Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events of the past three decades, telling lively and personal stories, plus in-depth discussions about the serious issues affecting current and retired athletes. This podcast is about the memories, business and culture of sport.
We're back with a brand new interview Live from Las Vegas! This week, Andy chats with former NBA player Craig Hodges! Craig talks about being drafted by the San Diego Clippers, lessons he learned from Bill Walton, Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan's parallels, his stint as special assistant to Phil Jackson, his instrumental work helping Kobe Bryant return from injury in 2009, Kobe's evolution as a player and a leader, his reaction to player activism during the 2020 Bubble games, and more!
Craig Miller | USA Basketball 50th Anniversary
Sep 10, 2024
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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!
Scott Williams
Sep 03, 2024
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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!
Allan Houston, Deron Williams, & Jeff Hamilton | USA Basketball 50th Anniversary
Aug 27, 2024
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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!
Nat Butler | USA Basketball 50th Anniversary
Aug 20, 2024
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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!
Sam Perkins | USA Basketball 50th Anniversary
Aug 13, 2024
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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!
Mitch Kupchak | USA Basketball 50th Anniversary
Aug 06, 2024
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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!
Jerry Stackhouse & Tamika Catchings | USA Basketball 50th Anniversary
Jul 30, 2024
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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!
John Stockton & Lynette Woodard | USA Basketball 50th Anniversary
Jul 23, 2024
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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!
Celebrating Episode 200 at NBA Con 2023!
Jul 18, 2023
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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!
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