Aug. 22, 2025

Mike Riordan: 1970 NBA Champion (Knicks) and Providence Hall of Famer

Mike Riordan: 1970 NBA Champion (Knicks) and Providence Hall of Famer

Send Adam a text message. Today’s guest is Mike Riordan. We dive into his incredible journey - from starring in college at Providence to playing a key role on the legendary 1970 New York Knicks championship team - delivering the franchise’s first title. Mike shared the floor with icons like Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, and a young Phil Jackson. We talk about how he carved out his role on such a stacked roster, the lessons he carried into his years with the Washington Bullets, and ...

Apple Podcasts podcast player badge
Spotify podcast player badge
TuneIn podcast player badge
RSS Feed podcast player badge
Apple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconTuneIn podcast player iconRSS Feed podcast player icon

Send Adam a text message.

Today’s guest is Mike Riordan. We dive into his incredible journey - from starring in college at Providence to playing a key role on the legendary 1970 New York Knicks championship team - delivering the franchise’s first title. Mike shared the floor with icons like Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, and a young Phil Jackson.

We talk about how he carved out his role on such a stacked roster, the lessons he carried into his years with the Washington Bullets, and how the era he lived through - including the Vietnam years - shaped his outlook on life.

Off the court, Mike built a successful business career, and his reflections are insightful. A special shout-out to my friend and former guest, Rich Rinaldi, for making this connection.

Now, let’s drop the needle. My conversation with Mike Riordan.

Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible | PayPal

Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast

Follow: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

Subscribe (free): NBA-history newsletter

[as an Amazon Associate, Adam earns from qualifying purchases - you'll be supporting his podcast at no extra cost]