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AIR018 – 1996 NBA season

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Chicago Bulls

Adam and Aaron recap the 1996 NBA season.

Our conversation covers the whole season – we discuss best / worst team records, all major award winners and notable retirees. We also focus on the Bulls’ historic 72-10 record. We chat random stats, fake player nicknames (amazingly make a return) and of course, the 1996 Playoffs – culminating with Jordan v Payton / Kemp in the 1996 NBA Finals.

 

Links to topics discussed:

1996 NBA Season Summary | Johnny ‘Red’ Kerr / Adam Howes (curator)

Damon Stoudamire (1995) | Bulls v Grizzlies | Bulls v Lakers | Chicago’s 70th win

1996 NBA Finals: Game 1 | Game 3

 

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AIR013 – Corie Blount

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Corie Blount

Former University of Cincinnati star and 11-year NBA veteran, Corie Blount.

We discuss his compelling background and unique ascent to the highest level of basketball. We talk about his relationship with college coach Bob Huggins, Nick Van Exel, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O’Neal and others. He offers great insight into his pro career, including memories of a rookie Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan’s first retirement. Importantly, we also learn about the off-court challenges that Corie has overcome.

 

Links to topics discussed:

Bearcats basketball | L.A. Lakers feature

Corie graduates | Gradu8.me

Corie’s story (part 1 / part 2)

Follow Corie on Twitter

 

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AIR005 – Luc Longley

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Australian NBA Champion

Three-time Olympian / NBA Champion and Australia’s first ever NBA player, Luc Longley.

We chat about Luc’s early sporting career, his formative years playing basketball and representing Australia at the Olympic Games. Luc tells us how he was recruited to play college basketball for the University of New Mexico. We discuss his 10-year NBA career and how he prepared to match-up against an era of dominant big men, unlikely to be ever seen again. We also examine Luc’s championship years with Chicago and his experiences playing alongside Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. The conversation is very candid and Luc’s sense of humour is notable.

 

Links to topics discussed:

Basketball Reference | Book: Running with the Bulls

Luc Longley – 60 Minutes profile (1992) | Running with the Bulls – 1996

1996 NBA Finals – Game 6 introductions / Bulls’ 4th NBA Championship (Luc’s 1st)

1997 NBA Playoffs – Luc’s bounce pass to Jordan for the dunk

G’day USA (2012): Black Tie Gala – Phil Jackson / Luc Longley

 

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AIR001 – Bill Wennington

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Bill Wennington

Three-time NBA Champion of the Chicago Bulls, Bill Wennington.

Our discussion includes Bill’s formative years in Canada, the Olympics and his time at St. John’s University. We talk about the 1985 NBA Draft, his NBA career and foray to Italy where he won a Euroleague Championship. We also discuss his key role in Michael Jordan’s amazing ‘Double Nickel‘ game. We chat about Bill’s post-retirement days, the book he authored and his love for his current job with the Chicago Bulls Radio Network. We even squeeze in some Derrick Rose rehab talk.

 

Links to topics discussed:

Basketball Reference

MavsWiki | Virtus Bologna (Bill’s Italian team v Toni ‘The Waiter’ Kukoc)

“Michael & I combined for 57 points…” (highlights of all points scored)

‘Running with the Bulls’ feature | 1997 NBA Finals, Game 5

Tales from the Bulls Hardwood | Chicago Bulls Radio Network

 

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