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Michael Jordan's rookie NBA season - 1984 USA pre-Olympic exhibition games - NB85-3

Michael Jordan's rookie NBA season - 1984 USA pre-Olympic exhibition games - NB85-3

FromIn all Airness - Michael Jordan era NBA history


Michael Jordan's rookie NBA season - 1984 USA pre-Olympic exhibition games - NB85-3

FromIn all Airness - Michael Jordan era NBA history

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Aug 14, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan‘s (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- Team USA’s 1984 pre-Olympic Exhibition Games versus NBA StarsThe Olympians played a total of nine exhibition games in just under five weeks, as a build-up to the 1984 Olympic Games, in Los Angeles. You’ll learn facts, figures and tidbits from each of the exhibition games – much of which, we’re confident you’ve never heard before.The most prominent players mentioned in this episode, include: Michael Jordan, Chris Mullin, Patrick Ewing, Isiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Sam Bowie & Terry Cummings.Many thanks to great friend of the show, Todd Spehr. He kindly provided box scores for each of the exhibition games.Topics / articles discussed (every effort has been made to confirm exact dates):84-06-23 - Olympic cagers prove team skills with victory over former Hoosiers84-06-23 - Jordan won’t overdose on basketball84-06-28 - Olympic Cage Squad Finalized84-07-02 - USA cagers shaping up84-07-02 - Ewing Hears The Cheers84-07-04 - USA’s Basketball Tradition on Line When Olympic Competition Commences84-07-10 - U.S. Olympic basketball team becomes part of game’s history84-07-13 - Jordan paces Olympians’ win84-07-13 - Michael Jordan leads Olympians84-07-13 - Knight influence is evident84-07-17 - Knight’s Brash Courtside Manner Is No Accident84-07-26 - Carolina twosome decisiveShow notes | I appreciate all feedback, FB Page 'Likes' and iTunes ratings / reviews.Follow: Facebook | Twitter | Google+Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS | WebsiteFeedback: e-mail (audio welcome) | Voicemail
Released:
Aug 14, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Episodes feature former-NBA players, coaches and media. Topic-based chats, too. Adam's focal point is Michael Jordan, but he covers the history of basketball with his unique Australian humour.