The legend of John Wooden only grows stronger the more you study the life of this man. He is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, and the first person to earn such honors. A life of excellence is something we can all look up to.

John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: https://www.woodencourse.com/the-pyramid-of-success

Article where Bob Knight talks about John Wooden: http://es.pn/2zmNsfS

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray

"Horizons" by Roa

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In today’s episode, Rick covers the history of the nicknames and logos of the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Portland TrailBlazers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Utah Jazz.

Denver Nuggets logo history: https://www.google.com/amp/s/logos-world.net/denver-nuggets-logo-history/amp/

Minnesota Timberwolves logo history: https://logos-world.net/minnesota-timberwolves-logo-history/amp/

Portland TrailBlazers logo history: https://logos-world.net/portland-trail-blazers-logo-history/amp/

Oklahoma City Thunder logo history: https://logos-world.net/oklahoma-city-thunder-logo-history/amp/

Utah Jazz logo history:https://logos-world.net/utah-jazz-logo-history/amp/

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Horizons" by Roa

FACEBOOK

https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

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The CCNY betting scandal nearly killed college basketball. Today's story explores how it happened, who was involved, and the legal implications of this crime.

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro

"Horizons" by Roa

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https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

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In the Fall of 1991, Magic Johnson announced that he had HIV and would have to retire from the Lakers immediately. When he found out he would be able to play in the All-Star game and the 1992 Olympics, he knew he needed to get in shape -- but he had a hard time finding anyone to play him. That’s where Rony Seikaly came in. A simple game of 1-on-1 meant everything to Magic. 

REFERENCES

1992 NBA All-Star Game: https://youtu.be/WwZFFCBoq5Q

ESPN Article: https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/7203830/los-angeles-lakers-magic-johnson-upbeat-20-years-hiv-bombshell

CREDITS 

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice 

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher 

MUSIC 

"Rap Beat" by MaverickMyers Radio 

"Horizons" by Roa 

FACEBOOK 

https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ 

BUSINESS CONTACT 

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Bill Walton had one of the most unusual careers in NBA history. He missed approximately 60% of his games due to a variety of foot and ankle injuries, yet he was still voted into the Hall of Fame. This is his story. 

CREDITS 

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice 

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher 

MUSIC 

"60s & 70s Rock" by Hyde 

"Horizons" by Roa 

FACEBOOK 

https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ 

BUSINESS CONTACT 

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In today’s episode, Rick heads to the Atlantic Division to look at more NBA nicknames -- this time covering the Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers, and Raptors. This is an occasional series that we will come back to about once a month.

Boston Celtics logo history: https://logos-world.net/boston-celtics-logo/

Brooklyn Nets logo history: https://logos-world.net/brooklyn-nets-logo-history/amp/

New York Knicks logo history: https://logos-world.net/new-york-knicks-logo-history/amp/

Philadelphia 76ers logo history: https://logos-world.net/philadelphia-76ers-logo-history/amp/

Toronto Raptors logo history: https://logos-world.net/toronto-raptors-logo-history/amp/

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Horizons" by Roa

FACEBOOK

https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

[email protected]

In this episode we explore the mystery of the origins of the Harlem Globetrotters. There are two stories about how the Globetrotters started, and we will discuss both and then let you decide which you want to believe. One story is told by Abe Saperstein, the acknowledged founder of the team. The other story is told by Tommy Brookins, the man who claims to be the real founder of the team.

The Harlem Globetrotters website: https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Mediterranean" by Lyn Murray

"Horizons" by Roa

FACEBOOK

https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

[email protected]

Chuck Taylor had as much influence on growing the game of basketball as Michael Jordan or Yao Ming. He also helped develop the most popular basketball shoe ever worn, The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars. Rick profiles Taylor through his early years as a player and his later years as, essentially, a shoe salesman. His basketball shoe dominated a larger portion of the basketball market than the Air Jordan ever did. We need to remember this Hall of Famer for his influence on the game.

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Swing Time" by Music By Pedro

"Horizons" by Roa

FACEBOOK

https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

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In today’s episode we talk about Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins and his incredible influence on pop culture because of two famous dunks that he had back in 1979. His influence was so great that his name was used as part of a punchline on Saturday Night Live in 1999. His fame stemmed from his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he also played for the New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons. Hailing from the planet Lovetron, he was one of the first to perform what we now call a poster dunk.

Video of Dawkins shattering backboards: https://youtu.be/O1J86HLTyiM

Darryl Dawkins Top 20 Dunks: https://youtu.be/2V7z1UY1WbE

Darryl Dawkins Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darryl_Dawkins

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan

"Horizons" by Roa

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https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

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On this week’s episode we tell the story of how NBA teams got their nicknames. We start with the Pacific Division, which is home to the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings. We will also touch on their color schemes and logos used over the years. This is a topic that we will revisit around once per month.

Golden State Warriors logo history: https://logos-world.net/golden-state-warriors-logo/

Log Angeles Clippers logo history: https://logos-world.net/los-angeles-clippers-logo/

Los Angeles Lakers logo history: https://logos-world.net/los-angeles-lakers-logo/

Phoenix Suns logo history: https://logos-world.net/phoenix-suns-logo/

Sacramento Kings logo history: https://logos-world.net/sacramento-kings-logo/

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer and publisher

MUSIC

"Horizons" by Roa

FACEBOOK

https://m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/

BUSINESS CONTACT

[email protected]