Steve Johnson: Oregon State University great, NBA All-Star and ten-year veteran - AIR111

Steve Johnson: Oregon State University great, NBA All-Star and ten-year veteran - AIR111

Author: Adam Ryan September 9, 2020 Duration: 58:38
Steve Johnson starred at Oregon State University and was selected by the Kansas City Kings with the seventh-overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft. He was named an All-Star in 1988. This is an enlightening chat about Steve’s unique rise from high school to the NBA. He truly took a path that very few pro players ever have. Johnson is a great storyteller and the conversation features numerous laughs, plus, a fantastic story about Steve, Michael Jordan and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Steve entered t...

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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