NBA History Conversations: Basketball Record

by Adam Ryan

Former NBA/ABA players, coaches, and media share their hoops journeys, with topic-driven episodes and Adam’s Australian take on basketball history.

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Fred Roberts: BYU Star to the NBA (Spurs, Jazz, Celtics, Bucks) and Europe

Fred Roberts’ basketball journey began with back-to-back state titles in high school - setting the tone for his fascinating career. He then starred fo...

1h 40m

•Jun 8, 2026

1976 ABA All-Star Game Oral History: Gilmore, Knight, Taylor, Vecsey & Babcock

In this special episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 ABA All-Star Game - the final showcase of a league that helped reshape modern basket...

1h 10m

•Apr 5, 2026

1995 NBA Draft Recap: Remembering Reece Pedretti (Tribute Rerelease)

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Reece Pedretti - one of the truest friends I've ever known. On February 22, 2025, Reece passed away peacefu...

34m

•Sep 6, 2025

Mike Riordan: 1970 NBA Champion (Knicks) and Providence Hall of Famer

Today’s guest is Mike Riordan. We dive into his incredible journey - from starring in college at Providence to playing a key role on the legendary 197...

42m

•Aug 21, 2025

Pete Babcock: A remarkable 42-year journey to an NBA championship - AIR144

Pete Babcock is a man deeply woven into the fabric of NBA history. Pete shares the innovative path he took to break into the league, starting as a vol...

1h 36m

•Aug 6, 2025

Ahoy! Water cannon madness. Warriors vs Spurs - 1995 season opener [The Soggy Nachos Game] - BTG-10

Send Adam a text message.The 1995 season opener will likely never be forgotten. A pregame fireworks display triggered a fire-prevention mechanism that...

•Feb 2, 2025