Legends Of Sport
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsNaismith 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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Marc Spears
October 06, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAndy chats with Senior NBA Writer at The Undefeated - Marc Spears! From the bubble!! Andy & Marc talk about covering the NBA bubble, the asterisk argument, the development of players and social issues, the numerous NBA storylines throughout the playoffs, LeBron's legacy & more! How does the social justice fight continue post-bubble? What will next season look like? And when will it start!? Plus, Andy & Marc discuss Dwight Howard, Tyler Herro, AD & Lebron as a duo, where LeBron's legacy fits i...
Michael Cooper
September 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBAndy chats with Laker Legend Michael Cooper! Andy & Michael talk about the action in the bubble, the success of the Showtime Lakers, his battles with Larry Bird, the WNBA, and his coaching career! Andy & Coop dive deep on the Showtime Laker Era! From the Lakers-Celtics rivalry, the 1980 finals, the team's turnaround in '85, his relationships with Pat Riley, Magic & Kareem, Chick-sims(Coop-a-loop!), Magic & Larry's contributions to the game, and then vs now! Michael also talks about his coachi...
Jack McCallum
September 22, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBAndy invites author, Sports Illustrated alum, and fellow Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer - Jack McCallum! Andy & Jack discuss the action in the bubble, memories from the 1992 Dream Team, being a media member during the NBA's rise in popularity through the 80's & 90's, and how reporting on sports has changed over the years! Hear Jack discuss how he managed interpersonal relationships with players and coaches, how storytelling has changed due to Social Media, and much more! Andy & Ja...
Steve Kerr
September 15, 2020 14:41 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBAndy invites Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr! Andy & Steve discuss his unique coaching tree, how he managed his transition from Player to Coach, the rise in Mental Health Awareness in sports, and how he became a life-long Dodgers fan! Steve also gives us an injury update on Klay Thompson, and the team's minicamp plans! Hear Steve's thoughts on The Last Dance documentary about Michael Jordan, the Black Lives Matter movement, the importance of joy, as well as his memories of playing...
Corey Maggette
September 08, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBAndy chats with 14-year NBA star & Clippers legend - Corey Maggette! Andy & Corey discuss his one-and-done decision after a year at Duke, his eight-year stint with the LA Clippers, his many battles & memories of Kobe Bryant, & his broadcasting career! Corey tells us a few great memories from his relationship with Kobe Bryant - from his competitiveness on the court to Great White Sharks & Mamba Capes! Andy & Corey also discuss his transition to the broadcast booth, his mentorship under the gre...
We Believe | Baron Davis
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAndy chats with 13-year NBA star Baron Davis! Baron discusses growing up in South Central L.A., his recruiting process coming out of Crossroads High School, being drafted No. 3 overall in 1999 by Charlotte, the franchise move to New Orleans, his time playing with the LA Clippers, and his passion for storytelling! Andy & Baron also discuss one of the greatest upsets in NBA history - when he and the No. 8 seed Golden State Warriors defeated the No. 1 seed Dallas Mavericks; the first time an 8-s...
Tuff Juice | Caron Butler
August 25, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAndy chats with NBA Champion and all around class act - Caron Butler! Andy & Caron discuss his book "Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA", his first-hand involvement in social justice issues, the importance of mentorship, memories of Kobe Bryant, and his daughter Gia & her fight with diabetes. Hear Caron tell intimate stories from his relationship with the late Kobe Bryant, how their bond strengthened over time, and why Kobe called Caron one of his favorite teammates. Andy & Ca...
Legendary Upsets | Ralph Sampson
August 18, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAndy chats with Pro Basketball Hall of Famer - Ralph Sampson! In the spirit of the playoffs returning, Andy & Ralph take a trip down memory lane - brace yourselves Lakers fans - as they relive the dramatic conclusion of the 1986 Western Conference Finals. Hear Ralph also describe his journey to the NBA; from being perhaps the most highly recruited basketball player of his generation, his decision to go to the University of Virginia, being drafted No. 1 by the Houston Rockets in 1983, playing ...
Legendary Wisdom | Jerry West
August 11, 2020 12:49 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBAndy chats with the legendary Jerry West. Jerry talks about his consulting role with the Clippers, his relationship with owner Steve Ballmer, and why he's still inspired to stay involved with the game. Andy & Jerry discuss his autobiography West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life; from personal battles with depression, lessons he learned about racial injustice during his playing career in the sixties, and the power of modern athletes. Hear Mr. Clutch's definition of Greatness, his thoughts o...
Leading From Experience | BJ Armstrong
August 04, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBAndy Bernstein invites 3x NBA Champ & current Executive VP and Managing Executive of Basketball at Wasserman - BJ Armstrong! Andy & BJ discuss his journey to becoming a sports agent post playing career, how the pandemic & bubble has changed his day-to-day operations, The Last Dance documentary, the responsibility of speaking up for social justice, and more! BJ updates us on a few of his clients in the bubble, like Lakers' JaVale McGee, and gives his assessment of the restart so far. PLUS, BJ ...
The Voice Inside | Mike Breen
July 28, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAndy invites one of the NBA's most notable voices - Mike Breen of NBA on ESPN & ABC! BANG! Mike discusses his approach to his craft, his path into broadcasting, early influences, his induction into the NBA HOF, the 2020 HOF class, and more! Hear Mike describe what life will be like for him inside the bubble, as well as his experiences working with Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy & Doris Burke! PLUS, Andy checks in with Tania Ganguli of the LA Times, who has been reporting from the bubble! Tania ...
Coaching In A Bubble
July 21, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAndy chats with LA Sparks Head Coach Derek Fisher, and Houston Rockets Head Coach Mike D'Antoni about their approach to coaching in a bubble! 5x NBA Champ Derek Fisher tells us about the current state of the LA Sparks as they prepare for life in the bubble, the team's voice for social justice reform, and how he's viewing his role coming into a new scenario. Next, Andy chats with Mike D'Antoni about his expectations for his team, the NBA Coaches Association's Racial Injustice & Reform Committe...
The Long Goodbye
July 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAndy discusses training and media access in the bubble with former Lakers Trainer Gary Vitti & Bleacher Report's Howard Beck! First, Andy & Gary discuss how teams are preparing for action in the bubble, his thoughts and concerns on the situation, how players have stayed mentally & physically fit during the pandemic, similarities/differences to Magic Johnson's return following his HIV diagnosis, and more! Then, Andy chats with Howard Beck about life for media members in the bubble, how the med...
A New Beginning
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBWelcome to "Restarting the Clock!" Andy kicks off our brand new 16-week series centered around the restart of the NBA season! Andy chats with Tania Ganguli & Andrew Greif of the LA Times about the state of the Lakers & Clippers leading into the NBA restart in the Orlando Bubble this week! Andy, Tania & Andrew break down life in the bubble, highlight biggest challenges for players and coaches, concerns for commissioner Adam Silver, the experience of playing in empty arenas, the 'battle of Los ...
Introducing Legends of Sport: Restarting the Clock
July 06, 2020 22:20 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBProfessional basketball is back! Join LEGENDS OF SPORT for the return of the NBA season inside the Orlando bubble. For the next 16 weeks, we’ll be focusing our Legends of Sport lens on a series of episodes called “Restarting the Clock.” Our host and NBA Hall of Fame photographer Andy Bernstein will be joined by legendary players and coaches, league officials, and members of the sports media. We’ll tackle all that goes into restarting this unique season including training, the abridged finis...
Legends Of Photography | Lucy Nicholson
July 03, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBAndy invites senior staff photographer for Reuters News - Lucy Nicholson! Lucy tells us about her path into the world of photography, her route into the NBA, shooting the Olympic Games, joining the Reuters team, and her PULITZER PRIZE (she won't brag, so we'll brag for her)! Andy & Lucy discuss her work covering the COVID-19 pandemic, the intersection of news and sports photography, working with drones, shooting video vs still, and more! Plus, Lucy also takes us through her most iconic photos...
Legends Of Photography | Atiba Jefferson
June 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAndy invites legendary skateboarding & basketball photographer - Atiba Jefferson! Atiba discusses his start in skateboarding photography while growing up in Colorado, his route to the NBA, and the stories behind some of his most iconic shots & countless SLAM Magazine covers - from Kobe Bryant, to LeBron James, to Steph Curry! Andy & Atiba also talk about their first shoot together with Kobe, his philosophy behind shooting Skateboarding & Basketball, working with the greats, the story behind h...
Legends Of Photography | Bruce Bennett
June 19, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBAndy invites the Godfather of Hockey Photography - Bruce Bennett! With over 5,000 NHL Games, 39 Stanley Cups, and 400+ international & Olympic Games over the span of his career - there is no higher authority on Hockey Photography. Andy & Bruce discuss the early years of his career during the New York Islanders four-peat, the first time he shot Wayne Gretzky, being team photographer for FOUR NHL Teams at one time, his book "Hockey's Greatest Photos", and how he revolutionized the "Net Cam". He...
Legends Of Photography | Mikey Williams
June 12, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWe continue our Legends of Photography series this week with Top Rank Boxing's Mikey Williams! Listen as Mikey describes life as a ring-side photographer! Andy & Mikey discuss his route into the world of photography, his experience during Tuesday's Fight Night at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, his time serving in the U.S. Navy, his work with the Dodgers, and his path to Top Rank! Plus, Mikey describes life in "the bubble" for boxing's first live event since the pandemic - Hear Mikey recount the test...
Legends of Photography | Mikey Williams
June 12, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWe continue our Legends of Photography series this week with Top Rank Boxing's Mikey Williams! Listen as Mikey describes life as a ring-side photographer! Andy & Mikey discuss his route into the world of photography, his experience during Tuesday's Fight Night at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, his time serving in the U.S. Navy, his work with the Dodgers, and his path to Top Rank! Plus, Mikey describes life in "the bubble" for boxing's first live event since the pandemic - Hear Mikey recount the test...
Tim Grover
June 09, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBAndy invites one of the sports world's most revered trainers - Tim Grover! The man who trained Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, among others, tells us his secrets! Tim talks about the path to becoming Michael's trainer, his philosophy on training the elite, the differences between working with Michael & Kobe, his relationships with both men, and more! Hear Tim describe his first meeting with Michael Jordan in 1989, his three-tiered system for categorizing different types of competitors, and ho...
Legends Of Photography | Walter Iooss
June 06, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBAndy invites legendary sports photographer, "the poet laureate of sports" - Walter Iooss! The man with over 300 Sports Illustrated covers brings us behind the viewfinder! Walter takes us thru behind some of his most iconic photos - from Dwight Clark's "The Catch", to Michael Jordan's free throw line dunk, and many more! Walter discusses his path into photography, his Jordan book collab "Rare Air", his colleague/competition Neil Leifer, and his relationships with Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant. ...
Luke Walton
June 02, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBAndy invites Sacramento Kings Head Coach Luke Walton! Andy & Luke talk about his early years growing up, his Arizona recruiting trip, his playing career with the Lakers, his relationship with his father, coaching and more! Hear Luke discuss moments from the 2009 & 2010 championships, how Phil Jackson helped him onto the path of coaching, and his memories of Kobe Bryant.
George Lopez
May 29, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBAndy invites comedian and life-long Lakers & Dodgers super fan - George Lopez! George talks about his path into stand up comedy, the start of his sports fandom, and an apology that changed his life. Andy & George discuss the Dodgers/Astors sign stealing scandal, the Lakers' 2009 championship run, and the legacy of Kobe Bryant. Hear George talk about his favorite era of Lakers basketball, his experience at Kobe's final game, and his new special "We'll Do It For Half".
Tim Leiweke | CEO, Oak View Group
May 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBAndy invites Tim Leiweke - CEO of Oak View Group! Tim is one of the top sports executives in the world, renowned for building championship teams and state-of-the-art entertainment events. Tim discusses his start in professional sports, highlights his time as President & CEO of AEG, and his new company, Oak View Group - which is revolutionizing the venue & area business worldwide! Andy & Tim also discuss David Stern, Staples Center, and his insights into how we return to sports!
Legends of Photography | Nathaniel S. Butler
May 22, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBAndy invites fellow NBA Photos Senior Photographer - Nathaniel S. Butler! Andy & Nat kick off our brand new photographer series with a discussion about the life and careers of the NBA's senior photographers from the past four decades! Hear the stories behind the most iconic photos in the sport's history! Nat takes us behind the viewfinder for an inside look at his journey as a sports photographer, how he came to join the NBA, and discusses his most iconic photos! Nat describes the work that...
Kevin Love
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBAndy is joined by Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love! Kevin tells us how he's staying physically & mentally active during the shutdown, and how he's opening the dialogue on dealing with the anxieties of the pandemic. Kevin talks about his personal journey with anxiety & depression, the impact of his Players' Tribune article, and his passion to normalize the conversations about mental health! Andy & Kevin also discuss his 2016 championship run with the Cavs, and the 2012 Olympic team! PLU...
Sue Bird
May 15, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBAndy speaks with All-Star point guard for the Seattle Storm - Sue Bird! Andy and Sue discuss how she's managing the disruption in play, her competitive inspirations growing up, and her legendary playing career! Andy tells the story of meeting Sue for the first time while covering the AAU National Girls 11 & Under tourney in 1992. The two also talk about the departure of the Seattle Supersonics, her stint in the front office for the Denver Nuggets, the fight for the current WNBA CBA, the Hunge...
ESPN's Dave McMenamin
May 12, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBOn today's Legends Of Sport podcast, Andy chats with NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN! Andy & Dave talk about his journey as an NBA reporter; from early sports inspirations, to the fortuitous turn of events that led to his first job at NBA.com, how the job evolved over the years, and how he went from covering Kobe Bryant to LeBron James! Dave also discusses the process to publishing his book on LeBron, "Return of the King", the hurdles to resuming the current season, as well as his memorie...
Raymond Ridder | Golden State Warriors VP of Communications
May 08, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAndy invites Golden State Warriors Vice President of Communications - Raymond Ridder! Andy and Raymond talk about how the Warriors have stayed connected to the fans and community during the pandemic, and his path as 29-year member of NBA PR! Raymond describes how he ended up with the Warriors, including the story behind his resilient pursuit of his first internship with the Lakers. Raymond also comments on "The Last Dance", how he relished the challenges of the slump years with the Dubs, and ...
Jon Weinbach
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBAndy invites Mandalay Sports Media Executive Vice President Jon Weinbach! Andy & Jon have a discussion about being a sports fan during the 1980's, his background as a journalist at the Wall Street Journal, and his path to becoming one of the most respected producers in the business. Andy tells a story about being injured on the job during batting practice at Dodger's Stadium, as well as when the NBA started capturing player arrivals. Plus, Jon discusses the history behind the creation and rel...
Inside "The Last Dance" with Producer Jon Weinbach
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBAndy invites Mandalay Sports Media Executive Vice President Jon Weinbach! Andy & Jon have a discussion about being a sports fan during the 1980's, his background as a journalist at the Wall Street Journal, and his path to becoming one of the most respected producers in the business. Andy tells a story about being injured on the job during batting practice at Dodger's Stadium, as well as when the NBA started capturing player arrivals. Plus, Jon discusses the history behind the creation and re...
Daryl Evans | Los Angeles Kings
May 01, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBAndy invites Los Angeles Kings legend and longtime radio color commentator Daryl Evans! Daryl tells us how he's been staying active during the quarantine, and gives his insights into how the league may continue the 19-20 season. Andy & Daryl talks about his hockey inspirations growing up in the Toronto area, his playing career, and his famous game-winning playoff goal known as the "Miracle on Manchester". Daryl describes the various lives he lived in his post-NHL playing career; from travelin...
Chicago Bulls writer Sam Smith on "The Last Dance"
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBIn spirit of "The Last Dance" - the documentary miniseries on the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 90's - Andy chats with longtime Chicago Bulls writer/author Sam Smith! Andy & Sam discuss the documentary, Michael Jordan's impact on society as an icon, his first assignment covering young Michael for The Chicago Tribune, the fate of the '84 draft, and the drama-filled '97-98 three-peat run. Sam describes his relationship with Michael over the years, including the fallout created by the release of ...
Chiney Ogwumike
April 24, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBAndy chats with Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike! Andy & Chiney talk about the ongoing shutdown of sports and its impact on the WNBA; Chiney tells us about her Nigerian roots, growing up in Houston, early basketball inspirations, her sisters Nneka & Erica, and memories of Kobe Bryant. PLUS, Chiney also discusses her achievements & future goals with NBA Africa, as well as her role as Vice President of the WNBA Players Association and how she's impacting the future of women's sports! ...
Lynne Goldberg: Coping with Coronavirus Through Meditation
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBAndy invites Breethe Meditation App founder Lynne Goldberg to discuss the power of meditation! As we collectively heal from the unprecedented and traumatic events brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic, maintaining mental fortitude has never been more paramount. Lynne discusses what meditation is, and why it's so important for your physical & mental health; she gives a brief introduction to the Breethe app, how it works, and their new "Coronavirus Anxiety Package" - consisting of programs fo...
Mike Pesca
April 14, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week, Andy invites radio host, journalist, and fellow podcaster, Mike Pesca! Mikes discusses his New York Times Best Selling book "Upon Further Review: The Greatest What-Ifs in Sports History", a book of counterfactual sporting scenarios and the ripple effects that shoulda-coulda-woulda happened. From Muhammed Ali overcoming government conviction, Dwight Clark's "The Catch", Bill Buckner's missed grounder in the '86 World Series, Buster Douglas knocking out Mike Tyson, and the "What-If's...
Marc Stein
April 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBToday's guest on Legends Of Sport is New York Times writer & Hall of Famer, Marc Stein! Andy and Marc discuss the latest news from the NBA, including; the league's response to the Coronavirus pandemic, and possible changes to the NBA calendar. Marc dives into his journey as a journalist; from covering NBA Summer League at the OC Register, to a young Marc Cuban & the Mavs for the Dallas Morning News, to his transition to ESPN and the world of television broadcasting, and how he ended up at the...
Ralph Lawler
April 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBAndy chats with long-time friend and colleague, Hall of Fame broadcaster Ralph Lawler! Ralph describes his journey as the voice of the Los Angeles Clippers for 40 years! Hear Ralph's broadcast journey from his years in Philadelphia, how he landed with the Clippers, his relationship with Bill Walton, his opinion of the Clippers' "Curse", how a chance encounter with Donald Sterling got him his job back, the Steve Ballmer era, his induction into the Hall of Fame, his wife Sweet Joe, and memories...
Brad Turner
April 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBOn today's episode, Andy chats with Los Angeles Times Journalist Brad Turner! Brad and Andy discuss the fallout from the novel Coronavirus pandemic, and potential changes the NBA may adopt in response. Plus, the two explore Brad's journey growing up in Louisiana, his path into sports journalism, a special favor from former Laker Michael Cooper, how he began covering the Lakers & Clippers for the LA Times, the current state of the "hallway rivalry" between the teams, and his memories of the la...
Pau Gasol
March 31, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBOur first guest of Season 3 of the "Legends Of Sport" podcast will be 2x NBA champion Pau Gasol. Pau and Andy discuss some very timely topics such as: How does the current shutdown of basketball and all sports affect Pau as a professional athlete, Pau's inspiring story growing up in Barcelona and how he was influenced by the Dream Team, what is the status of his foot injury and his future plans to play again, Pau's charitable endeavors and his memories of the late Kobe Bryant.
Gary Vitti
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBAndy sits down with former Los Angeles Lakers Head Athletic Trainer – Gary Vitti – to discuss his upcoming book "32 years of Titles & Tears from the Best Seat In The House: What I Learned About Happiness, Leadership, & Greatness". Lessons from Pat Riley, Jerry West, Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Scott, Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and so many more! Gary expands on the path to his first year with the Lakers in 1984 under head coach Pat Riley, and how the position has evolved over 32 years. Hear stories of plan...
Hope Solo Revisited
July 09, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBIn honor of the USWNT capturing the World Cup we thought we'd revisit our chat with the great Hope Solo!
Christian Okoye
July 02, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOn today's episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy sits down with the "Nigerian Nightmare", NFL Legend Christian Okoye. Christian talks about growing up in Nigeria and his early days of playing soccer in his neighborhood. He also shares the evolution of his athletic career, and how soccer led him to track and field, which led him to the United States and eventually a career in the NFL. Christian shares a bit about his time with the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as his motivation behind starting the C...
Rick Fox
June 25, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBOn today's episode of Legends Of Sport, Andy sits down with Lakers legend, Rick Fox. Rick talks with us about growing up in the Bahamas in an interracial family (2:22). He talks about how he got involved with the game of basketball and how he was inspired by the path of his neighborhood friend, Mychal Thompson (5:25). Rick shares his experience playing under Dean Smith at UNC (11:25) and playing with Larry Bird on the Celtics (15:55). He also talks about playing for two of the most storied fr...
Doris Burke
June 11, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBOn this NBA Finals edition Of Legend of Sport, we are joined by the "LeBron James of Sports Broadcasting", Doris Burke. Doris talks to us about being the youngest of 8 siblings and how she picked up the game of basketball at a young age. (3:31) She shares how she received her scholarship to Providence College (6:45), and how she transitioned from basketball to a career behind the mic (10:49). Doris also discusses how she's seen the game of basketball evolve throughout the years (19:41). Lastl...
Magic Johnson Pt. 1 - Revisited
June 04, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBMagic Johnson is one of the most iconic and compelling figures of the past half century both on and off the court. His tireless work ethic and determination led him and the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships and numerous accolades over his storied thirteen year NBA career. That same mentality has led him to multiple careers after basketball as a massively successful entrepreneur, franchise owner, ambassador, philanthropist, and HIV activist amongst many other leadership roles. In this m...
Mamba Mentality Revisited
May 28, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBKobe Bryant and Andy discuss their bestselling book collaboration, “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play." Kobe shares his thoughts about his obsession with the process and craft that led to five NBA championships, his iconic work ethic, the importance of playing for Team USA, overcoming his Achilles injury, his final game, the meaning behind the Mamba Mentality, and his plans for the future.
Rick Reilly
May 21, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBToday we welcome long time sportswriter and author Rick Reilly to the podcast. Rick talks about his career at Sports Illustrated and ESPN the Magazine, and being one of the first journalists to be the “back page” columnist of both (10:33). He shares his favorite subjects to write about, and reveals one of his most memorable stories that he covered throughout his career (12:17). Rick discusses his new book, “Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump” (21:44), and shares stories from the firs...
Jason Collins
May 14, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBOn today's episode Andy chats with NBA legend, Jason Collins. Andy and Jason spend some time catching up and discussing their current thoughts on the NBA playoffs (3:59). Jason also talks about the special relationship with his twin brother Jarron, and how they grew up playing basketball together and competing alongside one another at the highest level (10:42). He touches on his NBA career (21:27), and talks in depth about his historic decision to come out publicly as gay and why the decision...