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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)

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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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AIR019 – 1990-1994 NBA All-Star Games

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Michael v Magic

Adam and Aaron recap the 1990 through 1994 NBA All-Star Games. We discuss rosters, coaches, leading vote getters, memorable moments and Most Valuable Players. Controversy reigns supreme, when true feelings about a Hall of Famer bubble to the surface. The chat is filled with plenty of insight, mixed with a healthy dose of good humor. I even offer an apology to some former All-Stars, in hopes of inviting them on as guests of the show in future episodes.

 

NEW! Blooper reel: (audio) [click below]

 

Links to topics discussed:

All-Star Games: 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 [links courtesy of Basketball Reference]

Top 10 plays: ’90 | ’91 | ’92 | ’93 | ’94

1990: Karl Malone | 1992: Magic Johnson | 1994: Scottie Pippen

Johnny ‘Red’ Kerr / Adam Howes (curator)

 

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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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AIR017 – Terry Cummings

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Terry Cummings

NBA All-Star, Rookie of the Year and basketball legend, Terry Cummings.

We discuss Terry’s teenage years and how he recruited himself to DePaul University. He talks about his college experiences, playing with fellow great, Mark Aguirre. We hear Terry’s thoughts on the 1982 NBA Draft and his two seasons at the (San Diego) Clippers. We cover his trade request to Milwaukee and what it was like to play against Michael Jordan, Julius Erving and other greats of the game. We talk about the leadership he offered team mates throughout his whole career, his thoughts on the NBA of today and his post-basketball life.

 

Links to topics discussed:

Jordan’s second NBA game | Bulls v Bucks – 1985 NBA Playoffs (Game 2 / Game 3)

Julius Erving’s final NBA game | Spurs v Blazers – 1990 NBA Playoffs (part 1 / part 2)

Terry Cummings online: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

 

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AIR015 – Ian Eagle

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Ian EagleEmmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer and voice of NBA Action, Ian Eagle.

We talk about the influence of Ian’s parents, on his path to becoming one of America’s most versatile commentators. He recalls great stories from the NBA Finals, his career to date and delivers stupendous impressions of Bill Raftery and Marv Albert. We talk New Jersey Nets (1990s), Jason Kidd’s impact (2002), the recent move to Brooklyn and plenty more. A free-flowing conversation injected with humor throughout.

 

Links to topics discussed:

“Send it in Jerome!”

Bulls v Nets – 1998 NBA Playoffs | Nets v Pacers – 2002 NBA Playoffs

Sports Broadcasting Camp | Bruce Beck & Ian Eagle

 

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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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