Legends Of Sport With Andrew D. Bernstein

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

Andy chats with world-renowned orthopedic surgeon - Dr. Robert Klapper! Dr. Klapper describes the example his parents set growing up in Far Rockaway, NY, how the 1968 Olympics inspired his pursuit of higher education, how studying art influenced & enriched his life, his "ah-ha" moment on a trip to Italy studying Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo, his own passion for sculpting, how saving a life earned him a spot at the University of Hawaii, his incredible surfing analogy for living life to the fullest, his former ESPN radio show "Weekend Warrior," and his upcoming project "Klapper Vision" - all about sports injuries!Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up now at BeyondTheLens.live

This week's LOS Classic features Dodgers Legend - Orel Hershiser! Orel talks about his path into broadcasting post-career, his underdog story as a young athlete, the incredible year of 1988 which culminated in a Cy Young Award & World Series Championship, his thoughts on his Hall Of Fame snub, his record-breaking 59 consecutive scoreless inning streak, his remarkable return from shoulder reconstruction surgery, thoughts on pitch counts, poker vs pitching, Sandy Koufax's impact on his game, his toughest battles on the mound, and much more! Original Air Date: August 6, 2018.

Andy chats with journalist & fellow Curt Gowdy Award winner - Jackie MacMullan! Andy & Jackie discuss her recent retirement, why she decided to hang it up, how access to players has changed over the years, how she approached covering difficult topics & subjects, Kobe Bryant's relationship with Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan's speech at Kobe's memorial, covering the NBA bubble in 2020, players standing up for social justice issues, her hooping bonafides, her path to the Boston Globe, being the first female sports columnist for the Globe, paving the way for female journalists, and so much more! Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up now at BeyondTheLens.live

Andy chats with Los Angeles Sparks forward & ESPN host - Chiney Ogwumike! Originally recorded at the start of the pandemic, Andy & Chiney talk about the ongoing shutdown of sports & its impact on the WNBA. Chiney tells us about her Nigerian roots, growing up in Houston, her early basketball inspirations, her sisters Nneka & Erica, & memories of Kobe Bryant. PLUS, Chiney also discusses her achievements & future goals with NBA Africa, as well as her role as Vice President of the WNBA Players Association & how she's impacting the future of women's sports! Be sure to check out her podcast, "Certified Buckets"! Original Air Date: April 24, 2020.

Andy chats with 3x Olympic hockey player & current Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Devils - Meghan Duggan! Andy & Meghan discuss her path to the ice while growing up in Danvers, MA, her experience playing for the Wisconsin Badgers, moving up to Team USA only to witness the many inequities facing the women's game, her current role as Director of Player Personnel with the Devils, the strides made in the last few years in women's hockey, female executives in the NHL & other male leagues, the greatest moment in her career, what it means to play for your country, the future of women's hockey, and so much more!

Andy chats with fellow Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame classmate - Grant Hill! Andy & Grant discuss his Hall Of Fame Induction, how the HOF news affected him, growing up with a father in the NFL, his mother being roommates with Hillary Clinton & mentor to Michelle Obama, a pickup game with the Clintons, visits to the White House, the rise in social justice issues in the NBA, walking a similar path with Jason Kidd - from Co-Rookie of the Year to the Hall Of Fame, the genius of Coach K at Duke, his famous March Madness pass to Christian Laettner that took down Kentucky in the Elite Eight in 1992, thoughts on one-and-done, his love for art, purchasing the Atlanta Hawks & life as a NBA owner, the TRUE story of how Roger Staubach named him, the hardest thing he's ever had to do, and so much more!

SHOWTIME! Andy chats with Showtime Lakers legend Jamaal "Silk" Wilkes! Andy & Jamaal reminisce over their years together with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jamaal reflects on his time playing in the Showtime Lakers era, the influence of Dr. Buss on the entire Lakers organization, behind his nickname "Silk", his experience playing under Coach John Wooden at UCLA, the recruiting process that lead him to UCLA, how winning Rookie of the Year AND the NBA Championship in the same year propelled his career, playing alongside the likes of incomparable stars like Rick Barry & Magic Johnson, the genesis of his unique shooting style - including a curious shooting session with Coach Wooden, his 37-point performance in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, his vantagepoint of the famous team-galvanizing moment on the Lakers plane ride that preceded the game, the genesis of his involvement in the 1975 film "Cornbread, Earl and Me", how the movie informed his own life, and so much more!