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Listen as Rabbi Cosgrove and Jon Frankel, PAS member and guest co-host for this episode, interview Dan Grunfeld, former professional basketball player and son of former New York Knick and NYC high school basketball legend Ernie Grunfeld, as they discuss Dan's book, By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. For more Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, follow @Elliot_Cosgrove on Instagram and Facebook. Want to stay connected with PAS? Follow us @ParkAvenueSyn on all platforms, and check out www.pasyn.org for all our virtual and in-person offerings.
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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Emily Falk, author of the insightful book, What We Value. Together, they dive deep into the concept of value, exploring its complex layers beyond monetary aspects and its profound impact on our relationships, society, and business practices. Emily, a leading expert in behavior change and persuasion, shares her extensive research on how our brains calculate value and make decisions. She discusses the interplay between self-relevance and social relevance in our choices, illustrating how these factors influence not only personal behaviors but also the way ideas spread and are shared among individuals. With compelling examples, including the story of NBA player Ernie Grunfeld, Emily emphasizes the importance of framing and understanding what drives our decisions. In this episode: Discover the intricacies of the value calculation and how it affects everyday choices. Learn about the role of self-relevance and social relevance in decision-making processes. Explore how framing messages can enhance the likelihood of sharing information. Gain insights into the psychological strategies that can help reduce defensiveness and enhance receptivity to new ideas. Understand the broader implications of value in business and personal relationships. Get important links, top recommended books and episodes, and a full transcript at thebrainybusiness.com/487. Looking to explore applications of behavioral economics further? Learn With Us on our website. Subscribe to Melina's Newsletter Brainy Bites. Let's connect: Send Us a Message Follow Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube The Brainy Business on Instagram
There are few Holocaust survivor stories like that of the family of Dan Grunfeld, who joins Rabbi Pont this week. The son of Olympic gold medalist, NBA veteran and 30-year NBA executive Ernie Grunfeld, Dan is the author of By the Grace of the Game, the remarkable story of his family's perserverance and strength interwoven with the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. As we approach International Holocaust Rememberance Day, this is an episode not to be missed.
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In this interview about grit and determination, author and former professional basketball player Dan Grunfeld tells the harrowing story of how his grandmother escaped the Holocaust during World War II. Dan goes on to describe the challenges his grandmother, grandfather, uncle, and father faced as they moved to the United States to begin a new life for themselves after the war. Unable to speak English, Dan's father, Ernie Grunfeld, used the resilience he inherited from his parents to turn himself into a high school basketball phenom who went on to become a collegiate All-American, Olympic Gold Medal winner for Team USA in 1976, and an NBA player and executive.Dan describes his personal duty to honor his grandmother, father, and their family legacy by honing his skills, body, and mind so he could be the best athlete and person he can be. He wraps up the conversation by describing his own path to becoming a standout college basketball player and his unrelenting willingness to overcome a brutal knee injury that nearly ended his chances at a professional basketball career. 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 is the author of the critically acclaimed book, By the Grace of the Game, and his 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 sons in Northern Virginia, where he works in venture capital.
Bleav in DMV Hoops: Mount St. Mary's head coach Dan Engelstad joins Matt Modderno on the podcast this week. They cover: how Dan got into coaching, turning around a Soutern Vermont College program that went 1-24 the season before he arrived and going 104-34 there, getting the job at Mount St. Mary's, going from D3 to D1 coaching, coaching in the NCAA Tournament, the impact of the transfer portal and NIL, building relationships with players and coaches, coaching in ESPN's The Basketball Tournament (TBT), interning for the Wizards under Ernie Grunfeld, and growing up a Wizards fan. Presented by betonline.ag! And the most important thing we talked about is the 2nd Annual Behan Strong FunD Fest on Saturday, 9/16, at the Olney Boys & Girls Club to raise money for Behan Strong & coach Pat Behan's fight against ALS. Behan was the head boy's basketball coach at St. John's College High School in DC before being diagnosed with ALS in 2022. Please check it out: https://www.behanstrong.com/events/fundfest Mount St. Mary's will also host Bucknell in a Charity Exhibition Game to benefit Pat Behan on 10/28: https://mountathletics.com/news/2023/8/28/mens-basketball-mount-st-marys-to-host-bucknell-in-charity-exhibition-game-to-benefit-pat-behan.aspx
June 30, 2020 - Gilbert Arenas joined Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno on an early episode of the podcast. Topics include: his career, sharing a backcourt with Larry, playoff series against Cleveland, Bradley Beal and John Wall versus Gil and Larry, the free agency decision that brought Abe Pollin to tears, Ernie Grunfeld, the NBA draft, and Kobe Bryant's influence. Presented by betonline.ag!
Author and former professional basketball player Dan Grunfeld joins me in The Locher Room for the 16th episode in the Conversations with Alan series.Dan will be here to share the story of his father, former Milwaukee Bucks player and general manager Ernie Grunfeld who is the only athlete in NBA history whose parents survived the Holocaust. As a longtime figure in the public eye, audiences knew very little about his background. His son, Dan, in his book By the Grace of the Game, details what the Grunfeld family had to endure during the Holocaust, how basketball transformed Ernie from immigrant outcast to an Olympic gold medalist for the United States.By the Grace of the Game is a story of an ordinary family thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Surviving the horrors of the Holocaust, deceiving a brutal communist regime, and adapting to life as illiterate refugees caring for a dying son in New York City are only the beginning. The true improbability of this family story lies in the discovery of a game – the game of basketball – that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together generations of a fractured 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 striking family saga traverses the vast 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, a vehicle no one could have predicted.With antisemitism and attacks on Jewish people on the rise, please join us for another important conversation.Original Airdate: 10/26/2022
True basketball fans will appreciate this episode, ESPECIALLY Stanford fans! We got Dan Grunfeld in the house! This episode is one that will demand your attention from start to finish. Dan Grunfeld has basketball in his blood. He is the son of Ernie Grunfeld who is a legendary college player, former NBA player and NBA GM. Even with his father's incredible reputation and hoops resume, Dan made a name for himself in high school, Stanford and in the pros where he even had a stint with the New York Knicks. After a successful career overseas, he authored the book “By the Grace of the Game.” Grunfeld has deep family history that goes beyond basketball and we have the honor to learn all about it. Dan shares great stories about growing up in Jersey, his family's incredible story of surviving the Holocaust, high school hoops scene, time at Stanford, Mike Montgomery, Trent Johnson, Josh Childress, Bernard King, Allan Houston, Lee Nailon, experiences overseas, time with the Knicks, his book and MUCH more!We encourage everyone to give this one a listen. Dan has so much passion for everything that he does which makes this episode such a fun one. We appreciate Dan's time more than he will know. This episode is a very small sample size of of what is discussed in his book, so be sure to support and purchase his book to hear more incredible stories! Link to his website and book is posted below. Thank you Dan Grunfeld!Purchase the book - https://www.dangrunfeld.com/#page-section-616731343b501c5b7e051f86You can find this episode on Apple, Spotify or any source for podcasts.Follow us on social media for news, updates and highlight reels!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/notin.myhouse.79Instagram- @Not_in_my_house_podcastTwitter - @NOTINMYHOUSEpc
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
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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down the Wizards' GM search and how the timing of it might complicate things. Jahadi provides his perspective on whether the Wizards need to rush to make a move and if waiting will hamper their pre-draft process at all. For instance, is a GM from a winning team as well-versed on lottery-caliber prospects? Jahadi also fills listeners in on what the dynamics are like between players and GMs. He talks about what his interactions were like with Wes Unseld Sr., Ernie Grunfeld, and Tommy Sheppard. Both hosts weigh in on the reports that Tommy Sheppard's attachment to Bradley Beal may have cost him his job and whether Ted Leonsis has really soured on Beal. What does a new GM mean for the futures of Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, and Wes Unseld Jr.? Plus, the guys open the show by talking about what the Wizards should try to incorporate from other playoff teams as they build for the future. Presented by betonline.ag!
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.
This week Andrew talks with former pro basketball player and accomplished writer Dan Grunfeld. Dan is the son of former New York Knicks star & NBA executive Ernie Grunfeld, the only player in NBA history whose parents survived the Holocaust. Dan chronicled his family's remarkable story of tragedy, survival, & triumph in his book By The Grace of the Game. As you'll hear, Dan's family experienced tremendous loss in the Holocaust. In this conversation, Andrew asks Dan all about his family's history, what he learned from it, and the impact it has on him today. Like Andrew, whose grandparents also survived the Holocaust, so much of Dan's life is shaped deeply by his own family's history. This is a powerful conversation filled with lessons on navigating adversity, maintaining perspective, & seeing the good in every situation.Show Highlights:(3:53) - Dan's family story(5:18) - Raoul Wallenberg saving Dan's grandmother(7:41) - Impact of family history on Dan's life(9:47) - Andrew's takeaways from his family's story(11:02) - Growing up around New York Knicks(12:48) - Dealing with pressure(13:51) - Overcoming public scrutiny(15:45) - Keeping things in perspective(19:54) - College basketball career at Stamford(20:04) - Navigating adversity(23:33) - Playing pro in Europe & Israel(24:40) - Two "life mantras" to live by(28:32) - Passing on stories to future generations** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter
Most basketball fans know Ernie Grunfeld through his GM roles for the New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Washington Wizards, his NBA playing career, or being half of the “Ernie and Bernie Show” with Bernard King as the two tore up the SEC. But what they might not understand about Grunfeld's backstory is that he is the person in major league sports history whose parents survived the Holocaust. Ernie's son Dan follows his father's story, his own college and pro basketball career, and the legacy of his grandmother, Anyu, from the ghetto of Budapest to the blacktop in New York City to Stanford University in his compelling book By the Grace of the Game. In this episode, Dan shares: · How his grandparents survived the Holocaust, escaped Communism, and emigrated to NYC · Why basketball provided his father with an outlet after losing his brother to leukemia · What Dan did to tackle a nervous tic and tame his anxiety · Why being a good person is even more important than chasing greatness · How his father and grandmother imparted life lessons about perseverance, hard work, and hope Keep up with Dan's writing on his website, dangrunfeld.com and on Twitter @Dan_Grunfeld.
Daniel Leslie Grunfeld is an American professional basketball player, who last played as a small forward for Bnei Herzliya in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He played briefly for Hapoel Holon, but left the team due to its financial problems, and signed a two-year contract with Hapoel Jerusalem starting at the beginning of November 2011.He is the son of former New York Knicks guard, and former Washington Wizards executive, Ernie Grunfeld. In high school, he averaged 23.9 points per game and was the MVP of his conference. In college, at Stanford University, he was first team All Pacific-10 Conference as a junior. He has also played professionally for EWE Baskets Oldenburg, Aguas de Valencia Gandía Bàsquet, CB Valladolid, and Bnei Hasharon.He is the author of 'By the Grace of the Game' (https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Game-Hol..., a multi-generational family epic detailing history's only known journey from Auschwitz to the NBA. 00:00 - Intro15:18 - Interview1:04:21 - OutroRabbi Efrem Goldberg: Rabbi, Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS).Rabbi Philip Moskowitz: Associate Rabbi, BRS.Rabbi Josh Broide: Outreach Rabbi, BRS.
Mitch Kupchak grew up in a different America with parents whose upbringing in the Great Depression instilled a strong work ethic but left little time for sports. But as Mitch grew into his 6-foot-10 frame, it soon became apparent that he was destined for something special on the hardwood. As his skills caught up with his size, several college coaches came calling, and it was a simple, honest pitch from Dean Smith that convinced the young man to attend the University of North Carolina. Once at Chapel Hill, Mitch was molded into the man he became by a combination of Smith's leadership and his own diligence. This earned him a berth on the gold medal winning Team USA squad in the 1976 Montreal Olympics and a roster spot for the Washington Bullets, where he won the NBA championship with Hall of Famers Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes. Mitch battled through several serious knee injuries to win two more titles with the Showtime Lakers, and then undertook an apprenticeship under Jerry West, who prepared him for life in the front office. Kupchak eventually took over the Lakers GM role from West, winning two more championships with the Kobe Bryant-Pau Gasol team. He is now the President of Basketball Operations and VP of the Charlotte Hornets. In this episode, Mitch shares: How his upbringing built a firm foundation for successWhat Dean Smith taught him about leading a gold medal lifeWhy his Bullets teammate Ernie Grunfeld became his best friendHow Jerry West prepared him to be an NBA GMWhat he remembers from watching a 17-year-old Kobe Bryant work out for the Lakers
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.
Dan Grunfeld is a former professional Basketball player and the son of NBA legend, Ernie Grunfeld. We discuss how his grandmother escaped Auschwitz, his father's powerful immigration story, unification through sport, Transylvania, his book "By the Grace of the Game" and so much more.
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
Episode 102 of The Latke Room, your favorite Jews talk about everything going on in their lives plus the shows they're watching. Then, Dan Grunfeld, the former D1 basketball player and author of By the Grace of the Game, joins the show to talk about how basketball saved his family after his grandparents survived the Holocaust.
30 for 30 reviewed: "Bernie and Ernie." The gang discusses the friendship and unique basketball journey's that Bernard King and Ernie Grunfeld had, their legendary time at the University of Tennessee, and the different paths their NBA careers took. Nic has an idea for a documentary on Greg Oden's quick disappearance from the NBA. And Mt. Rushmore is played with 'Things that are funny when they don't happen to me.' Weird, but relatable!
On this special Bullets Forever 3Pt Play episode, Osman Baig and Kevin Broom join to discuss Spencer Dinwiddie. We talk about his actual play vs preseason expectations, his fit with Bradley Beal, his comments on accountability and leadership, and what to do with him at the trade deadline. We also give our best fake trades we think Ernie Grunfeld would make with this year's roster (spoiler: there might be some Trevor Ariza and Kelly Oubre talk). In a new segment call Prospect Profile, Matt tells you about Duke's AJ Griffin. Presented by BetOnline.ag
Hosted by Sarah Kustok, NBA Flashback is the podcast that takes you back to the best moments in NBA history through exclusive archival audio from the NBA vault, along with new interviews from the players and coaches who were in the building. On the premiere episode of NBA Flashback we go back to 1984 and talk to then Knicks Head Coach Hubie Brown and player Ernie Grunfeld about Bernard King scoring 60 points on Christmas vs. the Nets in Madison Square Garden. Hubie and Ernie take us though a game where Bernard King was truly unstoppable. We also talk about the importance of the Knicks scoring record to Bernard which stood until Carmelo Anthony scored 62 in 2014. And we even discuss how Bernard would fare in today's NBA. NBA Flashback is available on the iHeart app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. NBA Flashback is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A huge night for Steph Curry as he broke Ray Allen's career 3-pointers made record. Kevin discussed how the Wizards and Ernie Grunfeld viewed him on draft night and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
The guys follow up on the NBA Social Coalition Initiative. We had James Cadogan on last summer and he mentioned the many things the Coalition had lined up. The Coalition now has a Change the Law, Change the World social media presence. Marcus Freeman taking over at Notre Dame is an amazing thing. Notre Dame did something good for the players. Marcus Freeman was given the job for no other reason other than he deserves and earned it. Congratulations to Deion Sanders and the Jackson State Tigers for winning the SWAC Championship. The guys discuss the chances of Prime leaving for a bigger program.Dan Grunfeld, Former NBA Player; Author, 'By The Grace of the Game'This book is a detailed story about the Grunfeld family, what they went through and the role basketball played. This story has always been within Dan. His grandmother who is still alive lost many family and friends during the Holocaust. His grandfather lost everyone. When Dan was young, he knew something happened within his family but didn't exactly know what. His grandmother told the stories as he got older and matured. His grandparents were Holocaust survivors who came to America and were always working. They encouraged Dan's father, Ernie to play basketball. Many people have shared stories with Dan about his family over the years. His grandparents closed their store for two weeks to see Ernie win gold in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. After surviving the holocaust, the family then had to survive Communist rule before coming to America.
Fran Fraschilla is joined by Dan Grunfeld to talk about his new book By The Grace of The Game.
Alex Kenndy is joined by Dan Grunfeld, a former professional basketball player and author of the new book "By the Grace of the Game." The book is about Dan's father, Ernie Grunfeld, who is a former NBA player and GM. Ernie is the only player in NBA history whose parents survived the Holocaust, and the book explores his unprecedented journey. Order "By the Grace of the Game" here: https://amzn.to/3FYgtgB Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money. Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
Dan Grunfeld, son of Ernie Grunfeld, the only NBA player who is the son of Holocaust survivors, joins Rabbi Sherman to speak about his newly released book, "By The Grace Of The Game." Basketball, the Holocaust, and the unprecedented American dream come together in this moving narrative of a grandmother, father, and grandson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
First, Mike goes solo to dive into how responsible is Kevin Durant for the Kyrie Irving situation AND what to make of all the smoke about James Harden sign-and-trade possibilities to the 76ers. Then at (14:00) Mike is joined by Dan Grunfeld - son of former NBA executive Ernie Grunfeld - and author of the new book By the Grace of the Game, the story tracing the Grunfeld's journey from the Holocaust to the NBA. To check out Dan Grunfeld's book - click the link! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
Sparky talks about Za'Darius Smith being placed on IR. WSSP high school football insider joins Sparky to talk about the latest news in WI high school football. Plus, son of Ernie Grunfeld, Dan Grunfeld joins the show to talk about his book, By the Grace of the Game & more.
Austin tells the guys a series poor management decisions made by Washington Wizards GM Ernie Grunfeld that led to him becoming one of the most reviled figures in Washington sports. +Credit to Adam Snavely for "Mismanaged" logo design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Etan Thomas talks with his old coach with the Washington Wizards Eddie Jordan as they discuss his love for DC, not getting his due credit for what he accomplished while coaching the Wizards, his friction with GM Ernie Grunfeld, how big of a mistake it was for Grunfeld not to re-sign Larry Hughes, coaching Gilbert Arenas, the respect he had for the late Abe Polin, his desire to coach again and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Becca Winkert (@BeccaMVP) speaks on Magic Johnson leaving the Lakers and how that will impact the Wizards search for a new GM. Becca also hosts part 2 of the Ernie Grunfeld fan and media reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we talk about the playoff match ups which we are most looking forward too, why Zion should go to the Suns with Devin Booker and the Wizard's starting a new happier era without Ernie Grunfeld.
Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (RedsArmy_John) recap the night of action including Westbook putting up a historic stat line and the Warriors blowing out the Nuggets. They then talk about the feud between the Warriors and refs and the Wizards decision to relieve Ernie Grunfeld from his duties with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Does the Wizards fire Ernie Grunfeld impact the Pelicans search?; Gersson Rosas as Pelicans GM; Previewing the Hornets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Quinton Mayo (@TOQM_) breaks down a bad loss to the Detroit Pistons in Motown last night, 121-112. He also gives his theory on what went on behind closed doors between Ted Leonsis and Bradley Beal. Is Ted finally fed up with Ernie Grunfeld? Take a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Quinton Mayo (@TOQM_) breaks down the Washington Wizards transactions at the trade deadline. What in the world is Ernie Grunfeld doing!? Q gives his theory about how Ernie is pushing for the playoffs to save his job (which is why Trevor and Jeff weren't traded). Why Bradley Beal should demand a trade this offseason. He also answers listeners questions from twitter. Jam packed episode, enjoy! Follow the podcast on twitter: @lockedonwizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Quinton Mayo (@TOQM_) calls an emergency podcast in order to make sense of just what's going on in the Nation's Capital. Are John Wall and Bradley Beal actually going to be traded? Is the the final straw for Ernie Grunfeld or will he be given a third chance to rebuild this organization? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the wake of Ernie Grunfeld's ninth life, Hoop District co-founder Joseph Glorioso joins Noah Goetzel to share his disappointment with the GM's tenure and his dreams of adding DeMarcus Cousins or another stud to round out Washington's deflated roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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