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NBA History: Michael Jordan-era & more (In all Airness)

Adam Ryan

Episodes feature former-NBA, ABA & CBA players, coaches and media. Plus, conversations about particular games, memorable moments and much more. My focal point is Michael Jordan, however, I c...

Episodes

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Fred Roberts: BYU Star to the NBA (Spurs, Jazz, Celtics, Bucks) and Europe

Fred Roberts’ basketball journey began with back-to-back state titles in high school - setting the tone for his fascinating career. He then...

100:26Jun 8, 2026

1976 ABA All-Star Game Oral History: Gilmore, Knight, Taylor, Vecsey & Babcock

In this special episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 ABA All-Star Game - the final showcase of a league that helped reshape mod...

70:01Apr 5, 2026

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

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Reece Pedretti - one of the truest friends I've ever known. On February 22, 2025, Reece pass...

34:11Sep 6, 2025

Mike Riordan: 1970 NBA Champion (Knicks) and Providence Hall of Famer

Today’s guest is Mike Riordan . We dive into his incredible journey - from starring in college at Providence to playing a key role on the le...

42:14Aug 21, 2025

Pete Babcock: A remarkable 42-year journey to an NBA championship - AIR144

Pete Babcock is a man deeply woven into the fabric of NBA history. Pete shares the innovative path he took to break into the league, startin...

96:04Aug 6, 2025

Ahoy! Water cannon madness. Warriors vs Spurs - 1995 season opener [The Soggy Nachos Game] - BTG-10

The 1995 season opener will likely never be forgotten. A pregame fireworks display triggered a fire-prevention mechanism that dumped 12,000...

6:22Feb 2, 2025

Jack Danilewicz - The Greatest Upset Never Seen: Virginia, Chaminade, and the Game That Changed College Basketball - AIR143

Welcome writer Jack Danilewicz to the show. We discuss his 2019 book The Greatest Upset Never Seen: Virginia, Chaminade, and the Game That C...

35:47Dec 6, 2024

Jake Uitti - Michael Ray Richardson. Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption - AIR142

Welcome writer Jake Uitti to the show. He co-authored a newly-released book with NBA and European star, Michael Ray Richardson . Jake also r...

37:36Nov 29, 2024

1994 NBA Finals: New York Knicks v Houston Rockets [extensive recap - part two] - AIR141

Part two of our 1994 NBA Finals rundown. We continue discussing the battle between the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets. In part one,...

40:30Nov 9, 2024

Jim Brinson: Broadcast veteran / play-by-play man for Michael Jordan's NBA debut (Oct 26, 1984) - AIR140

Let's welcome long-time broadcaster, Jim Brinson , to the show. We dive into Jim's journey through radio and TV over the years. A...

32:55Nov 2, 2024

1994 NBA Finals: New York Knicks v Houston Rockets [extensive recap - part one] - AIR139

Part one of our discussion of the 1994 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. We dissect the history between Patrick Ew...

52:03Oct 26, 2024

Rich Rinaldi (part two): St. Peter's College Hall of Famer, NBA / ABA veteran and European star - AIR138

Part two of my extended conversation with Rich Rinaldi. We now focus on Rico's - he shares the origins of his nickname - professional c...

60:39Oct 6, 2024

Rich Rinaldi (part one): St. Peter's College Hall of Famer, NBA / ABA veteran and European star - AIR137

Welcome Rich Rinaldi to the show. Part one of our extended conversation about his life. We recorded this on Rich’s 75th birthday (an added t...

47:58Sep 1, 2024

Australia's No Bull Tour [the truth]. Chicago Bulls' Luc Longley, Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant - AIR136

My recap of the final stop on the No Bull Tour (Sydney). Australian legend, Luc Longley, invited his former Chicago Bulls teammates, Scottie...

20:23May 12, 2024

Tom Chambers - NBA All-Star MVP, 16-year veteran and Basketball Hall of Fame candidate - AIR135

Let's welcome the legendary Tom Chambers to the show. A massive thanks to our mutual friend, Jeff Wells . Jeff was my guest on episode...

97:26Feb 7, 2024

Walter Davis - The life and times of North Carolina legend and six-time NBA All-Star (retrospective) - AIR134

On November 2nd, 2023, six-time NBA All-Star Walter Davis died of natural causes while visiting family in Charlotte. Today, I welcome back A...

40:20Nov 22, 2023

Reggie Lewis' tragic death (1993) and impact on the Boston Celtics [expanded re-release] - AIR133

Reggie Lewis tragically passed away 30 years ago (1993) at the age of just 27. This is an updated re-release of episode 27 with my great mat...

30:39Aug 6, 2023

Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Conference Finals, NBA lottery, Ja Morant and Rick on Isiah - BB6

The legendary Beef Brothers ( Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland ) return for episode six. 01:49 2023 NBA Draft Lottery - Wemby to San Antonio Spur...

28:15May 23, 2023

Bill Willoughby: High school phenom to the 1975 NBA Draft (eight-year veteran) - AIR132

Let's welcome Bill Willoughby to the show. There are many more strings to his bow – as you’ll hear in my introduction - however, Bill r...

89:59May 17, 2023

Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Playoffs (round one winds-up), Rick and Jeff's fun / frivolities - BB5

The legendary Beef Brothers ( Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland ) return for episode five. 01:12 2023 NBA Awards thus far 03:23 Rick Mahorn nomina...

33:34Apr 28, 2023