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The Over and Back podcast tells stories about NBA, ABA & pro basketball history. Hosted by Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch.
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Rick Barry: Underhanded from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.673340
In the inaugural episode of Over and Back, Jason and Rich are joined by Curtis Harris of ProHoopsHistory to discuss the life and career of NBA and ABA legend Rick Barry. Rick is one of the more ...
ListenScottie Pippen: The NBA's ultimate complement from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.669674
In episode 2 of the Over and Back Podcast, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are joined by Nate Duncan to discuss the life and career of Scottie Pippen, his place in history, how he changed the SF po...
ListenWho is Mr. Basketball for every NBA city? from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.660178
Episode #3 is a departure from the usual format as Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch tackle the question of each NBA city's Mr. Basketball. Some cities are a breeze but others? There's quite ...
ListenReggie Lewis: Losing the next Boston Celtics great from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.657010
We discuss the life, career and tragic death of the Boston Celtics' Reggie Lewis.
Jason and Rich dive into the career timeline of Lewis, his rough upbringing in drug-riddled Baltimor...
The history of NBA expansion teams from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.653027
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are back with a new episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast, this time talking NBA expansion teams and expansion drafts. We're first joined by Curtis Ha...
ListenChauncey Billups&Marvin Barnes from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.648748
Jason and Rich react to the retirement of Detroit Pistons great Chauncey Billups and the death of Marvin "Bad News" Barnes. We discuss Billups' rocky start with the Boston Celtics, b...
Listen1999: The worst year for NBA jerseys from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.645519
We're talking 1999 NBA jerseys! After hours of exhaustive scientific research (no, seriously), Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch have determined 1999 is the absolute worst year for NBA jerseys. T...
ListenDetlef Schrempf from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.639607
We're talking all things Detlef Schrempf on the newest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast! A detailed look at former Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Seattle SuperSonics and P...
ListenHow 2014-15 could make NBA history from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.595183
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are back with another episode of the Over and Back classic NBA podcast but this time instead of talking the past, we're talking the present as we preview the NBA...
ListenSteve Nash's NBA career and legacy from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.588666
With the news of Steve Nash's season-ending back injury, the career of the Canadian legend appears to be over so we needed to give him the proper Over and Back treatment. Join us as we say g...
ListenKareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1970s from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.577058
Today on the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast it's all about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar/Lew Alcindor but unlike our typical career retrospectives, we're going to focus on Kareem in the 1970s. ...
ListenJason Williams: White Chocolate from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.568905
Our most delicious episode yet — a complete breakdown of Jason "White Chocolate" Williams' career! We're first joined by Jared Dubin of Hardwood Paroxsym, Grantland, The Cauldron...
ListenMicheal Ray Richardson:"Ship be sinking" from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.559392
Lucky episode #13 takes us to New York City as Jason and Rich cover the life and career former Knicks and Nets star Micheal Ray Richardson! We begin the episode chatting Sugar Ray with Robert Si...
ListenNBA Christmas history, including the first Kobe vs. Shaq matchup from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.555024
Since 1947, when the New York Knicks battled the Providence Steamrollers on Christmas Day, professional basketball played on Christmas Day became an annual tradition. For every year, with the lo...
ListenWho are the coolest players in NBA history? from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.544768
It's all about being cool on this episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast. The official arbiters of cool (Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch) discuss what it means to be cool in the NBA, ...
ListenThis episode is the worst: History of NBA tanking from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.539735
Almost as long as there's been a draft in the NBA, there's been teams tanking to get the most favorable picks and a chance at generationally great players. In a league where one player c...
ListenOur favorite NBA midseason trades ever from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.499180
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are back with a brand-new episode of Over and Back: The Classic NBA podcast! Today's topic is all about the NBA trade deadline and some of our favorite midseason...
ListenRemembering Anthony Mason, Jerome Kersey&Earl Lloyd from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.493806
On this edition of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch remember the lives and careers of three NBA stars we lost in the past few weeks: Anthony Mason, Jerome Kers...
ListenKobe and Shaq: The Lakers from 1997-2004 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.489500
An in-depth look at the NBA's most storied feud: Kobe Bryant vs. Shaquille O'Neal. Jason and Rich begin with an overview of the tandem, how long they played together, how they came to fo...
ListenWorst playoff teams in NBA history from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.477458
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast returns with a playoff-themed edition as Jason and Rich break down the worst NBA playoff teams in history. Whether the result of expansion or the NBA lettin...
ListenGreat NBA playoff performances in unexpected places from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.471983
Today's episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast is all about unexpected great playoffs performances. To make it a little more interesting, we didn't look at guys who simply had ...
ListenBest early round Game 7s in NBA history, Part 1 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.467157
A look at the best Game 7s in NBA history begins with early rounds (first round and conference semifinals).
Series recaps include:
-The 1981 Western Conference Semifinals with the...
Best early round Game 7s in NBA history, Part 2 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.457079
We discuss more fantastic early round Game 7s:
-Chet Walker and the 1974 Chicago Bulls taking on the Dave Bing, Bob Lanier and the Detroit Pistons.
-Kevin Johnson puts up 46 point...
Seven best NBA Conference Finals Game 7s from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.451891
Jason and Rich look at the best Conference Finals Game 7s of All-Time!
Games covered include historic battles like the Chris Webber, Peja Stojakovic and Mike Bibby’s 2002 Sacramento Kings...
ListenNBA Finals Game 7s: 1952, 1960 and 1974 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.445366
For part one of our series looking at Game 7s of the NBA Finals, Jason and Rich discuss the Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks in 1960, Minneapolis Lakers vs. New York Knicks in 1952, and Boston...
ListenNBA Finals Game 7s: 1951, 1954 and 1970 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.439442
Jason and Rich continue looking at every NBA Finals Game 7 in history. In Part Two, they discuss the New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers in 1970, Minneapolis Lakers vs. Syracuse Nationals in 195...
ListenNBA Finals Game 7: Bullets-Sonics 1978&Lakers-Celtics 2010 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.396978
Jason and Rich continue discussing every NBA Finals Game 7 in history. For part three, they talk about the Washington Bullets vs. Seattle Supersonics in 1978 and the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Bosto...
ListenNBA Finals Game 7: Spurs-Pistons 2005&Celtics-Lakers 1966 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.391554
Jason and Rich continue looking back at classic NBA playoff Game 7s with a series on every NBA Finals Game 7 in history. For part four, they talk about the San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit Pistons ...
ListenNBA Finals Game 7: Rockets-Knicks 1994&Celtics-Lakers 1969 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.384280
Jason and Rich continue looking back at classic NBA playoff Game 7s with a series on every NBA Finals Game 7 in history. For part five, they talk about the Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks in...
ListenNBA Finals Game 7: Nationals-Pistons 1955&Celtics-Lakers 1984 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.377390
Jason and Rich continue looking back at classic NBA playoff Game 7s with a series on every NBA Finals Game 7 in history. For part six, they talk about the Syracuse Nationals vs. Fort Wayne Pisto...
ListenNBA Finals Game 7: Heat-Spurs 2013&Lakers-Celtics 1962 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.370403
Jason and Rich continues their Finals Game 7s series with part seven, looking at the Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs from 2013 and Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers from 1962.
Topics...
ListenNBA Finals Game 7: Celtics-Hawks 1957&Lakers-Pistons 1988 from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.363629
Jason and Rich continue their NBA Finals Game 7s series with part eight, looking at the top two NBA Finals Game 7s of all time: Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks from 1957 and the Los Angeles L...
ListenNBA's 50 Greatest Players: Introduction from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.344431
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast begins its offseason series looking at the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, as officially decreed by the NBA in 1996. Today, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch...
ListenNBA's 50 Greatest Players: How good was the 1996 list? from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.339168
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in history, as officially decreed by the NBA in 1996. Today, your hosts Jason Ma...
ListenNBA's 50 Greatest Players: How do we judge greatness? from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.333854
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, as officially decreed by the NBA in 1996. Today, your hosts Jason Mann a...
ListenNBA's 50 Greatest Players: Who was snubbed? from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.187366
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in history, this time looking at the centers from the original list as well as s...
ListenNBA's 50 Greatest Players: What stats do we use? from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.182097
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with an examination of how to best approach evaluating historical player...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Who is in and who is out (so far)? from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.166354
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a recap of our previous five parts including who's definitely i...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Steve Nash from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.157211
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of former Phoenix Suns, D...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Tony Parker from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.151500
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of San Antonio Spurs guar...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Dirk Nowitzki from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.146319
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Dallas Mavericks icon ...
ListenDiscussing"The Breaks of the Game" from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.096280
Our latest episode discusses David Halberstam’s seminal book “The Breaks of The Game” documenting the world of the NBA and specifically Bill Walton, Dr. Jack Ramsay, Maurice Lucas and the rest o...
ListenRemembering"Chocolate Thunder"Darryl Dawkins from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.092537
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast remembers the life and career of the recently passed "Chocolate Thunder" Darryl Dawkins. Yago Colas (@YagoColas) author of the upcoming book Ball Do...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Pau Gasol from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.088374
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Memphis Grizzlies, Los...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Dwight Howard from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.079585
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Dwight Howard.
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NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Gary Payton from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.076017
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Seattle Supersonics le...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Reggie Miller from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.072737
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Indiana Pacers legend ...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Manu Ginobili from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.069391
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of San Antonio Spurs lege...
ListenNBA's 50 Greatest Players: Ray Allen from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.066538
Jason and Rich discuss the Top 50 candidacy of Bucks, Sonics, Celtics and Heat star Ray Allen with former Director of Basketball Research for the Milwaukee Bucks and current NBA analysis at The ...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Adrian Dantley from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.063042
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of one of the most prolif...
ListenMemories of NBA legend Moses Malone from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.051792
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast remembers the ABA and NBA career and legacy of Moses Malone. Jason Mann is joined by Hardwood Paroxysm editor emeritus Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) of CBSSpor...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Tracy McGrady from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.048601
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Tracy McGrady.
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NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Vince Carter from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.045160
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Vince Carter.
J...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Jason Kidd from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.041967
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Jason Kidd.
Jas...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Artis Gilmore from 2023-12-12T18:00:29.038168
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of ABA and NBA legend Art...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Shawn Marion from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.988526
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Shawn Marion.
J...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Kevin Durant from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.985004
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Kevin Durant.
J...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Chris Webber from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.956249
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Chris Webber.
J...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Chris Paul from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.948725
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Chris Paul.
Jas...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Dominique Wilkins from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.945268
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Dominique Wilkins.
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NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Dan Issel from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.942714
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Dan Issel.
Jaso...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Grant Hill from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.939650
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Grant Hill.
Jas...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Kevin Johnson from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.936976
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Kevin Johnson.
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NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Carmelo Anthony from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.890386
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Carmelo Anthony.
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Allen Iverson from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.885425
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Allen Iverson.
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NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Dennis Rodman from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.882034
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Dennis Rodman.
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NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Paul Pierce from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.878222
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Paul Pierce.
Ja...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Bob Lanier from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.869374
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Bob Lanier.
Jas...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Chauncey Billups from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.794418
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Chauncey Billups.
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NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Sidney Moncrief from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.790697
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Sidney Moncrief.
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Dwyane Wade from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.777153
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Dwyane Wade.
Ja...
NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Making our final arguments from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.774319
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s Top 50 project is almost finished, but we still have to make our list and check it twice.
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch debate a handful of their fa...
ListenNBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Our Top 50 is revealed from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.771148
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s Top 50 project is finally finished. Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch reveal their choices for their new Top 50 greatest NBA players of all time, talk about th...
ListenHow will 2015-16 make NBA history? from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.767514
Jason and Rich preview the 2015-16 NBA season by looking at the records they think are most likely to be broken. Legends like Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Paul Pierce and LeBron James are all wit...
ListenThe best starts in NBA history from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.764097
Impressed by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' 8-0 start? Pff... that's nothing compared to some of the most historically dominant starts ever.
This episode of the Over a...
Each NBA team's best-ever jersey from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.752445
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch make their choices for the best jerseys in each NBA franchise’s history on the latest episode of the Over and Back classic NBA podcast.
From the cursive “Chic...
Each NBA team's worst-ever jersey from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.748469
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch make their choices for the worst jerseys in each NBA franchise’s history on the latest episode of the Over and Back classic NBA podcast.
From the Detroit Pist...
Mind-blowing Wilt Chamberlain statistics from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.744141
Inspired by baseball product Effectively Wild's recent look at the insanity that was Barry Bonds' career, the Over and Back Podcast takes a look NBA's most game-breaking player of al...
ListenHow we said goodbye to all-time NBA greats from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.739998
With Kobe Bryant's retirement tour now in full swing, the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast takes a look at the final years for some of the NBA's all-time greats. Rich and Jason discuss ...
ListenO&B Live: A Very Kobe Christmas from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.737350
Dec 21Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch celebrate Christmas and the career of Kobe Bryant with a very special episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast called “A VERY KOBE CHRISTMAS.” Jason an...
ListenWho was the second-best NBA team of the 1990s? from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.694222
So we all know that Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls were the top team in the 1990s. They won six championships in eight years, had greatest single season of all-time and wer...
ListenOnce all-NBA, never again from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.689982
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast looks back at players who made only one appearance on an all-NBA or ABA first team, then never made another all-NBA appearance for the rest of their careers...
ListenThe NBA's longest playoff droughts from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.684691
The longest playoff droughts in NBA history are discussed on this episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast.
Jason Mann and guest host Adam Criblez talk about the 1977-1991 Los Ang...
ListenOver and Back: Dreaming about Dream Teams from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.680424
We decided to create mythical U.S. Olympic Dream Teams from 1968, 1980, 2004 and 2016 and compare them to the vaunted original Dream Team of 1992 led by Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird...
ListenHow to fix the Basketball Hall of Fame from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.676353
ProHoopsHistory.com's Curtis Harris joins Jason and Rich to discuss the Basketball Hall of Fame, how it can be improved, our initial classes should we reform the Hall, whether the NBA should...
Listen#NBAverage: The 15 most average players ever from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.672521
With ESPN’s ongoing all-time #NBArank of players by position, the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast decided to put our own tongue-in-cheek spin on it by looking at the most average players of al...
ListenOur take on ESPN's #NBARank Top 100 from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.669280
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast returns with reaction to ESPN's recently-released #NBARank — a listing of the 100 greatest players in the NBA history. Jason and Rich discuss the #NBARa...
ListenHow the Cavs built around LeBron James (the first time) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.665573
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast returns with a look at how the Cleveland Cavaliers built around superstar LeBron James during his first tenure with the club.
Joined by Cleveland nat...
Listen1995 NBA year in review from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.661652
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast returns with a special #90sWeek-edition taking a look at the 1994-95 NBA season with Sporting News' Adi Joseph (@AdiJoseph). Primary topics include the ...
ListenFavorite 1990s NBA moments and memories from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.600614
In celebration of Hardwood Paroxysm's 1990s Week, Jason and Rich discuss listener suggestions for favorite 1990s NBA memories and moments.
Topics include Reggie Miller's famous du...
Listen#RussellMania - Introduction to our Bill Russell series from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.590798
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast is devoting the next several weeks to Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. This episode will act as an intro to the series we're calling RussellMania as ...
Listen#RussellMania - Wilt and Russ: Good friends, better enemies from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.587019
Jason and Rich are joined by Yago Colas (author of the upcoming book Ball Don't Lie) to discuss one of the famous rivalries in sports: Bill Russell vs. Wilt Chamberlain. Discussions include ...
Listen#RussellMania - Amazing stats of the Celtics dynasty from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.581362
We are joined again by Curtis Harris of Pro Hoops History to discuss the Boston Celtics dynasty from 1957 through 1969 that won 11 championships in 13 seasons. Topics discussed are Russell’s imp...
Listen#RussellMania - Revolutionaries of the NBA from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.578715
We are joined by Shawn Fury, author of Rise and Fire, to talk about how Bill Russell reshaped the NBA with his defense in the 1950s and 1960s, how the Celtics led a rise in fast-break offense an...
Listen#RussellMania - Celtics vs. Hawks in the Finals from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.575267
We are joined once again by Adam Criblez to discuss the rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the St. Louis Hawks in the late 1950s and early 1960s, continuing our #RussellMania series dedicate...
Listen#RussellMania - Celtics vs. Lakers in the Finals from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.571393
We discuss the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Finals rivalry between 1959 and 1969 with Bijan C. Bayne, author of “Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball,” in our continuing #Ru...
Listen#RussellMania - The man, the activist, the coach from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.567701
We discuss Bill Russell's childhood, college career, life off the court, post-playing career and his extensive civil rights activism with Dr. Aram Goudsouzian, author of “King of the Court: ...
ListenInjuries that derailed NBA championship runs from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.555145
Amid the recent news of injuries to Steph Curry, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast takes a deep dive into the history of major NBA playoff injuries affecting NB...
Listen#RussellMania playoff battles - Celtics vs. Nationals from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.551622
#RussellMania: The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast is devoting the next few weeks to Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell.
We continue in our deep dive into the life and career of Bill R...
#RussellMania playoff battles - Celtics vs. Wilt's Warriors from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.548064
#RussellMania: The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast is devoting the next few weeks to Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell.
We continue our deep dive into the life and career of Bill Russ...
#RussellMania playoff battles - Celtics vs. Oscar's Royals from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.544873
We continue our #RussellMania series, a deep dive into the life and career of Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics dynasty, with a discussion of the Celtics’ playoff battles with Oscar Robertson ...
Listen#RussellMania playoff battles - Celtics vs. Wilt's 76ers from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.541602
We continue our #RussellMania series, a deep dive into the life and career of Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics dynasty, with a discussion of the Celtics’ playoff battles with Wilt Chamberlain...
Listen#RussellMania playoff battles - Celtics vs. Knicks&Pistons from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.538364
We continue our #RussellMania series, a deep dive into the life and career of Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics dynasty, with a discussion of the Celtics’ playoff battles with the New York Kni...
Listen#RussellMania - Series wrap-up, your questions&more! from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.494472
We conclude our #RussellMania series, a deep dive into the life and career of Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics dynasty, with a discussion of some of our favorite stories of Russell’s life and...
ListenHow the 2016 NBA Finals made history from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.490688
We discuss where Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals ranks among all-time Game 7s, putting the performances of LeBron James and Steph Curry in historical context, comparing LeBron to the best Finals M...
ListenHow we talk about Kevin Durant (now that he's joined Golden State) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.487061
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast returns to talk recent news this time: Kevin Durant signing with the Golden State Warriors! Jason and Rich discuss the historical significance, why this is ...
ListenTim Duncan is interesting from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.483536
Upon Tim Duncan's retirement, Jason and Rich look back at the Spurs legend's career and conclude that, yes, he was interesting (and one of the best NBA players who ever lived). They disc...
ListenWho were the best players? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #1) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.480056
The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast launches their summer series (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s) with a look at the best players of the decade. In this episode, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsc...
ListenHow great was Nate Thurmond’s quadruple-double? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #2) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.476930
The late Nate Thurmond’s quadruple-double, one of four in NBA history, is discussed in the second episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s summer series — Basketball Mysteries of the 1...
ListenInterview with Pacers star Bob Netolicky: What was life like in the ABA? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #3) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.474443
The life of an ABA player is discussed in the third episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s summer series — Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s. Jason Mann is joined by Indiana Pacers g...
ListenWhy did the ABA’s first two champs skip town? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #4) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.471076
Why the first two ABA champions immediately abandoned their cities is examined in the fourth episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s summer series — Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s....
ListenWho launched the three-pointer? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #5) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.466398
Who launched the three-pointer? The fifth episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast's summer series — Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s—explores the origins of the three-point basket....
ListenInterview with Bob Ryan: Are the ’70s Celtics overlooked? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #6) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.455758
Sportswriting legend Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe joins us to discuss the 1973-76 Boston Celtics in the sixth episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s summer series — Basketball Myster...
ListenWere the'72 Lakers the most impressive team ever? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #7) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.452018
The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, who won 33 games in a row and the city’s first NBA title, are discussed by Jason Mann and Shawn Fury, author of “Rise and Fire,” in the seventh episode of the Ove...
ListenWhat 1970s trades were the boldest? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #8) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.448465
Some of the biggest and most interesting trades of the 1970s are discussed in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s series. Jason Mann a...
ListenInterview with Kevin Pelton: How did the Sonics boom (then bust)? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #9) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.444724
Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins us on the latest episode of our Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s series to discuss the late ‘70s and early ‘80s Seattle Supersonics with Dennis Johnson, Jack Sikma an...
ListenHow many teams were added, subtracted, moved, or changed? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #10) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.440785
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch continue their Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s series with a detailed look at how many teams were added, subtracted, moved or changed their name during the 1970s. ...
ListenWhat did Zelmo Beaty do for Utah? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #11) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.437085
The 1971 ABA champion Utah Stars with Zelmo Beaty, Willie Wise, Ron Boone and coach Bill Sharman are discussed with special guest Curtis Harris of Pro Hoops History on the latest episode of Over...
ListenWho were the wildest ABA and NBA owners? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #12) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.396759
The oddest NBA and ABA team owners and the wild stories of their ownership are the central topic on the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970...
ListenHow did the Pacers win more than anyone else? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #13) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.384129
We discuss the great Indiana Pacers teams of the 1970s that won three ABA championships with Pacers.com writer and historian Mark Montieth (markmontieth.com) in Over and Back’s latest episode in...
ListenHas anyone carried a great team like Kareem did? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #14) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.380732
We wonder if anyone carried a great team like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did on Over and Back’s latest episode in its Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s series.
Topics discussed include: Kareem...
What were the most amazing seasons of the 1970s? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #15) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.378208
The most amazing seasons (Dr. J, Kareem, Bob McAdoo & more!) of the 1970s is the topic in today's episode of the Over and Back Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s summer series.
Sea...
How big was the Warriors'1975 Finals upset? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #16) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.375056
We look at the 1975 Golden State Warriors’ upset over the Washington Bullets in the NBA Finals and where it ranks among all-time pro basketball upsets in the latest edition of the Over and Back ...
ListenWho made the slam dunk rise? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #17) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.371696
Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s series continues with a look at the proliferation of the slam dunk in the 1970s.
Topics on today's show include the origins of th...
Where does 1973 fit in the Knicks’ mythology? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #18) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.368695
We take a look at why the 1973 New York Knicks seem to be an afterthought compared to the 1970 team in the latest edition of Over and Back’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.
We are join...
What happened to the Kentucky Colonels? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #19) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.364752
We look at the history of the Kentucky Colonels, who won more regular season games than any other ABA team but continuously failed in the postseason until finally winning a championship in 1975 ...
ListenHow did Julius Erving become The Doctor? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #20) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.351099
We look at the early days of Julius Erving’s ABA career in the latest episode of Over and Back’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s with basketball-history enthusiast Reinis Lacis @LamarMatic, ho...
ListenHow did Dr. J become an ABA legend? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #21) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.347964
We look at Julius Erving’s ABA championship years with the New York Nets in the latest episode of Over and Back’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s with basketball-history enthusiast Reinis Laci...
ListenHow did Dr. J go from'70s cool to'80s square? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #22) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.344716
We look at how Julius Erving’s game and persona evolved during the late 1970s and early 1980s years with the Philadelphia 76ers, where they reached the NBA Finals three times before finally winn...
ListenWhy were there so many playoff upsets in the 1970s? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #23) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.340956
We look at why there were so many playoff upsets and so much parity during the 1970s in the latest edition of Over and Back’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.
We discuss how parity incr...
Why did'The Punch’ do so much damage? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #24) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.337038
We discuss Kermit Washington’s infamous punch that severely injured Rudy Tomjanovich in 1977 and the NBA’s fighting culture of the time in the latest edition of Over and Back’s Basketball Myster...
ListenCould Wilt have saved the ABA? Could anyone? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #25) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.295150
We look at Wilt Chamberlain’s time in the ABA as coach of the San Diego Conquistadors in the latest episode in Over and Back’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.
We discuss how Chamberlai...
What were the key on-court NBA and ABA battles? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #26) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.292020
We look at key on-the-court battles between the warring NBA and ABA in the latest episode in Over and Back’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s with Reinis Lacis (@LamarMatic), host of The Handle...
Listen21 questions about Kevin Garnett from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.288365
Kevin Garnett wore #21 and played 21 seasons in the NBA. It only seems fitting that we bid The Big Ticket adieu with 21 questions about Garnett's life and career. Questions and topics includ...
ListenHow revolutionary was Bill Walton? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #27) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.281688
We look at Bill Walton and how revolutionary he was in his politics, lifestyle and on the basketball floor in the latest episode of Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.
...
What were the most incredible 1970s NBA and ABA moments? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #28) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.278646
We discuss the most incredible NBA and ABA moments of the 1970s in the latest edition of Over and Back’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.
We go through some of the most exciting and clu...
What were the most spectacular 1970s ABA and NBA performances? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #29) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.275455
We look at some of the most spectacular stat lines and box scores in the NBA and ABA in the latest episode of Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.
We discuss the incredi...
Was Abdul-Jabbar vs. Walton the great lost rivalry? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #30) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.271983
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs. Bill Walton: Could this rivalry have saved the NBA from a late 1970s malaise had Walton remained healthy? We discuss what was and what could have been in the latest episo...
ListenWho were the most fashionable 1970s players? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #31) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.268116
The hair, the fashion and jerseys of the 1970s are discussed in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s series.
Video Accompaniment...
Could Kevin Durant become a GOAT candidate? from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.264568
Could Kevin Durant be included in the conversation for greatest of all time? What would it take for him to get there? What would the Golden State Warriors need to accomplish? Jason Mann and Rich...
ListenThe 23 worst games of Michael Jordan’s career from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.260995
We look at the 23 worst games of Michael Jordan’s career in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast.
Rich Kraetsch and Jason Mann look at Jordan’s performances in each...
NBA teams that blew a 3-1 lead: A history from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.249146
Did your NBA team blow a 3-1 lead? There’s always next year. Jason and Rich discuss the teams who squandered a 3-1 advantage in a playoff series and what happened next in the latest episode of t...
ListenWhy didn't Pistol Pete ever win? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #32) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.246426
The NBA career of "Pistol" Pete Maravich is discussed in the latest episode of Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s series. Jason Mann is joined by KL Chouinard of Hawks...
ListenThat time Magic Johnson demanded a trade from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.243384
Just a little over a year after winning an NBA championship in his rookie year, Magic Johnson publicly demanded a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 18, 1981. In the latest episode of the...
ListenWhat were the ABA’s first shots at the NBA? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #33) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.239977
We discuss the formation of the ABA in 1967 and how it battled with the NBA for talent and in the courtroom in the late 1960s in the latest edition of Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of...
ListenHow did Spencer Haywood change everything? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #34) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.236063
We look at how Spencer Haywood changed the world of basketball and paved the way for underclassmen to join the pros in the latest edition of Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s...
ListenHow wild were the ABA-NBA bidding wars? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #35) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.191451
NoWe look at some of the incredible stories of bidding wars between the ABA and NBA in the latest edition of Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.
This is part three of o...
What finally brought the ABA and NBA together? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #36) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.187911
We look at how the ABA and NBA finally came together in the latest edition of Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.
This is the final part of our discussion of the off-co...
Russell Westbrook&the history of NBA triple-doubles from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.184518
With Russell Westbrook averaging a triple-double later in the season than any player since Oscar Robertson, we look into the history of the triple-double stat in the latest episode of the Over a...
ListenNBA players who inspired rule changes from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.180582
DWe look at the NBA players of the past who inspired rule changes large and small in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast.
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch discuss how ...
Klay Thompson and 60-point NBA games from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.176751
We discuss Klay Thompson's 60 points in 29 minutes and look at some other fun facts about 60-point games in NBA history in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.
Why doesn't the ABA's history officially count? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #37) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.172591
We look how the ABA-NBA merger came about and how the ABA teams paid dearly to get into the NBA in the latest episode of Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.
We are joi...
Hoop Quiz: Why don't the Heat and Magic have a bigger rivalry? from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.160611
This is the first edition of Hoop Quiz, a new NBA trivia game show that pits two challengers in a battle for trivial supremacy.
It's David Ramil (@dramil13), co-host of the Locked on ...
A Very, Airy Jordan Christmas: Bulls vs. Celtics in 1986 from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.155228
We watch and offer real-time commentary on Michael Jordan's 63-point performance vs. Larry Bird's Boston Celtics in the 1986 playoffs in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic N...
ListenHow did ABA teams do in the NBA? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #38) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.148285
We look at how the Spurs, Nets, Nuggets, and Pacers adjusted to life in the NBA after being part of the 1976 NBA-ABA merger in the latest edition of Over and Back's Basketball Mysteries of t...
ListenHow bad did it really get for the NBA? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #39) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.144447
We look at how bad things really got for the NBA in the late 1970s and early 1980s as the league suffered from financial issues, image problems, drug use and a downtown in popularity in the late...
ListenNo. 1 picks: Sometimes you get LeBron, sometimes you don't from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.140711
We look back at all the No. 1 overall picks in the NBA draft in the past 50 years and how their careers went in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, hosted by Jason Mann ...
ListenInterview with George Karl: Fighting with Pistol Pete, Sonics memories and more from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.137358
NBA coaching legend George Karl talks about his 40-year career in the NBA and his new book "Furious George" in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.
Karl ta...
Boogie Cousins, Anthony Davis and great players on bad teams from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.132990
Rarely have players as great as Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins been stuck on such bad teams. We take a look at how other comparable players fared early on in their careers in the latest epis...
ListenThe 1967 Philadelphia 76ers: The first greatest team ever? from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.087948
Curtis Harris of Pro Hoops History joins us again to discuss the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers, the record-setting team that ended the Boston Celtics' 8-year championship streak, on the latest epi...
ListenNBA players making statistical history in 2016-17 from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.084270
We look at players who are having historically great or statistically uncommon seasons so far in 2016-17 in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.
Kris Fenrich of Th...
Who were the pioneers of women's pro basketball? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #40) from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.080147
We discuss the short-lived Women's Professional Basketball League and the pioneers of women's pro basketball, including Karen Logan, Molly Bolin, Ann Meyers and Nancy Lieberman, in the r...
ListenInterview with Julius Erving: Dunks, ABA, playing with other superstars, retirement tour and more from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.063848
An interview with Julius Erving about his legacy in popularizing All-Star Weekend, what impresses Dr. J about a dunk, what the ABA means to him, who he most enjoyed playing against, comparing hi...
ListenMany times an NBA All-Star, but overlooked today from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.059659
We take a look at multiple-time NBA All-Stars who were big deals in their day but have been somewhat forgotten or overlooked with the passage of time in the latest episode of the Over and Back C...
ListenTales from the NBA's old timers games (OK, fine,"Legends Games") from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.055475
From 1984 to 1993, NBA All-Star Weekend featured the NBA All-Star Legends Game/Legends Classic/Old Timers Game, an exhibition game between the NBA's aging elite.
In today's episod...
NBA trade deadline: Best, worst and wildest deals ever from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.043374
We discuss some of the best, worst and wildest NBA trade deadline deals in history in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.
Adam McGee of Behind The Buck Pass joins...
The Rasheed Wallace trade and the 2000s Pistons from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.040016
We look at the 2004 Rasheed Wallace trade that led the Detroit Pistons to a championship and a run of Eastern Conference Finals appearances in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA...
ListenMagic Johnson&the player, coach and executive career path from 2023-12-12T18:00:28.006391
Earlier this week, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson assumed control of his former team, becoming the Lakers new President of Basketball Operations. In doing so, Johnson joined a rare and ...
ListenA look at the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame finalists from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.988062
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame cases for Tracy McGrady, Chris Webber, Sidney Moncrief, Tim Hardaway and Rudy Tomjanovich are examined in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA...
ListenSailing into LA Clippers history from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.984388
We look at the history of Los Angeles Clippers, the good, the bad, and ... well, mostly the bad in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.
Mick Minas, author of The C...
Defense doesn't (usually) win NBA MVPs from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.980250
We look at how more heavily offensive-oriented NBA players have been winning MVP at a greater rate in recent years and why we think the award has shifted away from more defensive-focused players...
ListenWere the Bullets the NBA team of the decade? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #41) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.976057
We look at the Washington Bullets, winners of the 1978 NBA championship and three-time NBA Finalists with Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes, in the latest edition of Over and Back's Basketball Myst...
Listen22-and-Up(side): Players who started off like superstars from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.971160
Since the 1973-74 NBA season, only 27 times has a player had a season with a 5.5 Box Plus/Minus or better while being under the age of 22 years old. This illustrious list features a who's-wh...
ListenHoop Quiz: Mid-2000s Pistons vs. Heat and late-season additions from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.966955
It's another episode of Hoop Quiz, our game show where two players battle for NBA trivia supremacy.
Returning champion David Ramil of the Locked on Heat podcast competes against Matt ...
Linsanity: Five years later (with the Disciples of Clyde) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.962779
In 2012, a fringe NBA player Jeremy Lin was given a chance to start for the Knicks when all other options failed. He thrived to lead New York with flair, pushing the Knicks to a winning streak a...
ListenNBA teams who shouldn't lose, but somehow do from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.959186
NBA teams who outscore their opponents over a full season but have a losing record are relatively rare in the NBA. We take a look back at some of the most notable instances in the latest episode...
ListenThe closest MVP races in NBA history from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.955296
It's almost MVP time and it looks like we have a tight race as the season comes to a close. We look back at the closest MVP races in NBA history in the latest episode of the Over and Back Cl...
ListenI'm back: NBA stars who returned to their previous teams from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.951559
One of the bigger non-Russell Westbrook-related stories at the end of this NBA season has been Lance Stephenson's return to the Indiana Pacers.
Today, the Over and Back Classic NBA Po...
NBA teams that were great but not great enough from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.946733
With yet another season ending in disappointment for Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast looks at teams that were great....
ListenWere the 1970s the NBA's adolescence? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #42) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.942523
We discuss the NBA in the 1970s with Adam Criblez, author of "Tall Tales and Short Shorts: Dr. J, Pistol Pete and the Birth of the Modern NBA."
We look at what the 1970s are best ...
Chasing perfection (Near-perfect NBA playoff runs) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.938264
The Golden State Warriors are two games away from pulling off the NBA's first-ever perfect postseason. However, Golden State isn't the only team to enter the NBA Finals with a chance at ...
ListenThe best NBA Finals performances ever from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.933576
Fresh off the conclusion of the 2017 NBA Finals, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch look at the best individual NBA Finals performances of all-time.
We begin with a look at three players who h...
Best NBA draft picks after the first round from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.897016
We examine some of the best non-first round picks in NBA history on the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, hosted by Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch.
Combing through ea...
Big 3 for every NBA franchise from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.893378
In celebration of Ice Cube's Big 3 league, hosts Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch draft a Big 3 for each current and past NBA franchise. To make things more interesting, players can only be sele...
ListenGoing out on a high note: The most fascinating final NBA seasons from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.889517
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast examines players that went out on a high note with productive final seasons in the league. Jason and Rich look at which players had the highest points-per-g...
ListenOur favorite"what-ifs"in NBA history from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.885766
On this episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch explore some of their favorite "what-if" scenarios in NBA history including Jason Kidd going to the...
ListenNBA stars who mastered another sport from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.881575
Jason and Rich discuss NBA players who starred in other professional sports in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.
They discuss Wilt Chamberlain's post-NBA pr...
What does your all-time leading scorer say about your NBA team? from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.873187
On this episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, hosts Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch explore the topic of franchise leading scorers and what each franchise's all-time leading scorer ...
ListenRevisiting 1989: Michael Jordan's"The Shot"and more from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.867340
Adam Ryan of the In All Airness podcast joins us to discuss the 1989 NBA All-Star Game, Michael Jordan's "The Shot" against Cleveland, and the Chicago Bulls vs. the New York Knicks i...
ListenOklahoma City's new big 3 vs. Boston's big 3 from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.863073
On this episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason and Rich compare and contrast Oklahoma City's new big 3 (Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook and Paul George) to Boston's f...
ListenNBA 1997-98: Kemp trade, KG extension, Bulls drama, and more from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.855990
To kick off our new series NBA 20 Years Ago, we look at the 1997 NBA offseason, including the Shawn Kemp trade, the Kevin Garnett extension, Rick Pitino taking power in Boston, and Larry Bird co...
ListenConnie Hawkins: They held him back but couldn't keep him down from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.852030
We are joined by Curtis Harris of Pro Hoops History in discussing the life and career of Connie Hawkins, the New York City playground legend and ABA superstar who was unfairly blackballed by the...
ListenWho was the last player standing from each NBA dynasty? from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.848871
Jason and Rich explore dynasty survivors: the last player from each NBA dynasty to remain with their team even after the glory years.
From Gail Goodrich and Don Chaney to Randy Brown and ...
Fastest firings for NBA coaches from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.844544
With Suns coach Earl Watson being fired after an 0-3 start, we look at the fastest firings and shortest coaching stints in NBA history on the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podc...
ListenInterview with Bernard King: Perseverance, Knicks memories and big games from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.841316
Basketball Hall of Famer Bernard King joins the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast to discuss his new book, Game Face, and memories of his career, including his playoff battles on the New York Kn...
ListenAuthor Sam Smith on 1960s and 1970s NBA labor battles from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.838395
We talk to "The Jordan Rules" author Sam Smith about his new book, "Hard Labor: The Battle that Birthed the Billion-Dollar NBA," which documents the labor battles between the NBA...
ListenNBA 1997-98: Barkley bar fight, Duncan debut, too-long shorts, and more from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.793021
In the second edition of our NBA 20 Years Ago series, we explore the events of November 1997 in the NBA, including Charles Barkley throwing a bar patron through a window, Tim Duncan's first ...
ListenThe dizzying history of NBA realignment from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.785144
We are used to the NBA landscape being what it is. Since 1981, there hasn't been much in the way of massive conference realignment but that wasn't always the case. On this episode of the...
ListenO&B Live: Space Jam Spectacular! from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.781017
For Over and Back's 200th episode, Rich Kraetsch and Jason Mann watch "Space Jam" with basketball pals Curtis Harris (@ProHoopsHistory) and Reinis Lacis (@LamarMatic) and provide liv...
ListenNBA 1997-98: Sprewell saga, dunk contest canceled, Jordan hoax and more from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.777053
In the third edition of our NBA 20 Years Ago series, we explore the events of December 1997 in the NBA, including Latrell Sprewell being suspended for choking Warriors coach P.J. Carlesimo, the ...
ListenWho changed NBA teams the most in one season? from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.761191
On today's episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason and Rich look at former NBA and ABA players who suited up for five, four and three teams in a single season.
Players...
NBA 1997-98: Old MVPs, favorite teams to watch, Pippen returns and more from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.754633
In the latest edition of our NBA 20 Years Ago series, Rich and Jason look back at the NBA in January 1998.
We look at how the 1990s are a time of the most of the dominant players being ol...
Superstars, to start: NBA players who peaked early from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.745426
Jason and Rich examine NBA players who by age 25 appeared on the trajectory for all-time greatness but for one reason or another fell off track.
Players discussed include early NBA star E...
NBA 1997-98: Sprewell verdict, Shaq vs. Orlando, and lots of trades from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.739946
We look at the events of February and early March 1998 in the NBA.
We look at Tim Duncan coming into elite form as a rookie, Karl Malone passing milestones and making a run at MVP again, ...
NBA MVPs: Celebrating second place from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.734298
Who remembers who finished in second? We do! Rich and Jason looked at the runners-up in NBA MVP voting from 1956 to 2017 and what lessons we can glean from them in the latest episode of the Over...
ListenBye Bye Bradley&other recent NBA arena changes from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.690247
Jason and Rich bid adieu to Milwaukee's Bradley Center and discuss historical and upcoming NBA arena changes.
The end of the Bradley Center is significant as it is currently one of t...
A deep dive into retired NBA jerseys, part one from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.686437
We take an in-depth look at the NBA players who have had their jersey numbers retired, as well as notable omissions and future candidates, in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA ...
ListenA deep dive into retired NBA jerseys, part two from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.681933
Part two of an in-depth look at the NBA players who have had their jersey numbers retired, as well as notable omissions and future candidates, in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic ...
ListenNBA 1997-98: Drexler retires, Big Country's big numbers, Kidd shines&more from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.678173
Over and Back's NBA 20 Years Ago project takes us to the final month of the NBA regular season in 1998 with heated playoff races, injuries to some of the game's biggest stars and Michael...
ListenPlayoff histories: Sixers-Celtics, Rockets-Jazz&more from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.674440
Jason and Rich look at the 2018 NBA Conference Semifinal matchups through a historic lens. Jason and Rich look at the history of playoff matchups between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavali...
ListenBest and worst LeBron James playoff performances from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.671161
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch look at the best and worst playoff performances of LeBron James' career in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.
We discuss some of...
Warriors vs. Cavs: Part 4 - How the 2018 Finals are making history from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.667974
Jason and Rich look at the historical comps for four straight NBA Finals matchups, the history between the Warriors and the Cavaliers as well as LeBron's incredible run of eight straight NBA...
ListenThe Golden State Warriors are a dynasty now, right? from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.664545
Jason and Rich look back at the 2018 NBA Finals and what history was made including asking if the Golden State Warriors are now a dynasty.
We try to come to a definitive definition of wha...
Biggest free agent signing in every NBA team's history from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.660813
We look at the biggest free agent signing in every NBA team's history in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.
Adam Johnson of Basketball Pantheon joins us for ...
Hakeem Olajuwon vs. David Robinson from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.657511
We discuss Hakeem Olajuwon dominating David Robinson in the 1995 playoffs, the much more even career head-to-head battles, and the Michael Jordan-less interlude where big men dominated in the NB...
Listen1997-98 NBA: The Bulls win again and the lockout looms from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.649491
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch continue their NBA 20 Years Ago series with a look at the news, notes and games of the NBA 20 Years Ago. This episode will focus primarily on the 1998 NBA Playoffs f...
ListenLast great games: Kobe, KG, Kareem, AI, Isiah, Dream&more from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.645586
We're beginning a new series on the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast looking at the last great game for all-time greats in NBA history.
In this multi-part series we will e...
Larry Bird's last great game and Ben Taylor's Top 40 ever from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.641218
Ben Taylor (Backpicks.com) joins Jason Mann to chat about Larry Bird's last great NBA performance, a 49-point triple-double in a 152-148 double OT win over Clyde Drexler and the Blazers, in ...
ListenHere to stay: The longest player tenures in NBA history from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.636658
Jason and Rich examine the longest tenures with an NBA team in history, discuss Dirk Nowitzki setting the NBA record for most seasons with one franchise, other players who stayed with one franch...
ListenManu Ginobili's greatest games and memories from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.595762
We celebrate the career and legacy of the great Manu Ginobili and look back at his greatest performances in the latest edition of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.
We talk about how ...
Greatest games for new HOFers: Allen, Cheeks, Kidd, Nash, Hill&Scott from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.591161
Jason and Rich look at the greatest games for 2018 Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, Grant Hill and Charlie Scott.
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One-Year Blunders: Notable short NBA stints that didn't work out from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.588052
Jason and Rich look at notable one-year stints with an NBA team that didn't work out as expected. Examples include Scottie Pippen going to the Houston Rockets, Dwight Howard's run as a L...
ListenFailed Three-Pea... attempts at winning three consecutive NBA titles from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.585021
Jason and Rich attempt to circumvent Pat Riley's trademarks to discuss failed attempts at winning three NBA championships in a row. We look at each and every team that failed to make it thre...
ListenThe NBA's 25th anniversary team, revisited from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.582411
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch take a look at the NBA's Silver Anniversary team announced in 1971 and what it says about where the NBA stood at the time in the latest episode of the Over and B...
ListenCount the (regular-season) rings: Part one from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.579153
We are regular-season stans here at the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast. What if we valued the best team in the regular season as much or more as the NBA tournament winner? The regular season ...
ListenO&B Live Holiday Special: 1981 Eastern Finals Game 7 from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.575879
The annual tradition continues as Jason and Rich welcome guests Curtis Harris (ProHoopsHistory.com & Sixers History) and Reinis Lacis (The Handle Podcast) as they live commentate one of the ...
ListenCount the (regular-season) rings: Part two from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.563657
In Part 1 we worked our way through the early days of the NBA, the Boston Celtics' dominance in the 1960s and the continued and consistent parity of the 1970s.
In Part 2, we look at t...
Most unlikely 50-point scorers from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.559915
In NBA and ABA history, there have been nearly 600 50+ point games. Most of them were from legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. There were also ones from Willie Burton,...
Listen50-point games in the 1950s NBA from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.555073
We officially begin our series looking at 50-point games with a look back at the days when 50-point games were a rarity. We discuss the first 50+ point games in NBA history, the early dominance ...
ListenSurprise! These NBA stars never scored 50 in a game from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.548042
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast continues its series on 50-point games with a look at some of the great scorers of all-time who never had 50 points in a game.
Throughout the episode...
Every NBA game with four overtimes (or more) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.543981
The Hawks and Knicks dueled in a four-overtime classic, with Paul Millsap giving an iron-man performance in 60 minutes with 37 points and 19 rebounds and Carmelo Anthony scoring 45 and twice for...
Listen50-point games in the Wilt era from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.539406
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch examine 50+ point games from 1962-66, an era that is perhaps the equivalent of the MLB’s “juiced ball” era where 50-point games went from rare to almost routine than...
Listen50-point games in the ABA era from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.535745
The newest installment in our ongoing series on 50-point games takes us to the late 60s and early 70s, a transformative period in NBA history and for 50-point games. Wilt Chamberlain’s scoring f...
Listen50-point games in the post-merger era from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.492567
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast continues its series on 50-point games continues with a look at the post-merger era, where no dominant stars emerged and 50-point games became increasingly ...
ListenHall of Fame Class of 2019: Jones, Moncrief, Sikma, Westphal&more from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.489301
We discuss the NBA contributions of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 with Curtis Harris of Pro Hoops History. We discuss Bobby Jones, Sidney Moncrief, Jack Sikma, Paul We...
ListenJohn Havlicek's life, career and greatest games from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.484226
Jason and Rich celebrate the life and career of the late, great John Havlicek.
The show begins with a look at Havlicek’s innovative and inspiring play-style, his role as the Sixth Man on domi...
50-point games in the Michael Jordan era from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.480773
The next installment of our series on 50-point games in NBA history looks at the Michael Jordan era of 1987-1998. In this episode, hosts Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch look at Jordan’s emergence a...
ListenWe The North: The history of the Toronto Raptors from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.477222
We celebrate the NBA Finals finally coming to Toronto with our look at the history of the Toronto Raptors. Topics include pre-Raptors Toronto pro basketball history, why the Raptors nickname was...
Listen50+point games since 2000 from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.474345
In the finale of Over and Back’s 50-point game series, Jason and Rich recap 50+ point games from the year 2000 to the present including a record-setting year in 2019, the emergence of stars like...
Listen5th anniversary special (Warriors vs. Mavericks 2007) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.471176
This week on a very special edition of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason and Rich do live commentary over the 2007 Western Conference First Round Game 6 matchup between the Dallas Mav...
ListenThe best NBA players of the 2010s from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.467713
NBA.com recently released their All-Decade Team article looking at the best players of the 2010s and we’re here to tell you if they were right or wrong!
All-Decade teams are a tricky endeavor...
NBA players who won a ring and a gold medal in the same summer from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.454578
Marc Gasol made history this summer becoming one of a select few to win both a gold medal and NBA Finals ring in the same summer — our latest episode looks at the others who achieved this feat a...
ListenHow will the 2019-20 NBA season make history? from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.449753
In anticipation of the upcoming 2019-20 NBA season, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch look at records and milestones that can and will be broken and achieved in the upcoming season.
Some o...
Who were the best NBA Jam duos? from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.445449
To celebrate a new book about NBA Jam, Jason and Rich explore the history of basketball video games, NBA Jam’s launch and discuss the game’s best and worst duos.
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Sophomore surge: Luka Doncic making history from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.440966
Luka Doncic is having one of the best sophomore seasons of all-time so we'll look at just how well he's been playing, where he ranks in best second-year seasons ever then we examine othe...
ListenO&B Live Holiday Special: 1997 All-Star Game and 50 Greatest Players from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.434985
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast’s annual holiday special takes us back to the 1997 NBA All-Star Game and NBA 50 Greatest Players presentation.
It’s that time of year again for the Over ...
Kobe. from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.387659
The life and career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
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The unforgettable 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.381251
The origins and history of the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest including the unforgettable 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest highlighted by the battle between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins.
In c...
O&B Live: 1993 West Semis Game 7 (Sonics vs. Rockets) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.375322
Jason and Rich are joined by Curtis Harris (https://prohoopshistory.substack.com/) and Reinis Lācis (Listen
O&B Live: Raptors vs. Suns (2/27/00), classic Vinsanity in a time of insanity from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.370213
Jason and Rich of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast welcome Curtis Harris (https://prohoopshistory.substack.com/) for a li...
Listen"The Last Dance"Episodes 1&2 Reaction from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.364174
Join Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch as they react to Episodes 1 & 2 of ESPN's much-anticipated "The Last Dance" documentary about Michael Jordan and the 1998 NBA champion Chicago Bull...
Listen"The Last Dance"Episodes 3&4 Reaction from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.351443
Join Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch as they react to Episodes 3 & 4 of ESPN's much-anticipated "The Last Dance" documentary about Michael Jordan and the 1998 NBA champion Chicago Bull...
ListenO&B Live: Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic (Game 2 - 1996 ECF) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.348617
Over & Back LIVE returns with as Kelly Dwyer (https://tsa.substack.com/) joins Jason and Rich for a live rewatch of Game 2 of the Eastern...
Listen"The Last Dance"Episodes 5&6 Reaction from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.345525
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch discuss Episodes 5 & 6 of ESPN's "The Last Dance"
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"The Last Dance"Episodes 7&8 Reaction from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.341038
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch react to Episodes 7 & 8 of ESPN's The Last Dance.
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"The Last Dance"Episodes 9&10 Reaction from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.338632
Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch react to the final two episodes of ESPN's The Last Dance (Episodes 9 & 10)
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Remembering Wes Unseld from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.296542
Our episode dedicated to the life and career of Washington Bullets great Wes Unseld.
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One player, two legacies from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.291203
On this episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason and Rich explore players to accumulate 15000 minutes for two different franchises. We'll explore each of these player's caree...
ListenWhat were the weirdest modern NBA seasons? from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.285263
2020 will (hopefully) go down as the weirdest NBA season of all-time but what other modern seasons come close? On this episode of Over and Back, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch look at the weirdest mo...
ListenWhat were the weirdest historical NBA seasons? from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.274010
Part two of our look at the weirdest NBA seasons ever takes us to some more historical years including the formation of the NBA, odd playoff structures, mergers with other leagues and more!
Clifford Robinson: 10 key moments in his career from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.268503
Jason and Rich honor the late, great Clifford Robinson with 10 key moments from his NBA career, memories of "Uncle Cliffy" & more.
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Over&Back LIVE: 2001 NBA All-Star Game (Audio) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.043097
Watch the video version of this show at https://youtu.be/W1MfQAg2iR8.
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ListenNBA All-Star weekend takes flight (1984 NBA Slam Dunk Contest) from 2023-12-12T18:00:27.038848
There's only one place we can begin a series on slam-dunk contests: the inaugural NBA slam-dunk contest in 1984.
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Spectacle takes center stage (1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.997124
The 1986 NBA slam-dunk contest is famous for being the night when spectacle took center stage.
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Michael Jordan has arrived (1987 NBA Slam Dunk Contest) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.992802
The first of his back-to-back NBA slam-dunk contest championships for Michael Jordan and the true crowning of Air Jordan in the NBA.
Jordan, the NBA and the slam-dunk contest would never b...
ListenThe duel (1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.990514
One of the greatest NBA Slam Dunk Contests in history. Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins duel it out with a sprinkle of scoring controversy, hometown love and the official crowning of Jordan ...
ListenYouth movement or bloom off the rose? (1993 NBA Slam Dunk Contest) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.987173
The 1993 NBA Slam Dunk Contest more than ever showed the new era of the competition but was it a youth movement or is the bloom off the rose?
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We're celebrating Episode #100 of the Over and Back Podcast and what better topic to cover than Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game on March...
ListenVince Carter revives the slam-dunk contest (2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.970360
Vince Carter may have never returned to a dunk contest but the dunk contest never left. 22 years later and counting the dunk contest is still here, still important, and still the showcase event ...
ListenJason Richardson needs to save the contest, again. (2003 NBA Slam Dunk Contest) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.967378
Thanks to the great performances of both Desmond Mason and Jason Richardson, the 2003 dunk contest would begin a new era. These new dunk contests didn’t need sheepishly avoid the discussion of w...
ListenChampionship dreams, chemistry nightmares from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.959400
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast returns with an episode on teams that added a big star (or more) but severely underperformed.
Two examples this year with the Brooklyn Nets being swe...
ListenRIP Bob Lanier (1948-2022) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.956611
On today's episode, Jason and Rich discuss the life and career of Detroit Pistons legend Bob Lanier.
We begin with an overview of Lanier's career, beginning with his illustrious ...
ListenBest player on every championship team (Part 1) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.953115
A new series on the Over & Back Classic NBA Podcast: we are going to talk about the players who can truly call themselves the best on a championship team.
We'll look at each and e...
ListenBest player on every championship team (Part 2) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.950400
The second and final part of Over and Back's series on the best players for every NBA championship team ever.
Join Jason and Rich as they look at each and every champion in NBA, ABA, ...
ListenRanking the NBA dynasties from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.947271
Note: This episode was recorded and scheduled before the unfortunate news of Bill Russell's death. We will have a special episode later this week dedicated to the life & career of Bi...
ListenBill Russell (1934-2022) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.944091
Jason and Rich welcome special guest Dr. Curtis Harris (prohoopshistory.substack.com) to discuss the life and career of the great...
ListenElite scorers sometimes get traded from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.941173
If Kevin Durant has his way, he’ll be traded from the Brooklyn Nets to a new team this offseason. This got us thinking: how many elite scorers have been traded in NBA history?
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ListenLast great games: Jordan, Dirk, McHale, Wade, Payton&Artis from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.938533
The return of one of our favorite series: the last great game for all-time great players. In this edition, we'll look at the final great games for:
- Michael Jordan
- Dirk No... Listen
There's always a Wilt stat: #OnlyWilt from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.935076
In this episode of Over and Back, we prove once again that there is always a Wilt Chamberlain stat, and this time we take it a step further looking at stats that ONLY Wilt has ever had.
W...
ListenUnusual NBA skills: guards who block, centers who pass&SGs who don't shoot from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.901991
On today's show, Jason and Rich dive into some unusual NBA skills and statistical anomalies, including NBA guards who blocked the most shots, NBA centers who passed the most and NBA shooting...
ListenHOFers for every NBA franchise: Early teams from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.856876
The first part of a multi-part series from Over & Back looks at each franchise's Hall of Fame players.
We'll discuss each & every Hall of Fame player to have played for a p...
ListenHOFers for every NBA franchise: Expansion era from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.846053
Part 2 of our multi-part series discussing each & every Hall of Fame player to have played for a particular franchise.
In this episode, we'll examine the Hall of Fame players of e...
Listen2022 Holiday Special: Heat vs. Mavericks (December 25, 2011) from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.792365
Another year in the books, and yet again, our annual Christmas/holiday tradition! Jason and Rich welcome Dr. Curtis Harris (http://prohoopshistory.substack.com) to the show for a live watch of M...
ListenBack Home in the Dome: A Show About the NBA's Biggest&Smallest Crowds Ever from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.785327
To celebrate the San Antonio Spurs "Back Home in the Dome" game on January 13, 2023, the Over & Back Podcast dives deep into NBA attendance history!
The best-attended games ev...
ListenLeBron James is the NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.778062
In this very special episode of the Over & Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason & Rich celebrate LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's once thought-to-be unbreakable NBA all-time sc...
ListenHOFers for every NBA franchise: Post-merger era from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.768466
Part 3 of our multi-part series discussing each & every Hall of Fame player to have played for a particular franchise.
In this episode, we'll examine the Hall of Fame players of po...
ListenWillis Reed: 10 best&most important games in his career from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.762085
The NBA world mourned the loss of a true icon in March when New York Knicks legend Willis Reed passed away.
In tribute to his remarkable legacy, Over and Back has put together a special e...
ListenThe history of the Denver Nuggets from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.754766
After 56 years of existence, the Denver Nuggets are finally in the NBA Finals.
Thanks to the heroics of two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, and c...
ListenNikola Jokić and the Best NBA Playoff Seasons Ever from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.695204
The Denver Nuggets have won their franchise's first NBA title, largely thanks to Nikola Jokić. For his efforts, he was awarded the Bill Russell Award for NBA Finals MVP, a testament to...
ListenVictor Wembanyama&The History of International #1 Picks from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.688325
In celebration of 2023 NBA Draft #1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut, the Over & Back Podcast digs into the history of international players drafted first overall. Listen
Are there more 50-point games than ever? from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.677528
On the latest episode of Over and Back, Jason and Rich revisit one of their favorite topics: 50-point games in NBA and ABA history.
The focus this time is on the last four seasons, which h...
ListenPreseason Power Moves: A Look at the NBA's Fall Trade History from 2023-12-12T18:00:26.673069
We're back! You couldn't get rid of us that easily!
In this episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason and Rich talk about the history of fall trades in the NBA.
Remembering Mark Eaton, the Steph Curry of blocks from 2021-05-31T14:18
A special bonus episode of the Over & Back Classic NBA Podcast talking about the life and career of Utah Jazz legend Mark Eaton who tragically passed away this weekend.
In this brief epis...
100 facts about Wilt Chamberlain's 100 from 2016-05-05T16:29
We're celebrating Episode #100 of the Over and Back Podcast and what better topic to cover than Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game on March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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