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Send us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Sauce Mackenzie and Brian Crawford delve into the current state of the NBA, focusing on the implications of Kyrie Irving's injury and the ongoing debate surrounding LeBron James as the face of the league. They discuss the complexities of LeBron's legacy, the impact of player empowerment, and the role of media sensationalism in shaping public perception. The dialogue highlights the evolution of LeBron from a high school prodigy to a controversial figure in sports, emphasizing the need for accountability and the challenges posed by social media in sports journalism. In this conversation, Sauce Mackenzie and B.C. delve into the evolution of sports commentary, comparing the careers of LeBron James and Charles Barkley, and discussing the impact of team dynamics on player decisions. They explore LeBron's journey through the NBA finals, the expectations placed on him, and the responsibility young athletes have in today's culture. The discussion also touches on the importance of intelligence and authenticity in modern society, particularly for young black men navigating their identities. In this conversation, B.C. and Sauce Mackenzie delve into the tragic incident involving Caleb Wilson and the broader implications of hazing culture within Greek life, particularly in the black community. They share personal perspectives on the need for belonging, the impact of low self-esteem, and the cultish nature of hazing rituals. The discussion emphasizes the importance of unity within the black community, advocating for a collective identity that transcends individual affiliations.Chapters00:00 The State of the NBA: Kyrie's Injury and LeBron's Legacy05:58 LeBron James: The Face of the NBA and Player Empowerment11:58 Media Sensationalism: The Impact of Social Media on NBA Reporting18:00 The Evolution of LeBron: From High School Prodigy to Controversial Figure28:28 The Evolution of Sports Commentary30:13 Comparing LeBron and Barkley's Career Moves32:05 The Impact of Team Dynamics on Player Decisions34:43 LeBron's Finals Journey: Expectations vs. Reality38:04 The Responsibility of Young Athletes42:32 Intelligence and Authenticity in Modern Culture47:30 The Tragic Incident and Hazing Culture50:15 Personal Perspectives on Greek Life and Belonging52:41 The Impact of Low Self-Esteem and Identity56:12 The Cultish Nature of Hazing and Brotherhood01:00:01 Reflections on Pain, Humiliation, and Community01:07:06 The Need for Unity in the Black CommunityTakeawaysSupport the show
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Coach Dennis Gates joins Sports on a Sunday Morning to reflect on Norm Stewart's lasting impact on the Missouri basketball program and his relationships with past Mizzou coaches. Gates also discusses the unwavering support from the community during his first season, the relentless style of play and strong team chemistry of his current squad, and Caleb Grill's impressive performances and rising confidence. Additionally, Gates highlights the pivotal role the St. Louis community plays in the program's success.
Rob and Kelvin provide up-to-the-minute analysis of all the MLB Postseason action, discuss what Kawhi Leonard's basketball legacy will be in the wake of his latest serious knee injury and go head-to-head in this very special New York Yankees-themed edition of Teichert's Tower of Trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LVWITHLOVE.com Thank you to our Partners! Lehigh Valley Health Network WDIY Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/bb6TC1cv6eU Welcome to another episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. Today, we’re chatting with Katie Keich, co-founder of Keich Basketball Legacy alongside her husband, Larry. This unique program goes beyond the court, helping young athletes develop financial smarts, business skills, and essential life tools. Katie and I dive into how a basketball injury led (in a roundabout way) to their mission, where you can learn more about Keich Basketball Legacy, (www.keichlegacy.com) and the incredible work they do both on and off the court. GUESTS Katie Keich: Keich Basketball Legacy LINKS www.keichlegacy.org
ALEX PLEDGERAlex is officially the tallest podcast guest ever. He is also the guest with the biggest feet…and maybe the biggest heart as well. This was the first time we had ever met; I knew very little about Alex but the two hours just flew by. There are lots of lessons in here….the most important one being the importance of early detection for bowel cancer. This episode could literally save lives!We cover a lot of ground here- the highs of his epic basketball career including 5 NBL titles with the Breakers, the harrowing lows of his bowel cancer journey, the beautiful love story with his wife Bailey and so much more. You guys are gonna love this one.Thanks so much for my epic sponsors for the support, Generate and Radix.Generate is a Kiwisaver scheme: If YOU want to make sure you're making the most of your KiwiSaver account, talk to an adviser now. Head to:https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/Mike and his team at Radix are making absolute world class products from their state-of-the-art factory in Waikato and shipping them all over the world.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rabbi Wildes is joined by Dan Grunfeld - former professional basketball player and author of the fantastic book, "By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream" to discuss his family legacy of Jewish basketball players including his father Ernie who played 9 seasons in the NBA and is the only player ever to be a son of Holocaust survivors. Dan also shares how he feels the NBA reacted to the Kyrie Irving antisemitism controversy, the current state of antisemitic attacks on Israel on college campuses, and more. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:55 - Grunfeld Family History 00:20:40 - Antisemitism on College Campus 00:27:20 - Kyrie Irving and the NBA 00:37:58 - Making Change Buy Dan's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Holocaust-Basketball-Unprecedented/dp/1629379220 Subscribe to the Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/Wildes
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dan Grunfeld is a former professional basketball player and author of the book "By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream." We discuss Dan's father, Ernie Grunfeld, and legendary career as a player and executive, as well as his family's Holocaust story. LINKS: Dan's website: https://www.dangrunfeld.com/ Amazon book link: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Holocaust-Basketball-Unprecedented/dp/1629379220 FOLLOW DAN: Instagram - @Dan.Grunfeld Twitter - @Dan_Grunfeld -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know. The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org. Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook. Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com. Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!! A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.
Coach Galindo talks with us about what he's most proud of and his hopes for this season. Story by Myla Truitt; photo credit @Josiah Lopez.
On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes back author (and former player) Dan Grunfeld, to discuss the issues stemming from Kyrie Irving's promotion of an antisemitic film. How should the NBA respond? What role can the league play in educating people about antisemitism? Grunfeld's father Ernie is the only player in NBA history to come from Holocaust survivors – a journey detailed in Dan's book, By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leah Church was an NCAA Division One basketball player for the University of North Carolina when, as she would say, she was met with the choice of basketball or Jesus. Today we hear her inspiring story of how God led her to UNC but then gave her the courage to step away when she was asked to compromise her convictions. Leah Church Show Notes Take the Strong Women Survey Leah's viral video of making basketball shots backwards Choosing God Over Basketball article by the Gospel Coalition This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio Sylvia Hatchell: The Life and Basketball Legacy by Roberta Teague Herrin & Sheila Quinn Oliver Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/ The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women
Episode 130 Notes and Links to Dan Grunfeld's Work On Episode 130 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Dan Grunfeld, and the two discuss, among other topics, Dan's connection to the NBA through his father, Dan's pressures-internal and external-in playing basketball, his philosophy/mission in writing his book, his love and admiration for his heroic and inspirational grandmother, Dan's family's incredible, triumphant, and tragic stories involving the Holocaust, and basketball's role in healing and publicizing the incredible saga of the Grunfeld family. Dan Grunfeld is a former professional basketball player, an accomplished writer, and a proud graduate of Stanford University. An Academic All-American and All-Conference basketball selection at Stanford, Dan played professionally for eight seasons in top leagues around the world, including in Germany, Spain, and Israel. Dan's writing has been published more than 40 times in media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, The Jerusalem Post, and NBC News. Dan earned his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2017 and lives with his wife and son in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he works in venture capital. Dan Grunfeld's Website Buy By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream Dan Grunfeld's Wikipedia Page Dan and His Book Featured on TMJ4 News At about 2:05, Dan details his relationship with languages and reading-a fellow Matt Christopher At about 3:50, Dan connects storytelling's importance and growing up as the child of immigrants At about 5:00, Dan gives info on where to buy his book, his “true labor of love” and the process of writing and publishing and the appearances he has made since the book was published At about 7:30, Dan highlights his grandmother At about 7:55, Dan is highly complimentary of the legendary Ray Allen, who wrote the book's Foreword At about 10:50, Dan gives background on what it was like to be the son of a NBA general manager At about 13:25, Dan gives background on how the book was thought up At about 15:15, Dan details his writing process, specifically how his formal and informal interviews took place At about 16:30, Dan talks about food as a “vessel of love” and its importance in his book and in his life At about 17:40, Pete parallels Dan's love of his grandmother's cooking At about 18:55, Dan emphasizes the fact that his father and family stressed Dan's academic excellence over putting pressure on him to be a basketball star At about 20:05, Dan explains the internal pressure to “make it as a basketball player” and how his family's histories brought on pressure At about 21:05, Pete and Dan discuss connections between Anyu's idyllic childhood and events from the iconic Night by Elie Wiesel At about 23:10, Pete details, to Dan's point about the importance of telling individual stories to better understand the unfathomable histories, the power of LA's Museum of Tolerance At about 24:35, Dan talks about the symbolism and importance of a family heirloom, a silver spoon At about 26:25, Dan talks about pressures put upon him and connections to a NBA decision maker At about 27:40, Dan recounts details of “the greatest game [he] ever played” At about 29:30, Dan talks about the intersections of Adolf Eichmann, Raoul Wallenberg and Dan's grandmother, Anyu, in Budapest At about 31:55, Pete and Dan talk about chapters detailing Dan's improvements in college hoops and the importance of the 1936 Olympics and Jewish NBA players At about 32:50, Dan highlights the sad story of his uncle At about 33:35, Pete and Dan talk about Dan's huge leap in his Stanford career and the connection between his improvement and workouts with the eccentric and iconic genius, Frank Matrisciano, “Hell's Trainer” At about 40:10, Pete asks Dan to describe the “highs and lows” involved with his huge success his junior year that was interrupted by a devastating ACL injury; Dan connects the injury to bigger themes in the book At about 44:05, Dan recounts an amazing link between comedian/actor Buddy Hackett and the Grunfeld's exit from Romania and their voyage to America At about 47:30, Dan discusses the importance of a team mile run upon his return to Stanford's team and his grueling rehab process At about 50:45, Dan responds to Pete's questions about his father's loss of his brother Lutzi and interviews that brought out more of Ernie's remembrances of his beloved brother; additionally, connections to Ernie's motivations for basketball success and Anyu's mourning process are explored At about 53:50, Dan recounts the story of his grandparents and their realization that their son Ernie was a basketball phenom At about 56:00, Dan tells about “asking for permission from [his] grandmother” to play in his first pro league, in Germany At about 56:55, Dan discusses his experience trying out for the New York Knicks and talks about some legendary players whom he played against At about 59:05, Dan and Pete discuss Ernie's 1976 Olympics appearance, his NBA career, and his connections with Bernard King- “Ernie and Bernie” At about 1:01:50, Dan discusses the end of his own playing career and changing perspective At about 1:03:20, Dan talks about his current basketball-playing philosophy and performance At about 1:05:10, Pete and Dan discuss the ending of the book and ideas of legacy and love, as Dan reflects on the fact that stories like those of his families “need” to be passed on to future generations At about 1:09:35, Dan gives his contact information and encourages people to connect with him You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. 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Please tune in for Episode 131 with Alice Elliott Dark, author of the novels Fellowship Point and Think of England, and whose story "In the Gloaming” was chosen by John Updike for inclusion in The Best American Short Stories of The Century and made into films by HBO and Trinity Playhouse The episode will air on July 5.
Rundown - Dan Grunfeld - 26:13 Dave & Rachel Gunders - 01:17:02 "Fourth of July" by Dave Gunders - 01:40:22 Chip Evans in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 01:47:38 We tell fascinating stories of freedom on this Independence Day weekend special. Dan Grunfeld is an exceptional author of a terrific new book, By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream: Grunfeld, Dan, Allen, Ray: 9781629379227: Amazon.com: Books Ernie Grunfeld was basketball star in the 1970s and 1980s, as a NY high schooler, then a Tennessee Vols' star, before excelling for over a decade in the NBA. But the really interesting story, told by his son Dan, is how Ernie Grunfeld and his family survived the Holocaust and communism before escaping Romania for NYC. Dan Grunfeld's grandmother, Unyu, is a remarkable survivor who made a miraculous escape and thrived when she got to America. This exceptionally well-written book and author are full of stories of American freedom as the Grunfeld family found its American Dream. Troubadour Dave Gunders has a remarkable father, Henry Gunders, featured on Episode 21. Now, we meet Dave's wonderful daughter Rachel Gunders. Henry Gunders' granddaughter is an accomplished twenty-something NYC investment banker with exceptional wisdom. Rachel Gunders weighs in on the game-changing testimony of former Trump White House official, twenty-something Cassidy Hutchinson, and the explosive (with ketchup) J6 Committee hearings. The Dobbs abortion case reversing Roe v Wade is also discussed with this delightful and wise young woman. As show wraps up second year, we return to our inaugural song of Fourth of July, with Rachel singing beautiful harmony with her Troubadour father. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zftAQ7aWX9s Chip Evans, Esq. returns to Craig's Lawyers' Lounge with superb analysis of current events in his native Texas and the rest of America. Listen as Chip turns the questioning onto the host who reveals his departure from Springer and Steinberg to begin CRAIG SILVERMAN LAW, and the reasons behind the move.
Three Rutgers men's basketball players declared themselves as eligible for the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft, while two Rutgers women's players have also declared themselves for the Women's NBA (WNBA) Draft.
Nachum interviews Terri B. Kalker Ticket Defenders and Dan Grunfeld about his fascinating new book “By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream” and he presents great Jewish music, the latest news from Israel and Morning Chizuk with Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser.
As the NBA finals continue we hear the remarkable story of three generations of the Grunfeld family, from their escape journey from Nazi persecution to Olympic glory and beyond. A former pro baller himself Dan Grunfeld has written "By The Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, A Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream". Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Title IX with the help of Dr Bonnie J Morris we look at the impact the legislation has had in levelling the playing field in women's sports, and how its influence spread far beyond the USA and into global professional sport. Ending a professional sporting career is one of the hardest things an athlete will ever have to do. Paul Felder had a long and successful career as an MMA fighter. So how did he come to terms with putting an end to what he loved? He decided to dedicate himself to a new sport, one with less kicking and punching! Paul has entered a new Pro Am Triathlon competition the PTO and a documentary is chronicling his attempt to swim, cycle and run back to the top. Photo: Dan Grunfeld and his grandmother Anyu who escaped Nazi Europe and found a home for Dan's father Ernie in America, and specifically the NBA Credit: Dan Grunfeld)
This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by Dan Grunfeld, former professional basketball player and author of By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream, which is published by our friends at Triumph Books. Topics of discussion include Holocaust awareness, Ray Allen, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird (and Kareem Abdul Jabbar), growing up in the NBA, concentration camps, and much more. Copies of By the Grace of the Game can be purchased here with FREE SHIPPING.
When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive. In By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream (Triumph Books, 2022), Dan Grunfeld, once a basketball standout himself at Stanford University, shares the remarkable story of his family, a delicately interwoven narrative that doesn't lack in heartbreak yet remains as deeply nourishing as his grandmother's Hungarian cooking, so lovingly described. The true improbability of the saga lies in the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. If the magnitude of an American dream is measured by the intensity of the nightmare that came before and the heights of the triumph achieved after, then By the Grace of the Game recounts an American dream story of unprecedented scale. From the grips of the Nazis to the top of the Olympic podium, from the cheap seats to center stage at Madison Square Garden, from yellow stars to silver spoons, this complex tale traverses the spectrum of the human experience to detail how perseverance, love, and legacy can survive through generations, carried on the shoulders of a simple and beautiful game. Paul Knepper used to cover the Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive. In By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream (Triumph Books, 2022), Dan Grunfeld, once a basketball standout himself at Stanford University, shares the remarkable story of his family, a delicately interwoven narrative that doesn't lack in heartbreak yet remains as deeply nourishing as his grandmother's Hungarian cooking, so lovingly described. The true improbability of the saga lies in the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. If the magnitude of an American dream is measured by the intensity of the nightmare that came before and the heights of the triumph achieved after, then By the Grace of the Game recounts an American dream story of unprecedented scale. From the grips of the Nazis to the top of the Olympic podium, from the cheap seats to center stage at Madison Square Garden, from yellow stars to silver spoons, this complex tale traverses the spectrum of the human experience to detail how perseverance, love, and legacy can survive through generations, carried on the shoulders of a simple and beautiful game. Paul Knepper used to cover the Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports
When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive. In By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream (Triumph Books, 2022), Dan Grunfeld, once a basketball standout himself at Stanford University, shares the remarkable story of his family, a delicately interwoven narrative that doesn't lack in heartbreak yet remains as deeply nourishing as his grandmother's Hungarian cooking, so lovingly described. The true improbability of the saga lies in the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. If the magnitude of an American dream is measured by the intensity of the nightmare that came before and the heights of the triumph achieved after, then By the Grace of the Game recounts an American dream story of unprecedented scale. From the grips of the Nazis to the top of the Olympic podium, from the cheap seats to center stage at Madison Square Garden, from yellow stars to silver spoons, this complex tale traverses the spectrum of the human experience to detail how perseverance, love, and legacy can survive through generations, carried on the shoulders of a simple and beautiful game. Paul Knepper used to cover the Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies
When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive. In By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream (Triumph Books, 2022), Dan Grunfeld, once a basketball standout himself at Stanford University, shares the remarkable story of his family, a delicately interwoven narrative that doesn't lack in heartbreak yet remains as deeply nourishing as his grandmother's Hungarian cooking, so lovingly described. The true improbability of the saga lies in the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. If the magnitude of an American dream is measured by the intensity of the nightmare that came before and the heights of the triumph achieved after, then By the Grace of the Game recounts an American dream story of unprecedented scale. From the grips of the Nazis to the top of the Olympic podium, from the cheap seats to center stage at Madison Square Garden, from yellow stars to silver spoons, this complex tale traverses the spectrum of the human experience to detail how perseverance, love, and legacy can survive through generations, carried on the shoulders of a simple and beautiful game. Paul Knepper used to cover the Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography
Dan Grunfeld is a former professional basketball player and author of the book By The Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. Dan is the son of Ernie Grunfeld, former NBA basketball player and General Manger, 2x olympic gold medalist and the only known NBA player who is the direct descendant of Holocaust Survivors. Dan is also the father of a three-year old boy and another boy on the way, continuing his family's legacy they built in the US since his grandparents immigrated from Romania to New York City after the war, when his father was eight. The book tells the story of his family's journey from those who were lost and those who survived the Holocaust, to the life that basketball helped his family build in America. The book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Holocaust-Basketball-Unprecedented/dp/1629379220You can follow Dan on Twitter @Dan_Grunfeld Episode Breakdown: 2:05 - Why It's An Important Time For A Book Like This 3:50 - What Early Dad Life Was Like 8:02 - Growing Up With His Dad Being The GM of the Knicks12:15 - How his Dad Shaped The Way He Approaches Fatherhood 16:49 - When He First Began Writing The Book 19:00 - Approaching His Creative Process Like He approached His Basketball Career 23:48 - Knowing His Kids Can One Day Read The Book 25:52- How Comedian Buddy Hackett Played His Family Smuggle US Dollars Out of Romania31:30 - When His Dad First Started To Play Basketball At The Age of 10 35:38 - What's Next In His Career37:00 - The Help of the Organization HIAS 41:54 - Rapid Father Questions 48:20 - What He Wants His Family Legacy To Be Sponsor:Mindset Wellness is one of the fastest growing CBD companies in the US. Mindset uses full spectrum CBD infused with terpenes which are essential plant oils that navigate you to a specific mindset. All products are all natural, vegan, organic and GMO free.Go to: Mindsetwellness.com and use code: FATHERMATERIAL for 20% off and free shipping.Official Website: Fathermaterial.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_material/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Father_Material
Dan Grunfeld is a former professional basketball player, an accomplished writer, and a proud graduate of Stanford University. An Academic All-American and All-Conference basketball selection at Stanford, Dan played professionally for eight seasons in top leagues worldwide, including in Germany, Spain, and Israel. He is the Author of By The Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, A Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. Dan is also the Vice President of Lightspeed Venture Partners. In this episode… What do surviving the holocaust, escaping communism (in part thanks to Buddy Hackett), building a small business, and raising two generations of professional basketball players have in common? The answer lies in the story of Anyu — the incredible grandmother of Dan Grunfeld. Dan does a fantastic job of recanting his family's story. It's a story of persevering in the face of pain, death, and oppression — and how basketball was the game-changer. This episode will shock you, entertain you, and leave you with priceless lessons. Listen to this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring Author Dan Grunfeld. They talk about the incredible true-life characters in the book, By the Grace of the Game, the trying moments before success, lessons from sports for business, and inspiration to keep going no matter what.
Woj discusses the NBA Christmas Day slate and how Covid will impact those games --- and lineups for the rest of the season. Then, author Dan Grunfeld joins to discuss his moving new book, "By The Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy and an Unprecedented American Dream." Grunfeld's book is a family memoir built around his father, Ernie, and his grandparents, who escaped the Holocaust to come to America.
Two time Stanford graduate, Dan Grunfeld has played hoops both in Palo Alto and during his professional career abroad. The Stanford Graduate School of Business alum's new book, “By the Grace of the Game - The Holocaust, A Basketball Legacy and An Unprecedented American Dream” details how three generations of his family tackled various challenges using grit and determination. Originally aired on SiriusXM on 12/11/21.
Dan Grunfeld, '06, MBA '17, shares the awe-inspiring story behind his new book By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. From the unique, beautiful reason behind his decision to attend Stanford to his family's story of survival and hope, Grunfeld's journey is unlike any other.
Former college basketball standout turned author Dan Grunfeld (@Dan_Grunfeld) joins the show to talk about his new book, "By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream." Dan's father, Ernie Grunfeld, is the only NBA player to have had parents who survived the Holocaust and Dan uses basketball to help tell his family's story. Dan also shares a few interesting nuggets of information about what his dad is really like behind the scenes and his own stories from their time in D.C. Ernie Grunfeld was always more of a private figure during his tenure as Wizards' GM so this book (and interview) should help shed some light on what makes him tick. Matt also covers: why the Wizards should not rebuild, Gafford's stellar defensive play, the Wizards' offensive struggles, Kuzma's clutchness, and a Montrezl Harrell vs Davis Bertans boxing match. Presented by Betonline.Ag
Dan Grunfeld joins The Sports Rabbi to talk about his brand new book, “By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream” highlights his father Ernie's unique journey to the United States after being born in communist Romania following his parents survival from the horrors of the Holocaust. But it's not just his father's story that makes this so special but that of his grandmother's the matriarch of the Grunfeld family who lives at the age of 96 to this day in California. Join us on The Sports Rabbi Show #250 for a special discussion about Hoops, Holocaust and one family's very special story that will surely leave you looking for more.Subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.
Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Football Team and D.C. sports
The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to discuss another win for the Washington Football Team plus tackle other fun topics with guests Kevin Sheenan, Tim Murray Dan Grunfeld. *Ben opens the episode with Kevin Sheehan (Team 980) talking about Washington's 17-15 win on Monday night including the defensive force, Taylor Heinicke's mojo, kicker carousel, where this team is going and (gulp) RG3's new book. *Then it's time to preview "Vegas" with Tim Murray (VSIN). The guys offer tips for fans headed to Vegas this weekend, how the Raiders fit the scene, college football championship games and draft-eligible quarterbacks (34:20) *Finally, Ben catches up with Dan Grunfeld, author of the new book, "By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream." Dan, the son of former Wizards GM Dan Grunfeld, provides great insight into his family's journey and how it shaped his father's basketball career. (101:30)
On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Dan Grunfeld – the son of former NBA veteran Ernie Grunfeld -- to discuss his new book “By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy and an Unprecedented American Dream.” The book tells the story of how Ernie Grunfeld's parents survived the Holocaust and settled in the U.S., and the values that fueled one family's basketball journey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Basketball superstar Dwyane Wade talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about his new photographic memoir, called "Dwyane," which covers his life on and off the court. The three-time NBA champion also talks about his marriage to actress Gabrielle Union and what he misses most about being on the court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Basketball superstar Dwyane Wade talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about his new photographic memoir, called "Dwyane," which covers his life on and off the court. The three-time NBA champion also talks about his marriage to actress Gabrielle Union and what he misses most about being on the court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dan Grunfeld is the son of famous NBA and USA Basketball legend Ernie Grunfeld, whose parents survived the Holocaust and fled Communist Romania to New York City when Ernie was 8; Ernie would go on to become one of the great basketball players of his generation. All of this and much much more is immortalized in Dan's new book By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, A Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. Dan sits down with Chinny and Emmett on the Play It Forward podcast: presented by PeacePlayers to discuss the book, his inspiration for writing, why his Grandmother is THE goat, and reflects on his own experiences of living abroad and playing basketball professionally. Through it all, we come to understand the true power of seeing the humanity in others, and how sport can help us do that. This is a brilliant conversation that we hope you all enjoy! And don't forget to buy Dan's book by pre-ordering or purchasing from your local bookstore! Follow Dan on twitter @Dan_Grunfeld Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen
Former pro basketball player Dan Grunfeld spent years confirming this one basic fact: that his father, Ernie Grunfeld, an acclaimed NBA player-turned-executive, is the only son of Holocaust survivors to play in any of the Big Four pro leagues. As far as he can tell, it's true. And that unique situation, in which generational trauma mixed with generational athleticism, fuelled his book, By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream, coming out later this month. Credits Menschwarmers is hosted by James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver, and produced and edited by Michael Fraiman. Our intro music is by Coby Lipovitch, and our outro music is "Organ Grinder Swing" by chēēZ π. This show is a member of The CJN Podcast Network—find more great Jewish podcasts at thecjn.ca. Follow the Menschwarmers on Twitter @menschwarmers, and The CJN Podcast Network on Twitter @cjnpodcasts.
In this episode, Jon is joined by Dan Grunfeld - former Knick, author & son of former Knicks GM Ernie Grunfeld - to talk about his new book: By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, A Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. Topics include: his experience in Knicks training camp in 2007, working with Donnie Walsh, his career overseas, why he wrote this book, his experience growing up the son of an NBA GM, the bittersweet 1999 Knicks run & much more! PREORDER DAN'S BOOK NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Holocaust-Basketball-Unprecedented/dp/1629379220 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin opened the show with Kyle Schwarber and the Nats. He talked Washington Football's PFF/ESPN roster ranking and last night's NBA game too. Then, at 22:00 a conversation with Dan Grunfeld (Ernie's son) about his new book titled, By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, A Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For Episode 100 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we do a deep dive into the London 2012 Olympic legacy, interviewing 8 different people who were in and around the British basketball programme.We wanted to do something a little bit different for hitting the century mark and after a suggestion on Twitter from @auld_jethart to look at the Olympic legacy, we jumped on it.There were plans to interview a lot more people - but already reaching just short of 3 hours, we figured release this is as a part one with a potential part two to come with other guests, if people want to see it.The eight people interviewed for this Olympic legacy special were Ron Wuotila, Head of Operations for British Basketball amongst other roles, Dan Clark, current GB co-captain and Olympian, Tim Lewis, GB assistant coach at the London 2012 Olympics, Phil Waghorn, GB Senior Men's Team Manager, Tony Garbelotto, GB assistant coach in the run up to London 2012, Warwick Cann, GB's Pathways Performance Co-Ordinator, Mark Clark, the GB Senior Women's coach from 2006-2009, and Mark Woods, the UK's leading basketball journalist who covered (and continues to cover) GB pre and post London 2012.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:41 Ron Wuotila19:05 Dan Clark35:37 Tim Lewis51:51 Phil Waghorn1:18:28 Tony Garbelotto1:39:37 Warwick Cann2:00:43 Mark Clark2:24:31 Mark WoodsThe show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.
We break down the career of the former Laker star. Also, a mouth watering grilled cheese recipe.
This week we speak to Dan Grunfeld, author of the new book By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. He talks about his family's journey from Auschwitz to the NBA.We have Choice Words about the GOP's selective interest in women's sports. We're giving Just Stand Up awards to the great Cinderella stories taking place during both the men and women's tournament and Just Sit Down awards to the NCAA for being its awful, normal self. All this and more on this week's show! Subscribe to The Nation to support all of our podcasts: thenation.com/podcastsubscribe.Dan GrunfeldTwitter: dan_grunfeldhttps://www.triumphbooks.com/by-the-grace-of-the-game-products-9781629379227.phpZirin, A Tale of Two Women Athletes: Why the GOP Wants to Erase Brittney Griner and Lia Thomashttps://www.thenation.com/article/society/brittney-griner-lia-thomas/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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