New biography by author Roland Lazenby goes in depth on one of basketball's greatest. Lazenby has penned dozens of sports books including volumes on Johnny Unitas, Jerry West, Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan: The Life, perhaps the definitive bio of another of the best players in NBA history. I first met Lazenby when he was in Chicago researching his Jordan … [Read more...] about The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson
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2015 Packers – Cards preview
along with a Bears - Bucs preview....on the Weekend Sports Report with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal Les Grobstein of the Score 670 Sports Radio in Chicago joins us to looks at the 2015 Bears season and discuss the weekend slate of NFL games. Steve and Dave debate who the NFL MVP should be. Fred Wallin of SportsByline checks in from Los Angeles with his thoughts on the NFL … [Read more...] about 2015 Packers – Cards preview
5 NBA Trade Deadline Deals That Would Impact the League
It's one of my favorite times of the year- NBA trade deadline season! A time when unsubstantiated rumors are thrown around like insults at a roast. As a future NBA GM, I have spent countless hours on the ESPN Trade Machine figuring out ways to manipulate rosters to address team needs. This season, I have crafted five trades that would impact the NBA landscape. These trades … [Read more...] about 5 NBA Trade Deadline Deals That Would Impact the League
NBA New Year’s Resolutions – Wants and Needs for 2014, Part 2
Nolan Block and I continue on our quest to unveil each NBA team's New Year's Resolution. In Part 1, we looked at the underwhelming Eastern Conference. Part 2 looks into the Western Conference from bottom to top. Utah Jazz- Acquire a Franchise Player Nolan- On paper, the Utah Jazz are not the worst team in the league. They have assembled a team that looks like they are … [Read more...] about NBA New Year’s Resolutions – Wants and Needs for 2014, Part 2
Dorf on Sports – 7/4/12
with Andy Dorf and Fred Wallin On this edition of Dorf on Sports Fredand Andy talk about the Phoenix Suns dealing Steve Nash to the LA Lakers. Does this make the Lakers a contender next season? They also talk about baseball as the annual All-Star game approaches. Comedian Anthony Padilla calls in. He will be in Phoenix at Wild Horse Pass Casino Friday night and again on July … [Read more...] about Dorf on Sports – 7/4/12