In this episode - the latest edition in a series called “FINAL INTERVIEWS” - Andrew is joined by former Sports Illustrated columnist and best-selling author of the new book “Three Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty”, Jeff Pearlman. Topics include: revisiting Jeff’s disdain for Andrew’s alma mater (Liberty University) 4 years later, how soon a sportswriter loses the passionate allegiances to the teams they grew up rooting for, the current state of the New York Jets and Knicks, Jeff’s 3 biggest career regrets, the reaction he’s received from Lakers/Kobe fans to his new book, Kobe’s lasting legacy on the NBA/Los Angeles and much more.
Jeff's FINAL FIVE Favorite/Recommended Sports Books:
The Bronx Zoo: The Astonishing Inside Story of the 1978 World Champion New York Yankees - Sparky Lyle & Peter Golenbeck
A False Spring - Pat Jordan
Luckiest Man: The Life & Death of Lou Gherig - Jonathan Eig
Namath - Mark Kriegel
The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron - Howard Bryant