Get a quick taste of all the basketball greats that will be part of this exciting exploration of the world of Basketball in the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast!

Legends Podcast - teaser

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2014 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, and one of the most influential commissioners in American sports history, David Stern. Topics include what his hopes were for the NBA Lottery system, what his top priorities were when taking over as commissioner, and what the early discussions were like when creating the WNBA. He also mentions basketball’s international push and how basketball makes the overseas jump more than any other North American sport.

Make sure to watch David Stern’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjuJqR-UmS0 and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/david-stern/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 1 - David Stern

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with the one and only, Class of 2008 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Dick Vitale. Topics include what it feels like being a celebrity, how “Awesome Baby” came to be, and how he uses social media to stay young and hip.  

Make sure to watch Dick Vitale’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5-acctJnMs and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/dick-vitale/

Legends Podcast Episode 2 - Dick Vitale

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2009 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, David Robinson, or better known as “The Admiral”. Topics include how he got his nickname, why he chose to join the military, and the process leading up to his draft.  

Make sure to watch David Robinson’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90kdNUWYMlQ and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/david-robinson/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 3 - David Robinson

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with whom many consider to be one of the best playmakers ever, and Class of 1971 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Bob Cousy. Topics include his transition from playing to coaching and broadcasting, how his upbringing shaped who he is today, and the story behind his draft.   

Make sure to watch Bob Cousey’s Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/bob-cousy/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 4 - Bob Cousy

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast, host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 1993 Basketball Hall of Fame and Olympic Silver Medalist, Ann Meyers Drysdale. Topics include how her journey helped shape her, the obstacles she’s faced, and how the women’s game has changed since its start. 

Make sure to watch Ann Meyers Drysdale’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81suZ-BNFEE and view her Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/ann-meyers/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 5 - Ann Meyers Dryesdale

In this episode, hear the Hall of Fame's Chairman of the Board discuss growing up in Chicago Heights, his love affair for basketball, his early playing days, and his rise to stardom as one of the greatest NBA Team Executives ever to take over a franchise.

Legends Podcast Episode 6 - Jerry Colangelo

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2001 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Mike Krzyzewski, or better known as Coach K. Topics include what makes a great coach, what Coach Knight taught him, and how his players impact his life. 

Make sure to watch Coach K’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqKiKn1293o  and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/mike-krzyzewski/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 7 - Mike Krzyzewski

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 1997 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Denise Curry. Topics include what it’s been like watching and helping the women’s game evolve, how she developed her coaching style, and what it’s like not only playing in the Olympics, but winning gold on American soil.

Make sure to watch Denise Curry’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5GoBGW8Ot8  and view her Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/denise-curry/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 8 - Denise Curry

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with a man who made it cool to be “tiny” in the NBA, and Class of 1991 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Nate “Tiny” Archibald. Topics include his early beginnings and how he found the love of basketball, what it’s like being a student athlete in college, and the mindset he had when being drafted into the NBA. 

Make sure to watch Nate Archibald’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5RJ6P5K4hk and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/nate-archibald/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 9 - Nate "Tiny" Archibald

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with 11X NBA All-Star, and Class of 1977 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Elgin Baylor. Topics include the difficulties he faced transitioning from playing working the front office, the skill sets he had to develop to become successful, and what the atmosphere was like being a Laker.

Make sure to watch Elgin Baylor’s Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/elgin-baylor/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 13 - Elgin Baylor

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with one of the greatest post players in women’s basketball history, and Class of 1995 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Anne Donovan. Topics include what it’s like being a coach who has also played, how her coaching philosophy has evolved over the years, and what it’s like to watch the Final Four games now.

Make sure to watch Anne Donovan’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egYcacne9Bc  and view her Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/anne-donovan/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 14 - Anne Donovan

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 1990 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Earl Monroe, or better known as “The Pearl”. Topics include the impact Coach Gaines (“Big House”) had on him, what Philadelphia-style basketball is like, and the events leading up to his draft. 


Make sure to view Earl Monroe’s Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/earl-monroe/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 15 - Earl Monroe

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2015 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, George Raveling. Topics include the mental challenges and adjustments he had to make while at Villanova, his experience with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and what values he carries with him throughout his coaching and day to day living. 


Make sure to watch George Raveling’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNF43SqjJqs and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/george-raveling/  .

Legends Podcast Episode 16 - George Raveling

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with 21 year NCAA referee, and Class of 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Hank Nichols. Topics include how important it is to bring real life experiences to the court as a referee, what his motivation was to start reffing, and what he looks for in reffing a good game.

Make sure to watch Hank Nichols’ Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hoophall+hank+nichols  and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/hank-nichols/

Legends Podcast Episode 17 - Hank Nichols

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Katrina McClain. Topics include what the locker rooms were like after winning, her relationship with Coach Landers and Teresa Edwards while at Georgia, and how being an introvert shaped her basketball career. 

Make sure to watch Hank Nichols’ Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wpnF1xKJKk   and view her Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/katrina-mcclain/

Legends Podcast Episode 18 - Katrina McClain

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with 12X NBA All-Star, and Class of 2000 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Isiah 
Thomas. Topics include how growing up in Chicago shaped his basketball career, the development of his relationship with Coach Knight, and the difficulties he faced when going to Detroit. 

Make sure to watch Hank Nichols’ Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VnW3EE-4Mo and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/isiah-thomas/

Legends Podcast Episode 19 - Isiah Thomas

In today’s episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Legends Podcast, host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 1980 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Jerry Lucas. Topics include his experiences at Ohio State, what it was like playing in the Olympics, and the chemistry he shared with Oscar Robertson.

Make sure to view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/jerry-lucas/

Legends Podcast Episode 20 - Jerry Lucas

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with Michigan’s finest and Class of 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Tom Izzo. Topics include growing up in Iron Mountain Michigan, his longtime friendship with NFL coaching legend Steve Mariucci, and his early transition from the “real world” into coaching. 

Make sure to watch Tom Izzo’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwsMhQYPl9o and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tom-izzo/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 23 - Tom Izzo

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with culture shifter and Class of 1996 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Nancy Lieberman. Topics include her upbringing in Queens, NY, her first time being denied playing basketball because she was a girl, building her confidence by playing with the best ballers in New York at Rucker Park, and teaching her mother to be more open minded toward people of different ethnicities.

Make sure to watch Nancy Lieberman’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Wy4IPysfA and view her Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/nancy-lieberman .

Legends Podcast Episode 24 - Nancy Lieberman

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with one of the most unstoppable forces of the 80’s and Class of 2013 Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Bernard King. Topics include developing his game against NYC playground legends, validating the SEC as one of the must-watch conferences in NCAA basketball, and hearing country music during his playing days as a Vol.

Make sure to watch Bernard King’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSYgLkGZRCs and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/bernard-king .

Legends Podcast Episode 26 - Bernard King

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with one of the NBA great scoring titans and Class of 1997 Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Alex English. Topics include a humble draft night without the glitz and glam of today’s game, his rookie season and relationship with fellow Hall of Famer Wayne Embry, his unfulfilled wish of coaching on the NBA level, and how the simple motion of following through with his shot landed him in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Make sure to watch Alex English’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrIENFU4u88 and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/alex-english .

Legends Podcast Episode 28 - Alex English

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast host Kyle Belanger speaks with one of the ABA’s most dominant players and Class of 2015 Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Louie Dampier. Topics include being recruited by Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, being on the losing side of Texas Western’s historic 1966 NCAA Championship over University of Kentucky, and choosing between playing in the ABA and the NBA.

Make sure to watch Louie Dampier’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmAjVhOjD0c and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/louie-dampier/

Legends Podcast Episode 29 - Louie Dampier

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast, Class of 1997 Enshrinee Bailey Howell speaks to host Kyle Belanger about his success at Mississippi State University, his experience being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1959, the transition from college to the NBA on and off the court, and much more.

Make sure to watch Bailey Howell’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8oCjPwHri8 and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/bailey-howell/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 33 - Bailey Howell

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast, host Kyle Belanger speaks with two-time Hall of Fame Enshrinee and Boston Celtics great Tommy Heinsohn. Topics include Heinsohn’s relationship with Red Auerbach, his career with the Celtics as both a player and a coach, and what people may not know about the legendary Boston Celtics teams of the 1950s and 1960s.

Make sure to watch Tommy Heinsohn’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech as a player at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uly72feS23A and as a coach at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddVB-qaNosI .  View his Hall of Fame profile as a player at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tommy-heinsohn/ and as a coach at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tommy-heinsohn1/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 41 - Tommy Heinsohn

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast, host Kyle Belanger speaks with Class of 2010 Enshrinee Bob Hurley. Topics include how the high school recruiting process has changed throughout his career, his sons’ own successes in their coaching careers, and the impact of the closing of St. Anthony High School.

Make sure to watch Bob Hurley Sr.’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1P2m_xtaVI and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/bob-hurley-sr/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 43 - Bob Hurley

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast, Class of 2015 Enshrinee Spencer Haywood speaks with host Kyle Belanger. Topics of their conversation include what it was like to leave the NCAA after one year for the ABA, the Supreme Court decision stemming from that choice to leave the NCAA and its impact on the game today, and the significance of playing in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.

Make sure to watch Spencer Haywood’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydAw4Ot1Kmg and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/spencer-haywood/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 44 - Spencer Haywood

Tune in to hear Class of 2015 Enshrinee Dick Bavetta talk about his choice to leave his career on Wall Street to become a referee full-time, some of the iconic games he’s officiated throughout his lasting career, and his role as an ambassador between the officials and the public.

Make sure to watch Dick Bavetta’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7R8zjq_6w8 and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/dick-bavetta/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 45 - Dick Bavetta

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast, Class of 2003 Enshrinee Leon Barmore reflects on his outstanding coaching career. Topics include his relationship with Coach Sonja Hogg and her impact on the women’s game, the importance of selflessness in coaching, and what it was like to work as an assistant coach under one of his former players, Kim Mulkey. 

Make sure to watch Leon Barmore’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-YOzIFORqY and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/leon-barmore/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 46 - Leon Barmore

Tune in to hear Class of 1971 Enshrinee Bob Pettit discuss various topics, such as the transition from one position at the college level to another at the professional level, what made the 1958 Milwaukee Hawks team special, and how frequently getting to the free throw line impacted how he played the game.

Make sure to view Bob Pettit’s Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/bob-pettit/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 47 - Bob Pettit

Hear Class of 2000 Enshrinee Bob McAdoo speak discuss various topics, such as what distinguished his playing style from those of others, his option to leave North Carolina early to pursue a career at the professional level, and his transition from player to coach.

Make sure to watch Bob McAdoo’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ2Sw3DtRIM and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/bob-mcadoo/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 48 - Bob McAdoo

Listen to Class of 1999 Enshrinee Billie Moore speak with host Kyle Belanger. Topics include how it felt to win a national championship in her first year of coaching, the experience of being the first United States Olympic women’s basketball team in the 1976 Olympic Games, and the impact that Title IX had on the remainder of her career.

Make sure to watch Billie Moore’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH1NlFqCgIs and view her Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/billie-moore/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 49 - Billie Moore

Tune in to listen to Class of 1990 Enshrinee Dave Bing. Topics include how his humble upbringing shaped the way he played the game, his relationship with his college roommate, Jim Boeheim, his transition from his career as a basketball player to a businessman in the steel industry, and much more.

Make sure to view Dave Bing’s Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/dave-bing/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 50 - Dave Bing

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast, Class of 2011 Enshrinee Satch Sanders speaks with host Kyle Belanger about his transition from an offensive player to a more defensive player, what he wishes more people knew about the legendary Boston Celtics teams he was a part of, and what led him to develop the NBA’s Rookie Transition Program.

Make sure to watch Satch Sanders’ Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZH_M-_Wrz8 and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/satch-sanders/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 51 - Satch Sanders

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast, Class of 2011 Enshrinee Herb Magee reflects on how it felt to be enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame, why he chose a career in coaching over a playing career, and what has made Philadelphia a great basketball city.

Make sure to watch Herb Magee’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS2E-jJCB9Q and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/herb-magee/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 52 - Herb Magee

In this episode of the Basketball Hall of Fame Legends Podcast, host Kyle Belanger sits down with Class of 2013 Enshrinee and former NBA executive Russ Granik. Topics include the challenges of marketing the NBA in the mid-1970s, his contributions to the international game with the cultivation of the Dream Team, and his relationship and partnership with former commissioner David Stern in the NBA league offices.

Make sure to watch Russ Granik’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxYQ3xsRm2M and view his Hall of Fame profile at http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/russ-granik/ .

Legends Podcast Episode 53 - Russ Granik

The Legends Podcast gives our listeners an in depth look into the greatest basketball stars of the past, present and future.  With a focus on Hall of Famers, you will hear the greatest stories told by the legends that lived them.  Along with our Hall of Famers, hear stories from past legends, current stars, coaches, media personalities, and other basketball dignitaries.  Listen along as you learn the game's history from the place where the game was invented.  The Basketball Hall of Fame - Where the Game Never Ends!

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