Podcasts about curt gowdy media award

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome .... intros co-hosts Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer 0:41 ... Episode #140 is dedicated to Kurt "Crazy Eyes" Thomas, who wore #40 in his NBA career 0:53 ... Ross teases teases special guest J.A. Adande who will join the show to reflect on a solemn basketball anniversary. 1:30 ... Ross does the Bet Online live commercial read. 2:06 ... Bruce introduces J.A. and shares some of his legendary achievements 3:20 ... J.A. points out that Bruce's son Mitch Bernstein was also a close friend and roommate during his internship in LA a number of years ago. 4:03 ... Bruce asks J.A. about the fires in his native Southern California and how they have affected the psyche of the entire region and J.A. has great perspective on the catastrophe and how it affected many who were close to him. 6:49 ... Ross teases the deep dive on Kobe Bryant but asks J.A. about being honored as the winner of the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame and what it was like to be considered an all-time great in basketball journalism. 9:12 ... World B asks J.A. about those who influenced him the most as a writer.  J.A. mentioned Jim Murray, David Aldridge, Mike Wilbon, and many others. 11:17 ... Bruce raises the name of Chris Ramsay from ESPN.com, a mutual friend of J.A. and Bruce's who was a key person in J.A.'s success. 13:00 ... Bruce asks J.A. about all the ESPN people who have won the Gowdy award and if they had anything in common regarding the way they covered the league.  Fellow winner Marc Spears gets a shout out for his wise counsel at Hall of Fame weekend. 16:10 ... World B asks J.A. what it was like to be a prominent panelist on ESPN's Around The Horn and how it had a powerful impact on his life and career. 18:47 ... Ross and Bruce provide some stats about Around The Horn and Ross receives permission from J.A. to mute his co-hosts as Tony Reali has done to ATH panelists for many years. 19:57 ... Ross points out that January 26th is the 5 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death and J.A. shares where he was when he heard the news and his immediate reaction upon hearing of Kobe's death. 23:55 ... J.A. puts into perspective why Los Angeles loved Kobe the man as much as they loved him as an athlete.  The way he embraced LA and knew all the different neighborhoods were huge reasons. 27:03 ... Kobe was known to do research on people he would meet for the first time in order to put them at ease.  But while J.A. never witnessed that, he praised Kobe for the way he handled his relationships with members of the local media.  J.A. said that in the age of social media, modern athletes put less emphasis on those relationships. 29:19 ... Kobe and Michael Jordan were similar in many ways and J.A. explains that it was both a conscious effort on Kobe's part and simply a matter of MJ and Kobe being cut from the same cloth.  J.A. feels that eventually Kobe came to regret those comparisons. 32:16 ... Was there one moment from Kobe's career that stood out to J.A.?  Well ... there were a few!  The game 7 comeback vs Portland in 2000 was memorable because of Kobe's giddiness. 35:24 ... Bruce's favorite Kobe/J.A. moment was from an NBA Coast to Coast show in Kobe's final season and J.A. describes what happened that night.  J.A. uses that incident in his current job as a journalism professor at Northwestern as a teachable moment for his students. 38:49 ... Bruce asks about LeBron James and whether he has begun to mentally check out now that he has played an NBA game with his son Bronny.  J.A. thinks it is possible because there is really nothing left to achieve. 40:30 ... J.A. makes his predictions for the rest of the season .. OKC wins the west, Boston wins the east, and Boston wins the championship. 42:19 ... Bruce asks J.A. if he is getting the "1995 Rockets vibe" about the Celtics where a defending champion looks less than dominant in the regular season but ends up repeating due to their "heart of a champion?" 43:43 ... Ross wonders if J.A. has any feeling on who the next "American face" of the league might be ... or even if there will be one? 47:58 ... If J.A. were starting his career over again, which player would he want to cover the most?  LeBron James might be the guy.  Michael Jordan too. 50:33 ... Ross thanks J.A. ... who thanks Bruce for helping him make some money working in TV!  And we'll see you next week!   TRT 51:17              

Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin Episode 115 "Achieving And Catching Legendary Moments In Sports Photography with Basketball Hall Of Fame Photographer Andrew Bernstein"Olivia talks personal and professional achievements with Andrew Bernstein. Andrew was the co-founder of NBA Photos and a primary contributor to NBA Entertainment's global media, spending his career capturing unforgettable moments from the sidelines of NBA Finals, All-Star Games, and championship seasons. Known for his deep rapport with athletes, he's photographed legendary players and teams, including Kobe Bryant, with whom he collaborated on the bestselling book The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. Over four decades, he has cemented his place in sports history, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame.Now, as he steps out from behind the lens, Andrew has embraced a new role as a speaker, author, and podcast host. Through his platform Legends Of Sport, he shares the intimate stories of sports icons with fans worldwide, connecting audiences to the powerful moments and personalities that define sports. With his podcast, documentaries, and speaking engagements, Andrew is bringing his passion for storytelling to a new audience, inspiring others and preserving the legacy of the sports world.Join Olivia every Tuesday as she brings on top notch guests to talk about how they are Achieving Success! Career Development Book and More at Achieving-success.comStay Connected With Us:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llcInstagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessYou can find Andrew Bernstein:Website: https://www.adbapi.com/Instagram: @adbphotoincPodcast: Legends Of Sport Podcast - Apple PodcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

Another week, another Naismith Hall of Fame journalist on Hear District. This week, Marques and Kris are joined by David Aldridge, senior NBA columnist at The Athletic. Aldridge was honored with the Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2016 by the Naismith Hall of Fame. He discusses what it was like growing up in Washington, DC, and the rich history of basketball greats from the region. He then reacts to Charles Barkley's recent remarks about Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo. After covering Delon Wright during his time as a Washington Wizard, Aldridge reveals what makes him such an impactful addition to the team. He also provides commentary on a number of young players with Wisconsin roots who play for the Wizards and what he expects out of them this upcoming season. At the end of the show, he shares how his book, The Basketball 100, came together, and the process of identifying the hundred greatest players in NBA history. Will Marques make the list? Listen to the episode to find out! For more, follow @bucksplusaudio - the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks - on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.

Naismith Hall of Fame journalist, Marc J. Spears, is the special guest on Hear District this week. Spears, who is a senior NBA writer for ESPN's race, culture, and sports platform, Andscape, was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2023 when he was recognized with the Curt Gowdy Media Award. He chronicles formative moments in his two decade-plus journey as a sportswriter, and how his Bay Area roots, college basketball career, and on-court inspirations helped him become who he is today. He also reveals why Team USA's performance in this summer's Olympics was some of the greatest basketball he has ever seen, even compared to the twenty-odd NBA Finals series he has covered. And after deeply reporting on Milwaukee Bucks head coach, Doc Rivers, and superstars Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo over their careers, he provides insights into what he expects from the team this season. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio - the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks - on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.

Episode 404 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Debbie Antonelli, an analyst on the WNBA's Indiana Fever broadcasts and a 2024 Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Antonelli has worked for many media outlets including CBS and ESPN. She is joined by Pat Boylan, the play-by-play voice of Fever. He's also calls Indiana Pacers games and works with on Pacers broadcasts as a sideline reporter and host. In this podcast, the guests discuss how challenging a year has this been for the Fever; how they view Clark's year; how they have processed the national dialogue around Clark and the Fever; whether there is an expectation that their broadcasts should be pro-Fever; what happens if the Fever continue to struggle as far as attendance and viewership; the WNBA's access for media; the upcoming players coming in from college in the future and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 ... Ross introduction for episode #90, dedicated to Drew Gooden. 0:33 ... Ross live Bet Online commercial read 1:10 ... Bruce's opening comment is on his friend JA Adande, who was named the winner of the 2024 Curt Gowdy Media Award by the Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend at the All Star Game.  He tells a story of JA's interview with Kobe Bryant on ESPN's NBA Coast to Coast during Kobe's final season that featured a very special moment. 3:01 ... World B's opening comment is on a touching moment involving LeBron James and NBA journalist Jeff Zilgitt at All Star Weekend. 4:27 ... Ross's opening comment is on Damian Lillard's successful weekend in Indianapolis which will hopefully jump start Milwaukee's season as we hit the stretch run starting on February 22nd. 6:14 ... The Brooklyn Nets have fired head coach Jacque Vaughn but Bruce feels that general manager Sean Marks is the one who should have been fired.  World B understands that the Nets have been in a tailspin but many of their losses came against top shelf teams, so management's expectations might have been really unfair.  Ross pointed out that the front office might have thought Ben Simmons was more capable than he appears to be and that Vaughn may have been unfairly blamed for his struggles. 11:12 ... Ross feels that Cam Thomas was an outspoken critic of Vaughn and World B feels like Thomas is a remorseless gunner who should not have as much influence as he may have. 12:25 ... Ross begins the discussion of All Star Weekend with a recap of the Rising Stars Game and the Skills Challenge. 13:23 ... The Dunk Contest was next and Mac McClung impressed everyone with his athleticism and creativity.  Bruce was underwhelmed by the rest of the Slam Dunk Contest and would like to see it become a smaller player's (6'5" and under) competition since seeing smaller guys dunk would be more fun.  However, everyone agrees that Victor Wembanyama should be allowed to compete as the lone exception if the 6'5" rule is ever implemented.  World B points out that the Dunk contest needs bigger names competing.  Jaylen Brown was the biggest name this year and everyone was impressed that he chose to compete. 18:54 ... As for the 3 Point Shootout, Damian Lillard won it but it was overshadowed by the "Steph Curry vs Sabrina Ionescu" 3 Point challenge.  The guys want Sabrina and Caitlin Clark to be in the Men's 3 point Shootout next year. 21:31 ... Sabrina vs Steph was the highlight of the weekend and the respect between the two was really impressive. 23:33 ... The All Star game itself was a total joke.  Since the NBA scrapped Elam Ending this year, they lost the chance for some real excitement as the game devolved into a glorified layup line.  Bruce then tells a story he heard from ESPN's Tim Legler about a former teammate who never played much, but kept track of his points in the pregame layup line.  Ross and World B agreed the Elam Ending should return.  World B was irate about the fact that the players didn't care about the game, so why should the fans? 26:52 ... Damian Lillard was named MVP of the game but everyone agreed that it should have been Tyrese Haliburton. 29:11 ... The guys liked the LED floor and hope to see it again, but not for regular season games.  maybe just for All Star weekend and possibly for the in-season tournament games. 29:56 ... Ross and World B discuss whether LeBron James will really want a farewell tour after James was asked about it over the weekend. 31:13 ... Ross and Bruce discuss Jayson Tatum meeting Larry Bird for the first time even though Tatum is in his 7th NBA season with the Celtics. 32:59 ... Ross begins the second half with a discussion of teams the guys expect to peak at the right time.  Bruce likes Phoenix.  World B wants to see if the Clippers and Timberwolves can do it.  Ross feels the Warriors are capable of peaking at the right time.  Bruce also feels like Sacramento could very well have a strong "closing kick." 36:33 ... Players to watch?  Bruce wants to see Khris Middleton get healthy because Milwaukee become a threat to win the east if he does.  World B hopes Julius Randle and OG Anunoby can regain their health so the Knicks can put their best team on the floor and see what happens.  World B wants to see Damian Lillard step up too. 39:07 ... Ross wants to see if LeBron James has a burst left as the Lakers struggle to make the postseason field. 41:30 ... Bruce's final thought is on Scot Pollard, the 6'11" former player who needed and received a heart transplant on Friday. 43:06 ... World B's final thought is on the Golden State Warriors and how they're much improved as we approach the stretch run. 45:25 ... Ross teed up a brief discussion on Draymond Green joining TNT's alternate broadcast over the weekend in the wake of his "issues" this season.  That discussion segued into some thoughts on how Adam Silver's postgame comments on the court certainly made it appear that he was not happy with how the All Star Game looked to the public. 48:29 ... Ross's final thought is on the "48 Minutes Live" Playback.TV game on Thursday night at 9:00pm ET between the Hornets and the Jazz. 51:00 ... Ross says goodbye ... TRT 51:16        

On episode five of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Marc Spears, senior NBA writer for ESPN and Andscape and the executive producer of The Conversations Project on Hulu. Marc talks about his desire to be an NBA star and how a junior high career day helped shift his perspective and define his path into journalism. The 2023 Curt Gowdy Media Award winner discusses his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honor, his love of New Orleans and some of the highs and lows of the sports journalism world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 327 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Marc J. Spears, senior NBA writer for Andscape and one of the prominent NBA voices in the country.  In this podcast, Spears discusses being awarded the Curt Gowdy Media Award by the Basketball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the game of basketball; the experience of being honored in Springfield, Mass; joining ESPN in 2016 as a senior NBA writer with the Undefeated, now known as Andscape, and how ESPN has changed from 2016 to 2023 from his perspective as a writer; writing about race and culture and how people react to that; how NBA players feel about playing in Toronto; why players have given him access over the years; LSU women's basketball; the role of agents in NBA stories; hosting and producing a new show about food and wine that will air on Hulu on August 28, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyrie Irving is back in a big way, driving content on all segments of this show, and revealing his sworn fealty to a lord by wearing a certain number. Amin reports back from his experience at the Hall of Fame induction this past weekend, and tries to share credit with Curt Gowdy Media Award winner Marc Spears. James Harden broke the code on his dissatisfaction with the 76ers by calling Daryl Morey a liar, so we decode what Daryl was lying about and where this situation is headed. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyrie Irving is back in a big way, driving content on all segments of this show, and revealing his sworn fealty to a lord by wearing a certain number. Amin reports back from his experience at the Hall of Fame induction this past weekend, and tries to share credit with Curt Gowdy Media Award winner Marc Spears. James Harden broke the code on his dissatisfaction with the 76ers by calling Daryl Morey a liar, so we decode what Daryl was lying about and where this situation is headed. Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Merch: Shirt - Hoodie - Tank - Hat - Beanie Email us: basketballilluminati@gmail.com Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Smith and Natalie discuss the NBA All-Star Game's record-low ratings, the NBA MVP race and whether voter fatigue will play a role in MVP voting this year. Kurt Helin joins us to go over some of the NBA's top storylines. Connor Rogers explains who he thinks is the best quarterback fit for the Jets and looks ahead to the NFL Draft. Marc J Spears makes his first appearance on the show after receiving the Curt Gowdy Media Award.00:00                NBA All-Star Game had abysmal ratings13:36                  NBA MVP Race18:38                  NBA Storylines--31:09                  Next QB for the Jets36:47                  NFL Draft Preview--41:33                  Marc J Spears win Curt Gowdy Media Award--51:15                  Same time tomorrow

Marc Spears describes what earning the Curt Gowdy Media Award and being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame means to him with Murph and Mac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Spears describes what earning the Curt Gowdy Media Award and being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame means to him with Murph and Mac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome 0:28 ... "World B" opens with a Giannis injury update and what lies ahead for the Milwaukee Bucks with the Greek Freak on the shelf. 4:11 ... Bruce was happy that Donovan Mitchell was warmly received upon his return to Utah. 5:10 ... Ross was impressed with Candace Parker's commentary on TNT's All Star broadcast. 5:50 ... Bruce takes a bow for predicting the winners in the Saturday Night Skills Challenge and the 3 point contest.  World B expresses how much he enjoyed the Saturday night events, especially the long distance shootout. 8:40 ... Mac McClung was the breakout star of the weekend with his thrilling performance in the Slam Dunk contest.  And the fact that he made every dunk on the first attempt was impressive. 10:42 ... The All Star game itself was a colossal bore that none of the guys really enjoyed due to the lack of defensive effort by both teams. 14:38... When LeBron and Giannis chose their teams on live TV, did LeBron try to mess with Milwaukee's team chemistry by calling out Giannis over his top reserve choice of Damian Lillard? 16:44 ... Bruce goes on a rant about how the All Star game was a complete waste of time and cites numerous reasons why. 18:30 ... Everyone enjoyed the "mano a mano" battle between Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.  Tatum even explains how this wasn't the first time something like that took place. 21:10 ... The buyout market frenzy is underway and Kevin Love is now in Miami.  Will it be a good fit? 24:34 ... Patrick Beverley is now a Chicago Bull .... but why?! 26:04 ... Russell Westbrook is likely to join the LA Clippers and what will the impact be on his new team? 29:54 ... Terrence Ross is now a Phoenix Sun.  Ross likes the move a lot. 32:28 ... Other likely buyout guys are Derrick Rose, John Wall, and Will Barton.  Who needs them the most? 34:58 ... Load management has become "front and center" for teams around the league.  With so many conflicting issues in play, can a suitable solution be found? 39:07 ... LeBron James won't be managing his load as the Lakers approach the home stretch. 43:23 ... In mailbag segment #1, the crew tackles the question of whether Luka and Kyrie can be successful together and bring out the best in each other in Dallas. 49:22 ... In mailbag segment #2, the guys size up the Suns and Clippers and share thoughts on which team is more dangerous. 53:30 ... Bruce's closing thought pays tribute to Marc Spears of ESPN, the winner of the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame. 55:06 ... World B's final thought is on Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves and his desire to play as much as possible and eschew load management. 56:21 ... Ross' final thought concerns our special guest Scott Williams who will appear on our next edition of 48 Minutes. 57:20 ... Goodbye TRT 57:30    

Acclaimed sports columnist and basketball analyst, Peter Vecsey, joins Billy and Frank on the November 9th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.The controversial writer has been a fixture in the New York and NBA Media Industry for decades.An analyst for NBA TV, Vecsey has also worked for the NY Post, TBS and NBC.A highly touted writer and TV analyst, Vecsey was the recipient of the Baseball Hall of Fame's Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2009.This will be an episode you won't want to miss, as you never know what Vecsey will say.

Jim Nantz, the three-time Emmy Award winner and five-time National Sportscaster of the Year, joined the CBS Television Network in 1985.  He currently serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for THE NFL ON CBS, including the Super Bowl and Thursday Night Football games; the lead anchor of CBS's golf coverage, including the PGA Tour, Masters, and the PGA Championship; and lead play-by-play announcer for college basketball, including the NCAA Men's Final Four. In 2007, 2010, and 2013, Nantz completed a rare broadcasting triple by becoming the first commentator in history to broadcast the Super Bowl, NCAA Men's Final Four, and the Masters, all in the same year. He will once again repeat this trifecta in 2016.In August 2011, Nantz received the Pro Football Hall of Fame Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award.  He is the youngest recipient ever of this award. Nantz also was honored by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as its youngest recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2002. Nantz joins Dick Enberg and Curt Gowdy as the only broadcasters to receive both Pro Football and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors.ABOUT THE PODCASTA riveting podcast combining the worlds of sport and parenting with thought-provoking interviews. Delivered to you by diverse voices with unique perspectives—unafraid of honest questioning and impassioned storytelling—for parents, athletes, coaches, and fans.HOSTSMike Smith, Marty Haws, and Maddy RasmusenMike Smith, Emmy award-winning Los Angeles Clippers broadcaster and first-round draft pick of the Boston Celtics, teams up with his former college point guard—the father of two All-Americans who just so happens to be an All-American himself—Marty Haws. Join these blue-chip dads and Maddy Rasmusen in their opening season as they interview some of the biggest names in sports and break down the blood, sweat, fears, and sometimes tears of sports parenting.EXECUTIVE PRODUCERMaddy RasmusenCREATIVE PRODUCER & EDITORJim DetjenORIGINAL MUSIC & SOUND DESIGNLisle MooreJax SmithBuilt Bar Sports Parenting just got more delicious! Season 1 is recorded in the official Built Bar Studio.Built Bar Sports Parenting just got more delicious! Season 1 is recorded in the official Built Bar Studio.

Take a trip around the world with Alexander Wolff, one of the most lyrical writers of his era. He shares some gems from chronicling basketball's international growth during his 36 years at Sports Illustrated. We're in a car with him, Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra at 3 a.m. We tag along to remote Asia where royalty wasn't keen on man-to-man D. We hear about Jerry Tarkanian making an offer that Alex refused. Go to Tobacco Road and learn the differences between Dean Smith and Mike Krzyzewski. Alex recounts the college version of Michael Jordan, and how MJ helped spread hoops around the planet. We also talk a little football as Alex explains the backstory of his open letter to The U and its blowback from outraged Miami fans.   The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recognized Wolff with its 2011 Curt Gowdy Media Award for lifetime contributions to the game as a print journalist. Alex joined Sports Illustrated as a researcher in September 1980 after earning a bachelor's degree in history with honors from Princeton, where he had served as a freelance writer for the Trenton Times. Wolff became a writer at SI in 1982, at age 25, and the magazine named him a senior writer in 1985.   Besides basketball, Wolff also covered the Olympics, the World Cup, the World Series, every Grand Slam tennis event, and the Tour de France before leaving Sports Illustrated and SI.com in 2016 as the longest-tenured writer on staff. He reported from China, Cuba, Russia and Iran, and often wrote about issues where and sports and society intersect.   Wolff's work has been anthologized in The Best American Sports Writing, Best Sports Stories, Sports Illustrated's Fifty Years of Great Writing, and The Princeton Anthology of Writing. In 1996, Alex collaborated with Hoop Dreams filmmakers Peter Gilbert and Steve James to make Team of Broken Dreams, which detailed the impact of the Yugoslav crisis on basketball players from the Balkans. The documentary, based on one of Wolff's Sports Illustrated articles and broadcast on NBC, was nominated for an Emmy and won the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Media Award. When he served as president of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, Wolff helped found the USBWA's Full Court Press journalism scholarship and seminar program. He is the former owner of the now defunct Vermont Frost Heaves, which won American Basketball Association championships in 2007 and 2008.   Wolff is the author or co-author of seven books about basketball: Wolf also edited and introduced a collection of basketball writing for the Library of America in 2018 called “Basketball: Great Writing about America's Game.”   “Endpaper: A Family Story of Books, War, Escape, and Home” is Wolff's latest book, published in 2021. He explores the lives of his grandfather and father, who were both born in Germany and later became American citizens.   Check out Alex's website: https://alexanderwolff.com/   Read articles that Alex wrote for Sports Illustrated: https://alexanderwolff.com/stories-for-sports-illustrated/   Follow him on Twitter: @alexander_wolff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's LOS CLASSIC, Andy is joined by the 'LeBron James of Sports Broadcasting' - Doris Burke! Doris tells us about being the youngest of eight, where her love for basketball began, her path to Providence College, & how she turned a life of basketball into a career behind the mic! Doris shares her perspective on the evolution of the game of basketball throughout the years, changes she'd like to see in the WNBA, managing the chaos of live broadcasting, advice for females in a male-dominated businesses, & Doris turns the tables on Andy! Lastly, Doris & Andy talk about being recipients of the 2018 Curt Gowdy Media Award & what the award meant to them. Original Air Date: June, 11, 2019.

The late Kobe Bryant was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame, where his wife Vanessa delivered a moving speech remembering her husband during Saturday’s emotional night. Also inducted were fellow NBA icons Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett...as well as our own Michael Wilbon, who was given the Curt Gowdy Media Award. Wilbon joins the show to share some behind-the-scenes moments from a historic basketball weekend. Then, ESPN’s Dan Hajducky reflects on a connection he shares with Hall of Fame inductee and WNBA legend Tamika Catchings.

The late Kobe Bryant was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame, where his wife Vanessa delivered a moving speech remembering her husband during Saturday’s emotional night. Also inducted were fellow NBA icons Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett...as well as our own Michael Wilbon, who was given the Curt Gowdy Media Award. Wilbon joins the show to share some behind-the-scenes moments from a historic basketball weekend. Then, ESPN’s Dan Hajducky reflects on a connection he shares with Hall of Fame inductee and WNBA legend Tamika Catchings.

Shaun Powell of NBA.com has covered the league for nearly four decades. But he is so much more than just a sports journalist. He is also a keen observer of the human condition whose nuanced views set an example that all of us should follow. Mike Wise and Shaun discuss the resurgent Knicks, The crew that Shaun has dubbed "The Notorious Big 3" in Brooklyn, the return of superstar big men like Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, the difficulty of picking just six "All NBA" guards, the perils of the "Play In" games, and the most "dangerous" three hours of TV each night. Shaun and Mike, who have been friends for decades have the type of mature discussion that you'd expect from two legendary writers and broadcasters. Both are worthy of the "Curt Gowdy Media Award" at the Basketball Hall of Fame.

If you've followed the NBA over the past four decades, your view of the sport was partially shaped by Andy Bernstein. His lens has captured (and sometimes created) iconic NBA moments from Kareem and Dr. J to Magic and Bird, to Shaq, Michael, LeBron, & Steph. And of course, the one and only Kobe Bryant. Andy is literally a Basketball Hall of Famer, having won the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Hoop Hall in 2018. His photos are iconic and his stories about Kobe, Bird, Magic, Shaq, LeBron, Steph, Barkley, MJ, & Kareem are incredibly rich in detail. Andy also hosts his own podcast "Legends of Sport," and his guests are outstanding. Andy, Mike Wise, and producer Bruce Bernstein (no relation) also share some really intimate memories of their respective friendships and experiences with the late NBA Commissioner David Stern.

Harvey Araton is one of New York’s—and the nation’s—best-known sports journalists, having covered thousands of Knicks games over the course of a long and distinguished career. But the person at the heart of OUR LAST SEASON: A Writer, a Fan, a Friendship , is Michelle Musler, a fan who was largely anonymous—except, that is, to the players,coaches, and writers who passed through Madison Square Garden. Musler held season tickets behind the Knicks bench and missed only a few games over the course of 45 years, becoming as big a staple at the Garden as Spike Lee. She and Araton formed an extraordinary friendship during hours spent at the arena—Araton reporting on the latest matchup and Musler cheering on the team, always in her seat and never late. Basketball is the foundation for Araton and Musler's story, but OUR LAST SEASON is a universal narrative of the bittersweet moments of transition we all experience and the special people we entrust to help us get through them. About the Author Harvey Araton is a longtime New York City sports journalist who worked for 25 years at The New York Times , to which he still contributes. He is the author or co-author of seven books, most recently Driving Mr. Yogi , which was a New York Times bestseller. His book When the Garden Was Eden was made into an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, which Araton co-produced. In 2017, he received the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Jack McCallum is a Hall of Fame hoop journalist, having won the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. Jack stayed up late Sunday night with Mike Wise to discuss Miami's Game 3 NBA Finals win, LeBron James' place in hoop history, a classic David Stern story, and how the Pandemic has affected our society. Jack spent 27 years at Sports Illustrated and also has a classic story involving a 1980's encounter with Michael Wilbon, David Aldridge, and the late Bryan Burwell.

Harvey Araton is one of the most influential basketball journalists of our generation. The 2017 recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame joins Mike Wise for a discussion of basketball and its place in society as we navigate these turbulent times. Topics include the meaning of "heroism," the many challenges facing Commissioner Adam Silver, the NBA's issues with the Communist Chinese government, how Harvey sees the LA Clippers' chances for an NBA championship, & much more. A very thoughtful discussion on some complex topics.

Alexander Wolff spent thirty-six years writing for Sports Illustrated and is the author or co-author of seven books on basketball, including The Audacity of Hoop: Basketball and the Age of Obama; the New York Times best seller Raw Recruits; and Big Game, Small World: A Basketball Adventure, a 2002 New York Times Notable Book. In 2011 he received the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Curt Gowdy Media Award for lifetime coverage of the game. His "Big Game, Small World: A Basketball Odyssey," an account of a year spent chasing basketball around the world, was published in 2002., with 27 chapters on 27 stops.He also served as editor for the brilliant Basketball :Great Writing About America's Game, an anthology which includes some the best collection of basketball writing ever assembled,Wolff joins host Pat Price to talk about his love for the sport, memories from his journey around the globe writing Big Game, Small World and other pieces, his current projects, and the future of sports writing. For many of us, sport is what creates fascinating life experiences. The vehicle of sport. Wolff is one of basketball's greatest advocates, and certainly one of the most well-versed on the global impact of the sport. Thanks again for listening.

David Aldridge is Editor in Chief of The Athletic DC. He was the recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. DA spent decades covering the NBA and has been prominently featured in ESPN's "The Last Dance," the epic documentary about Michael Jordan and the Bulls. Among the topics DA addresses are MJ's sense of social responsibility, the way former Bulls GM Jerry Krause has been portrayed, how former Bull Craig Hodges probably had his career cut short due to his political views, and how David feels about Jordan's control over the content of the shows.

Marc Stein has been covering the NBA for more than 30 years. He has been a beat writer for the Lakers and Mavericks, was embedded with the Warriors for an entire season for ESPN's SportsCenter, was a national NBA columnist for ESPN.com, a panelist on numerous ESPN NBA shows like NBA Tonight and NBA Coast to Coast, and is currently a national NBA writer for the New York Times. He's even in the Basketball Hall of Fame as the 2019 recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award, the highest honor a basketball journalist can receive. This week he shares stories about covering the Bulls in the 1990s, when and how the NBA should resume operations, ideas on ways the league can permanently honor David Stern, and how his life has changed since becoming a Hall of Famer.

What is the future of sports after the coronavirus? Will the NBA play again this season? How will sports look in our new normal? David Aldridge (@DavidAldridgeDC) is one of the best and most respected sports writers in America. He’s a basketball icon that’s been in on our TV for decades covering the NBA for ESPN, TNT and now, for The Athletic. He’s also an astute observer of the intersection of sports, culture, politics, race and economics. David has interviewed Presidents and received the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Curt Gowdy Media Award for his contributions to basketball. He’s a tenacious advocate for his hometown of Washington, DC and has interviewed President Barack Obama, Steph Curry and Michael Jordan.  Angry Americans has always focused on the interaction of politics, sports and culture. And as our the war against the coronavirus drags on, sports is one of the things people everywhere miss the most. With concerns from players about safety, and pushes from politicians to restart leagues, David helps us all understand the biggest challenges and the bigger picture of sports in the world of COVID-19. And as the hit ESPN documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bull, The Last Dance, captivates audiences everywhere, the NFL draft goes virtual, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski head to Tampa, and as we recognize the 16th anniversary of the death of NFL player and Army Ranger, Pat Tillman, David’s wisdom will leave you enlightened.  And as the country is ripped by the coronavirus and political division over how and when to shutdown and re-open sports and everything else, independent activist, author and Army veteran @PaulRieckhoff breaks it all down with a kick. Rieckhoff tears into the politicians who are putting politics ahead of people, drills into the exposure of our national security, and continues to hold the White House, Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense accountability for leadership failures, political nonsense and a rising death toll. It’s a another powerful episode of the show that’s been featured in Variety, NPR, The New York Times, MSNBC and CNN. From front edge of the evolving war against the virus in New York City, to Georgia, to Washington, DC, to North Korea, Angry Americans is the most interesting and independent podcast in America for politics, news and culture. This episode Angry Americans is powered by the awesomeness of BRAVO SIERRA. BRAVO SIERRA (@BravoSierra_USA) is the military-native performance wellness company that’s built for the pandemic. They deliver high-quality grooming essentials that are formulated with clean ingredients and made in the USA. And BRAVO SIERRA leads by example. 5% of all sales goes to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs for active-duty U.S. Military service members, veterans and their families. Go to www.BravoSierra.com/AngryAmericans to get a FREE trial set of their products now. And Angry Americans listeners can use the special discount code ANGRY at checkout for 15% off on all orders.  You can now get exclusive access to the people, events and content behind Angry Americans by joining us on Patreon. You can help keep this important content coming--and get unique connections to powerful information and one-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet guests like Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Meghan McCain and Henry Rollins. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering people nationwide--and is powered by Righteous Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Breen has made some of the most iconic calls in recent NBA history. As the "Voice of the NBA" on ESPN and ABC as well as the longtime voice of the New York Knicks on MSG Network, he has electrified audiences with his signature "BANG" call which has punctuated some of the most exciting moments in basketball. Mike will join fellow ESPN icon Michael Wilbon as co-recipient of the Basketball Hall of Fame's Curt Gowdy Media Award this coming September in Springfield. "Breeny," as he is known to his friends joins Mike Wise for a fun conversation about his career, the origin of "BANG," how he almost gave up on a broadcasting career, and why Knicks fans remain so passionate in spite of the team's struggles.

The 9th edition (Part 1 of 2) of Whe're They At took place at 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, IL. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with a multitude of great players and contributors to the game of basketball:                     03:14: Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant on the point guards he's enjoyed watching.                      04:22: Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson, Jr. on the benefit of having a father (Jaren Sr.) who played in the NBA and he names a legend that he's recently watched on YouTube.                   06:10: Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo on the overall emotional mood during the weekend, the importance of community service by current NBA players and his favorite All-Star moment.                10:20: Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young on the mentorship of Dikembe Mutombo and names the three great shooters he would want to compete against in the 3-point contest.                     11:20: New Orleans Pelicans All-Star forward Brandon Ingram on the former All-Star who has served as a mentor to him, the importance of giving back to his community and the gratification of making his first All-Star appearance.                         14:57: New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson on the past players he enjoyed watching.                 17:06: Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon names his favorite dunk in the history of the Slam Dunk contest, states who he felt won the 1988 contest (last time it was in Chicago) between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins & names the past players he idolized.                     18:42: Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris names three past shooters that he admires.                  23:27: Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes on her influences, illustrious career, the current landscape of women's college basketball, the best game(s) of her career and the work of her foundation, The Sheryl Swoopes Foundation for Youth.                      31:09: 2020 Curt Gowdy Media Award (for Electronic Media) recipient Mike Breen on his love for calling games, the great NBA players who inspire him and the past play-by-play broadcasters he enjoyed listening to.                 34:50: 2020 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Finalist Tamika Catchings on what drove her to excellence, her quintuple-double in high school, the pinnacle moment of her illustrious career & the progress of women's professional basketball.                    39:10: Former NBA forward and current Utah Jazz television color analyst Thurl Bailey on playing for dynamic coaches Jim Valvano, Frank Layden and Jerry Sloan, the annual reunions of fellow retired NBA players (spearheaded by the NBRPA) during All-Star Weekend, names past and present players who are exemplary on AND off the court, seeing the growth of former teammates Karl Malone and John Stockton, his take on the current style of the NBA game, actively serving his community, assesses the potential of the current Utah Jazz, his love for music & musical tribute for Kobe Bryant, entitled “Wasn’t Ready For Goodbye”. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXCgxZ6vSuc and it is available on Apple Music).                                       1:05:32: Announcement of Kobe Bryant as a finalist for the 2020 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class (voice of NBA-TV's Matt Winer).                                 Musical selections are from Nabaté Isles' album, 'Eclectic Excursions', available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com

Marc Stein is one of the most distinguished NBA writers in the country. The recipient of the 2019 Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame has great stories about his quarter century of covering the sport. Marc shares his thoughts on the Anthony Davis trade to the Lakers, why Stephen Curry is the most selfless of superstars, why the Knicks shouldn't be allowed to ban the New York Daily News from their media events, and some classic stories about his 15 years at ESPN.

On this NBA Finals edition of Legend of Sport, we are joined by the "Lebron James of Sports Broadcasting", Doris Burke. Doris talks to us about being the youngest of 8 siblings and how she picked up the game of basketball at a young age. (3:31) She shares how she received her scholarship to Providence College (6:45), and how she transitioned from basketball to a career behind the mic (10:49). Doris also discusses how she's seen the game of basketball evolve throughout the years (19:41). Lastly, Doris and Andy talk about being recipients of the 2018 Curt Gowdy Media Award and what the award meant to them. (44:04)

Mike welcomes two Hall of Famers to this week's show. 2018 Inductee Grant Hill, a part owner of the Atlanta Hawks as well as an announcer for Turner Sports and CBS discusses everything from the Lakers turmoil to the evolution of Duke's Coach K to the developing identity of the Hawks, and even tells the story of how singer Anita Baker introduced him to his future wife. Jack McCallum was the recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. He was a senior writer at Sports Illustrated for nearly three decades and he discusses the departure of Magic Johnson and the future of the Lakers franchise.

Todays fantastic guest is Andrew Bernstein, who not only is one of the longest serving NBA photographers, not only is he the Director of Photography for Staples Center, home to the LA Lakers, LA Clippers, LA Kings and hosted every top musician you could name, not only is he recent Hall of Fame inductee, not only he is only the second photographer to ever be recognized with the prestigious Curt Gowdy Media Award he is the LA Lakers team photographer and has worked closely with players from Magic Johnson to LeBron James. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adbphotoinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADBPhotoInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ADBPhotoInc Website: http://www.adbapi.com Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mamba-Mentality-How-Play/dp/0374201234/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541615054&sr=8-1&keywords=mamba+mentality+kobe+book Podcast, Legends of Sport: https://www.podcastone.com/legends-of-sport-with-andrew-d-bernstein Andy D as he is sometimes known has partnered with retired NBA legend, Kobe Bryant on his first ever book titled The Mamba Mentality: How I Play and all the stunning photos in this book are by today's guest, shot over Kobe’s 20-year career. As you will hear in the next 90 minutes, Andrew is a vastly experienced photographer who has captured many of the highs and lows of one of the greatest players of all time but this interview is not about Kobe, though he of course get a mention. We go back in time too where it all started from shooting landscapes with his father, to shadowing Sports Illustrated photographers, being a 4th assistant in a Lakers Photo shoot in the early 80s, setting up strobes or flashes in the roof of the stadiums to shoot live action basketball, training and leaving a legacy of other team photographers around the NBA, about representing your clients every time you pick up a camera and working with MIT to develop remote camera firing technology and yes, I call a basketball game a match sometimes so apologies for the wrong terminology. I hope you enjoy the, Sports Photography Philosophy Podcast! Ending

NBA Analyst and Friend of the show Peter Vecsey is back!Peter Vecsey has been one of the most prominent basketball columnists in the world for more than 40 years. He has covered the NBA and ABA for decades and been an expert analyst on both network and cable television in the United States. He is best known for his exclusives and biting commentary in his “Hoop du Jour” column that ran for years in the New York Post.Vecsey’s inside information and access to the league’s top players, coaches and executives helped earn him recognition as one of the “Most Powerful People in Sports” by The Sporting News. He was honored with the Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2009 by the Basketball Hall of Fame.In addition to the Post, Vecsey has also worked at USA Today, the New York Daily News, NBC, TNT/TBS, NBA-TV and the USA Network. Active on Twitter since leaving the Post in 2012, Vecsey is now back in the game and covering the NBA. Meet Peter Vecsey.

Peter Vecsey has been one of the most prominent basketball columnists in the world for more than 40 years. He has covered the NBA and ABA for decades and been an expert analyst on both network and cable television in the United States. He is best known for his exclusives and biting commentary in his “Hoop du Jour” column that ran for years in the New York Post.Vecsey’s inside information and access to the league’s top players, coaches and executives helped earn him recognition as one of the “Most Powerful People in Sports” by The Sporting News. He was honored with the Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2009 by the Basketball Hall of Fame.In addition to the Post, Vecsey has also worked at USA Today, the New York Daily News, NBC, TNT/TBS, NBA-TV and the USA Network. Active on Twitter since leaving the Post in 2012, Vecsey is now back in the game and covering the NBA. Meet: Peter Vecsey

In this segment of the Basketball Intelligence Podcast, Ray Lebov and Justin Keoninh discuss with Sam Smith, the history of the NBA and his newest work: Hard Labor - The Battle That Birthed the Billion-Dollar NBA. Sam Smith is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Jordan Rules, Second Coming, and There is No Next. Sam received the Naismith Hall of Fame 2012 Curt Gowdy Media Award and he writes for Bulls.com. You can follow him at @SamSmithHoops.