Legends Of Sport

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Luke Walton Jun 02, 2020

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Andy invites Sacramento Kings Head Coach Luke Walton! Andy & Luke talk about his early years growing up, his Arizona recruiting trip, his playing career with the Lakers, his relationship with his father, coaching and more! Hear Luke discuss moments from the 2009 & 2010 championships, how Phil Jackson helped him onto the path of coaching, and his memories of Kobe Bryant.

George Lopez May 29, 2020

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Andy invites comedian and life-long Lakers & Dodgers super fan - George Lopez! George talks about his path into stand up comedy, the start of his sports fandom, and an apology that changed his life. Andy & George discuss the Dodgers/Astors sign stealing scandal, the Lakers' 2009 championship run, and the legacy of Kobe Bryant. Hear George talk about his favorite era of Lakers basketball, his experience at Kobe's final game, and his new special "We'll Do It For Half".

Tim Leiweke | CEO, Oak View Group May 26, 2020

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Andy invites Tim Leiweke - CEO of Oak View Group! Tim is one of the top sports executives in the world, renowned for building championship teams and state-of-the-art entertainment events. Tim discusses his start in professional sports, highlights his time as President & CEO of AEG, and his new company, Oak View Group - which is revolutionizing the venue & area business worldwide! Andy & Tim also discuss David Stern, Staples Center, and his insights into how we return to sports!

Legends of Photography | Nathaniel S. Butler May 22, 2020

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Andy invites fellow NBA Photos Senior Photographer - Nathaniel S. Butler!
Andy & Nat kick off our brand new photographer series with a discussion about the life and careers of the NBA's senior photographers from the past four decades! Hear the stories behind the most iconic photos in the sport's history! Nat takes us behind the viewfinder for an inside look at his journey as a sports photographer, how he came to join the NBA, and discusses his most iconic photos! Nat describes the work that went into capturing some of the league's most precious moments, working with the greats from Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James! Andy & Nat also reminisce over their early days of lighting arenas, working with film, the creation of NBA Photos, and more!

Kevin Love May 19, 2020

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Andy is joined by Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love! Kevin tells us how he's staying physically & mentally active during the shutdown, and how he's opening the dialogue on dealing with the anxieties of the pandemic. Kevin talks about his personal journey with anxiety & depression, the impact of his Players' Tribune article, and his passion to normalize the conversations about mental health! Andy & Kevin also discuss his 2016 championship run with the Cavs, and the 2012 Olympic team! PLUS, Kevin shares a special NEVER BEEN HEARD story about Kobe Bryant, from after the 2012 Olympic Gold Medal game vs Spain. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Sue Bird May 15, 2020

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Andy speaks with All-Star point guard for the Seattle Storm - Sue Bird! Andy and Sue discuss how she's managing the disruption in play, her competitive inspirations growing up, and her legendary playing career! Andy tells the story of meeting Sue for the first time while covering the AAU National Girls 11 & Under tourney in 1992. The two also talk about the departure of the Seattle Supersonics, her stint in the front office for the Denver Nuggets, the fight for the current WNBA CBA, the Hunger Not Impossible campaign focused on feeding hungry children, and she shares a few memories of Kobe Bryant.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin May 12, 2020

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On today's Legends Of Sport podcast, Andy chats with NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN! Andy & Dave talk about his journey as an NBA reporter; from early sports inspirations, to the fortuitous turn of events that led to his first job at NBA.com, how the job evolved over the years, and how he went from covering Kobe Bryant to LeBron James! Dave also discusses the process to publishing his book on LeBron, "Return of the King", the hurdles to resuming the current season, as well as his memories of Kobe Bryant.

Raymond Ridder | Golden State Warriors VP of Communications May 08, 2020

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Andy invites Golden State Warriors Vice President of Communications - Raymond Ridder! Andy and Raymond talk about how the Warriors have stayed connected to the fans and community during the pandemic, and his path as 29-year member of NBA PR! Raymond describes how he ended up with the Warriors, including the story behind his resilient pursuit of his first internship with the Lakers. Raymond also comments on "The Last Dance", how he relished the challenges of the slump years with the Dubs, and his memories of the late Kobe Bryant.

Jon Weinbach May 05, 2020

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Andy invites Mandalay Sports Media Executive Vice President Jon Weinbach! Andy & Jon have a discussion about being a sports fan during the 1980's, his background as a journalist at the Wall Street Journal, and his path to becoming one of the most respected producers in the business. Andy tells a story about being injured on the job during batting practice at Dodger's Stadium, as well as when the NBA started capturing player arrivals. Plus, Jon discusses the history behind the creation and release of "The Last Dance", his inclusion in the project, and teases a few moments yet to come!

Daryl Evans | Los Angeles Kings May 01, 2020

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Andy invites Los Angeles Kings legend and longtime radio color commentator Daryl Evans! Daryl tells us how he's been staying active during the quarantine, and gives his insights into how the league may continue the 19-20 season. Andy & Daryl talks about his hockey inspirations growing up in the Toronto area, his playing career, and his famous game-winning playoff goal known as the "Miracle on Manchester". Daryl describes the various lives he lived in his post-NHL playing career; from traveling the world as a coach, to selling Cadillacs, and the serendipitous set of circumstances that lead to a 21-year career in the broadcast booth for the Kings. The guys also discuss his passion for charitable work, how he developed his signature style, and much more!

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