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The Iceman & The Glove - George Gervin & Gary Payton | LOS CLASSIC

The Iceman & The Glove - George Gervin & Gary Payton | LOS CLASSIC

FromLegends Of Sport


The Iceman & The Glove - George Gervin & Gary Payton | LOS CLASSIC

FromLegends Of Sport

ratings:
Length:
77 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Flash back to the weekend that started this podcast! Both interviews took place during the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at Staples Center in Los Angeles! Andy chats with George "The Iceman" Gervin, & "The Glove" Gary Payton! George talks about the genesis of his nickname "The Iceman", memories from his playing days, growing up in the Motown era, the 1983 All Star Game, playing with a young Michael Jordan in his final year, why he doesn't consider MJ the GOAT, how Magic Johnson changed the game, the George Gervin Youth Center, and more! NEXT, Andy is joined by "The Glove" Gary Payton! Gary describes his path from Oakland to Oregon State to the NBA, the influence of his father on him & other NBA'ers from Oakland, the heartbreak from the Supersonics leaving Seattle, the bombing that occurred during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, his world famous trash talking, going "full neck", the Gary Payton-Shawn Kemp duo "The Rainman & The Glove", the genesis of "The Glove" nickname, his sons, and much more!
Released:
Feb 21, 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.