Marc Spears

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Marc Spears

FromLegends Of Sport

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50 minutes

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Jan 22, 2019

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Today we sit down with Senior NBA writer of ESPN’s The Undefeated, Marc Spears . Marc talks about his career path, the most iconic moments that he’s covered, his current NBA predictions & more!

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Jan 22, 2019

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events of the past three decades, telling lively and personal stories, plus in-depth discussions about the serious issues affecting current and retired athletes. This podcast is about the memories, business and culture of sport.

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Jon SooHoo - Through A Dodger's Lens: Fourth-generation Angeleno, Jon SooHoo, grew up with a view of Dodger Stadium from his backyard, listening to Vin Scully's broadcasts never imagining that one day he'd become the LA Dodgers team photographer. From his days covering the USC Trojans in... by Legends Of Sport
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Andrew D. Bernstein - A Life in Pictures: This week we shake it up and put our host, Andrew D. Bernstein, in the guest's chair to discuss his acclaimed life in sports photography with Producer and Co-Host, Jonas Wadler. Follow Andy's journey from his early days shooting for the NBA to... by Legends Of Sport
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Eric Dickerson - Never Look Back: This week we sit down with legendary NFL Hall of Fame Running Back, Eric Dickerson, who went from being the most highly touted high school recruit in the country in 1977 to being the second overall pick in the NFL Draft in 1983. Eric opens up about... by Legends Of Sport
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Magic Johnson (Pt.2) - Time / Forgiveness: In part two of our interview, we learn more about Magic's complicated relationship with Isiah Thomas, the stories behind Andy's iconic photos of Magic, and the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic also recalls the key lessons he has learned over... by Legends Of Sport
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The Glove and The Iceman: Legends of Nicknames, Legends of Sport - George "The Iceman" Gervin's rise from ABA baller to NBA legend is no ordinary story. Tune in to hear him take us back to his early days in Detroit and Motown's influence, to his work helping future generations... by Legends Of Sport
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Legends of Photography | Nathaniel S. Butler: Andy invites fellow NBA Photos Senior Photographer - Nathaniel S. Butler! Andy & Nat kick off our brand new photographer series with a discussion about the life and careers of the NBA's senior photographers from the past four decades! Hear the... by Legends Of Sport
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Leigh Steinberg - Jerry McGuire's Third Act: When Leigh Steinberg began his career as a sports agent, they were not even allowed to negotiate with NFL owners. In fact, the industry did not really exist. By the end of the millennium, though, Leigh had become a 'Super Agent,' having his life... by Legends Of Sport
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Bill Walton: Rebuilt: "They're the ones who are counter culture" - In this week's episode, Bill Walton sits down with Andy and Jonas to talk about everything from his legendary playing days and the people who influenced him, to playing drums with the Grateful Dead at the... by Legends Of Sport
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Jerry Colangelo - Jerry Goes West: In 1968, Jerry Colangelo left Chicago to become the youngest general manager in professional sports for the Phoenix Suns. It was twenty below zero when he left. He arrived with his family to seventy-degree weather, orange blossoms in the air, nine... by Legends Of Sport
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John McDonough - Picture Perfect: Award-winning sports photojournalist, John McDonough, has been a contributing photographer to Sports Illustrated for over thirty years. If there has been a major sporting event over that period then chances are that John has been there with a camera.... by Legends Of Sport
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Bob Miller - King of Kings: Hall of fame announcer, Bob Miller, spent forty-four years in the broadcast booth as the Los Angeles Kings' play-by-play man before retiring in 2017. We sat down with him to discuss his beginnings in the game, the eccentric owners he worked for, his... by Legends Of Sport
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Howard Beck: On this episode of Legends Of Sport, we sit down with Sr. NBA writer at Bleacher Report, Howard Beck. Howard chats with us about the evolution of his journalism career, his current role at B/R, some of his favorite sports moments and what he's... by Legends Of Sport
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Mike Krzyzewski - Blue Collar Blue Devil: Since 1980, Mike Krzyzewski has coached Duke Basketball to five NCAA championships, twelve Final Fours, and more wins than any college coach in basketball history. But Mike is more than a legendary coach, he is a teacher and a mentor to young... by Legends Of Sport
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Peter Guber - The Oracle of Entertainment: This week we sit down with the legendary Chairman and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment & Sports Media, Peter Guber. Peter's produced movies that have earned fifty Academy Award nominations and over three billion dollars at the box office. Peter tells us... by Legends Of Sport
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Kirk Gibson - Mr.Clutch: Kirk Gibson hit two of the most legendary World Series home runs of all-time and today he takes us back to where it all started and you may be surprised to learn it wasn't on the diamond but on the gridiron where he became one of the top Wide Receiver... by Legends Of Sport
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Amy Alcott - Lady of the Lake: Hall of Fame legend, Amy Alcott, was only three weeks into her professional LPGA career when she won her first tournament. Five majors and twenty-nine championships later, Amy takes us back to her famous Champions Leap into Poppie's Pond at the Dinah... by Legends Of Sport
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Isiah Thomas: On today’s episode of LOS we sit down with one of the most iconic guards to ever play basketball, Isiah Thomas. Isiah talks with us about his early days under Bobby Knight, the “Bad Boys” era, and his relationship with Magic Johnson. Isiah also shares... by Legends Of Sport
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Jay Williams - His Best Shot: College Naismith Hall of Fame Point Guard, Jay Williams, led Duke to a National Championship and left school early to pursue his dreams of playing in the NBA. As the second overall pick in the 2002 draft, Jay seemed to have it all until a motorcycle... by Legends Of Sport
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