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Rolando Blackman

Rolando Blackman

FromLegends Of Sport


Rolando Blackman

FromLegends Of Sport

ratings:
Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Andy chats with Dallas Mavericks legend - Rolando Blackman! The first and ONLY Panamanian player to grace the NBA! Andy & Ro discuss the culture shock he experienced moving from Panama to Brooklyn, how he discovered the game of basketball, playing for Kansas State in college, Walt Frazier, the heartbreak from the 1980 Olympic team that never was, being drafted to a brand new Dallas Mavs franchise, playing for the very tough Coach Dick Motta, memories from the 1988 Western Conference Finals vs the Showtime Lakers, finishing his career with the New York Knicks under coach Pat Riley, the 1987 All Star Game & the legendary trash talk that ensued, and much more! Plus, his current role with the Mavs, and how he's giving back as a U.N. Ambassador to the Office of Drugs & Crime!
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.