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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events...
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events of the past three decades, telling lively and personal stories, plus in-depth discussions about the serious issues affecting current and retired athletes. This podcast is about the memories, business and culture of sport.
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Legends Of Sport
Legends Of Sport
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1 OCT 2024 · Andy is back with more from 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas! This week, Andy chats with ESPN analyst Dave McMenamin about life covering the Los Angeles Lakers, 10 years of covering LeBron James, his career transition from print to screen, what it was like covering Kobe Bryant, his contributions to Nat Butler's new book "Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography", and more!
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24 SEP 2024 · Andy takes the show on the road to 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas! First, Andy chats with NBA Summer League Co-Founder Warren LeGarie about their 20th year, the genesis of NBA Summer League, why Las Vegas was the best location, how the partnership with UNLV & the Thomas & Mack Center started, the influence of the late NBA Commissioner David Stern, & his three most memorable moments over the years! NEXT, Andy sits down with NBA Summer League's Director of Team Operations, Marni Colbert, about her long history with NBA Summer League, the massive growth of NBA Summer League over the years, her two transformative moments over the years, lessons from her father, and so much more!
Stay tuned next week for MORE from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas!
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17 SEP 2024 · We're back with a brand new interview Live from Las Vegas! This week, Andy chats with former NBA player Craig Hodges! Craig talks about being drafted by the San Diego Clippers, lessons he learned from Bill Walton, Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan's parallels, his stint as special assistant to Phil Jackson, his instrumental work helping Kobe Bryant return from injury in 2009, Kobe's evolution as a player and a leader, his reaction to player activism during the 2020 Bubble games, and more!
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10 SEP 2024 · Andy is back with more from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary showcase in Las Vegas! This week, Andy sits down with long time colleague & 33-year Communications Director for USA Basketball, Craig Miller! Andy & Craig share stories from their time together with the Dream Team in 1992! From their first meeting at Dream Team training camp, Craig's experience as the first PR personnel at USA Basketball in 1990, working with the big personalities on the Dream Team, the debacle of shooting the team portrait in Portland, their experience at training camp in Monaco, John Stockton walking around unrecorgnized on the streets of Barcelona, Charles Barkley's midnight casino run, the ripple effect of Magic Johnson's HIV diagnosis, dinner with Prince Rainier, and much more!
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3 SEP 2024 · This week, Andy chats with 3x NBA Champion Scott Williams! Scott discusses the surreal feeling of winning his first championship in 1991 with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan advocating for him to be signed, The Last Dance, the genesis of his book "Through the Fire: A Memoir of Trauma and Loss, Basketball and Triumph", the tragic death of his parents and the decision to write about it, advocating for mental health awareness, Steve Kerr, playing with both Michael Jordan & Lebron James, lessons from Dean Smith & Phil Jackson, and why 90's ball was the best era!
27 AUG 2024 · We're back with more from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas! This week, Andy chats with 2000 Olympics Gold Medalist Allan Houston, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Deron Williams, & BONUS guest - designer Jeff Hamilton! FIRST, Allan Houston talks about the urgency felt by the 2000 Olympic team, the thrill of being selected, bonding moments with the team, and the importance of mentorship! NEXT, Deron Williams describes the unique pressures of the 2008 Redeem Team, bonding with teammate Carlos Boozer, Kobe Bryant's legendary work ethic, and fatherhood. PLUS, special bonus guest Jeff Hamilton stops by to talk about memories from the Dream Team, Steph & LeBron, future jackets, and more!
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Stay tuned next Tuesday for more interviews from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!
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20 AUG 2024 · Andy chats with fellow NBA photographer & co-founder of NBA Photos - Nat Butler! Andy & Nat discuss his new book "Courtside: 40 years of NBA Photography", how the book came into fruition, obtaining quotes from the players about the photos, Patrick Ewing & Adam Silver's Foreword (Afterword by Spike Lee), most memorable moments covering Team USA Basketball, the genesis of NBA Photos, ushering in the digital era of photography, stories from shared history together over the years (Ray Allen's game-winner, bus rides with the Dream Team), and what it meant to be entrusted by David Stern with "documenting & preserving of the visual history of the league"!
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Stay tuned next week for MORE from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!
13 AUG 2024 · Andy chats with Olympic Gold Medalist & 17-year NBA legend Sam Perkins! Sam discusses his fondest memory from competing for the 1984 Olympic team, playing for vastly different coaches Dean Smith & Bobby Knight, playing with a rookie Michael Jordan on the '84 Olympic team, hitting the game-winning shot in Game 1 of the 1991 NBA Finals, the toughness of the 1996 NBA Finals run with the Seattle Supersonics, playing against Shaq & Kobe in the 2000 NBA Finals, memories of Kobe Bryant, and the potential revival of the Seattle Supersonics!Â
Stay tuned next week for MORE from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!
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6 AUG 2024 · We're back with more from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas! This week, Andy chats with legendary player & executive Mitch Kupchak! Andy & Mitch discuss their working relationship over the years, the crazy Lakers team photos, Andy covering Mitch as a player, the pivotal trade that sent him from the Washington Bullets to the Los Angeles Lakers, his transition from player to executive, memories from meeting & working with the great Jerry West, the story behind the Lakers trade for Kobe Bryant in the 1996 draft, Kobe's scrimmage workout against Michael Cooper, as well as memories from winning Olympic Gold with Team USA in 1976!
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Stay tuned next Tuesday for more interviews from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!
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30 JUL 2024 · We're back with more from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas! FIRST, Andy chats with 18-year NBA legend & current Assistant Coach for the Golden State Warriors - Jerry Stackhouse! Jerry discusses being recruited by the legendary UNC Coach Dean Smith, being picked 3rd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, playing alongside Allen Iverson, the impact of the Dream Team, coaching the Warriors in the post-Klay Thompson era, and his matchups with a young Kobe Bryant! NEXT, Andy sits down with FOUR-time Olympics Gold Medalist & FIVE-time WNBA DPOY - Tamika Catchings! Tamika talks about memories from her 20 years with USA Basketball, playing for the Indiana Fever for 15 years, the resurgence of Indiana basketball, Caitlin Clark's transition from college to pro, the growth of the WNBA over the years, and her broadcasting career!
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Stay tuned next Tuesday for more interviews from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events...
show more
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events of the past three decades, telling lively and personal stories, plus in-depth discussions about the serious issues affecting current and retired athletes. This podcast is about the memories, business and culture of sport.
show less
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| Author | Andrew D. Bernstein |
| Organization | Andrew Bernstein |
| Categories | Sports , Basketball , History |
| Website | www.spreaker.com |
| andy@legendsofsport.net |
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