In today’s episode of the Lefty Specialists, John is joined by sportswriter and author Mirin Fader, whose latest book is Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon. Before that, she wrote the New York Times bestseller Giannis: The Improbably Rise of an NBA MVP. In our conversation, we talk about how racism and anti-immigrant sentiment affected both players, what to make of the mythical origin stories surrounding both international players, and whether Giannis will stay in Milwaukee.

It’s a fun conversation, and you should check out both of the books!

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