Michael Jordan enjoys Cheap Shots, scores 71 points (Sep 14, 1985) - BTG-4

Michael Jordan enjoys Cheap Shots, scores 71 points (Sep 14, 1985) - BTG-4

Author: Adam Ryan May 25, 2018 Duration: 4:49
This episode covers: - 'Full Court with Michael Jordan'. A charity game with a backstory almost as fantastic as MJ's performance [Sep 14, 1985] Behind the Game. Learn how Normal, IL, was anything but, on a mid-September night in 1985. MJ entertained 6,000 lucky fans. Others mentioned in this episode, include: Stan Albeck, Jim Barnhart, Mike Justin, Rick Cooper, C.L. Strickland and Reggie Redbird. Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Ov...

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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