
I am your author and host, Rick Loayza. This is the blog and podcast where we bring to life some of the forgotten stories from basketball history. I love basketball. I love watching it. I love reading about it. I love learning about its history. I am, for all intents and purposes, a basketball junkie. I’ve coached all three of my kids in youth basketball. In fact, I still coach my youngest each wi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 291 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsHistoryBasketball | |||

Jumpin’ Joe Fulks was the NBA’s very first scoring leader back in 1947. He also led his team, the Philadelphia Warriors, to the very first NBA championship. Yet, he hardly ever gets talked about today. We correct that with this episode.
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Kobe Bryant once shot four airballs in five minutes in a playoff game against the Utah Jazz. But that failure had a direct impact on Kobe becoming one of the greatest players of all time.
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
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UCLA won 10 National Championships under Coach John Wooden. But what many don’t know is that behind the scenes a booster named Sam Gilbert had been providing improper financial benefits to UCLA players for decades. This is his story.
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The NBA was struggling financially in the late 1970s. They needed something to turn things around. In 1979, two rookies joined and led their teams to the two best records in the entire league and made the NBA popular and fun again.
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This is the best basketball podcast ever!!!!!
I love that he has witnessed some of the history so he gives a better picture of what he is talking about. Another reason that I love this podcast is that each episode is so interesting. A third reason why I love this podcast is that I’m learning new facts about basketball every episode. In conclusion, this is why I love this podcast.
I love that he has witnessed some of the history so he gives a better picture of what he is talking about. Another reason that I love this podcast is that each episode is so interesting. A third reason why I love this podcast is that I’m learning new facts about basketball every episode. In conclusion, this is why I love this podcast.
This is the best basketball podcast ever!!!!!
Some really good history here...love it!...look forward to more stories...hope they keep it up...makes me enjoy the game more.
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Focusing on the rich history of basketball, this podcast uncovers lesser-known stories that have shaped the game and its culture over the years. Each episode highlights historical narratives that span from the sport's inception in the 1890s through significant events, personalities, and innovations up to present-day developments. It emphasizes impactful yet often overlooked stories, offering a unique perspective that appeals to avid basketball fans and casual listeners alike. The host, a passionate basketball enthusiast and youth coach, aims to rekindle the love for the game's history through engaging storytelling, making each episode both educational and entertaining.
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