Podcasts about Olajuwon

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Hakeem Olajuwon left Lagos, Nigeria in 1980 and barely a year after taking up basketball, he blossomed into the game's first international star in Houston, first collegiately with the Cougars and then with the NBA's Rockets.  In an 18-season career he was a nine-time NBA all-star and two-time league champion.  He played his last season with the Toronto Raptors.  Olajuwon was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013 and is a member of the NBA's 75th anniversary team. In “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon,” biographer Mirin Fader draws on some 250 interviews to present a silent sports star who experienced a religious metamorphosis.  A fiery competitor who led by example in all aspects of his life, paying it forward with teammates and current NBA stars through the type of mentorship he benefited from early in his career.  She also utilizes her extensive research to debunk myths surrounding Hakeem's life and career. Fader is a senior writer with The Ringer. Her début book, “Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP,” reached The New York Times best-seller list.  

Will and Alex are live from Los Angeles and joined by The Ringer senior staff writer Mirin Fader to chat about her new book “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon,” and specifically: the impact Olajuwon left on the Muslim community in Toronto after 9/11, inspiring Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa, how he was covered by the American media during his playing career, and more.Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoCoors Light: http://eraineverycan.comReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. 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. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. 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

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. 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. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. 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/islamic-studies

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. 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. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. 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

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. 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. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. 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/african-studies

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. 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. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. 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

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. 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. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. 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/american-studies

L'impressionnant 5x5 de Victor Wembanyama a suscité l'admiration et les comparaisons, certains se demandant même s'il pourrait un jour égaler les six exploits de ce type réalisés par Hakeem Olajuwon. Avec sa polyvalence unique, Wembanyama s'affirme comme un défenseur redoutable et un maître dans l'art de remplir toutes les colonnes de statistiques. Reste à voir s'il pourra maintenir ce niveau d'intensité pour rejoindre Olajuwon dans ce club ultra-exclusif et inscrire son nom dans l'histoire comme l'un des rares joueurs capables de tels accomplissements.Avec Jacques Monclar. Présenté par Baptiste Denis.Jacques Monclar, Rémi Reverchon, Mary Patrux, Xavier Vaution et Chris Singleton décryptent l'actualité de la NBA dans le Podcast NBA Extra. En complément de l'émission lancée en 2012, beIN SPORTS a créé, avec ce podcast, un nouveau format pour revenir en profondeur sur la ligue nord-américaine de basketball. Chaque semaine, les membres de l'émission débattent autour de trois thèmes majeurs, qui font l'actualité de la NBA.

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for trivia on Oddball! Today's guest contestant is Mirin Fader, senior staff writer at The Ringer and New York Times best-selling author. In honor of her new book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, today's questions spotlight the life and legacy of the Houston Rockets legend. Mirin and Amin tackle questions about Olajuwon's late start in basketball at age 17, debunk common myths surrounding his move to the U.S., and explore the lasting impact of his post-NBA life on the city of Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for trivia on Oddball! Today's guest contestant is Mirin Fader, senior staff writer at The Ringer and New York Times best-selling author. In honor of her new book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, today's questions spotlight the life and legacy of the Houston Rockets legend. Mirin and Amin tackle questions about Olajuwon's late start in basketball at age 17, debunk common myths surrounding his move to the U.S., and explore the lasting impact of his post-NBA life on the city of Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vincent Goodwill is joined by best-selling author Mirin Fader, who recently published a biography of Hakeem Olajuwon, to talk about Hakeem's legacy and some of the most intriguing NBA storylines heading into the season. (01:30) - Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon(20:30) - Revisiting the 1984 NBA Draft(30:50) - Jalen Brunson & the New York Knicks(33:30) - Is Anthony Edwards ready to be the face of the NBA?(36:00) - Did the championship window close on the Denver Nuggets?(38:00) - How did Hakeem end up in Houston? On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by best-selling author Mirin Fader to talk about her latest book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon.Vinnie and Mirin talk about Hakeem blazing a trail that has since led guys like Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo to find their way into the top tier of NBA players. They also discuss the blatant racism that Olajuwon faced when he first got to Houston and wonder if things have gotten any better for young players coming to America from Africa.Vince points out that Hakeem is a connector to NBA history. He played against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Outside of Wild Chamberlain and Bill Russell, Olajuwon played against almost every great center that has ever played in the NBA.Mirin revisits the 1984 NBA Draft, where Hakeem was picked #1 by the Houston Rockets before the Chicago Bulls selected Michael Jordan with the 3rd overall pick, to talk about all of the potential trades that were up in the air that night and all of the league-altering outcomes that were narrowly avoided.Later, Vincent and Mirin talk about the stories they find most intriguing in the NBA heading into the 2024-25 regular season. For Mirin, she is fascinated by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and can't wait to watch him take another leap this year. For Vinnie, he's worried that Anthony Edwards is facing the same challenges that failed Ja Morant three years ago.The two of them finish the podcast on the Denver Nuggets, who are locked into a core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. for the foreseeable future. A little over a year removed from winning the championship, has their window already closed? And has any team been hurt more by the new CBA? Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts

Hey Dear Adam Silver listeners! We are back with a new interview with writer and New York Times Bestselling author Mirin Fader who is on the show to talk about her new book Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, which was released earlier this week! Hakeem Olajuwon is of course a former professional basketball player who was a 2 x Defensive Player of the Year, a 2 league MVP, a 2 x NBA Champion and a 2 x Finals MVP, and a 12 x NBA All star among many other things on and off the court. Mirin's first book Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion, was a New York Times best seller and was featured on many other best selling lists. Mirin is a Senior Staff Writer at The Ringer where she writes long-form, human-interest sports features. Before that, she wrote for Bleacher Report and the Orange County Register. This is a fascinating book that has seemingly endless interesting stories about Olajuwon's life and experience moving from Nigeria to the United States to play basketball. But also, it is just a book about the world and where basketball fits in and all of the ugliness and joy that can come from the game and institutions. Purchase a copy of Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon ⁠here⁠. You won't regret it! If you are curious about the video compilation of NBA stars Kyle was referring to, you can watch here. You can follow Mirin on Twitter @MirinFader, Kyle is @kylethegreen and Abigail is @DearAdamSilver. Kyle also produces and hosts the Give Methods a Chance and Give Theory a Chance podcasts. Check them out too!

My great friend is back on The Real Deal Podcast! Best Selling Author Mirin Fader.  She will drop by and discuss her newest book "DREAM - THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HAKEEM OLAJUWON" which will be available 10/15/24.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-deal-with-courtney-harden--3678816/support.

In this episode, we sit down with The Ringer's Senior Staff Writer and New York Times best-selling author, Mirin Fader. Known for Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion, Mirin discusses her approach to storytelling that goes beyond the game, focusing on the person behind the player. We also dive into her upcoming book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, releasing on October 15th. She shares insights into Olajuwon's journey as the first international NBA MVP and his lasting impact on basketball. Tune in for an inspiring conversation!

Bleav Host Robert Land asks the author of the new Hakeem Olajuwon Biography Mirin Fader @MirinFader (Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer) about the life & legend of the greatest Houston Rocket. Fader tells us about the fact and the fantasy - with stories about Moses Malone, Rudy T, Dominique Wilkins & more. (1:14) Was Hakeem Bullied? (2:01) Young Dream moved to tears? (3:29) Fact & Fiction of Recruiting to UH? (5:16) How did the 'H' in Hakeem come about? (7:24) Should Rockets have drafted Michael Jordan? (8:54) Moses Malone & Caroll Dawson's role in Dream's career (11:11) Where did the 'Dream Shake' come from? (12:29) Best Quotes about Olajuwon (13:47) Hakeem has Steph Curry type basketball trick? (15:17) Real Life Movie Moment that change Dream's life! (17:19) What was amazing way Dream celebrated his 1st Championship? (18:50) Most Surprising part of Hakeem's story? (20:25) How did 9/11 affect Hakeem? (23:26) Why write about Olajuwon? (24:55) Gratitude is what Hakeem is about (26:30) How did Rudy T help Hakeem in Knicks' Finals? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #hakeemolajuwon

With the arrival of the slow period of the NBA's 2024 offseason, Thursday's fan episode features a five-man panel draft featuring esteemed players and coaches throughout Rockets history. The show also explores underappreciated themes to watch for once 2024-25 training camp opens in late September.

On today's episode, we have Connecticut Sun Assistant Coach, Abi Olajuwon. We discuss her going to the Olympics as an assistant coach with Nigeria, the influences her father has had on her, the power of strong women in leadership, and what her guilty pleasure TV show is.

In this episode, our panelists dissect the Celtics vs. Mavs matchup, exploring the impact of Jrue Holiday's defense on the Celtics' championship aspirations and questioning the toughness of the Celtics' players against Luka's scoring prowess. They also analyze the defensive matchup between Tatum and Luka, pondering whether Mazzulla deserves credit for a potential Celtics championship and debating the implications of a loss to the Mavs. Delving into historical comparisons, they weigh in on the 04 Pistons vs. 17 Warriors and the legacy of centers like Olajuwon and Wilt. Anticipating the future, they discuss the emergence of the Celtics as the NBA's next dynasty and compare Jayson Tatum against the field. Lastly, they explore the format of the NBA Finals and whether reverting to the 2-3-2 structure would be favorable. Tune in for an engaging discussion packed with insights and passionate perspectives! Welcome to The Panel, the NBA debate show that brings the heat, sparks passionate discussions, and dives headfirst into the world of basketball like never before! If you're a hardcore NBA fan, a hoop junkie, or just someone who loves intense sports debates, you've found your weekly destination. Join us every weekday for a live, high-octane experience where we dissect, dispute, and celebrate all things NBA.

With Michael Jordan retired from the NBA, attention shifts to the other greats: Olajuwon, Ewing, Stockton, Malone, and Barkley — all hungry for a championship. Former Rockets coach Rudy T and seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry sit down with Hannah to talk about the team's back-to-back wins, the strangest Game Five ever played, and the surprising origins of The Heart of a Champion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Michael Jordan retired from the NBA, attention shifts to the other greats: Olajuwon, Ewing, Stockton, Malone, and Barkley — all hungry for a championship. Former Rockets coach Rudy T and seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry sit down with Hannah to talk about the team's back-to-back wins, the strangest Game Five ever played, and the surprising origins of The Heart of a Champion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Désormais cinquième de la conférence Ouest, Dallas impressionne depuis plusieurs semaines. Toujours aussi flamboyants en attaque et beaucoup plus performants en défense, les Mavericks s'avancent vers les playoffs avec beaucoup plus de certitudes. Ces progrès peuvent-ils faire passer les Mavs d'outsider à favori dans la course au titre ? Pierre Dorian, Stephen Brun, Frédéric Weis et Arnaud Valadon en débattent. Focus également sur Luka Doncic, le prodige slovène des Mavs. Est-il tout simplement le joueur le plus complet de la Ligue offensivement ? L'équipe de Basket Time en débat. Enfin, dans la partie historique, une question simple... mais compliquée : Duncan, Olajuwon, Nowitzki, qui est le plus grand joueur du Texas ?

In this episode, our panelists discuss the latest NBA games, starting with the Kings vs. Nuggets matchup where Sabonis's impact on the Kings' success is highlighted. They also cover the Bucks vs. Hornets game, focusing on Giannis's improvements influenced by Olajuwon. The Celtics vs. Wizards recap highlights the impressive 69 points scored by the duo of JT and KP. They also touch on Lakers vs. Pelicans, emphasizing the Lakers' need for better off-ball play. Additionally, they explore Spencer Dinwiddie's role with the Lakers and share NBA Power Rankings and NFL Super Bowl predictions. The episode concludes with a debate on Jayson Tatum vs. SGA and Chill's top 5 Super Bowl moments. Get ready for an insightful and entertaining episode! Welcome to Chill With Chill, your ultimate relaxation spot for NBA fans! If you're looking to unwind, kick back, and talk hoops, you've found your new happy place. Join us every week for a live, laid-back session where we dive deep into all things NBA.

Dan and Grant give you 70-PLUS MINUTES of our 'Stat Padding' segment. We're talking Hall of Fame probability from Basketball-Reference, NBA word association, 'Guess That Player!,' Stephen Curry and LeBron James hypotheticals, a Draymond Green vs. Ben Simmons off-the-walls scenario, statistical over/unders for players, terrible NBA draft takes and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/ PUPPY TALK6:01 - STAT PADDING6:17 - Guess That Player!27:36 - 25-point seasons31:40 - Player over/unders35:34 - Draymond Green with a backpack or Ben Simmons free throws?37:12 - Stephen Curry on the Miami Heat or LeBron James on the Golden State Warriors40:02 - Klay Thompson or Draymond Green?41:56 - Hall of Fame probability quiz48:11 - Which NBA rookies were you most wrong about?51:14 - Which NBA player has these tattoos56:11 - NBA word association1:07:03 - Start, bench, cut NBA signature moves1:11:44 - Guess these NBA nicknamesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

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0:00 ... Introduction 0:20 ... Dedication of show #55 to Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who proudly wore that number. 1:08 ... Mirin describes the past month in the NBA with one word: "Chaos." 3:07 ... Discussion of Denver's Michael Porter Jr who was recently profiled by Mirin.  His health issues have been far more serious that most people realize. 5:21 ... Porter has not been without his detractors but his maturity is clearly on an upward curve. 7:25 ... Some in the sports media disparaged the Nuggets' championship run because of who their opponents were and this did not sit well with Mirin or the 48 Minutes crew. 12:15 ... Derrick White of the Celtics is a unique player and Mirin shares her unique perspective on his career and his role with the Celtics in light of the Marcus Smart trade.  Mirin shared how White referred to himself as the "Gerber Baby" due to his unique appearance. 19:14 ... Mirin recently spent a week with Scoot Henderson, the #3 overall pick in the recent NBA Draft and her insight into what makes him tick is compelling. 20:48 ... Scoot's family ties are incredibly strong and Mirin shares a great example of the devotion of his parents and sisters. 22:28 ... Scoot's new coach in Portland is Chauncey Billups, and we discuss how that relationship is an ideal mentor/mentee relationship. 24:08 ... Scoot and the Thompson Twins (Amen and Ausar) are products of the Overtime Elite program and Mirin shares her perspective on why the program is becoming so successful. 27:36 ... The Thompson Twins have been inseperable their entire lives, but now they'll be on different NBA teams.  How will that work out? 29:30 ... The parents of the Thompsons and Henderson are very similar in many ways ... Mirin explains. 32:35 ... Mirin's next book is on Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon and Mirin tells us why he was such a compelling subject for her second book. 34:37 ... Mirin compares Olajuwon to Antetokounmpo and finds their mindsets to be eerily similar. 38:45 ... Bruce asks Mirin about how Hakeem approached playing basketball during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan when he was required to fast from dawn until dusk. 40:39 ... The crew plays "Word Association" with Mirin and here are the topics: Giannis, Ja Morant, Greg Oden, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Nikola Jokic, and Mirin's boss at the Ringer Bill Simmons. 49:31 ... Thanks to Mirin ... follow her on Twitter & Instagram @mirinfader and on her website mirinfader.com ... and bye until next time! ... TRT 50:50

Chris and Rob take the All the Smoke guys to task for not pushing back on Robert Horry's assertion that Hakeem Olajuwon was a better player than Tim Duncan and Shaquille O'Neal and tell us who they think could replace Shannon Sharpe on FS1's Undisputed. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble swings by to break down the biggest baseball stories in this week's edition of Foul or Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Smith thinks his 94 and 95 NBA champion Rockets would beat the Chicago Bulls with Michael Jordan. Sit back, relax and listen up!

Ryan Hollins talks with NBA legend, Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell about the lessons he learned from his mistakes at Florida, his matchups against Michael Jordan, hitting the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals and what he thinks about future Rockets super-star Jalen Green. NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Hollins talks with NBA legend, Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell about the lessons he learned from his mistakes at Florida, his matchups against Michael Jordan, hitting the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals and what he thinks about future Rockets super-star Jalen Green. NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you ask today's guests Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, golf has always been a great game. The two met as teammates on the Morehouse College golf team where they won a National Championship and then remained friends as their lives ran parallel in different career fields. But the game always remained in Olajuwon's heart and as a lover of design he wanted combine the two. So, he created the infamous swingman logo and put it on a shirt initially for himself which turned into shipping 3,000 orders from his home. As they say, the rest is history. Earl saw the vision and knew he had to join the mission. Today, Olajuwon and Earl are the Founders of Eastside Golf a golf apparel brand for the culture that is rooted in authenticity. They've gone to work with some of your favorite brands, including golf enthusiast and GOAT Michael Jordan.Co-Founder of Claima and Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging creatives and entrepreneurs of color about how they were able to build their own tables by turning their hobbies, side hustles, and ideas into thriving small businesses. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers by stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Dapper Dan, Jeff Staple, Karleen Roy and more. Follow Claima Stories and Bimma Williams on Instagram: @claimastories and @bimmawilliamsAnd watch us Youtube powered by Vista. Vista is proud to be your go-to design and marketing partner for small business owners across the world. Use code CLAIMASTORIES at check-out on www.vistaprint.com to receive 20% off your next order of $75 or more plus free standard shipping.

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Happy Holidays! Grails is now streaming on HULU, so we linked with our boys Earl Cooper and Olajuwon Ajanaku and spoke about: -East Side Golf -Street Wear and sneaker influence on Golf -Being sponsored by Jordan Brand, and meeting MJ -The Fiends and Family Jordan 4 collab and more!

Happy Holidays! Grails is now streaming on HULU, so we linked with our boys Earl Cooper and Olajuwon Ajanaku and spoke about: -East Side Golf -Street Wear and sneaker influence on Golf -Being sponsored by Jordan Brand, and meeting MJ -The Fiends and Family Jordan 4 collab and more!

En este episodio, debatimos los nuevos nombres de los premios en la NBA. ¿Hicieron lo correcto? ¿Quién más era candidato? Y premios de relajo. Como siempre cerramos con Fantasy. Redes sociales: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @losnbafreaks Marcos Brenes- Twitter: @MarcosJBrenes- Instagram: @marcosjbrenes Gerard Clemente- Twitter: @gerardclemente- Instagram: @gerard_clemente Josue Brenes- Twitter: @JRBrenes Website: losnbafreaks.comEmail: losnbafreaks@gmail.com

Eastside Golf's, Olajuwon Ajanaku & Earl Cooper, sits down with Marco Negrete to talk about their upcoming Jordan Brand off the course and on the course golf collaboration. Olajuwon and Earl also share some entrepreneurship advice for all the young professionals out there chasing their dreams!

Ebro in the Morning sits down with Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper to discuss their company Eastside Golf, and how they are using the opportunity to make Golf more popular in black and brown communities. They discuss their signature Jordans, Ebro and Rosenberg's golf game, & more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olajuwon Ajanaku, the Founder of Eastside Golf grew up in East Atlanta. He gained a golf scholarship to Morehouse College and won a National Championship alongside his co-founder, Earl Cooper. After graduating with a degree in accounting, he worked in Commercial Finance for many years. Olajuwon left the corporate world to fully embark on entrepreneurship that would support his own dream of turning pro in golf. As a result, Eastside Golf was formed. Earl Cooper is a PGA Professional and is currently ranked as one of the best young teachers in America by Golf Digest. He has worked as the first African American golf professional at Detroit Golf Club and Wilmington Country Club. He graduated from Morehouse College where him and Olajuwon played on the golf team and won a National Championship.   Olajuwon and Earl had a number of amazing insights during our conversation. Some of them include: “I'm the type of person where I don't step into something until I really know what's going on” – Earl (17:10). “Tunnel vision hasn't worked for us very well” – Earl (17:50) “If you're going to make a logo of a black man, you have to explain, market, design, everything that comes with that” – Olajuwon (20:30). “It starts the conversation at country clubs” – Olajuwon (22:40). “With us, with our logo, I talk about everything that comes with it” – Olajuwon (23:20) “Open the door for some more people, open the door for the youth, open the door for the people that look just like the [Eastside Golf] logo” – Olajuwon (24:10) “We get to tell those stories that no other golf company can tell” – Olajuwon (24:20). “[Authenticity is] truly being yourself in all spaces” – Earl (24:50). “For me there's always been this love of the game and wanting to share it with people, that's why I love to teach” – Earl (26:00). “In the world of golf, in my experience particularly, they have all these rules and boxes that you have to check where it stifles creativity, and everyone looks the same” – Earl (27:00). “At the end of the day, it's still just grass” – Earl (28:15) “A lot of the morals and values you get from the golf course help you in life” – Olajuwon (29:05). “There's a solution for everything. It's all about how you go about planning, how you go about getting prepared for that actual problem” – Olajuwon (30:00). “Golf raised me” – Olajuwon (30:35). “You can be yourself when you come here” – Olajuwon (31:30). “Just because you don't look like everybody, walk like everybody, talk like everybody, doesn't mean you can't be a great golfer” – Olajuwon (32:30). “I'm hungry. I have a point to prove” – Olajuwon (38:15). “We're literally explaining to the world that there's always a solution for anything that you want to achieve, whether it's personal goals or changing anything in the world that needs improvement” – Olajuwon (39:40). “It's still going to be about how you're treating people… it's never going to be about ‘us' anymore. It's about how can we bring people in to buy in and work their asses off” - Earl (41:40). “You have to communicate because things are going to change every day” – Earl (42:30). “It's never just going to be one person or one role. It's truly a unit” – Earl (44:25). “We have an opportunity to change the game. We want to be measured on the impact that we have” – Earl (45:55). “How do we continue to remove barriers so people feel like this game is for them” – Earl (46:45). “The issue isn't golf… it is the way the game is being taught” – Earl (47:10). “Eastside Golf will make huge impact across the globe if we just continue to believe in ourselves, stay authentic, and play this game the way we know how “ – Olajuwon (55:10) “We're not an anomaly. There are so many other kids that think similar to us that go to HBCU's that don't get the opportunity. They're just overlooked” – Olajuwon (55:40). “Where a lot of other companies are more worried about the politics and the bottom line, our focus is elsewhere” – Olajuwon (56:20). “Work hard and go for everything you know you deserve” – Olajuwon (1:02:30). “There's always an analogy or there's always a certain way you can think about something, but you just have to take it and make it yours” – Olajuwon (1:03:05).   Additionally, you can follow Olajuwon and Earl on Instagram, and also check out the Eastside Golf website here and the Eastside Golf Twitter page here! Thank you so much to Olajuwon and Earl for coming on the podcast! I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that was released in October of 2020, and you can order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening.

We welcome a guy who was has been racking up the hardware this offseason as HABCA AND TABC Assistant Coach of the Year honors! He is someone Coach Kovo has known for a long time going all the way back to their days together at Fort Bend Clements, he is the Assistant Basketball coach at Katy Seven Lakes HS where he has been for the past 12 years, welcome Wes Kohl to the show! - Growing up in the Spring Branch area of Houston where many families have stayed for decades - Going to high school at Spring Woods and playing in an uber-competitive district where it was always a dog-fight just to finish atop the other Spring Branch ISD schools, not to mention the tough Elsik and Hastings teams out of Alief ISD - Coach was all set to be the man his senior year but those plans were slightly led astray by a brush with fame with a future Aggie Football and Green Bay Packer star who came in as a freshman and quickly made an impact - After some great years as a student in College Station, he headed back home to start his coaching career just down the road from where he grew up, settling in at the far end of HISD in the newly opened Westside HS. - From there he followed his mentor Carey Palmer to start another program at Morton Ranch before continuing his ascent up the coaching ladder to become the assistant at Fort Bend Clements under Ralph Farley. After that he found a home at Seven Lakes HS under top-flight coaches Dan Miller and Shannon Heston. - Finally we play an Aggieland hoops edition of Start/Bench/Cut with names like Law, Middleton, and Caruso, and some football editions with legends like Nguyen, Miller, Coryatt, Richardson, Tannehill, and Manziel before ending with some Clutch City editions with names like Olajuwon, Howard, and Yao, and Drexler, Harden, and Francis Start/Bench/Cuts are brought to you by our good friends at MVP Marketing Group: A Turnkey Solution for Schools. Check out their website at mvpmarketinggroup.org to learn more. Reach out to CEO Mike Vogelaar at CEO@MVPMarketingGroup.org or (254)640-1094 to talk about how they can help ease the stress of attracting and retaining sponsors for your program. Tell him Coach Kovo sent you by for a Team Player Podcast discount! Join the Team Player Revolution! The biggest help is to leave a 5-star rating on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. This is what moves us up the rankings so more people can hear the stories of coaches changing lives. Follow on Twitter @coach_kovo Hit us up at teamplayerpodcast@gmail.com - we lift up our own inside Team Player Nation, all guest suggestions or feedback is welcome! Art for the Team Player Podcast was created by Kaiser St. Cyr Music for the Team Player Podcast is from the single One More/Good Enough by Avrion - available on all platforms --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Every time we talk to a Seattle hooper the name David King is always mentioned when talking about the best to come out of the area. The powerful frame, Olajuwon-like footwork and incredible basketball hands is what most opponents rave about. He was key to the memorable and historic State Championship win in 1998 with Rainier Beach High School. Although his high school teammate was NBA Legend Jamal Crawford, it was David King with the post-game interview shouting that he was going to Disneyland after the victory. King will forever be loved and respected in Seattle, but we feel that he needs to be recognized in the entire basketball world. He has continued to be an important contributor to the game by both coaching high school basketball and running The CrawsOver as the director/commissioner. The Crossover is one of the most recognized Pro-Ams in the country and we get to hear all about it here. Great stories were shared about growing up in Seattle, the hoops scene in the City, a historic title run, Jamal Crawford, Douglas Wrenn-El, Doug Christie, LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, The CrawsOver, getting the Sonics back, coaching, and MUCH more!Don't sleep on this episode! David King was such an incredible guest and we are forever grateful for the experience. We had so much fun with him and we can see why he was so loved and respected by those who know him. We know you'll feel the same after hearing his story.Thank You David King!Be sure to support The CrawsOver and Rainier Beach High School basketball.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

We're making Team Player Podcast History again today with our first ever Track and Field Guest! Not only is he the Head Boys Track Coach but he is also an Assistant Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the George Ranch Longhorns, welcome Nick Ollivierre to the show! - Growing up in Baytown, TX and attending Ross S. Sterling HS along with his siblings - The fierce rivalry with cross town Baytown Lee and what happened in the dramatic showdown his senior year - More TPP podcast history! The 1st time two TPP alums faced off against each other during Coach's JR year against Jimmy Hamon (ep. 24) - Fun times at THE Southwest Texas State University. and deciding to pursue coaching after thinking he wanted a career as a principal - Lots of big moments both on the field and on the track, as well as sharing his all-time Ridge Point top 5 skill players! - Finally we play a little hometown Start/Bench/Cut with H-Town names like Yao, Olajuwon, Howard, Drexler, Harden, Francis, and Altuve, Bagwell, and Biggio. What you might not know however is after the Oilers left Coach became a Packers fan so we play a Lambeau Leap edition and settle a GOAT debate with names like Favre, Rogers, and Brady. Nick is also an OU fan so we play a Boomer Sooner Gunslinger edition with names like Hurts, Mayfield, and Murray. Start/Bench/Cuts are brought to you by our good friends at MVP Marketing Group: A Turnkey Solution for Schools. Check out their website at mvpmarketinggroup.org to learn more. Reach out to CEO Mike Vogelaar at CEO@MVPMarketingGroup.org or (254)640-1094 to talk about how they can help ease the stress of attracting and retaining sponsors for your program. Tell him Coach Kovo sent you by for a Team Player Podcast discount! Join the Team Player Revolution! The biggest help is to leave a 5-star rating on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. This is what moves us up the rankings so more people can hear the stories of coaches changing lives. Get TPP updates on Twitter @coach_kovo If you're digging the Team Player Vibe we want to hear about it! Hit us up at teamplayerpodcast@gmail.com - we lift up our own inside Team Player Nation. Many of our Team Player alums started out as fans of the show that reached out, or, were recommended by other Team Players Art for the Team Player Podcast was created by Kaiser St. Cyr Music for the Team Player Podcast is from the single One More/Good Enough by Avrion - available on all platforms --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The season concludes with a final sitdown with all the couples and the experts sitting with the couples that split.We discuss the episode that seemed to be about the redemption of Olajuwon, Lindsey's meanness and are you Team Alyssa or Team Lindsey?Thank you for another season in the books and we will see you in July for the San Diego season!Find us on Instagram and twitter - @altarcallmafs

Kevin Frazier sits with the Boston cast as a group and by couple to relive moments from the Boston season. The couples also reveal updates about the current status of their marriages.We discuss if Olajuwon is a changed man, Alyssa's unrepentance, Sriracha's appearance, Jasmina and Michael's future as friends and Lindsey's magical letter.Find us on Instagram and twitter - @altarcallmafs

This week is the final countdown before decision day! Jasmina keeps putting Michael in the friend zone, Mark's still on the fence, Olajuwon drinks out of a decanter and more!Follow me on social media and more here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Pastor Cal & Dr. Pepper meet up to discuss what each person needs before decision day, Olajuwon snaps yet again, Jasmina is just not that into Michael and Noi and Steve finally have the money talk...kind of. Follow me on social media and more here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Pepper and Pastor Cal pay a visit to the couples to help them address their issues. We discuss all the couples being in distress and how the golden couple of the season are not even a romantic couple.We continue to wade through the murky waters of Olajuwon and Katina's relationship and are dissapointed at how the experts handled it. We can't figure out Noi's issues and Mark and Lindsey continue to struggle.As always we give a social media recap on past couples. Don't forget on Monday, you can find a MAFS Afterparty recap episode on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/altarcallmafs. We will also have a The Ultimatum recap as well next week. Join the conversation on our social media - @altarcallmafs on Twitter and Instagram.

Everything was against us this week but 3 recordings, multiple system tests, restarts and one ailing laptop later, we are so glad to have an episode out for you guys.It's a little different from the usual, but we do a round robin of each couple and how they celebrated their one month anniversaries. You know we had to talk about that dinner and Olajuwon once again acting a fool.We still have a social media recap and the Afterparty recap will be up this week as well. No new episode on Lifetime next week but we will have the Journey So Far recap on Patreon.Find us on Instagram and twitter at @altarcallmafs