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This day in Pittsburgh Sports History - 6-12-2026. Stan Savran passed away three years ago. Jerry West died on this day. Pirates have a very important series against the Miami Marlins this weekend.
Mel Counts recounts growing up in a small Oregon town, being mentored by an early coach, his rapid growth to 6'11", and recruitment to Oregon State, where he made a Final Four and later realized he could turn pro. He describes making the 1964 U.S. Olympic team under Hank Iba and winning gold over the Russians, his most cherished team honor. Drafted by the Boston Celtics, he won two championships and shares stories about Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, travel and pay in the era, and later stops including the Bullets, Lakers, and Suns, facing legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Kareem, and Walton. He discusses pensions, family, faith, giving back, and staying active at 84.00:00 Meet Mel Counts00:21 Small Town Beginnings01:29 Oregon State Breakthrough01:51 Slats Gill Lessons03:12 Final Four Teammates04:01 Olympic Tryouts Camp04:40 Tokyo Gold Medal06:45 Celtics Rookie Life08:21 Traded To Bullets09:25 Scary Team Flight11:21 NBA Travel Pay Then14:53 Red Auerbach Stories16:35 Wilt Chamberlain Era17:42 Rings Watches Stages18:32 Physical Game Changes19:24 Wilt Strength Tales21:24 Guarding Legends Film22:26 Lakers Suns Wilt Sweat23:41 Wilt Helped My Role24:46 Practice With Russell25:39 Road Trip Win Streak26:23 Playing With Jerry West27:30 Game 7 Balloons Drama29:27 Bill Russell The Ultimate Winner30:36 Boston Life Lessons33:02 Hall Of Famers Era33:57 Pete Maravich Memories34:46 Three Point Revolution37:21 Durability And Old School Training39:53 Nutrition And Wilt Hot Dogs41:46 Pensions And Player Benefits43:40 Money Mistakes Then And Now45:17 Rings Faith And Family45:57 Giving Back And Life Advice48:51 Staying Active And Final WrapBasketball Reference: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/countme01.htmlMel Counts highlights: https://youtu.be/7XcO7xAc_r4Mel Counts NBA2K: https://youtu.be/JllZNFwnn9AMel Counts replaces Wilt Chamberlain late in 1969's NBA championship game seven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnu5vMfPtbw&t=8256s=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Cette semaine, pas de thème précis, Pierre-Armand et Théo discutent de ce qui les a fait kiffer, vibrer ou râler cette semaine, au basket et ailleurs. On croise du coup Draymond Green, Jerry West, Seu Jorge, Billie Eilish et plein de beau monde encore !Nos collections de t-shirts et de sweats https://basketsession.shop/Commandez le Mook REVERSE #18 spécial WARRIORS https://www.basketsession.com/produit/mook-reverse-18-warriors/Nos émissions sur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BasketSessionREVERSELa playlist Hoop Culture : https://www.deezer.com/fr/playlist/13950694081Hangtime Radio Show : https://linksta.cc/@HangtimeAllez écouter Pierre-Armand au Yuzu Bar https://www.yuzu-record-bar.com/Gyedu-Blay Ambolley "Africa Yie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAwipawLyz4Seu Jorge "Vento de Mayo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J5l8mYy59sAlain Damasio "La Horde du contrevent" https://www.folio-lesite.fr/catalogue/la-horde-du-contrevent/9782072927515David Sala "Frankenstein" https://www.casterman.com/Bande-dessinee/Catalogue/frankenstein/9782203292710Les Initiés https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgCLG4gCAvIJerry West "The Logo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfjk3G9wanoToute l'actualité de la NBA et du basket 7 jours sur 7 ➡️ https://www.basketsession.com/Suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hoopcult/ BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/hoopcult.bsky.social Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Shukri and John reflect on the life of Jerry West, covering themes of depression and loss, while reflecting on Jerry West's greatness.
In hour four, Hoch has successfully annoyed Solana every day this week. Revisiting our discussion about the greatest players in LA Lakers history - does LeBron crack the top 4? Plus, Crowder has thoughts about Jerry West's claim to fame.
Hour 1 features Illini men's tennis head coach Brad Dancer previewing the Super Regional matchup against Ohio State. The show also dives into the Thunder's win over the Lakers, which sparks another round of the never-ending Jordan vs. LeBron debate. Plus, Evan stirs things up with some takes involving NBA legends Jerry West and Bob Cousy. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!
Ben Franklin seeks InventHelp, Jerry West doc, this week in grapes, end of life preferences, dissecting an Andy feud, listener questions, and much more Spiraling.
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Jim welcomes New York Times best-selling author and co-author of Jerry West's autobiography West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life, Jonathan Coleman, to discuss the recent Jerry West documentary released on Amazon Prime, as well as all things West. First, Jonathan provides his thoughts on the documentary, commenting on what he liked, as well as a few key parts of West's life he thought deserved more attention (15:53) . Next, Jonathan details what it was like living with West while writing the autobiography (32:30). Finally, Jonathan helps Jim decide whether West or Oscar Robertson was the better guard (1:11:29), before they both give their opinion on what West's legacy was (1:19:29).
Discover the Stories Behind NBA Legends: Jerry West and the 'Jail Blazers' Documentaries Released for Playoffs Season by Jaggy Sports
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He is one of basketball's towering figures: "Mr. Clutch," who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring "Showtime" to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day. Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story -- from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Little, Brown and Co, 2011) is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All. His next book, Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet, is now available. 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
He is one of basketball's towering figures: "Mr. Clutch," who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring "Showtime" to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day. Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story -- from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Little, Brown and Co, 2011) is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All. His next book, Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet, is now available. 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
He is one of basketball's towering figures: "Mr. Clutch," who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring "Showtime" to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day. Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story -- from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life (Little, Brown and Co, 2011) is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All. His next book, Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet, is now available. 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/popular-culture
Episode 255 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast features Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners reacting to the NBA play-ins and early playoff picture. Horry recommends the Jerry West documentary on Prime and shares his relationship with West, praising his candid leadership. The hosts break down Charlotte’s win over Miami and debate the controversial play involving Bam, arguing it should have been reviewed and likely upgraded to a flagrant, while also discussing why Charlotte is a fun team to watch. They cover Portland’s play-in win, highlighting Jrue Holiday’s leadership and Portland’s defense, then preview upcoming matchups including Warriors–Clippers, Magic–76ers (with Joel Embiid out after appendix surgery), and give series picks for Lakers–Rockets, Nuggets–Timberwolves, Knicks–Hawks, and Cavaliers–Raptors. They discuss Doc Rivers being fired by Milwaukee and Giannis’ uncertain comments, name an Oklahoma principal who stopped a school shooter as Big Shot of the Week, and finish with a playoff-stats “Who’s Bigger” game. 00:00 Play In Banter 01:10 Jerry West Doc 03:27 Bam Trip Controversy 09:05 Portland Surprise Win 14:47 Jamba Juice Detour 16:33 Tonight Play In Preview 18:37 Lakers Rockets Breakdown 25:49 Nuggets Wolves Picks 30:55 Knicks Hawks Series 35:45 Knicks Fans Takeover 37:53 Cavs Raptors Preview 41:14 Doc Rivers Fired 41:47 Giannis Future Talk 43:44 Holiday Chemistry Lesson 47:02 Rookie Of Year Race 50:28 Big Shot Hero Principal 53:25 Who’s Bigger Game
Kate discusses what to watch this week including Ronaldinho: The One and Only (Netflix), Jerry West: The Logo (Prime Video), The Dark Wizard (HBO), Sky King (Hulu), Boy Band Confidential (ID), and Noah Kahan: Out of Body (Netflix). Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join us as Michael Cooper and AC Green, #Lakesshow champions, delve into a unique conversation about their shared basketball journey. Sponsored by PrizePicks, the episode kicks off with college hoops tales, including a classic showdown between Green and Byron Scott. Green reveals his deep-seated desire to play for the Lakers and tells unforgettable stories about Jerry West and meeting Lakers legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during his rookie year. Tune in, enjoy the show, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA discussions and analyses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ça y est ! Le Mook REVERSE #18 spécial Golden State Warriors est bouclé ! Du coup, c'est à nouveau Pierre-Armand qui s'y colle pour animer cet épisode du Hoop Culture totalement freestyle. On y croise Pharrell Williams en version Lego, Dwight Howard, Jerry West et plein d'autres encore.Commandez le Mook REVERSE #18 spécial WARRIORS https://www.basketsession.com/produit/mook-reverse-18-warriors/Nos émissions sur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BasketSessionREVERSELa playlist Hoop Culture : https://www.deezer.com/fr/playlist/13950694081Hangtime Radio Show : https://linksta.cc/@HangtimeSouls Of Mischief "Never No More (76 Seville Mix)" https://youtu.be/fWfZinUq7K8?si=8JP6veWB04-BTegkEliza "The Darkening Green" https://eliza.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkening-greenFabien Toulmé "ULIS" https://www.editions-delcourt.fr/bd/series/serie-ulis/album-ulisIron Maiden "Burning Ambition" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD_H2u79tp0Pete Rock "Give It To Ya (feat. Little Brother)" https://youtu.be/jSi6YKazpKY?si=6L3HSKdBuUVs4LiABillie Eilish "Hit Me Hard And Soft" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grs2hNHXKdQToute l'actualité de la NBA et du basket 7 jours sur 7 ➡️ https://www.basketsession.com/Suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hoopcult/ BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/hoopcult.bsky.social Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Send a textWe rank the best shooting guards after Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, using a consistent checklist built around two-way play, production, accolades, and era context. We land on Dwyane Wade at No 3 and walk through the full 3–14 list with the reasons behind every spot. • The criteria we use, why defense breaks ties, and why empty offense drops players • Why stats need context, including pace of play and era difficulty • The full candidate pool from Wade to Earl Monroe and why each name makes the cut • Why championships, MVPs, Finals MVPs, All-NBA, and All-Defense matter in tight debates • Our 14–11 segment, including Earl Monroe, Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, and Klay Thompson • The two-way argument for Joe Dumars and how a Finals MVP changes the math • The T-Mac versus James Harden debate, including role, era, and defense concerns • Where George Gervin and Allen Iverson land and why their peaks still matter • The case for Clyde Drexler and the Jerry West position debate • Why Dwyane Wade earns No 3 behind MJ and Kobe Please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
The March 8, 1976, issue of Sports Illustrated featured Buffalo Braves star Bob McAdoo on the cover, captured in a striking close-up portrait by photographer Neil Leifer, holding the ball at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium under the headline "Hottest Shot in the Game: Buffalo's Bob McAdoo." Just one year removed from winning the 1975 NBA MVP award—his second straight scoring title at 34.1 PPG in 1974-75—McAdoo was still dominating as one of the league's premier scorers and rebounders, leading the Braves in a strong season and representing the peak of his individual brilliance in Buffalo. However, his tenure with the Braves ended abruptly that December when contract disputes and the team's unwillingness to meet his salary demands prompted a trade to the New York Knicks for center John Gianelli and cash. Injuries, including a persistent back issue and later more severe setbacks, began to erode his consistency despite continued high scoring. McAdoo then became a journeyman: traded to the Boston Celtics in 1979 (one season), then to the Detroit Pistons (waived in 1981 due to injuries), a brief stint with the New Jersey Nets, before landing with the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Eve 1981 in a low-key trade for a second-round pick and cash to bolster depth after Mitch Kupchak's injury. In L.A., he reinvented himself as a potent sixth man on the Showtime-era teams alongside Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy, contributing key scoring off the bench to help secure two NBA championships in 1982 and 1985 before concluding his NBA career. Named to the NBA's 75th anniversary team, the 6-10 McAdoo was a force in the NBA and one of it's most prolific scorers winning three scoring titles in succession and is the last player in the league to average 30 points and 15 rebounds per game in 1974. One of the most dominant players in NBA history was still at his peak in 1976, scoring 42 points for the Braves on December 7th of that year. But two days later he was traded to the Knicks and McAdoo tells us that's when he knew this game was actually a business. He remembers what a thrill it was to be on the cover of SI for the first and only time and he recalls how being named MVP is the ultimate prize… until you win an NBA Championship. He tells us how he came off the bench for the first time ever for Pat Riley's teams and while he didn't start most games, he certainly finished them. And he reminisces about meeting his childhood hero Earl “The Pearl” Monroe and what it his relationship was like with Kareem, Riley and Jerry West. One of the smoothest to ever do it in the NBA… Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo on the Past Our Prime podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jay Bilas joins Mo and Coach Brendan Suhr for a full breakdown of what might be the deepest NBA draft class in history. If you're trying to figure out who to watch beyond the big three of Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer - and whether this freshman class really is as stacked as everyone says - this is the episode to listen or watch.Jay explains why he'd still take Cooper Flagg number one over every prospect in this year's class, what's really going on with Darren Peterson's availability, and the sleeper names that NBA scouts are quietly circling. The conversation goes deep on the art versus science of the draft, with stories about Michael Jordan falling to third, Jerry West outworking everyone in the league, and Kobe Bryant going 13th overall.The trio also tackles some of the NBA's biggest current debates: should teams be tanking for this draft? Is the 65-game rule fair when genuinely injured players like Jokic miss the cut? And why the American basketball development system might need to drop its arrogance and learn from international pathways. Plus, Jay shares stories from his time as Coach K's graduate assistant at Duke and what makes Jon Scheyer a coaching genius.Topics covered: The historically deep 2026 NBA Draft freshman class Sleeper prospects: Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Nate Ament, Darius Acuff, Milan Momcilovic Cooper Flagg vs this year's class - where Jay would rank him Darren Peterson's availability and the narrative problem The art vs science of the NBA Draft Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Greg Oden draft stories Jerry West's unmatched work ethic as a GM American vs international player development and the soccer connection Jon Scheyer and Duke's coaching succession Tanking incentives and the 65-game award rule The flagrant foul debate
Steiny & Guru discuss whether the Warriors have enough in their front office to replace what they've lost over the years since Jerry West left the building...
Week 1 of our Build series is a wake-up call from the prophet Haggai: “The time has not come… the LORD's house should be built.” And God's response is blunt—“Consider your ways.” Because when we keep postponing God to build our own comforts, we discover that more money, more stuff, and more success still can't satisfy the hunger underneath it all.This message confronts procrastination and misplaced priorities—and then casts a clear Vision Sunday picture of what we're building at Freedom Church DC: not property for property's sake, but a house with purpose—a place where heaven meets earth and people encounter God. From Jacob's “house of God” moment, to the tabernacle, to Solomon's temple, to Jesus cleansing the temple, we're reminded: the house isn't defined by construction—it's defined by purpose.And the vision is simple and strong: the church doesn't have a mission; the mission has a church. We are here to seek and save the lost, make disciples, and multiply gospel presence across the DC metro—through small groups, preaching points, and church-planting momentum. This is a call to stop living for “my house” alone and to put on a hard hat with God's people: it's time to build God's house.Scriptures referenced (as used in the sermon)Haggai 1:1–9 Romans 13:11Matthew 19:21 Exodus 25:8 Habakkuk 2:22 Chronicles 6 Psalm 127 (“unless the LORD builds…”) Key takeaways:Time moves—so what are we building with it? Self-first living always comes up empty. God's house is about purpose, not property. We're building people—and God builds His church.
The Spurs were in town on Tuesday night, on the second of a back-to-back for the Lakers as they decided to give LeBron, AR, Luka, Smart, and Deandre the night off to get some rest. And the expected result happened exactly as everyone thought, as the Spurs scored the first basket and never looked back, as Victor Wembanyama scored 25 of his 40 points in a dominating first quarter for the Spurs, as they cruised over the "South Bay" Lakers 130-108. Tune in to how mad the guys from the LFB are about the Lakers essentially "punting" the game and LeBron's comments from Monday on how they compare to the World Champions. All this, and what did Jerry West say one time about the Lakers? Find out as we talk about LA starting their All-Star break a bit earlier than expected right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Catch Calif Poncy's latest article today on The Suave Report https://thesuavereport.com/2026/01/30/shooting-woes-if-okc-wants-to-repeat-it-has-to-add-more-shooting/Gerald appeared on the Stephan Piscano Podcast! Check out their conversation today at https://youtu.be/iyR-3qR3LVI?si=NxLGOhLtRFGwQq-wFollow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!The MVP Race is heating up, and Best League has got it covered on his site https://mvprace.top/Joe's new game Coreupt is OUT NOW on Steam. Play it today!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @report_court, Alfred Ezman @alfredezman, and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at TEMU! Take a look at the line of Kinhank Mini PC's and retro game machines today at https://www.kinhank-retrogame.com?rs_ref=e8NA2Rm2 for some gaming and computing fun from Kinhank! Don't forget to watch the Lakers games with us LIVE at playback.tv/lakersfastbreak and our newest Lakers Fast Break merchandise site is now up at http://tinyurl.com/yerbtezk check it out!Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, SynBlades.com, I Got Next Sports Media, The Happy Hoarder, and Retro City Games!
Reacting to the Jerry West award top 10! Final Four or 1st Weekend using 9 of our favorite CBB teams! Selecting our midseason All-Americans! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bonus Pod Time! Today we're dropping our "Greatest Teams" podcast covering the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, owners (or previous owners) of some of the greatest records in NBA history, including the (perhaps) unbreakable record of 33 consecutive wins. From the tragedy of Elgin Baylor's retirement to Jerry West's agony, Wilt's excellence, Gail Goodrich's sharp shooting and more, Nate Wall, Jacob Brindle and I break down the roster, the coaching and the stats of this team. We also have my dad come on to give his perspectives, as this was one of his favorite teams of all time!
We spin the wheel of the random team generator and land on the 1962-1963 Los Angeles Lakers. Led by the legendary Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, the team made it all the way to the NBA Finals before falling to the Boston Celtics in seven games. Books to complement this episode include Bijan Bayne's biography of Elgin Baylor and "West" and "Showtime", each by Roland Lazenby. Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. Contact the show at HelloOldSports@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
On this episode of The CLS Experience, we welcome Darren Prince, the acclaimed author and powerhouse sports and celebrity agent, known for orchestrating deals with legends like Magic Johnson and Hulk Hogan. Darren takes us through an incredible journey from his battles with opiate addiction to celebrating over 15 years of sobriety. As we navigate through his professional triumphs with Prince Marketing Group, Darren is candid about his passionate commitment to helping others overcome addiction and mental health struggles through his Aiming High Foundation. The conversation deepens as Darren shares insights about the power of vulnerability and shared experiences in forming genuine connections, even with celebrities like Charlie Sheen and Jerry West. He stresses that the pursuit of success and wealth feels hollow without addressing emotional and spiritual well-being. Darren advocates for a life driven by gratitude and meaningful relationships, suggesting that when we focus on uplifting others and personal growth, true happiness naturally follows. Darren's insights offer a valuable perspective on the path to a meaningful and enriching life. Let's go deep!10:57 - Celebrity Relationships and Personal Growth16:26 - Spirituality, Ego, and Humility25:54 - Addiction Recovery and Personal Growth39:09 - Balancing Success and Inner Growth42:38 - Life, Success, and Paying It Forward49:53 - Music, Recovery, and GratitudeCheck out Darren on Instagram HERE:Check out Darren's Website HERE:Check out our brand new RISE Framework to unlock your purpose HERE.Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X
"Is Jerry Jones more invested in oil than in fixing the Cowboys' defense?"That's the question that kicks off a wild ride on this Devil's Night edition of The Ben and Skin Show, where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina “Little Baby Cornbread” Ray bring the chaos, comedy, and candid sports takes you crave.From KT's evil laugh triggered by the mere mention of “Devil's Night,” to Christina's failed attempt to summon the same spooky spirit, the crew dives headfirst into Halloween antics, costume confusion, and the absurdity of Jerry Jones' latest Wall Street Journal quote:“There's $100 billion present value with gas out there… That's why I'm talking to you on the telephone rather than trying to fix our defense.”Wait, what?! The Cowboys' GM just admitted he's more focused on oil money than football? The gang breaks it down with biting wit, insider speculation on Will McClay's future, and a hilarious comparison to Jerry West's front office journey.
Send us a textIn this heated episode, Coach E and the crew dive deep into one of sports' most controversial debates after Michael Irvin's explosive 13-minute rant defending his era against today's receivers. The conversation gets intense as the team breaks down:
0:00 Intro 1:03 Bruce introduces Hall of Famer & Lakers Legend Michael Cooper 2:31 Coop on his childhood memories of the Lakers growing up in the LA area 3:32 How Coop was able to develop into one of the game's greatest defenders 4:53 Coop reflects on his lifelong friendship with Magic Johnson 7:30 Is Kareem's GOAT case better than MJ & LeBron? 10:54 The Kurt Rambis effect on the Lakers 14:59 Coop on the family vibe, love, & culture within the Lakers organization 17:50 Will the Laker culture change now with new ownership? 19:06 Pat Reilly's biggest strengths as a coach 22:27 What did Michael Cooper learn under Jerry West? 25:14 Coop on the Lakers organization fallout with Jerry West 26:33 Having coached the WNBA many years ago, how much has the skill level changed over time? 30:29 What it was like playing against & then coaching against old rival Bill Laimbeer 32:20 Coop on the impact of both Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese in the WNBA 34:24 Will individual rivalries in the WNBA spark even more interest in the league? 36:13 What's it like being a head coach in the Big 3? 40:00 The 4-point shot in the Big 3, could the NBA adapt that? 41:46 Coop on Marcus Smart's potential impact on the Lakers next season 43:24 Coop on what DeAndre Ayton can bring to this Lakers team 45:45 How should Luka's game improve now that he's in shape? 47:18 What advice would Coop give Zion Williamson 49:04 Can Ben Simmons still be a contributor to the contending NBA team?
We wrap our story on Jerry West by reviewing his time as an NBA executive. He was arguably a better executive than he was a player, and was already one of the greatest players of all time. As an executive alone he went to the NBA Finals 14 times. That is some true excellence.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"50s Noir Jazz" by TaleKeeper Studios"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACTbballhistory101@gmail.comMentioned in this episode:Sports History Network Theme SongThis theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0
Jerry West played in the NBA Finals 9 times and won the championship only once. It was a career that frustrated him to the point that he threatened to retire several timesCREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"50s Noir Jazz" by Talekeeper Studios"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACTbballhistory101@gmail.comMentioned in this episode:Sports History Network Theme SongThis theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0
The life of Jerry West is one of triumph and torment. He is one of the greatest players of all time, but also quite tormented by demons from his childhood. In this first part we take a look at his upbringing.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"" by "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACTbballhistory101@gmail.comMentioned in this episode:Sports History Network Theme SongThis theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0
In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly how he has felt since finalizing his ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. Then, they speak with Michelle Wie West about what she learned during her impressive golf career. West tells the hosts why she was excited to invest in Togethxr to promote women’s golf, why she sees potential in the new simulator golf league TGL, and what she learned from her father-in-law, the late NBA great Jerry West. You can also watch this interview on the Bloomberg Podcasts YouTube page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ravis previews Game 7 of The Finals and he discusses how great Jerry West and Bill Russell were in the NBA Finals! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lakers sold for 10 billion dollars. Winning Time Show discussion. It made the late Jerry West look terrible. Hard to say no to the 10 billion dollar sale. Four billion more than the Celtics sold for. Irv is pounding the table. The billionaire owners are not staying on board like they say. The new Lakers owner owns a lot of teams. Are more teams going to stay in the second apron for two years? Hoss of the week discussion. Is an NBA team a smart investment? Will FSG sell the Red Sox? Is Devers HR a good pick for bet of the week? Bradfo joins the show! There is a lot to pick through here. What is going on with the Breslow interview tactics? People are just looking to make the Red Sox look bad right now. He claims that the AI interview thing was only for low level job listings. Everyone should be mad about the Devers trade right now. Their priority was to find a team who would take the whole Devers contract. The reaction from the team was so nothing compared to how massive the trade seemed. The culture was not good. The return could have been better, obviously. The Red Sox are to blame for this. Bradfo explains his thoughts on the Joon Lee story. He calls the AI story dumb.
Lakers sold for 10 billion dollars. Winning Time Show discussion. It made the late Jerry West look terrible. Hard to say no to the 10 billion dollar sale. Four billion more than the Celtics sold for. Irv is pounding the table. The billionaire owners are not staying on board like they say. The new Lakers owner owns a lot of teams. Are more teams going to stay in the second apron for two years? Hoss of the week discussion. Is an NBA team a smart investment? Will FSG sell the Red Sox? Is Devers HR a good pick for bet of the week?
From time to time I am contacted by someone who says they have an interesting and thought provoking guest who would be perfect for Unstoppable Mindset. Such was the case when I was contacted about our guest this time, Dre Baldwin. Dre and I had an initial conversation and I invited him to appear as a guest. I must say that he more than exceeded my expectations. And now he is back for a second time with us with more stories and insights. You may recall from my first episode with him that Dre grew up in Philadelphia. He wanted to do something with sports and tried out various options until he discovered Basketball in high school. While he wasn't considered overly exceptional and only played one year in high school he realized that Basketball was the sport for him. Dre went to Penn State and played all four of his college years. Again, while he played consistently and reasonably well, he was not noticed and after college he was not signed to a professional team. He worked at a couple of jobs for a time and then decided to try to get noticed for basketball by going to a camp where he could be seen by scouts and where he could prove he had the talent to make basketball a profession. As he will tell us, eventually he did get a contract to play professionally. Other things happened along the way as you will hear. Dre discovered Youtube and the internet and began posting basketball tips which became popular. In this episode we continue to discuss with Dre the lessons he wishes to convey as well as his life philosophy. Dre discuss more about the value and need for personal initiative. He tells us the value of having a personal initiative mindset and how that can lead to high performance. I asked Dre about how playing basketball prepared him for his work in business. His answer will surprise you. It did me. As he points out, his business preparation came earlier and in different ways than playing basketball. I also asked Dre why he left playing professional basketball. Again, his answer is fascinating. I will leave that for Dre to tell you. I hope you enjoy my talk with Dre as much as I. Dre Baldwin provided many lessons we all can use. Who knows? Dre, you and I may talk again. Stay tuned. About the Guest: As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 35 books. He has appeared in national campaigns with Nike, Finish Line, Wendy's, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, STASH Investments and DIME magazine. Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being consumed over 103 million times. Dre's daily Work On Your Game MasterClass has amassed over 2,900 episodes and more than 7.3 million downloads. In just 5 years, Dre went from the end of his high school team's bench to a 9-year professional basketball career. He played in 8 countries including Lithuania, Germany, Montenegro, Slovakia and Germany. Dre invented his Work On Your Game framework as a "roadmap in reverse" to help professionals with High Performance, Consistency and Results. A Philadelphia native, Dre lives in Miami. Ways to connect Dre: http://Instagram.com/DreBaldwin http://YouTube.com/Dreupt https://www.facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity http://LinkedIn.com/in/DreAllDay http://X.com/DreAllDay http://TikTok.com/WorkOnYourGame Kindly use this link for our Free book, The Third Day
In this powerful episode, Kyle Whissel sits down with Jason Matthews, a former NCAA basketball star turned real estate investor, to share his journey from humble beginnings in South Central LA to launching a multimillion-dollar luxury short-term rental business in Florida. Jason's story spans personal transformation, lessons from NBA legends, Wall Street internships, and how showing up led to life-changing opportunities. The episode wraps with practical advice on building wealth through real estate, including his niche strategy of developing FEMA-compliant beach homes. A must-listen for agents looking to scale, pivot, or break into investment real estate. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: From Boardroom to Podcast 00:55 – Jason's Humble Beginnings in LA 02:08 – Late Start, Big Results: Making the League 04:24 – Thoughts on NIL and Player Empowerment 07:46 – The Power of Alumni & Brand Exposure 11:55 – From College Hoops to NBA Tryouts 17:50 – Jerry West, Magic Johnson, and Life Lessons 24:12 – Leaving the League for Wall Street 31:25 – Luxury Short-Term Rentals in Florida 38:20 – Investing Passively: How Agents Can Get Involved
I want to tell you the story of a kid, born in 1937 into segregated Washington, D.C. He's 9 when his father dies and 13 when his mother has a mental breakdown, disappears, and is institutionalized. He's effectively orphaned. This is how George Raveling's story begins. Despite being dealt one of the worst cards imaginable, George, now 87, went on to become the most revered basketball coach in the world. He played against Jerry West, the man on the NBA logo. He became only the second black basketball player for Villanova University. And he went on to become the first black coach at several American universities. He'd go on to coach and mentor players like Michael Jordan. And chances are, you probably would've never worn—or even heard of—Air Jordan sneakers if it wasn't for George. Yet, in all his decades of coaching, the words Head Coach never appeared on his door. Instead, it always read: “George Raveling, Educator.” George has had a bit of a Forrest Gump life, somehow showing up at the most important events in American 20th-century history. He stood next to Martin Luther King Jr. at the March on Washington. He met presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Harry S. Truman. And he traveled the world promoting basketball as an international sport. This is a man who made his own breaks, continues to break glass ceilings, and embodies the American dream. Today on Honestly, Bari Weiss sits down with George to discuss his extraordinary life and his new book, What You're Made For: Powerful Life Lessons from My Career in Sports, which he wrote alongside Ryan Holiday. The Free Press earns a commission from any purchases made through all book links in this article. Ground News - Go to groundnews.com/Honestly to get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock world-wide perspectives on today's biggest news stories. Go to fastgrowingtrees.com/Honestly and use the code HONESTLY at checkout to get 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Cooper and Mychal Thompson React to Lakers 1st Round Exit Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" featuring former Laker Mychal Thompson. The duo look back on the arrival of Mychal to Los Angeles and have a great conversation about Jerry West. The guys wrap up playing a game of start, bench, cut. 0:00 - Welcome 0:08 - Top 5 Lakers Players? 1:57 - Gametime 3:18 - Similarities between JJ Redick and Pat Reilly as coaches 5:23 - Pat Reilly vs Jimmy Butler 6:42 - Looking back on Mychal Thompson joining Lakers 10:00 - Remembering Jerry West 11:58 - Best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar story 15:34 - Showtime Lakers Unsung Heroes 17:12 - Start, Bench, Cut 17:32 - Start, Bench, Cut: Don Nelson, Elgin Baylor, Satch Sanders 18:30 - Start, Bench, Cut: Wes Unseld, Bob Love, Randy Smith 19:15 - Start Bench, Cut: Hakeem Olajuwon, Nikola Jokic, Shaquille O'Neal 22:00 - Wrapping up 22:35 - Factor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NFL draft, state of the Bible, and the Logo. 0:00-intro and announcement 6:00- sports 21:35- state of the Bible 43:45-today in sports 47:45- one thing https://www.americanbible.org/news/state-of-the-bible/ https://www.grace.edu/give-to-grace/give/ Fund= Grace Fund Comment Box= V and S Pod
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com* Mainstream NBA media tone vs. YouTube tone* The Event Level NBA takes are so much harsher than public takes* Agents can threaten everyone in your media org* Players Justin has pissed off* Why is it Old NBA heads vs. Current Players?* How do we feel about Kirk Goldsberry's plan to ban corner 3s?* Why is Justin voting Nikola Jokic for MVP?* Justin recounts the time Jerry West eviscerated JJ Redick over “plumbers and firemen”* Why do Justin and I complain about the great LeBron James?* Nike origins of “More than an athlete” * The point of LeBron James as a “voice” that regular NBA media won't say* Why the Warriors could be a tricky future matchup for the world beating Thunder
On Sunday, Jerry West became the first person inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and contributor. West, who passed away in June of this year, left behind a legacy as a player, coach, executive, and is known for literally being the logo of the NBA. But he was also known for his obsessive pursuit of greatness, one that often left him incapable of enjoying the fruits of his labor. Today, ESPN senior writer Baxter Holmes details the impact that the feud between West and the Los Angeles Lakers left on the basketball great's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Miles and Jack were honored to be joined by longtime NBA and NCAA coach, USC Men's Basketball head coach Eric Musselman on today's episode! The trio enjoyed a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of affairs in the NBA, the international game, Coach Musselman's prior experience working with the late, great Jerry West and plenty more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka The Charles Oakley of The Jews, The Monster of Mucous aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mr. NY aka The Inflamed Ashkenazi aka The Smiling Sultan of Sniff aka The Flat Footed Phenom aka Mitzvah Mike is here to discuss: Theater Tour Announced, Keffiyeh Kyrie & The Dallas Mavericks Getting Broomed Out, Tom Brady's Random Patriots HOF Induction, RIP Jerry West & interviewing him on When The Garden Was Eden award winning documentary, Hunter Biden found guilty, Anti-Jewish News of The Week & if NYC is still the world's greatest city & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com If you are interested in NCAA, MLB, NBA, NFL & UFC Picks/Parlays Follow @CaptainPicksWins on Instagram & subscribe to packages at www.CaptainPicks.com www.dbpodcasts.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Follow @dbpodcasts, @iamrapaport, @michaelrapaport on TikTok, Twitter & Instagram Music by Jansport J (Follow @JansportJ) www.JansportJMusic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russillo starts the pod by looking at Boston's Game 3 win and explaining why they're up 3-0 (0:42). Then, Howard Beck joins the show to share his thoughts on the Finals, discuss player legacies, and remember Jerry West (17:27). Finally, Life Advice with Ceruti and Kyle (57:24)! I have no experience with cars … should I restore a beat-up van and visit national parks? Check us out on Youtube for exclusive clips, live streams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Howard Beck Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jess thinks we are running out of characters in the simulation after Scott Hanson was caught up in a viral video while witnessing a car crash. How did the watermelon get there? Dan breaks down the geography of South Florida and wonders why there is always a care on fire on Only in Dade. Plus, we check back in with Jeremy on his quest of the elusive Panthers' fan. The show reacts to the sad news that The Logo, Jerry West, has passed away at the age of 86. There is no easy way to transition out of that but PK Subban is here to discuss the Stanley Cup Final and lighten the mood. PK shares his thoughts on joining the media world in his post-playing days, whether or not Leon Draisaitl should be suspended for his hit on Aleksander Barkov, how the Panthers shut down the Oilers and the time he most lost his cool as an NHL player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat tonight's NBA Finals Game 3, pay homage to NBA Legend, the Logo, Jerry West who passed away today at 86, chat more about the budding controversy around the Jets with Aaron Rodgers not being at mandatory minicamp, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum to chat about the Aaron Rodgers situation and how this makes him feel about the Jets going into the season as well as the NBA Finals is 2x Broadcasting Hall of Famer, host of Get Up! and Greeny, the legend, Mike Greenberg (12:19-36:27). Next, Chris “Holy” Solomon from No Laying Up joins the show to preview this year's US Open which starts tomorrow, and chats about how difficult Pinehurst is shaping up to be, who's going to win, and what the new information about a PGA/LIV merger actually means (37:40-53:50). Later, ESPN NBA analyst and journalist, Brian Windhorst joins the show to chat about the legacy of Jerry West, what no Kristaps Porzingis might mean for the Boston Celtics, the Dan Hurley/JJ Redick situation with the Lakers, and much more (1:10:32-1:44:25). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices