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Experience Jeremy Lin’s rise to basketball superstar, free for a limited time! Who would have thought that an Asian-American, who stood just 5' 3" tall as a freshman in high school, and eventually went to Harvard to major in economics, would become the NBA's most talked about star in decades? But that's exactly what happened to Jeremy Lin. Undrafted out of college and subsequently waived in short order by both the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Lin was signed by the underachieving New York Knicks. The rest is history.

In Boston Celtics: Where Have You Gone? fans can catch up with their favorite players from past and present.

How does it feel to play your last college game and land on the cover of Sports Illustrated? What was it like to be a part of the team that won the University of Kentucky’s first national championship ever? Listeners will find the answer to these questions and so much more in Ryan Clark’s newly updated edition of Game of My Life: Kentucky Wildcats. Clark takes listeners into the arena and onto the court with this in-depth look at the legends of Kentucky basketball.

The Buckets & Birdies Podcast hosted by @cbills23 and @mg1nyard 23 minutes of hoops, golf and sports across the state of North Carolina.

New York Times Bestseller ""On the subject of his love of Red Auerbach and his Celtic teammates, Russell is loud and clear. He might object to my use of the word 'love,' but deny it though you will, Mr. Russell, that's what sits at the heart of this beautiful book."" — Bill Bradley, New York...

In this vivid and lively account, Thomas J. Whalen chronicles Russell's memorable last season and the Celtics' dazzling triumph. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and Boston's own turbulent and bitter struggles with race, he tells the fascinating story of how an improbable championship team overcame poor health, indifferent fans, disruptive personnel changes, and internal morale problems. Whalen recounts how Russell transformed the game of basketball during his remarkable career and revisits the outspoken superstar's conflicted relationship with Boston.

This in-depth biography chronicles the brilliant, resilient, and utterly unique journey of Bill Walton, one of the greatest and most influential players in basketball history. It covers his unparalleled college dominance at UCLA, his NBA championship with the Portland Trail Blazers, his constant battles with devastating injuries, and his second act as an iconic broadcaster. Walton's revolutionary playing style, cerebral approach, and infectious positive mindset made him a true original who left an indelible mark on the game.

Bill Russell has been hailed as the greatest team player of the 20th century. As a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player, he is one of the most important basketball players ever, and with 11 championships as player and coach of the Boston Celtics, he is one of basketball's greatest winners. Russell Rules offers inspiring lessons on commitment, personal integrity, team ego, and craftsmanship that are as relevant to the entrepreneur or parent as they are to the athlete.

The legendary sportswriter and the Hall of Fame, eleven-time NBA champion coach separate the music from the noise in the stories of the greatest who ever played and their impact on the game Sam Smith and Phil Jackson grew to know and respect each other in the late 1980s, when Smith was a Chicago...

The first in-depth look at the Minnesota Timberwolves rising star, from his backstory to his mindset, and the relationships that fueled his drive to greatness. From his jaw-dropping dunks to his charismatic personality, Anthony Edwards draws comparisons to the greatest shooting guards of all...

Long-time fans of the Warriors sit down for in-depth conversations dissecting what they would do if they were in the GM and the head coaching seats. Bill Baren, New York Johnny and Patrick Dominguez cover everything Golden State Warriors. Armchair GM has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now.

"With Every Shot Counts, I hope that you’ll be as inspired by Carlos' journey as I’ve been."—Shaquille O’Neal From NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer, a gripping, intimate and inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in...

The show is a great excuse for Torg to invite interesting people to come on the podcast and share their story. Episodes often involve the Torg brother-sister combo of Anne and Bill. Listeners can count on learning something and at least a couple of laughs. Conversation abounds!

It's true crime meets sports history! Welcome to The Deadball Podcast, hosted by Erynne and Bill Zhang. Erynne is a long-time true crime junkie, while Bill is a die-hard basketball fan. The Zhang Gang brings you thrilling stories from courtside to the courtroom, with a lot of bad jokes along the way. Check out our website at http://thedeadballpodcast.wix.com/ball

Our podcast covers all things football at all levels. We cover all the top games and storylines from high school, college and the NFL. Our episodes feature analysis gathered from watching games, studying storylines/statistics and from attending/covering football games. We will also feature interviews from athletes and professionals in the business. The crew includes a full-time television reporter as well as 3 statisticians. The statisticians have covered the NFL for several decades.

NBA Hall of Fame center Bill Walton, one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history, looks back on his incredible career in this 2016 Sports Byline Classic interview. He talks about his New York Times best seller, Back from the Dead, and how he was able to overcome injuries and physical obstacles to reach basketball greatness.

The On The Pony Express - SMU Mustangs Podcast is the most in-depth show on SMU Football and SMU Basketball. Hosted by Billy Embody, it's a must-listen for any and every SMU Mustangs Fan. Also available on the feed is the Walking 'Strong Podcast with Bill Armstrong, which showcases Epoch Wines through exclusive interviews and game-by-game breakdowns from Bill and Billy.