AIR024 – Drazen Petrovic (retrospective)

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Drazen Petrovic

Adam and Todd discuss the life of Drazen Petrovic. June 7, 2013, marks the 20th anniversary of his tragic death. Todd has written a soon-to-be released book, on Drazen’s amazing life. This conversation also gives you an inside look at fascinating, untold, Petrovic stories.

 

Links to topics discussed (more added soon):

Statistics courtesy of Basketball Reference | [select YT links, via Daniel]

Drazen Petrovic: Sibenka (1979-1983) | Cibona (1984-1988) | vs. Michael Jordan | Tribute

ESPN 30 for 30: Once Brothers

 

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AIR023 – Retro GM 1987-1993

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Retro GM: NBA Draft

Adam and Todd go head-to-head, in the debut of Retro GM. We assume the role of General Manager, to assemble the best team of players from 1987-1993. We discuss our memories of each player, plus, offer up stats and NBA chatter associated with the era.

Retro GM: Guidelines (draft order, subject to change)

Once you have listened to the episode, please vote. We’d love your feedback.

 

Links to topics discussed (more added soon):

Statistics courtesy of Basketball Reference

Fat Lever’s (near) quadruple-double (1988) | Tom Chambers’ huge dunk (1989)

Joe Dumars and Michael Jordan (1989)Karl Malone vs. Isiah Thomas (1991)

 

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AIR010 – 1993 NBA season

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Chicago Bulls

Adam and Aaron recap the 1993 NBA season.

Our conversation covers the whole season – we discuss best / worst team records, all major award winners and notable retirees – plus, two tragic deaths that rocked the NBA. We also chat unique jersey numbers, fake player nicknames (for possibly the first and last time) and of course, the 1993 Playoffs – culminating with Jordan v Barkley in the 1993 NBA Finals.

 

Links to topics discussed:

1993 NBA Season Summary | Johnny ‘Red’ Kerr / Adam Howes (curator)

Retirees: Bernard King / Kevin McHale | Deaths: Drazen Petrovic / Reggie Lewis

 

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AIR008 – Peter Vecsey

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Peter Vecsey

Legendary reporter and columnist, Peter Vecsey.

Our extensive chat covers Peter’s whole career – his candor is second-to-none. We talk about his relationship with Julius Erving, experiences covering Rick Barry, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson and a host of other greats. Peter recalls his friendship with Drazen Petrovic and discusses possibly his greatest exclusive – Latrell Sprewell’s choke-hold on then-coach, P.J. Carlesimo. He recalls his years covering Michael Jordan, gives honest assessments of Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, plus offers numerous stories he’s never told before. You need to listen to this conversation to fully appreciate it.

 

Links to topics discussed:

Julius Erving feature (ABA) | Rick Barry announces move to ABA (1967)

NBA v ABA (1970′s) | Minnesota v Ohio State – fight

Peter on NBC’s halftime show (1993 NBA Playoffs) | Sprewell v Carlesimo

NY Post columns (Apr 24 – Jul 01, 2012) | Follow Peter on Twitter

 

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