NBA History Conversations: Basketball Record
Former NBA/ABA players, coaches, and media share their basketball journeys, with topic-driven episodes and Adam’s unique Australian perspective on hoops history.
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July 1, 2020
Detlef Schrempf: Three-time NBA All-Star and two-time Sixth Man of the Year - AIR107
Detlef Schrempf was a large part of the first wave of European-born players to make their mark in the NBA. He is a three-time NBA All-Star, back-to-back Sixth Man of the Year and two-time Olympian. We discuss his formative years in Germany and the foreign-exchange program that would change his life forever. We cover his standout tenure at the University of Washington, the ups-and-downs of his early-pro career with the Dallas Mavericks and the 1989 trade to the Indiana Pacers that ultimately all
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Oct. 7, 2021
Dave Cowens: Hall of Fame legend, 2x NBA Champion, MVP, 8x All-Star and Boston Celtics great - AIR125
I’m excited to welcome Basketball Hall of Fame legend, Dave Cowens. The first NBA Most Valuable Player to appear on the podcast. In this fun, insightful and wide-ranging conversation, Dave discusses his days at Newport Catholic HS and run-ins with the assistant principal, who also doubled as his basketball coach. Dave details his recruitment to Florida State University – where he was a four-year standout with the Seminoles. Dave recounts an intriguing letter he wrote to Celtics legend – and the
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April 27, 2023
Adam on Hard Quiz (TV). Topics: Michael Jordan, Scouts Australia, The Incredibles and Penny Farthings - AIR131
Watch Adam's TV debut. Or, listen to this audio and learn how his adventure went. Can he justify his self-proclaimed title of Michael Jordan / NBA-history obsessive?! I recently made my first - and perhaps last - appearance on television. I was a contestant on Australia's top-rated game show, Hard Quiz. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's on-demand TV streaming service, ABC iview, describes Hard Quiz thusly: "Not satisfied with winning the 2022 AACTA Award for Best Comedy Entertainment Pr
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Feb. 7, 2024
Tom Chambers - NBA All-Star MVP, 16-year veteran and Basketball Hall of Fame candidate - AIR135
Let's welcome the legendary Tom Chambers to the show. A massive thanks to our mutual friend, Jeff Wells. Jeff was my guest on episode 128. We detailed his campaign for Tom to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. We also spoke at length about Jeff’s awesome YouTube channel, TC24, devoted to the life of Tommy C. Without Jeff, today’s episode would simply not be possible. I strongly encourage you to subscribe to TC24 – it features a wealth of excellent clips and features on Mr. Chambers. Th
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June 8, 2026
Fred Roberts: BYU Star to the NBA (Spurs, Jazz, Celtics, Bucks) and Europe
Fred Roberts’ basketball journey began with back-to-back state titles in high school - setting the tone for his fascinating career. He then starred for the BYU Cougars, began his pro career in Italy and went on to play 13 NBA seasons across seven franchises, while also winning a title overseas with Barcelona. Fred looks back on stops in San Antonio, Utah, Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Los Angeles and Dallas, with each chapter bringing its own cast of teammates and memories. Along the way, Rober
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April 5, 2026
1976 ABA All-Star Game Oral History: Gilmore, Knight, Taylor, Vecsey & Babcock
In this special episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 ABA All-Star Game - the final showcase of a league that helped reshape modern basketball. Recorded in early 2026, this panel brings together those who lived it: Artis Gilmore, Billy Knight and Brian Taylor, alongside longtime NBA executive Pete Babcock and legendary journalist Peter Vecsey, who covered the ABA firsthand. Also joining is my good friend and longtime basketball fan Adam Beechen. Together, we revisit the league’s mo
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Sept. 6, 2025
1995 NBA Draft Recap: Remembering Reece Pedretti (Tribute Rerelease)
Send Adam a text message. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Reece Pedretti - one of the truest friends I've ever known. On February 22, 2025, Reece passed away peacefully at the age of 45, following a courageous, nearly two-year battle with a rare form of cancer. Throughout his illness, he faced major surgeries and numerous treatments with unwavering strength. We first met at work in 2000 and became fast friends, bonding over our shared sense of humour and a deep love for basketball ...
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