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Experience Jeremy Lin’s rise to basketball superstar, free for a limited time! Who would have thought that an Asian-American, who stood just 5' 3" tall as a freshman in high school, and eventually went to Harvard to major in economics, would become the NBA's most talked about star in decades? But that's exactly what happened to Jeremy Lin. Undrafted out of college and subsequently waived in short order by both the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Lin was signed by the underachieving New York Knicks. The rest is history.

You know their names. Michael Jordan. Scottie Pippen. Dennis Rodman. Steve Kerr. Phil Jackson. Jordan’s 1990s Chicago Bulls championship teams were arguably the greatest in NBA history. Maybe the greatest teams in any sport ever.

In Jaylen Brown: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars, you'll learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's rising star forward guards Jaylen Brown. Brown has quickly emerged as part of the future of leading the Boston Celtics alongside Jayson Tatum. Since joining the league just four years ago from this writing, Jaylen Brown has gone from averaging a little over six points a game to over twenty points a game.

Loose Balls is, after all these years, the definitive and most widely respected history of the ABA. It's a wild ride through some of the wackiest, funniest, strangest times ever to hit pro sports -- told entirely through the (often incredible) words of those who played, wrote and connived their way through the league's nine seasons.

In this vivid and lively account, Thomas J. Whalen chronicles Russell's memorable last season and the Celtics' dazzling triumph. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and Boston's own turbulent and bitter struggles with race, he tells the fascinating story of how an improbable championship team overcame poor health, indifferent fans, disruptive personnel changes, and internal morale problems. Whalen recounts how Russell transformed the game of basketball during his remarkable career and revisits the outspoken superstar's conflicted relationship with Boston.

With his flights of improvisation around the basket and his towering afro, Julius Erving became one of the most charismatic (and revolutionary) players basketball has ever known. But while the public has long revered this cultural icon, few have ever known of the double life of Julius Erving. Dr. J traces the inner lives of the nearly perfect player and the imperfect man - and how he has come to terms with both.

Porter Moser, one of the most inspiring and driven Division I basketball coaches today, offers a practical, motivating guide to help build character, transform failure into success, find purpose, and live an authentic life through energy and positivity. Porter Moser knows what it’s like to live and work with determination, passion, and grit. He also knows what it’s like to keep front and center the core values of faith, family, honesty, and integrity.

Welcome to Sports Point of View! Sports Point of View dives into the stories behind the stats — with heart, culture, and attitude. New episodes weekly.Each episode delivers authentic commentary, smart takes, and real conversations you won’t hear anywhere else on Phoenix sports and beyond. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love sports with soul, Sports Point of View gives you more than just scores — it gives you perspective.New episodes drop weekly. Tap in and stay loud.

Ronald Reagan declares the Soviet Union an Evil Empire. The Apple Macintosh personal computer makes its debut. Michael Jackson's Thriller dominates the charts. And Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics capture the NBA championship over the Los Angeles Lakers. It was 1984, and for the NBA and the nation, the year was full of milestone moments. In Dynasty Restored, Thomas J. Whalen explores this dramatic season.

In Kings of the Garden, Adam J. Criblez traces the fall and rise of the New York Knicks between the 1973, the year they won their last NBA championship, and 1985, when the organization drafted Patrick Ewing and gave their fans hope after a decade of frustrations. During these years, the teams led by Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, Bob McAdoo, Spencer Haywood, and Bernard King never achieved tremendous on-court success, and their struggles mirrored those facing New York City over the same span.

Two basketball fans and friends talking about the NBA today. Hosted by John Walbolt and James Haley.

J&J Radio is made for people who love Sports! We specialize in NBA basketball, but we cover all relevant sports topics. What will happen? Who has the most to prove or lose? Is your favorite player underrated? We cover stats, culture, and everything else inside the sports world. If you talk about sports non-stop, tune in to J&J Radio.

If you love to listen to sports news with strong opinions, debates and interviews then look no further. J&J Outlaw Sports will push the strongest of sports news to the boundaries.

A Duke Podcast hosted by Jordan Mann and Conor O'Neill of Devils Illustrated where they talk about Duke Basketball and Duke Football

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We podcast. We talk about anything that has to do with basketball. It's a good time, you should join us. #JsForDays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a ride with sports writer Prince J. through the latest in hoops, hip hop and pop culture.

Sports podcast discussing all things NFL/NCAAF, College Basketball and NBA.

Hall-of-Fame broadcaster David Kaplan and 25-year sports broadcasting veteran Jonathan Hood are the perfect morning routine for the Chicago sports fan.

Step inside the halls, locker rooms, and huddles of Pearce Basketball, where every dribble, sprint, and victory tells a story bigger than the game itself. Through player spotlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and candid conversations, we document a season dedicated to "Leaving a Legacy." Join us as we capture the stories that will echo in the halls long after the final buzzer of the season sounds.Welcome to The Legacy.