women's coach Tammi Reiss who helped Virginia reach three straight Final Fours between 1990 and 1992 and played for Utah during the WNBA's first two seasons in 1997 and 1998, reminisces about her basketball career and discusses her acting roles in movies and on TV.

One of the top three-point shooters of the '90s, Tracy Murray talks about his NBA career, sharing many memories of his time in Toronto, as well as his 50-point game, being part of the 1995 NBA champion Houston Rockets, and his wild experience at the 1992 NBA Draft.

Rich Manning talks about making it to the NBA from the CBA, playing with the Vancouver Grizzlies in their inaugural season, and what he's up to today.

One of the shortest players in NBA history, five-foot-seven Keith "Mister" Jennings, talks about his journey to the NBA, playing for the Golden State Warriors in the mid-90s, and his current role as women's basketball coach at Lees-McRae College.

John Crotty, who played point guard for several seasons in Utah, shares his memories of the Jazz's legendary Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan, who passed away in May 2020.

Minnesota's first-ever draft pick, Jerome "Pooh" Richardson, talks about the early days of the T-Wolves, his relationship with Kobe Bryant, the evolution of the point guard position, and who would win games of one-on-one and H-O-R-S-E between Will Ferrell and Adam Sandler.

Tony Massenburg talks about being part of the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies during the NBA's first seasons in Canada, his connection to Len Bias, holding the record for playing with the most NBA teams, and winning a championship with the San Antonio Spurs.

Matt Bullard relives the Houston Rockets journey to the 1994 NBA championship, and his role on the team, including being part of the voided trade with Detroit in the middle of the 1993-94 season.