Jerry Colangelo: Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Team USA and more - Godfather of Arizona Sports - AIR127

Jerry Colangelo: Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Team USA and more - Godfather of Arizona Sports - AIR127

Author: Adam Ryan November 11, 2021 Duration: 55:07
Let's welcome ‘The Godfather of Arizona Sports’, Jerry Colangelo. Jerry’s contributions to professional sports are immeasurable. In this conversation, we focus primarily on his incredible basketball journey. Jerry discusses his high school, college and semi-pro career, before detailing how he became involved with the birth of Chicago’s NBA franchise in 1966. He recalls how the Bulls nickname came to be and what it was like to be a day-one employee. We cover his move to Arizona where he was n...

Adam Ryan hosts NBA History Conversations: Basketball Record, a series that digs into the stories often left on the bench. Each episode is built around a specific topic or era, creating a focused dive into the league's past. The conversations are driven by firsthand accounts from former NBA and ABA players, coaches, and seasoned media members who lived through the moments they describe. You'll hear personal reflections and career journeys that go beyond statistics, offering context and color to the games and personalities that shaped professional basketball. Adam’s own perspective as an Australian fan and historian provides a unique, global lens on this quintessentially American sport, questioning and connecting narratives in a fresh way. This isn't just a highlight reel of famous shots; it's about the decisions, rivalries, and cultural shifts that built the modern game. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful, narrative-driven discussions that treat basketball history as the complex and human story it truly is.
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