Legends Of Sport With Andrew D. Bernstein

Andy is back with more from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary showcase in Las Vegas! This week, Andy sits down with long time colleague & 33-year Communications Director for USA Basketball, Craig Miller! Andy & Craig share stories from their time together with the Dream Team in 1992! From their first meeting at Dream Team training camp, Craig's experience as the first PR personnel at USA Basketball in 1990, working with the big personalities on the Dream Team, the debacle of shooting the team portrait in Portland, their experience at training camp in Monaco, John Stockton walking around unrecorgnized on the streets of Barcelona, Charles Barkley's midnight casino run, the ripple effect of Magic Johnson's HIV diagnosis, dinner with Prince Rainier, and much more!

This week, Andy chats with 3x NBA Champion Scott Williams! Scott discusses the surreal feeling of winning his first championship in 1991 with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan advocating for him to be signed, The Last Dance, the genesis of his book "Through the Fire: A Memoir of Trauma and Loss, Basketball and Triumph", the tragic death of his parents and the decision to write about it, advocating for mental health awareness, Steve Kerr, playing with both Michael Jordan & Lebron James, lessons from Dean Smith & Phil Jackson, and why 90's ball was the best era!

We're back with more from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas! This week, Andy chats with 2000 Olympics Gold Medalist Allan Houston, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Deron Williams, & BONUS guest - designer Jeff Hamilton! FIRST, Allan Houston talks about the urgency felt by the 2000 Olympic team, the thrill of being selected, bonding moments with the team, and the importance of mentorship! NEXT, Deron Williams describes the unique pressures of the 2008 Redeem Team, bonding with teammate Carlos Boozer, Kobe Bryant's legendary work ethic, and fatherhood. PLUS, special bonus guest Jeff Hamilton stops by to talk about memories from the Dream Team, Steph & LeBron, future jackets, and more! Stay tuned next Tuesday for more interviews from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!

Andy chats with fellow NBA photographer & co-founder of NBA Photos - Nat Butler! Andy & Nat discuss his new book "Courtside: 40 years of NBA Photography", how the book came into fruition, obtaining quotes from the players about the photos, Patrick Ewing & Adam Silver's Foreword (Afterword by Spike Lee), most memorable moments covering Team USA Basketball, the genesis of NBA Photos, ushering in the digital era of photography, stories from shared history together over the years (Ray Allen's game-winner, bus rides with the Dream Team), and what it meant to be entrusted by David Stern with "documenting & preserving of the visual history of the league"! Stay tuned next week for MORE from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!

Andy chats with Olympic Gold Medalist & 17-year NBA legend Sam Perkins! Sam discusses his fondest memory from competing for the 1984 Olympic team, playing for vastly different coaches Dean Smith & Bobby Knight, playing with a rookie Michael Jordan on the '84 Olympic team, hitting the game-winning shot in Game 1 of the 1991 NBA Finals, the toughness of the 1996 NBA Finals run with the Seattle Supersonics, playing against Shaq & Kobe in the 2000 NBA Finals, memories of Kobe Bryant, and the potential revival of the Seattle Supersonics! Stay tuned next week for MORE from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!

We're back with more from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas! This week, Andy chats with legendary player & executive Mitch Kupchak! Andy & Mitch discuss their working relationship over the years, the crazy Lakers team photos, Andy covering Mitch as a player, the pivotal trade that sent him from the Washington Bullets to the Los Angeles Lakers, his transition from player to executive, memories from meeting & working with the great Jerry West, the story behind the Lakers trade for Kobe Bryant in the 1996 draft, Kobe's scrimmage workout against Michael Cooper, as well as memories from winning Olympic Gold with Team USA in 1976! Stay tuned next Tuesday for more interviews from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!

We're back with more from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas! FIRST, Andy chats with 18-year NBA legend & current Assistant Coach for the Golden State Warriors - Jerry Stackhouse! Jerry discusses being recruited by the legendary UNC Coach Dean Smith, being picked 3rd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, playing alongside Allen Iverson, the impact of the Dream Team, coaching the Warriors in the post-Klay Thompson era, and his matchups with a young Kobe Bryant! NEXT, Andy sits down with FOUR-time Olympics Gold Medalist & FIVE-time WNBA DPOY - Tamika Catchings! Tamika talks about memories from her 20 years with USA Basketball, playing for the Indiana Fever for 15 years, the resurgence of Indiana basketball, Caitlin Clark's transition from college to pro, the growth of the WNBA over the years, and her broadcasting career! Stay tuned next Tuesday for more interviews from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary Showcase in Las Vegas!

Andy takes the podcast on the road to Las Vegas, Nevada for USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary celebration! FIRST, Andy chats with Dream Team member & 19-year vet for the Utah Jazz - John Stockton! John discusses getting the call to become a member of the 1992 Olympic team, memories of Coach Chuck Daly, playing for Coach Frank Layden & Coach Jerry Sloan, the keys to playing 19 seasons, & Andy recalls his first assignment in the Jazz locker room! NEXT, Andy sits down with 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist & Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer - Lynette Woodard! Lynette discusses the heartbreak of the 1980 Olympic games boycott, the redemption winning the Gold Medal in 1984, becoming the first female member of the Harlem Globetrotters, her experience playing overseas in Italy, the growth of the WNBA, Caitlin Clark breaking her college scoring record, and more!Stay tuned next Tuesday for more interviews from USA Basketball's 50th Anniversary celebration in Las Vegas!

To celebrate the 200th episode of the Legends of Sport Podcast, Andy took the show on the road to NBA Con in Las Vegas! Andy chats with the NBA's Sr. VP of Business Operations & Global Events, Joey Graziano, and Denver Nuggets team photographer, Garrett Ellwood! Joey tells us all about NBA Con, what the league hopes to accomplish with the event, his personal path from a white collar criminal defense attorney to the NBA, his experience in the NBA Bubble, and the possibility of seeing a NBA team in Las Vegas! NEXT, Andy chats with Garrett Ellwood about capturing the Nuggets first ever championship run, how the job has changed over the years, seeing the first of Victor Webanyama at the start of NBA Summer League, and more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5297437/advertisement

PAU GASOL IS BACK! Andy chats with now Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer - Pau Gasol!! Andy & Pau discuss the genesis of his jersey retirement by the Lakers, reflections on his Hall of Fame induction, his trade to the Lakers in 2008 & the revitalization that ensued, his personal introduction to the Lakers-Celtics rivalry, his transition from European ball to the NBA, his relationship with Phil Jackson, his remarkable return from injury to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, thoughts on his legacy, the importance of making an impact, conversations with Kobe about fatherhood, helping athletes transition after it ends, and more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5297437/advertisement

Andy chats with fellow legendary photographer, Danny Clinch! Danny discusses his career behind the lens, from 2Pac to Presidents! The guys talk about sports photography vs. music photography, how he got his start, the secret to his style, why music is his passion, shooting on 4x5, the story behind his Bruce Springteen shoot in a blizzard (which was later chosen as the "Letter To You" album cover!), his book "Danny Clinch: Still Moving", the genesis of his gallery "The Transparent Clinch Gallery" in Asbury, New Jersey, his "Sea.Hear.Now" music festival, as well as Andy's contributions to revolutionizing NBA photography!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5297437/advertisement

It's PART 2 with Scoop Jackson! Andy & Scoop discuss the changes in the media landscape over their careers, Scoop's approach to writing & managing player relationships, Andy's time in the NBA Bubble in 2020, Scoop's perspective on social justice issues, players using their platforms to elicit change, Andy's BTS story on "The Mamba Mentality" book cover photo, and Scoop tells some personal Kobe Bryant stories! Scroll down if you missed Part 1!Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up now at BeyondTheLens.liveThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5297437/advertisement

Andy chats with legendary writer & culture critic - Scoop Jackson! Andy & Scoop talk about his joining SLAM Magazine in the mid-90's (shortly after Michael Jordan's first retirement), the cultural connectivity between basketball & hip-hop, Dennis Page's vision for SLAM Magazine to "tell the story of playground basketball", the genesis of his role at SLAM, skateboard photographer Atiba Jefferson, Scoop remembers a photo shoot with Shaq & Andy, Shaq posing for Andy's family Hanukkah card, and how his special relationship with Allen Iverson began. PART TWO NEXT WEEK!Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up now at BeyondTheLens.liveThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5297437/advertisement

This week's LOS CLASSIC goes back to the NBA Bubble in 2020 with NBA Champion 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, his love & memories for his close friend Kobe Bryant, as well as his daughter Gia's 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 of all time! Andy & Caron also talk about his time at UConn, being drafted by Pat Riley, the state of the Lakers-Clippers rivalry, his experience playing for both LA teams, action in the bubble, and so much more! Original Air Date: August 25, 2020.Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up now at BeyondTheLens.liveThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/529

Andy chats with author & scholar Dr. Theresa Runstedtler about her most recent book, "Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA". The two discuss perhaps the most pivotal decade in the history of the sport, and the ripple effects created by some of the NBA's most respected names. Andy & Theresa discuss the NBA landscape in the late 1970s, the impact Spencer Haywood's legal battles had on future generations of players, Oscar Robertson's battle for player rights during the NBA/ABA merger, the Territorial Draft, the paradigm shift in the 1980's, the social justice protests during the NBA Bubble, as well as her time with the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5297437/advertisement

This week's LOS CLASSIC from Season 1 features former WNBA President & current Big East Conference Commissioner - Val Ackerman! Andy & Val discuss her growing up in an athletics-focused family, the genesis of her becoming the WNBA's first President, the influence of former NBA Commissioner David Stern, the moment she was appointed WNBA President, maintaining competitive balance in the early years of the WNBA, discussions of rim height & ball size in the women's game, the keys to growing the sport, cross-promotion between the NBA & WNBA, thoughts on 1-and-done athletes, being named to the Women's Basketball HOF, visibility of women's leagues for young women, and their shared love for The Boss! Original Air Date: August 27, 2018.

Andy chats with author & scholar David Hollander! David is an Assistant Dean & Professor at NYU's Tisch Institute for Global Sport where he teaches a class called "How Basketball Can Save The World" - he's also written a book under the same name! The guys discuss Dr. Naismith's original vision for the sport he invented, how Naismith aimed to unite the political & social climate with the game, how he might feel about the game today, the global impact basketball has today, Andy's trip to Madrid with the Celtics in 1988, "Hoops For Hope", the intersection of art & basketball, how a commercial brought together Magic & Bird, David's book "How Basketball Can Save the World: 13 Guiding Principles for Reimagining What's Possible", and so much more!

This week's episode features SPARC's (South Pasadena Arts Council) "Click! Art Captures Sport" Gala Fundraiser discussion panel, LIVE from The Ice House in Pasadena, CA! The event celebrated 40 years of friendship & photography from our very own legendary Lakers photographer Andy Bernstein & Dodgers photographer Jon SooHoo. The panel featured Lakers Legends Byron Scott & Michael Cooper, Dodgers Legends Orel Hershiser & Jaime Jarrín, as well as a collection of works from both Andy & Jon - moderated by Dodgers' David Vassegh! Byron Scott & Michael Cooper take us inside the Lakers' championship runs in '87 & '88, Orel Hershiser talks about the Dodgers' epic year of '88, Jaime Jarrin recalls Kirk Gibson's World Series winning home run, and more! Andy & Jon recall memories from throughout their careers from navigating the likes of Tommy Lasorda & Pat Riley, the dregs of team photos, tricking Sandy Koufax into photo ops, Mamba meditations, boat photos, the Showtime Lakers reunion

Andy chats with award-winning photojournalist, best selling author, public speaker, social media disruptor, and former Chief Official White House Photographer during the Obama Administration - Pete Souza! Andy & Pete discuss professional sports teams visiting the White House, Obama's 49th birthday pickup game with the like of Kobe Bryant & LeBron James, getting to know Obama & gaining his trust, Andy's experience with Kobe on his final game day on April 13, 2016, Obama's conversation with Derek Jeter, his approach while documenting some of the toughest moments in history, being in the line of fire in active war zones, Obama's final day in office, speaking out on social media, and his new book "The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside the Presidency"!Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up now at BeyondTheLens.live

With the NBA playoffs getting started, we're taking it back to the start of Season 2 with one of the top NBA centers of all time - David Robinson, aka "The Admiral"! Andy & co-host Mimi chat with David about growing up in a military family, how he literally grew out of being a baseball player, the impact of his playing idol Ralph Sampson, the late Mark Eaton, his father prophesying him playing in the NBA, how his Naval Academy experience informed his basketball career, turning the Spurs into contenders, shepherding a young Tim Duncan, his incredible message to the team after winning a championship, thoughts on One-and-Done players, and memories of playing on The Dream Team! David & Andy also discuss The Carver Academy, their first time meeting during the Wooden Award Ceremony in 1987, a photoshoot in the pouring rain, & more memories from their many years on the court together. Original Air Date: January 8, 2019.Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up now at BeyondTheLens.live