Power Forward w/ John Wallace

Juli Boeheim joins John on this episode of "Power Forward" to discuss parenthood in a time of Corona; the quest for identity in the face of societal demands; how a blue collar city like Syracuse became a philanthropic lodestar via the Jim and Julie Boeheim Foundation. And Coach makes a quick guest appearance to talk turkey... not money... but actual turkey.

John and Etan cover a huge amount of territory in this episode of "Power Forward." From the time that John and Etan spoke to hundreds of inmates at Rikers to their shared progressive approach to fatherhood and activism, Episode 6 is equal parts illuminating and inspirational. In this interview you'll hear stories about the "hood mall" in Cleveland that was emptied out so that Michael Jordan and his Wizard teammates could enjoy a team dinner in peace; a conversation about the way in which the US's historical power structure has suppressed the tale of the Tulsa Massacre (Etan is a Tulsa native); and insights into the Syracuse basketball program ("Coach before Juli," "Bernie drills," support across generations of SU greats) that only all-time Orange can report.

The conversation between Syracuse basketball's 3rd and 14th all-time leading scorers gets very real as John has Eric Devendorf on "Power Forward" to talk everything from Devo's initial commitment to attend Michigan State to the joys and pressures of being a daughter's father. Eric relates his first impression of seeing Kevin Durant at Oak Hill; offers a candid review of his own professional basketball career; and tells the tale of battling Johnny Flynn in practice while then assistance coach Mike Hopkins "gasses it up." And, of course, the 6 OT game...

Rob Konrad apologizes to John 24 years after taunting him that he was the best 44 on campus; Mike relates the story of covering Syracuse's magical '96 run; John shares a piece of advice the great Derrick Coleman gave him as a freshman.

Syracuse alumnus and SVP, Strategy & Marketing at Live Nation Entertainment Shavonne Dargan sat down with John to cover a wide range of topics spanning the duration of their 25-year friendship. Shavonne details her professional route from being hand picked by Jerry West to spearhead the Grizzlies' marketing upon their move to Memphis to her current prominent position at Live Nation. Together John and Shavonne discuss Kamala Harris' entrance to the White House, the crucial requirement of investing in diversity in the workplace, and the importance of speaking up and speaking out for the betterment of our collective future.

The Voice of the Orange, Matt Park, sits down with John to talk about his ascension to one of the most coveted jobs at Syracuse, working with Shaq, Rip Hamilton and other NBA stars at Broadcaster U, and how to pass the time during quarantine by playing with Leggos.

The most prolific scoring duo in Big East history, the great Lawrence Moten and #44 himself, John Wallace, share incredible stories from the first one-on-one game they ever played against each other, to going head-to-head with Ray Allen and other Big East legends.