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Kelly Tripucka (part two): Notre Dame star, two-time NBA All-Star and broadcaster - AIR074

Kelly Tripucka (part two): Notre Dame star, two-time NBA All-Star and broadcaster - AIR074

FromIn all Airness - Michael Jordan era NBA history


Kelly Tripucka (part two): Notre Dame star, two-time NBA All-Star and broadcaster - AIR074

FromIn all Airness - Michael Jordan era NBA history

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Length:
108 minutes
Released:
Oct 21, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Notre Dame great, two-time NBA All-Star and broadcaster, Kelly Tripucka.Part two of an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation about Kelly's career.Topics / links discussed (include):The NBA's highest-scoring game1984 NBA All-Star GameThe famous Pistons v Knicks series from the 1984 NBA PlayoffsThe stunning details on how Kelly heard news of his trade from Detroit to UtahKelly's trade to the newly-minted Charlotte HornetsThe Charlotte Hornets' first game and inaugural NBA seasonThe faux-controversy surrounding "Frank" and "Dick" (via Kelly's Wikipedia page)Kelly's career in (TV and radio) broadcastingStarting Lineup (NBA) figures and items Kelly still receives to this day, in the mailPeople mentioned in this episode, include: Bill Laimbeer, Julius Erving, Bernard King, Jerry West, Dave Bing, Kiki VanDeWeghe, Pete Maravich, Rex Chapman, Bill Hanzlik, Dell Curry, Adrian Dantley and Muggsy Bogues.
Released:
Oct 21, 2016
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.