Iconic Sonics

The X-Man joins the show to discuss his great playing career with the Sonics, including the '87 run to the Western Conference Finals. Xavier also shares stories from his time with the Knicks, his college career, movie appearances and an attempt to fight with Dennis Rodman. Visit iconicsonics.com to learn more about this episode and other great Sonics info.

The former NBA All Star and UCLA Bruin joins the show to discuss his broadcast career in Seattle. Marques reflects on his chemistry covering Sonics games with Kevin Calabro, his acting career and great stories from his playing days with the Bucks.

Jeff Ament from the legendary band Pearl Jam joins Iconic Sonics to share memories and great hoops stories from Seattle. A basketball fan growing up in Montana, Jeff describes to host, Mike Gastineau when he became a Sonics fan, going to games in Seattle in the '90s, playing a show in OKC and more. Visit iconicsonics.com for more on this episode and other great shows!

Legendary sharp shooter, Dale Ellis, joins the podcast to talk about his 17 year NBA career and five plus years in Seattle. One of the best three point shooters ever in the NBA, Dale had two stints with the Sonics and is one of the top scorers in franchise history. Visit iconicsonics.com to learn more about this episode and many others in this podcast series.

Hall of Famer, Jack Sikma, joins Iconic Sonics to talk about his NBA playing days and his long connection with Seattle. Drafted in '77 by the Sonics, Jack was a member of the '79 Championship team and a double double machine at the center position for the team into the '80s battling Kareem and other legends of the game. Visit iconicsonics.com for more on this episode and other great ones!

Dana Barros was drafted by the Sonics along with Shawn Kemp in the '89 draft, Dana was a fan favorite and sharp shooter in Seattle over the first four years of his All-Star NBA career. Dana and Gas Man discuss memories of the Sonics in those early years of the '90s, including time spent with Gary Payton, Shawn, George Karl and many others. Visit iconicsonics.com for more on this episode and many others in the series.

Mr. Sonic, Nate McMillan, joins Iconic Sonics for the launch of Season 2. Nate spent his entire 12 year playing career with the Sonics and is considered one of the most important players in the team's history. Mike Gastineau, the Gas Man, hosts the episode to talk with Nate about his history as a player for the Sonics and some of his best memories of Seattle.

Spencer Haywood was the first sports superstar in Seattle during his five year tenure with the Sonics in the 1970s. In this episode of Iconic Sonics we discuss Spencer's time in Seattle and other important chapters in his legendary career including his time in New York, LA and his lasting impact on the game of basketball.

Seattle native, Kenny Mayne, was a Sonics fan long before his broadcast career took off covering Seattle sports and his 25 year run at ESPN. In this episode of Iconic Sonics, we recall favorite Sonics memories and play lively games of 5v5 and 21.

One of the top scorers in NBA history, the great Eddie Johnson joins the show for this episode of Iconic Sonics. Eddie was an important part of the Sonics in the early 90s as a leader and offensive star. He shares stories about his time in Seattle and his role in helping build the outstanding Sonics teams of the '90s. The guys also discuss other times in Eddie's career, growing up in inner city Chicago and what he's up to today.