Legends Of Sport

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Coaching In A Bubble Jul 21, 2020

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Andy chats with LA Sparks Head Coach Derek Fisher, and Houston Rockets Head Coach Mike D'Antoni about their approach to coaching in a bubble! 5x NBA Champ Derek Fisher tells us about the current state of the LA Sparks as they prepare for life in the bubble, the team's voice for social justice reform, and how he's viewing his role coming into a new scenario. Next, Andy chats with Mike D'Antoni about his expectations for his team, the NBA Coaches Association's Racial Injustice & Reform Committee, his legendary playing career in Italy, his experiences with Team USA in 2008 & 2012, playing against Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, and his first memories of young Kobe Bryant.

The Long Goodbye Jul 14, 2020

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Andy discusses training and media access in the bubble with former Lakers Trainer Gary Vitti & Bleacher Report's Howard Beck! First, Andy & Gary discuss how teams are preparing for action in the bubble, his thoughts and concerns on the situation, how players have stayed mentally & physically fit during the pandemic, similarities/differences to Magic Johnson's return following his HIV diagnosis, and more! Then, Andy chats with Howard Beck about life for media members in the bubble, how the media's jobs have changed, what teams may carry an advantage coming in, what should be expected from the rookies, and what fans should expect!

A New Beginning Jul 07, 2020

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Welcome to "Restarting the Clock!" Andy kicks off our brand new 16-week series centered around the restart of the NBA season! Andy chats with Tania Ganguli & Andrew Greif of the LA Times about the state of the Lakers & Clippers leading into the NBA restart in the Orlando Bubble this week! Andy, Tania & Andrew break down life in the bubble, highlight biggest challenges for players and coaches, concerns for commissioner Adam Silver, the experience of playing in empty arenas, the 'battle of Los Angeles' discussion, and more! Plus, the Lakers adding JR Smith, Clippers' Kawhi Leonard & Paul George's chemistry, and whether this post-season deserves an asterisk.

Introducing Legends of Sport: Restarting the Clock Jul 06, 2020

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Professional basketball is back! Join LEGENDS OF SPORT for the return of the NBA season inside the Orlando bubble. For the next 16 weeks, we’ll be focusing our Legends of Sport lens on a series of episodes called “Restarting the Clock.”
Our host and NBA Hall of Fame photographer Andy Bernstein will be joined by legendary players and coaches, league officials, and members of the sports media. We’ll tackle all that goes into restarting this unique season including training, the abridged finish of the regular season, and the excitement of the playoffs on the road to this year's historic NBA Finals.
We're also pleased to announce that Legends of Sport has joined in a partnership with the Los Angeles Times, which will bring even more legendary conversation to this podcast.
Please listen and subscribe on the LA Times app, the link in our bio, or your favorite podcast app. Legends of Sport: Restarting the Clock begins July 7.

Legends Of Photography | Lucy Nicholson Jul 03, 2020

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Andy invites senior staff photographer for Reuters News - Lucy Nicholson! Lucy tells us about her path into the world of photography, her route into the NBA, shooting the Olympic Games, joining the Reuters team, and her PULITZER PRIZE (she won't brag, so we'll brag for her)! Andy & Lucy discuss her work covering the COVID-19 pandemic, the intersection of news and sports photography, working with drones, shooting video vs still, and more! Plus, Lucy also takes us through her most iconic photos, what's next for her career, and her memories of Kobe Bryant.

Legends Of Photography | Atiba Jefferson Jun 26, 2020

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Andy invites legendary skateboarding & basketball photographer - Atiba Jefferson! Atiba discusses his start in skateboarding photography while growing up in Colorado, his route to the NBA, and the stories behind some of his most iconic shots & countless SLAM Magazine covers - from Kobe Bryant, to LeBron James, to Steph Curry! Andy & Atiba also talk about their first shoot together with Kobe, his philosophy behind shooting Skateboarding & Basketball, working with the greats, the story behind his final shoot with Kobe, and his thoughts on the Black Mamba's legacy.

Legends Of Photography | Bruce Bennett Jun 19, 2020

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Andy invites the Godfather of Hockey Photography - Bruce Bennett! With over 5,000 NHL Games, 39 Stanley Cups, and 400+ international & Olympic Games over the span of his career - there is no higher authority on Hockey Photography. Andy & Bruce discuss the early years of his career during the New York Islanders four-peat, the first time he shot Wayne Gretzky, being team photographer for FOUR NHL Teams at one time, his book "Hockey's Greatest Photos", and how he revolutionized the "Net Cam". Hear Bruce describe the preparation behind the magic, how the sport has evolved over the years, the Winter Classic, and his favorite players to shoot - from Bobby Orr to Alex Ovechkin!

Legends Of Photography | Mikey Williams Jun 12, 2020

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We continue our Legends of Photography series this week with Top Rank Boxing's Mikey Williams! Listen as Mikey describes life as a ring-side photographer! Andy & Mikey discuss his route into the world of photography, his experience during Tuesday's Fight Night at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, his time serving in the U.S. Navy, his work with the Dodgers, and his path to Top Rank! Plus, Mikey describes life in "the bubble" for boxing's first live event since the pandemic - Hear Mikey recount the testing & quarantine protocols he & the athletes went through in order to put on the event.

Tim Grover Jun 09, 2020

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Andy invites one of the sports world's most revered trainers - Tim Grover! The man who trained Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, among others, tells us his secrets! Tim talks about the path to becoming Michael's trainer, his philosophy on training the elite, the differences between working with Michael & Kobe, his relationships with both men, and more! Hear Tim describe his first meeting with Michael Jordan in 1989, his three-tiered system for categorizing different types of competitors, and how obsession & fear play an important role in development.

Legends Of Photography | Walter Iooss Jun 06, 2020

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Andy invites legendary sports photographer, "the poet laureate of sports" - Walter Iooss! The man with over 300 Sports Illustrated covers brings us behind the viewfinder! Walter takes us thru behind some of his most iconic photos - from Dwight Clark's "The Catch", to Michael Jordan's free throw line dunk, and many more! Walter discusses his path into photography, his Jordan book collab "Rare Air", his colleague/competition Neil Leifer, and his relationships with Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant. Hear Walter describe exactly what it took to earn the trust of two of the greatest athletes of all time, and how he was able to capture some of the most important moments in sports history.

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