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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For the first time, Dawn Staley shares powerful and inspiring stories that have shaped her journey on and off the court. A three-time Olympic gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star, and the first person to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award as both...

The Entirely NBA Podcast is a basketball-focused podcast that covers everything related to the NBA. Hosted by passionate basketball fans and analysts, it delivers a mix of commentary, analysis, and discussions on the latest happenings in the NBA. This includes game recaps, player performances, team dynamics, trade rumors, historical debates, and much more. The podcast aims to cater to a wide range of basketball fans—from die-hard supporters to casual viewers—by offering in-depth insights, thought-provoking discussions, and a fun, engaging take on the league. Episodes often feature ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Dan Hurley is one of the most famous head coaches in America today—in any sport. He returned the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team to their rightful place among the nation’s elite, winning back-to-back NCAA Championships, and he did it with uncommon passion. His...

All 9 Episodes Out Now. Binge the unbelievable true story of Connie & Jack.Based on a true story, this podcast follows Connie Hawkins — a once-in-a-generation NYC basketball superstar who, in 1961, is expelled from college and later blackballed from the NBA for a crime he didn’t commit. His downfall is his association with Jack Molinas, an ex-NBA All-Star turned mob fixer.

The rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark is one of the most electrifying in women’s basketball history. From AAU showdowns to NCAA championship clashes and now to WNBA face-offs, this six-part series unpacks how their on-court battles and off-court narratives have shaped a new era in the sport. Explore their origins, epic rematches, media buzz, and lasting legacy. For more engaging sports stories and podcasts, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ – don’t miss what’s next!Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/4l0AYOS

New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Abrams takes a deep dive into the lives and careers of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, using their entangled paths as a lens to view the myriad facets of the player empowerment era. It's one of the greatest “what ifs” in sports...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling author of Charlie Hustle and Fly Girls comes one of America’s greatest sports stories: the improbable rise of Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores. In the fall 1974, Larry Bird—one of the greatest players to ever...

When NBA player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020, the league shut down immediately, bringing a shocking, sudden pause to the season. As the pandemic raged, it looked as if it might be the first year in league history with no champion. But four months later, after meticulous planning, 22 teams resumed play in a bub­ble at Disney World - a restricted, single-site locale cut off from the outside world.

NBL All-Star and NCAA Champion Adam Ballinger and Australian basketball legend Brad Newley talk all things basketball with past and present stars of Melbourne United Basketball Club.

In Kobe Bryant: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant has been the face of the Lakers dynasty for the past two decades and for good reason. Few players have commanded a basketball court as much as Kobe in historical performances such as his notable 81-point performance in just under 42 minutes of playing time in 2006 against the Toronto Raptors.

This is the year of the Bubble, a vacated Disney World, and the nearly one hundred days that 350 players and personnel from twenty-two NBA teams isolated from their friends and family, testing their patience for a dorm-style solution to America’s lost pandemic sports season - but also inspiring them. In a country violently divided by more than COVID-19, the Lakers rise to the occasion. From initial quarantine to the best basketball ever played by LeBron James and Anthony Davis to transitioning again to the real world, Jared Dudley shares his winning memories....

Welcome to First to the Floor, a Boston Celtics channel bringing you levelheaded overreactions, occasional coherent analysis, and a few laughs (we hope). The First to the Floor team, Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, might not be traditional members of the media, but that’s some of our charm. As part of the CLNS Network, we have unique access to great guests like Abby Chin, Chris Forsberg, Drew Carter, and sometimes we even let Barstool’s Dan Greenberg join. No matter how you like your Celtics content, we’ve got you covered. Between full-length pods, live game watch-a-longs,...

Locked On Spurs podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the San Antonio Spurs and the NBA. Host Matthew Tynan (Corporate Knowledge Substack, formerly of The Athletic) provides your daily Spurs fix with expert, local analysis, game recaps, opponent check-ins, and coverage of all aspects of the Spurs franchise. Locked On Spurs takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Spurs locker room and all over the NBA.  Locked On Spurs podcast is part of the Locked On ...

In 2012, Derrick Rose was on top of the world. After growing up in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, Rose achieved an improbable childhood dream: being selected first overall in the NBA draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls. The point guard was a phenom, winning the Rookie of the Year award and electrifying fans around the world. In 2011, he became the youngest MVP in league history. Rarely had a bond between a player and fans been so strong, as the city wrapped its arms around the homegrown hero.

Have you ever wanted to know what makes Lebron James such a successful player? From the high school courts in Akron, Ohio, to the height of his career in the NBA, LeBron James has consistently dazzled and amazed opponents and spectators with his own playing style. There are some great athletes in the NBA, but LeBron is on another level: How did he achieve so much?

Are you ready to improve your confidence, basketball IQ, mental toughness, and finally become the high level basketball player you want to be? Each week, Coach Ethan brings you the best tips, mindsets, and training advice that will take your game to the next level. Legendary college basketball Coach Bob Knight said himself that "mental toughness is to physical toughness as 4 is to 1." The importance of the mental side of the game of basketball cannot be overstated. That is why this podcast is dedicated to developing the minds of players all around the world! Make sure you subscribe and leave a...

3 friends who have been debating sports for as long as they can remember! listen to Professional Trash talk for the wildest debates and "greatest" takes! based out of Arizona, David, Myles, and Brendan hope to bring a new voice to the sports podcast world!

A weekly podcast about life and sports featuring 5 Star guests for all us 1 Stars out there! Join Rip & DK wherever you listen to podcasts.

Point Center with James Parker takes an introspective look at youth sports and college athletics through a variety of angles. Kobe Bryant would always say to me “Sports is the ultimate metaphor for life.” Basketball teaches us a lot of things about each other and life. Discussions will revolve around the values and skills it takes to be successful in sports, and how those values and skills apply to our lives. Through a host of interviews with knowledgeable experts in their fields, I will dive into topics like skill development, athletic performance, strength, conditioning, mental aspects, ...

Kendrick “Perk” Perkins is known for his blunt, opinionated, “carry the hell on” commentary on ESPN’s most popular shows. As a fourteen-year NBA player and starting center for the 2008 NBA champion Boston Celtics, Perk earned a reputation as an enforcer, a fierce defender, and a great teammate. Now, In The Education of Kendrick Perkins, he opens a different side of himself: a powerful and intimate memoir that goes beyond basketball to discuss the reality of being Black in America.