Basketball history podcasts
Pennsylvania, a state rich in sports history, has witnessed the triumphs and challenges of numerous iconic teams across various disciplines. From the gridiron battles of the Philadelphia Eagles to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ dominance on the ice, the Keystone State has been a breeding ground for athletic excellence. ***Please Note. There are sponsored links in this … Read more
The journey from college courts to the dazzling arenas of the NBA is a path trodden by the college basketball elite. This transition is not just a leap in terms of career but also a testament to the profound influence college basketball holds over NBA draft picks. The developmental arc provided by college basketball, the … Read more
I grew up as a fan of the New York Knicks. The Knicks were a Championship team in those days, and Willis Reed was one of the best players in the NBA. This story begins in 1972 and ends with how I got to meet Willis Reed. The phone rang at my home on a … Read more
The date was May 8, 1970: It was game 7 of the NBA Finals, between the LA Lakers and the New York Knicks. I was eight years old, and my brother was eleven. Both of us being Knicks and Willis Reed fans, this would soon become a game we could never forget. Back in game … Read more
Believe it or not, the 21st century isn’t that young anymore. We’re nearly a quarter of the way through the century, so now feels like a good time to start looking at the first part of the century in a historical context. We’ve seen multiple instances of what could be considered a dynasty in the … Read more