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Discover the definitive inside account of how the Warriors, under the leadership of venture capitalist Joe Lacob and Hollywood producer Peter Guber, quickly became one of the most remarkable success stories ever, both in sports and business. In just five years, they turned a declining franchise with no immediate hope into one of the greatest teams in basketball, a period that included the rise of All-Star point guard Stephen Curry and two NBA championships in the past three years.

In June 2007, the FBI informed the NBA that one of its referees, Tim Donaghy, was the subject of a probe into illegal gambling. Within months, the public knew the broad outlines of a scheme involving Donaghy betting on games he officiated with a coconspirator, longtime Donaghy acquaintance and professional gambler Jimmy "Baba" Battista. They were joined in the scandal by a mutual childhood friend, Tommy Martino. By November 2008, each man had pleaded guilty to charges relating to the conspiracy and was in federal prison.

Celtics Daily is not endorsed, sponsored by, or affiliated with the NBA or its 30 teams. The content of our videos is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. All teams and players shown and covered in our videos are registered trademarks of the NBA and its respective teams. The use of any team names, words, trademarks, logos or photos have been used for descriptive purposes only. Welcome to Celtics – your ultimate destination for all things Boston Celtics! Join seasoned media personality Mike Zakarian as he brings you daily content packed with the latest news, insights, ...

Dub Sports is where women’s sports take the spotlight—because let’s be real: it’s always a DUB. From the electric energy of the WNBA to the rising talent in NCAA Women’s hoops, we’re breaking down plays and telling the stories that matter. Tune in and tap in—women’s sports stay winning.

BTM's Landon Speck and Aaron Ratliff bring you analysis and entertaining commentary on all things NBA.

Knicks Latest is not endorsed, sponsored by, or affiliated with the NBA or its 30 teams. The content of our videos is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. All teams and players shown and covered in our videos are registered trademarks of the NBA and its respective teams. The use of any team names, words, trademarks, logos or photos have been used for descriptive purposes only. Welcome to Knicks Latest – your ultimate destination for all things New York Knicks! Join seasoned media personality Josh Rodriguez as he brings you daily content packed with the latest news, ...

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Les 3 amigos de We Got Game banavent sur l'actualité basket en essayant d'être fun mais pertinent. Pas toujours facile mais c'est la promesse faite. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

“Quality Hang”, i.e., a good time and that’s what will be had when Bay Area broadcaster Rod Brooks and his longtime friend Marcus Osbourne hang out at the intersection of sports and pop culture. You’ll come for the sports discussion, but you’ll stay for why light-skinned gangsters are dangerous and why humans are 3.5 point underdogs as soon as we get in the ocean. Come kick it!

Against a backdrop of ongoing resistance to racial desegregation and strident calls for Black Power, the NBA in the 1970s embodied the nation’s imagined descent into disorder. A new generation of Black players entered the league then, among them Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Spencer Haywood, and the press and public were quick to blame this cohort for the supposed decline of pro basketball, citing drugs, violence, and greed.

A quick and easy listen to help you take your understanding of basketball to the next level. Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, yet most fans don't know much about the details of the game. Basketball Stats vs Analytics will provide an introduction to the world of analytics and provide insight into the story of the game that goes beyond the box score. Without overcomplicating the issues, Basketball Stats vs Analytics will give you insight into the metrics of the modern game.

For Merl Code, basketball was life. In college he played point guard for Clemson before turning pro. Later, when he pivoted to marketing, he found himself thrust into a startling world of profit-driven college basketball programs. He realized that the NCAA's amateurism rules could be used to exploit young athletes, and athletes of color in particular.

Teresa Edwards has won more Olympic medals than any other basketball player in history with four golds and one bronze. She is the youngest woman to win a gold medal in basketball - and the oldest. She’s a WNBA pioneer and has been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Now, for the first time, she shares the story of her greatest loss - and her most incredible victory.

Three alumni/superfans, Marty, Chris and Adam discuss Gonzaga Basketball with previews, recaps and game analysis, all presented with good humour (spelled the English way because we're fancy).

SoleSavy presents After The Last Dance. Alex Wong and Russ Bengtson bring together their years of experience covering the NBA, sneakers and popular culture to recap, debate and discuss each episode's themes for "The Last Dance" docuseries.

After 12 years of playing basketball at the highest professional level, Brian Grant could have been forgiven for thinking that the hardest part of his life was behind him, that he'd be able to kick back and enjoy the fruits of his considerable labors. But soon after his retirement from the NBA, Grant was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease, ushering in a challenge greater than any he'd faced before. In Rebound, Grant shares his remarkable life before, during, and after those NBA years with no shortage of compassion and wit.

Using Which Position Should I Play?, you will know how to best utilize your skills to help a team, play your ideal position, describe your game to an interested coach or scout, and contribute consistently to a team.

Shawn Harrington returned to Marshall High School as an assistant coach years after appearing as a player in the iconic basketball documentary film Hoop Dreams. In January of 2014, Marshall's struggling team was about to improve after the addition of a charismatic but troubled player. Everything changed, however, when two young men opened fired on Harrington's car as he drove his daughter to school. Harrington was struck and paralyzed. The mistaken-identity shooting was followed by a series of events that had a devastating impact on Harrington and Marshall's basketball family.

Craig Sager shares incredible stories from his remarkable career and chronicles his heroic battle. Whether he's sprinting across Wrigley Field midgame as a college student with cops in pursuit, chasing down Hank Aaron on the field for an interview after Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record, running with the bulls in Pamplona, or hunkering down to face the daunting physical challenges of fighting leukemia, Craig Sager is always ready to defy expectations, embrace life, and live it to the fullest.

In Hakeem Olajuwon: The Remarkable Story of One of 90s Basketball's Greatest Centers, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's premier center, Hakeem Olajuwon. Hakeem Olajuwon broke the record books during his incredible NBA career. In an age filled with greats like Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller and John Stockton, Hakeem played in one of the most exciting eras of modern basketball.