Legends Of Sport

We're back with more from the 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies! Andy chats with two teammates from the newly inducted 1996 USA Olympic Gold Medal Women's Basketball Team - Dawn Staley & Ruthie Bolton! The 1996 team went undefeated (8-0) in the Olympics in Atlanta that year, with a staggering 60-0 record during their year-long international exhibition tour. Andy chats with the two women about the accomplishment, fun memories from the team's amazing run, the Gold Medal game, the pressure to perform with TWO new leagues forming (ABL & WNBA), and more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

Andy is back from the 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! First, Andy chats with new inductee Doc Rivers about his induction, being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks, being coached by Mike Fratello, coaching the 2008 Celtics Championship team, as well as being presented by Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce & Ray Allen! NEXT, Andy chats with this year's Curt Gowdy Media Award winner, Mike Fratello, about the award, coaching a rookie Doc Rivers, his many years as a part of the Clippers broadcast team, and more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

We're back for more from the 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! Andy chats with three legendary Phoenix Suns - Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, & Jerry Colangelo! First, Andy chats with 2026 inductee Amar'e Stoudemire about his induction, his tenure with the Suns, being coached twice by Mike D'Antoni in PHX & NY, and the Knicks championship run. Next, Andy & coach D'Antoni discuss his 2026 induction, coaching Amar'e & Steve Nash in his 7-seconds or less offense, Bob McAdoo, coaching the world's greatest for Team USA Basketball, as well as coaching once rival Kobe Bryant during his achilles injury season. Finally, Andy & Jerry Colangelo discuss the Suns decision to hire Mike D'Antoni, drafting Amar'e Stoudemire, and more!

Straight from the 2026 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! Andy sits down with two of the most influential women in basketball - Candace Parker & Cheryl Miller! First, Andy & Candace discuss her induction into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 enshrinement class, the influence of the 96' Olympic team, why she chose Allen Iverson as a presenter, the state of the WNBA, and more! Next, Andy & Cheryl discuss Candace's induction, their first meeting at a shoot for Women's Sports Magazine, a controversial photoshoot that was never released, the current state of the WNBA, the influence of the 96' Olympic team, and more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

Andy invites filmmaker Thanasis Petrakis to talk all about his new documentary, Open Book: The Scandal That Shook College Basketball. The documentary follows former University of Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel "Book" Richardson, which details his rise in player development, and the fallout from his arrest after an explosive 2017 FBI college basketball corruption investigation. Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

Andy is back for more at NBA Summer League to sit down with The Ringer's Howard Beck, and the LA Times' Brad Turner! First, Andy & Howard discuss why he loves The Ringer, his transition from print to multimedia, his involvement with NBA Summer League's Sports Business Classroom, and the current parity in the NBA. Next, Andy & Brad discuss their early years at NBA Summer League, how Kobe Bryant's broken hand his rookie year led to the Lakers signing Brian Shaw, the Kawhi Leonard situation, Adam Silver's mission to expand to Europe, and Brad's history covering the Lakers! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

We're kicking off season 9 at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas! Andy takes the show on the road to the Thomas & Mack Center to sit down with former NBA'er and current President of Legends of Basketball, Antonio Davis! Antonio talks about his decision to play in Europe for three years before returning to the Indiana Pacers, his current role as President of Legends of Basketball (formerly the Retired Basketball Players Association), the decision to rebrand the organization, his pivot from court to executive, The Spencer Haywood Rule, Nancy Lieberman, his Oakland pedigree, playing with Tim Hardaway Sr., his favorite pic of him during his playing years, what's next for Legends of Basketball, the New York Knicks bringing home a championship, and more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

It's a World Cup BONUS episode! Andy chats with FC Dallas' right-back and former United States Men's National Team star, Shaq Moore! Shaq discusses the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina match, growing up a huge Dwyane Wade fan in South Florida, indoor soccer, playing against Lionel Messi, his path to playing for U.S. Soccer, scoring the fastest goal in USMNT history, Team USA's chances in the World Cup, Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, and more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

In our final episode leading into NBA Summer League 2026, Andy chats with former NBA star CJ Miles! CJ discusses being drafted out of Skyline High School by the Utah Jazz, training camp experience as a rookie, learning from vets Derron Williams & Kyrie Irving, his first time guarding Kobe Bryant, getting the opportunity to tell Kobe Bryant what he meant to him, his "Welcome to the NBA" moment in Summer League, and his love for photography! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

In our third episode of a series leading into NBA Summer League 2026, Andy chats with Portland Trail Blazers Director of Health and Player Performance, Dr. Courtney Watson! Dr. Watson discusses her time with the LA Sparks as Head Athletic Trainer, the growth of the WNBA, her path to the WNBA & NBA, learning from the great Lakers Head Trainer Gary Vitti, her time with NBA Summer League, working with Floyd Mayweather, her experience at the 2024 Olympics, and her Court's Corner LA Sports Medicine internship program! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

In our second episode of a series leading into NBA Summer League 2026, Andy chats with 10-year NBA vet & current Milwaukee Bucks Power Forward, Kyle Kuzma! Kyle discusses his path to the University of Utah, his draft night experience being selected by the Nets and traded to the Lakers, his experience leading the Lakers to the 2017 Summer League championship as the Championship Game MVP, his experience winning the 2020 NBA Title in the bubble, his love for fashion, and the Kyle Kuzma Family Foundation! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

Andy chats with former NBA player & current guard for Esenler Erokspor, Langston Galloway, in this first episode of a series leading into NBA Summer League 2026! Andy & Langston discuss his road to the NBA going undrafted out of St. Joseph's University, how his NBA Summer League experience advanced his career, playing under Phil Jackson & Derek Fisher for the New York Knicks, playing in the NBA Finals as apart of the Phoenix Suns in 2021, playing for Reggio Emilia in Italy, playing against Kobe Bryant in his final year, his love for shoes, & his own shoe company Ethics The Brand! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 Sponsored by NBA Summer League @nbasummerleague on Instagram

Andy chats with soccer legend and current Toronto FC assistant coach, Steven Beitashour! Andy & Steven discuss their first meeting during LAFC's inaugural season, Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality, his path from college to pro, playing for the domestic treble winning Toronto FC team in 2017, his move from Toronto FC to LAFC, playing for the Iranian National team, Andy's shot of LAFC's first ever goal, thoughts on this year's World Cup, and more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

Andy talks with 7x NBA Champion Robert Horry aka "Big Shot Bob"! Rob talks about his first ever NBA Finals experience on the Houston Rockets, playing alongside "The Dream" Hakeem Olajuwon, comparing Hakeem/Drexler and Kobe/Shaq duos, being a key part of the 3-peat Lakers era, Coach Pop's militaristic coaching style in San Antonio, being selected 11th overall by the Houston Rockets, Summer League, his son CJ's college career, the great Jerry West, and his broadcasting career! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

In our next collaboration with Sport Magazine & PlayersTV, Andy takes the show back to the Legends Attic in Claremont, CA to chat with world renowned black & white artist, Dave Hobrecht! Andy & Dave discuss his new book "The All-Time Dodgers Art Book" in collaboration with legendary sports executive Ned Colletti, the genesis of the Legends Attic with Orel Hershiser, his "Splatter Booth", using photography for inspiration, Dave's portrait of Andy's Kobe Bryant photo, the hidden storage closet at Dodgers Stadium, memories of Sport Magazine, and more! Follow Dave on IG @HobrechtSportsArt Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

In our next collaboration with Sport Magazine & PlayersTV, Andy sits down with legendary photographer Michael Zagaris! Michael discusses his start in shooting the San Francisco Giants, 53 years of covering the SF 49ers, his iconic behind-the-scenes style of shooting, warming his hands with mustard while working in Candlestick Park, his Sport Magazine cover shoot with SF Giants' Will Clark, his close working relationships with stars like Ricky Henderson, Frank Sinatra hanging out in the Giants' locker room, covering Barry Bonds, as well as Ken Griffey Jr. & Randy Johnson's new found careers in photography! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

We're back with more from the 2026 Wooden Awards! Andy sits down with this year's Legends of Coaching honor winners - Purdue men's basketball head coach Matt Painter, and UCLA women's basketball head coach Cori Close! First, Coach Painter reflects on the honor, the religion of basketball in Indiana, his love for the history of the game, thoughts on NIL deals, Coach John Wooden - the player, competitive spirit, and more! Next, Coach Close discusses the UCLA/USC rivalry, Coach Wooden's pyramid of success, why the women's game has grown in popularity, the impact of team sports on life success, and the lore behind her lucky leather pants! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

Andy takes the show on the road to the 2026 Wooden Awards to catch up with two former Wooden Award winners and basketball legends - Marques Johnson & Seimone Augustus! First, Andy & Marques talk about John Wooden's emphasis on adaptability, his years with the Clippers, playing alongside/against Bill Walton, dunking a basketball on his 70th birthday, the evolution of the game, hosting his podcast Hear District alongside his son Kris, being apart of the only father-son duo to win a National Championship from the same school, and as well as his sobriety journey! Next, Andy & Seimone discuss her epic Hall of Fame speech, the importance of selflessness & team mentality, her on-court rival Candace Parker's HOF selection, playing together on the Olympic team, and her message to this year's Wooden Award winners! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

In our first collaboration with Sport Magazine & PlayersTV, Andy chats with legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher & broadcaster, Orel Hershiser, right from his Legends Attic in Claremont, CA! Orel discusses the fun-loving nature of the great Fernando Valenzuela, counting Tommy Lasorda's curse words with a pitch clicker, his emergency appendectomy one week before spring training ahead of the '88 season, winning the Sport Magazine World Series MVP in '88 & the wild ceremony that followed in New York, his transition into the booth, tips he received from broadcasting legends Vin Scully & Al Michaels, the longevity of LeBron James, the unprecedented skill of Dodgers two-way star Shoehi Ohtani, the Lakers-Dodgers shared championship years in 1988 & 2020, as well as the genesis of Orel's nickname "The Bulldog", and how that helped him transform on the mound! Follow @sportthemagazine @playerstv @legends.attic on Instagram! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5

This week's special episode commemorates the 10 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's final game on April 13, 2016. Andy hands the mic over to veteran host and good friend Jason Zone Fisher to discuss how Andy documented that historic day every step of the way with Kobe. Starting in his office in the early morning to game prep, final pregame intro, made-for-Hollywood 60 point performance, final walk off the court, "Mamba Out" mic drop, star studded audience, post game festivities and more. Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5