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10/05/2024

4 Disastrous Swing & Miss Trades, Deep Dive

Forgotten Seasons dissects some of the biggest "swing and miss" trades in league history, examining the risks taken and consequences suffered. We break down the ill-fated merger of Allen Iverson and Chris Webber in 2005, the Pistons' disastrous 2008 Iverson trade, the Lakers' bold moves in 2008 and 2012 and the Rockets trading for an aging Charles Barkley in 1997. Strap in for a candid look at when big risks failed to pay off for NBA franchises. (00:00) - Intro (02:44) - Allen Iverson & Chris Webber team up in 2005 (12:23) - 2008 Pistons trade for Allen Iverson (19:22) - Lakers trades in 2008 & 2011 (30:13) - 1997 Rockets trade for Charles Barkley (40:02) - Asterisk trades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/05/2024

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45 分鐘
25/05/2023

Jon Barry

One of the brightest minds in NBA commentary joins Ariel Helwani just a few hours prior to Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. On today's episode, Barry discusses: Playing for the beloved late '90s Sacramento Kings (6:05) His memories of playing alongside Carmelo Anthony in 'Melo's rookie season in Denver (9:46) What it was like being teammates with the late Kobe Bryant (13:10) His issues with the current NBA broadcasting scene and the key differences between the TNT studio team and the ESPN one (19:17) Plus, Barry tells you why he thinks the Boston Celtics are capable of pulling off the unthinkable in the coming days (23:40). Jon Barry spent 14 years in the NBA playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Denver Nuggets. After his playing days ended, Barry transitioned to the broadcast booth, calling games on television and radio for ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25/05/2023

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31 分鐘
23/05/2023

Sue Bird

For the first time since 2001, Sue Bird is not stepping foot on the WNBA hardwood for the Seattle Storm. So with nothing else better to do, she joins Ariel Helwani today for a conversation about the retired life, as well as the following topics: Why she hasn't laced up a pair of basketball sneakers since walking away from the game last year at age 41 (5:18) What she learned from her time spent in the Denver Nuggets front office (10:52) If an NBA team will ever return to her beloved city of Seattle (15:00) Whether she believes LeBron James will actually call it quits after he recently hinted about retirement (18:32) Plus, Bird talks about her aspirations for basketball broadcasting. Sue Bird is one of the most decorated players in the history of women's basketball. The winner of five Olympic gold medals, four WNBA titles with the Seattle Storm, and two college basketball championships at UConn, Bird is undeniably one of the best to ever play the women's game. "Sue Bird x Corona Finer Recliner launching June 7" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23/05/2023

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29 分鐘
28/04/2023

Jason "White Chocolate" Williams

When you talk about 1990s NBA nostalgia, sure, you think about Jordan's Bulls, Ewing's Knicks, Reggie's Pacers, The Dream Team, and Shaq and Penny's Orlando Magic. But the memories don't stop there. Because at the tail end of the decade, a cult icon emerged. And that transformative figure -- a skinny white point guard from West Virginia lauded for his flair and swagger on the court -- joins Ariel Helwani on today's program. The guys discuss: Why he believes the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings are better than the early 2000s Kings he played for (4:21) His cult icon status and why fans look back on his career so fondly (6:30) If he was comfortable serving as an inspiration for white children in America (20:00) The origins of his unforgettable nickname (21:17) Why he dislikes modern NBA trends like load management and the play-in tournament (28:05) What he would tell his younger self (33:50) Plus, Williams talks about rookie hazing he experienced, the one current NBA player who most closely resembles his game, and how YOU could play a round of golf with him! Jason Williams played in the NBA from 1998 - 2011. Drafted with the 7th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in 1998, "White Chocolate" also played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat, where he won a championship alongside Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal in 2006. For more on Williams, please visit JasonWilliams55.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28/04/2023

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44 分鐘
05/05/2023

Kristaps Porzingis

For the first time in a very long time, there's hope again at Madison Square Garden. As young stars R.J. Barrett, Julius Randle, and Jalen Brunson are leading the way on the world's biggest basketball stage, one name is conspicuously missing from Madison Square Garden during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Kristaps Porzingis was supposed to be the one to lead the once-storied Knicks back to the promised land. But, as we find out far too often in the NBA, things don't usually go according to plan. On today's episode, the man they once called "The Unicorn" joins friend Ariel Helwani to look back on the highs and lows of his time in New York and also to look forward to what is still a very bright future for one of the game's most fascinating players. The guys discuss: The pressure Porzingis felt to be the face of a struggling franchise when the Knicks selected him with the No. 4 overall pick in 2015 (4:35) Why he didn't quite fit in with the Dallas Mavericks (9:21) His rocky relationship with Knicks fans (12:35) Whether he'll re-sign with the Washington Wizards in the offseason (22:14) Plans to play for Latvia in the FIBA World Cup this summer (26:00) The potential of budding European superstar Victor Wembanyama (30:06) Plus, Ariel thanks Porzingis for helping him out in 2019 and KP also talks about Saturday's big UFC 288 event. Kristaps Porzingis is a center for the Wizards. The fourth overall pick in 2015, Porzingis has also played for New York and Dallas. He is a 1x All-Star and is also a massive fan of mixed martial arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05/05/2023

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39 分鐘
24/03/2023

Harvey Araton

Just a few days after the passing of basketball icon Willis Reed, one of the world's foremost writers on New York Knicks basketball joins Ariel Helwani to look back on the legendary career of Reed: a Hall of Famer, MVP, 7x All-Star, and 2x NBA champion. On today's episode, Ariel and Araton reflect on the life and career of a basketball pioneer by discussing the following: Why "The Captain" is remembered so vividly and viscerally for his lasting impact on the game How Reed used to take younger players under his wing Comparing the 1970 Knicks championship team to the 1973 squad How a story Araton wrote contributed to the Knicks firing Reed as a head coach Some of Araton's favorite stories from throughout the time he covered Reed and the Knicks Araton's final interactions with Reed And unfortunately, what it was like to write the obituary for a man Araton considered to be not just an athlete he covered ... but also a friend. Harvey Araton is a former sports columnist and reporter for The New York Times, where he spent 25 of 40 illustrious years in the sportswriting business. He remains a contributor for the paper. He's also the author of nine books, including The Garden of Eden, the 2011 bestseller which ESPN later turned into a 30 for 30 film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24/03/2023

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58 分鐘
07/04/2023

Bob Costas

For many sports fans in North America, one singular voice has dominated the sports broadcasting landscape over the last forty-plus years. Celebrated for his unmatched abilities, spine-tingling calls, brutal honesty, and unwavering calmness in the most chaotic of moments, Bob Costas is the gold standard of sports broadcasting. And despite his decades of World Series, Super Bowl, and Olympics broadcasting experience, it's perhaps his coverage of the NBA in the 1990s that sports fans remember most fondly. And on today's episode, Costas joins Ariel Helwani to look back on not just a period many consider to be the best era of NBA basketball, but also to reflect on a career that's spanned multiple sports, countless iconic moments, and generations past and present. Together, the two Syracuse alumni discuss: Why we look back so fondly to the NBA on NBC era of the 1990s His legendary call of the 1998 NBA Finals, an era-defining moment we often look back on when remembering the glory of Michael Jordan's Bulls What it was like to relive the magic of the '90s by watching "The Last Dance" during the COVID-19 pandemic His bone-chilling memories of broadcasting during the NBA Finals on June 17, 1994 -- the day of the infamous O.J. Simpson chase -- and what he would do differently if he could do that day all over again Hosting NBC's coverage of the 1992 Summer Olympics and his favorite memories of "The Dream Team" His relationship with the late NBA commissioner David Stern and whether Stern ever reprimanded him for his tough line of questioning in their conversations The current state of NBA broadcasting Plus, Costas tells us whether he has any interest in covering the NBA ever again. Bob Costas is a titan of American sports broadcasting. From 1980-2019, he worked for NBC Sports, where he covered the NBA, MLB, and NFL. In addition, he hosted NBC's coverage of 12 Olympic Games. The 2018 winner of the Ford C. Frick Award for MLB broadcasting, Costas is also a 28-time Emmy Award winner. We could go on about his endless accolades, but you get the point. Audio clips courtesy of NBC Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07/04/2023

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1 小時 3 分鐘
08/06/2023

Leigh Ellis

When you’re bored at work, do you ever catch your mind drifting away somewhere? Away to a far away place, a point in the future, a dream, or to some type of new endeavor you want to pursue? Today’s guest knows the feeling. Leigh Ellis, once one of the top content creators in all of NBA media, seemingly had it all: top performing NBA podcasts, worldwide recognition, big paychecks, and a number of unforgettable one-of-a-kind experiences every basketball fan dreams of having. And then he walked away. On today’s episode, Ariel Helwani talks to Leigh Ellis about his childhood in Australia, becoming an NBA fan and then media member, and how he’s now combining his two loves of travel and basketball into something much bigger than himself. The guys discuss: How, as a young boy in Australia, Ellis fell in love with the NBA (4:39) The 2011 NBA lockout and how it led to Ellis’ first big break in NBA media (13:10) The time he shot around with Stephen Curry for an hour (21:02) Why he made the tough decision to leave The Athletic to go do something that’s never been done before (28:04) If he has any interest in joining NBA media again (55:41) Plus, Ellis shares stories from his time so far on the road, which includes hanging out with former NBA players and getting drunk with Luka Doncic’s dad! Leigh Ellis is an Australian basketball personality. Formerly the co-host of basketball podcasts “The Basketball Jones,” NBA TV’s “The Starters,” and The Athletic’s “No Dunks,” Ellis now finds himself on a mission to play 20 games of pick-up basketball in 20 different countries. You can follow along with Ellis’ basketball journey by subscribing to his YouTube channel or Instagram page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08/06/2023

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1 小時 5 分鐘
31/05/2023

Chuck Mindenhall

The Miami Heat are no strangers to June basketball. But their opponent in this year’s NBA Finals, the homegrown little-engine-that-could Denver Nuggets, will make their first NBA Finals appearance tomorrow night. With memories of 1994 and many forgettable seasons still haunting the franchise, the 2022-23 season almost feels too good to be true for Nuggets fans. Enter today’s guest, Ariel’s dear colleague and friend Chuck Mindenhall, a native Coloradan who has stood by the Nuggets since day one despite the franchise’s tormented past. In this episode, Mindenhall pours his heart out about the team he loves in a can’t-miss conversation about the following: What it feels like, after decades of suffering, to see his favorite team finally reach the NBA Finals (12:25) Carmelo Anthony’s complicated legacy in Denver and why the Allen Iverson experiment didn’t work (21:18) When he realized the Nuggets had something special in Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray (27:43) Whether Jokic should have won the MVP Award this season (36:36) And much more, including Chuck’s thoughts on the extra rest for the Nuggets (46:15) and his prediction for how the NBA Finals will go down (57:08). Chuck Mindenhall is one of the greatest writers in the history of combat sports. But … he’s also a lifelong Denver Nuggets fan. Born and raised in Denver, Chuck has witnessed firsthand all of the ups and downs the Nuggets have experienced since their entry into the NBA in 1976. If you’re looking for more Chuck and Ariel in your life, feel free to check out “The Ringer MMA Show” exclusively on Spotify. You can also check out Chuck’s web site here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31/05/2023

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1 小時 8 分鐘
24/03/2023

Mike Brown

The Sacramento Kings weren't supposed to be this good this year. But yet, they currently sit in third place in the Western Conference standings. This week's guest has quite a bit to do with that. On today's episode, Ariel and fellow MMA fan Mike Brown, the head coach of the surprising Sacramento Kings, discuss the following: The expectations Brown had for the Kings coming into the 2022-23 season Why he made all of his players sign a "know your role" contract at the beginning of the season If he thought his coaching days were behind him following the end of his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 What it was like to be an assistant for the Golden State Warriors after years of being a head coach Why he prefers to be "one of the guys" with his players What it was like coaching the Nigerian men's basketball team in 2021 Plus, Coach Brown talks about his hopes for the postseason, members of the team who have pleasantly surprised him, and he also gives his take in the MJ vs. LeBron debate. Mike Brown is currently the head coach of the Sacramento Kings. He first entered the coaching ranks in 1997 as an assistant for the Washington Wizards. Since then, he's coached for the San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, and the Golden State Warriors. The 2009 NBA coach of the year, who served as a head coach for the Cavaliers (twice) and the Los Angeles Lakers, is considered the front-runner to win the award for a second time this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24/03/2023

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44 分鐘

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