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NBA History Conversations: Basketball Record

Adam Ryan

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Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 229

Former NBA/ABA players, coaches, and media share their hoops journeys, with topic-driven episodes and Adam’s Australian take on basketball history.

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1995 NBA Draft Recap: Remembering Reece Pedretti (Tribute Rerelease)

Episode 146

Saturday, September 6, 2025 • Duration 34:11

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Reece Pedretti - one of the truest friends I've ever known. On February 22, 2025, Reece passed away peacefully at the age of 45, following a courageous, nearly two-year battle with a rare form of cancer. Throughout his illness, he faced major surgeries and numerous treatments with unwavering strength.

We first met at work in 2000 and became fast friends, bonding over our shared sense of humour and a deep love for basketball - especially the NBA of the 1990s. Reece had a particular admiration for Shawn Kemp and Jalen Rose; so much so that replica jerseys of both players were displayed at the celebration of his life.

Reece had many admirable qualities, but perhaps his greatest gift was his ability to make people feel at ease, regardless of the situation. He cherished his family deeply and had a love for music. A talented guitarist and singer, Reece regularly performed live, both solo and with various bands.

My thoughts are with his cherished wife Sian; his sons Huw and Paddy; his stepsons Jasper and Jude; his parents Sherry and Des; and his brother Dallas. Their loss is immeasurable.

In August 2013, Reece joined my podcast for a conversation that you're about to hear. I'm grateful to have this recording to remember him by. Knowing Reece for 25 years has made me a better person. I love you, mate, and I always will.

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Don Casey: High school, college and NBA coaching great - AIR076

Episode 76

Tuesday, March 21, 2017 • Duration 55:07

High school, college and NBA coaching great, Don Casey.

To say that Don Casey is an important figure to the game of basketball, is to massively undersell his contributions. His head-coaching journey began in 1958, when he was just 21 years old. Almost by accident, Don found basketball; perhaps, basketball found Don. He enjoyed great success, leading Bishop Eustace High School to two state championships (Class B and A in successive seasons) in six years.

We discuss Don’s transition to the college ranks, where he spent nine seasons as the head coach of Temple University. We also chat about his long-time mentor, the legendary Harry Litwack.

The NBA came calling for the 1983 season. Don remained at the highest level (as an assistant and/or head coach) for almost 20 years. We talk about his memories and experiences from that stage of his life. He went from the sleepless nights and frustrations of leading the L.A. Clippers (through 1990), to joining Chris Ford‘s coaching staff on the Boston Celtics (1991). We reflect on Don’s memories of Boston, including his links to the great Jack McCallum, who at one time, lived with Don whilst researching Unfinished Business. Don would move to New Jersey after the 1996 season, to work for John Calipari, before finishing his NBA (coaching) career as head coach of the New Jersey Nets.

The conversation concludes with a brief discussion about Don’s post-NBA interests.

Links discussed (include):
* Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers (1991 NBA Playoffs)
* New Jersey Nets vs Chicago Bulls (1998 NBA Playoffs)

People mentioned include Terence Stansbury, Chuck Person, Jim McIlvaine, Kendall Gill, Bob Hill, Jim Lynam, Larry Bird, Red Auerbach, Reggie Miller, Sherman Douglas, Ernie Grunfeld, Gene Shue, Don Chaney and John Bagley.

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Michael Jordan's third NBA season - November 16 through 30, 1986 - NB87-3

Saturday, February 25, 2017 • Duration 32:37

Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:

- NBA regular season – November 16 through 30, 1986
- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball history

In this episode, we discuss numerous happenings from the next 15-day block of the 1986-87 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played five games in this span – two wins and three losses.

Notable milestones:
Don Nelson - won his 500th game as coach

Links discussed:
* Michael Jordan saves the day, as Bulls nix Knicks

This episode continues our coverage of the 1986-87 NBA season. We encourage your interaction. Feel free to suggest specific games, moments and events from within the season, for us to cover in future episodes of the series. Thanks for taking the time to listen to the show. If you enjoy the content, please share it with your friends!

People mentioned include Moses Malone, John Paxson, Alvin Robertson, Marques Johnson, Charles Oakley, Ed Nealy, Dave Feitl, Ben McDonald, Robert Parish, Hot Rod Williams, Alex English, Sleepy Floyd & Darren Daye.

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Michael Jordan wears jersey number 12 (Feb 14, 1990) - BTG-2

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 • Duration 06:36

This episode covers:

- details behind Jordan's sole-performance in jersey #12 [Feb 14, 1990]

Behind the Game. Links discussed:
* Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic [February 14, 1990]
* Game highlights

People mentioned include Andrew Bernstein, Larry Guest & Johnny Red Kerr.

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Tom Chambers' dunk on Mark Jackson (Jan 27, 1989) - BTG-1

Saturday, January 28, 2017 • Duration 06:11

Tom Chambers’ iconic jam on Mark Jackson. This episode covers:

- details behind one of the NBA’s all-time greatest slam dunks [Jan 27, 1989]

The first in a new series of podcast episodes: Behind the Game. Learn why Tom Chambers and Mark Jackson are forever linked in NBA history.

Links discussed:
* New York Knicks at Phoenix Suns [January 27, 1989]
* Game highlights
* Pigeons and statues

People mentioned include Eddie Johnson, Jeff Hornacek, Kevin Johnson, Mark West, Tyrone Corbin, Larry Nance, James Edwards, Jay Humphries, Dan Majerle, Tim Perry, Andrew Lang, Patrick Ewing & Gerald Wilkins.

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Michael Jordan's third NBA season - October 31 through November 15, 1986 - NB87-2

Friday, January 20, 2017 • Duration 44:55

Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:

- NBA regular season – October 31 through November 15, 1986
- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball history

In this episode, we discuss numerous happenings from the first 16 days of the 1986-87 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls played eight games in this span – five wins and three losses.

Michael Jordan ensured Doug Collins' coaching debut was a memorable one. Jordan registered his first 50-point game at New York and his scintillating form led Chicago to start the season with three-consecutive wins.

Notable milestones:
Mark West - scored a career-high 27 points
John Long - scored a career-high 44 points
Bill Hanzlik - scored a career-high 33 points

Links discussed:
* Bowie’s persistent leg-related problems led to a shocking incident versus Dallas

This episode continues our coverage of the 1986-87 NBA season. We encourage your interaction. Feel free to suggest specific games, moments and events from within the season, for us to cover in future episodes of the series. Thanks for taking the time to listen to the show. If you enjoy the content, please share it with your friends!

People mentioned include Earl Cureton, Ron Harper, Sam Bowie, Adrian Dantley, Granville Waiters, Dave Corzine, Rory Sparrow, Chuck Person, Johnny Dawkins & Mike Smrek.

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Michael Jordan's third NBA season - pre-draft / 1986 Draft, 1986-87 Bulls training camp and preseason games - NB87-1

Friday, January 6, 2017 • Duration 01:06:44

Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:

- Off-season news, notes and quotes
- 1986 NBA Draft
- Chicago Bulls 1986-87 training camp and preseason games
- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball history

We're back with a new series. Starting early-to-mid June, 1986, we discuss a wide array of interesting topics and happenings, from the NBA's off-season.

We cover the 1986 NBA Draft and how the Bulls planned to retool for the upcoming season. We recap Chicago's 1986-87 preseason games. The results were mixed. Michael Jordan was ever-reliable, however, most other players were still looking to cement their position and importance to the team.

To round out the episode, we talk about the Bulls' efforts to put forth a competitive and cohesive team, on the eve of the regular season.

Links discussed:
* Moses Malone a Piston?
* UNC Pro-Alumni Game
* John Shasky wearing (Bulls) #45 - same year (1995) MJ did
* ‘The Trail’ (Arvydas Sabonis episodes)
* Mike 'Gibbo' Gibson - Australian journalist
* Stan Albeck's parting shot (see full show notes) [Chicago Tribune]

People mentioned include Doug Collins, Brad Sellers, Gene Banks, Pete Myers, Orlando Woolridge, Steve Colter, Hot Rod Williams, Jeff Ruland, Dave Corzine, Olden Polynice, Jawann Oldham, Chuck Person, Granville Waiters, Joe Barry Carroll, Bob Hansen, Elston Turner, Johnny Dawkins, Kenny Walker & Alfredrick Hughes.

Space Jam's 20th anniversary - Guests: Nigel Miguel and Nate Bellamy Jr - AIR075

Episode 75

Friday, December 9, 2016 • Duration 57:04

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the highest-grossing basketball movie of all-time, Nigel and Nate pull back the curtain and share inside stories on the iconic Space Jam.

Nigel and Nate were vital contributors, both in-front of and behind the cameras. They also played a crucial role in the smooth running of the legendary Jordan Dome. Both gentlemen are close friends of Michael Jordan and recall some fantastic stories from on the set and discuss how the genre-bending movie came to be.

Topics / links discussed (include):

How ‘Hare Jordan’ led to Space Jam’s creation
The Green Team
Space Jammin’: Michael and Bugs Hit the Big Screen (book)
Funny story: Kris Johnson, Cedric Ceballos and the Jordan Dome

People mentioned in this episode, include: Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Dennis Rodman, Marques Johnson, Larry Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing and Shawn Bradley.

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