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Pure Thoughts: Knicks fans Barry Sacks & Michael Jackson

May 11, 2021 by Pure Hoops

The New York Knicks have become one of the great stories of the NBA season. But due to COVID, the hysteria that would normally engulf Madison Square Garden has been muted. What hasn't been muted is the passion of Knicks fans for their overachieving team. Barry Sacks and Michael "MJ" Jackson are former colleagues at ESPN who are great examples of the highly intelligent New York … [Read more...] about Pure Thoughts: Knicks fans Barry Sacks & Michael Jackson

Former NBA Referee & ESPN/ABC Rules Expert Steve Javie

March 16, 2021 by Pure Hoops

During his 25 seasons as an NBA Referee, Steve Javie carved out a reputation as a "no nonsense" official who was an excellent game manager and a man of integrity. After retiring due to chronic knee problems, he became the highly visible rules expert for ESPN/ABC's game broadcasts. But his journey didn't end in the Secaucus, NJ Replay Center where millions heard his analysis of … [Read more...] about Former NBA Referee & ESPN/ABC Rules Expert Steve Javie

Pure Thoughts: The Greatest Collector of sports memorabilia in the world

December 6, 2020 by Pure Hoops

Joel Platt of Sports Immortals is the greatest collector of sports memorabilia in the world. He's traveled more than 1,000,000 miles over seven decades in his quest to preserve and exhibit his collection of more than one million sports mementos. In this episode of Pure Thoughts, Joel shares the stories of four all-time basketball greats. Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, … [Read more...] about Pure Thoughts: The Greatest Collector of sports memorabilia in the world

Pure Thoughts: Pat Summitt

November 1, 2020 by Pure Hoops

Pat Summitt (1952-2016) was one of the greatest basketball coaches of the modern era. In her 38 years at the University of Tennessee, her Lady Vols won eight National Championships and her final 31 teams made the NCAA Tournament. Before she was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers Disease in 2011, she did a series of interviews where she explained the secrets to her success. … [Read more...] about Pure Thoughts: Pat Summitt

Pure Thoughts: Nancy Lieberman

September 3, 2020 by Pure Hoops

Nancy Lieberman is one of truly unique basketball players of all time. Growing up in a tough neighborhood in Queens, as a teenager she took the subway to Harlem and played against the men at Rucker Park. Always in search of the best competition, she developed skills, mental toughness, and a competitive fire that burns as hot as ever. She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of … [Read more...] about Pure Thoughts: Nancy Lieberman

Pure Thoughts: Dennis Johnson

July 1, 2020 by Pure Hoops

In the first episode of "Pure Thoughts," the late Hall of Famer Dennis Johnson tells us in his own words the secrets of his success. "DJ," who passed away in 2007 became a household name in the basketball world when he led the 1979 Seattle Sonics to the NBA Championship and was named the NBA Finals MVP. He would go on to win two more NBA Championships as a member of the 1984 … [Read more...] about Pure Thoughts: Dennis Johnson

PURE THOUGHTS PREVIEW

June 3, 2020 by Pure Hoops

“Pure Thoughts” is a new feature from Pure Hoops Media where basketball legends share what makes them tick. We will tap into our extensive audio archive and listen to these great players and coaches tell their own stories. Some have sadly passed away, but their words have been preserved and we will present them in upcoming episodes. In this trailer, Hall of Famer Dennis Johnson … [Read more...] about PURE THOUGHTS PREVIEW

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@MikeWiseguy and I produced 140 shows for
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🏀 On the Catch & Shoot finale, @Aaron_Berlin & Otto Strong assemble some C&S legends including @PureHoopsBruce, @NaismithLives, @NoahCoslov, @Turk0219 & @cozdkramer as they hand out NBA gifts, favorite memories, guests & MORE!

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It’s the last ride for #CatchAndShoot on @purehoopsmedia. What better way than to end it with the ones who got us here.

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