From 2000-2006, no Laker (other than Kobe Bryant) logged more games than Devean George. Drafted to LA out of Division 3 (!) Augsburg College in 1999, D George arrived in La-La Land just in time for three consecutive championships.




On today's episode, George recalls his first days in LA, a memorable draft workout with new head coach Phil Jackson, Kobe vouching to front office for him during contract negotiations, "Santa" Shaq and much more.




George is the only player other than Kobe that saw the glory of the 3-peat and the unraveling that followed.




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From 2000-2006, no Laker (other than Kobe Bryant) logged more games than Devean George. Drafted to LA out of Division 3 (!) Augsburg College in 1999, D George arrived in La-La Land just in time for three consecutive championships. On today's episode, George recalls his first days in LA, a memorable draft workout with new head coach Phil Jackson, Kobe vouching to front office for him during contract negotiations, "Santa" Shaq and much more. George is the only player other than Kobe that saw the glory of the 3-peat and the unraveling that followed. Follow Forgotten Seasons (@forgottenseasonsnba) for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Relive iconic NBA seasons through the lens of the players. Each episode of FORGOTTEN SEASONS is hosted by FS creator, Dylan Dreyfuss and 9-year NBA veteran, Jelani McCoy. On each episode, they're joined by a new NBA legend to dive deep into a specific pocket of their career.

Forgotten Seasons

Devean George on Lakers 3-Peat and Downfall

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As an NBA fan, few experiences rival receiving the number one pick. And to get the number one pick, your team either has to be very bad or very lucky. 




So, for today’s episode, we’re going to dissect the seasons that resulted in teams landing the grand prize. From tank commanders to coin flips, the history of the best number one picks ever runs deep. 




Timecodes:

00:00 Start

01:37 Who are the 5 best #1 picks ever? 

07:37 Hakeem to the Rockets (1984) 

23:44 Spurs Masterful 1-Year Tank Job for Timmy (1997) 

32:15 LeBron to the Cavs (2003)  

39:37 Shaq to the Magic (1992) 

59:53 End 



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As an NBA fan, few experiences rival receiving the number one pick. And to get the number one pick, your team either has to be very bad or very lucky.  So, for today’s episode, we’re going to dissect the seasons that resulted in teams landing the grand prize. From tank commanders to coin flips, the history of the best number one picks ever runs deep.  Timecodes:00:00 Start01:37 Who are the 5 best #1 picks ever? 07:37 Hakeem to the Rockets (1984) 23:44 Spurs Masterful 1-Year Tank Job for Timmy (1997) 32:15 LeBron to the Cavs (2003)  39:37 Shaq to the Magic (1992) 59:53 End  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

From Tank Commanders to Coin Flips: The Backstory of the Best #1 Picks in NBA History

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There are a lot of narratives swirling the web about former Mavs All-Star forward, Josh Howard. Most notably, one video with 4M views titled "how a YouTube video ENDED an NBA career." 




In today's episode, Howard clears the air on those false narratives and relives the beginning to his career with the Mavericks. 



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There are a lot of narratives swirling the web about former Mavs All-Star forward, Josh Howard. Most notably, one video with 4M views titled "how a YouTube video ENDED an NBA career." In today's episode, Howard clears the air on those false narratives and relives the beginning to his career with the Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Josh Howard on Pre-MVP Steve Nash, Dirk's Defense, Nelly vs. Cuban

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After losing in 7 games to the Pistons in the 2005 East Finals, Heat President Pat Riley knew he had to make moves fast. With an aging Shaq and a ready-to-win-now Dwyane Wade, Riley knew Miami's window was shrinking.




That summer, Riley completely re-hauled the roster, bringing in veterans Antoine Walker, Jason Williams, James Posey and Gary Payton. But when the team - led by Head Coach Stan Van Gundy - stumbled out of the gate, Riley took matters into his own hands, firing Van Gundy and re-taking the head coaching reigns. The rest was history.




Antoine Walker joins the show to talk about his introduction to Heat Culture and their road to a championship. 




00:00 Beginning

01:53 Club Shiznit / 2005 Celtics 

02:30 Pat Riley Replacing Stan Van Gundy

08:58 Shaq and Wade’s Relationship 

12:15 Introduction to Heat Culture / Weight Tests

19:25 Gary Payton 

24:03 Coach Spo’s Influence on Dwyane Wade 

28:21 2006 Bulls 

33:06 Refereeing in 2006 Finals 

35:06 Dwyane Wade vs Paul Pierce

35:57 Championship Celebration + Alcohol Poisoning 

41:05 Lore of UCLA Summer Pickup Runs 

47:05 Why Toine is Upset with Chicago Basketball 

49:00 Michael Jordan Summer Time Chi Runs 



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After losing in 7 games to the Pistons in the 2005 East Finals, Heat President Pat Riley knew he had to make moves fast. With an aging Shaq and a ready-to-win-now Dwyane Wade, Riley knew Miami's window was shrinking. That summer, Riley completely re-hauled the roster, bringing in veterans Antoine Walker, Jason Williams, James Posey and Gary Payton. But when the team - led by Head Coach Stan Van Gundy - stumbled out of the gate, Riley took matters into his own hands, firing Van Gundy and re-taking the head coaching reigns. The rest was history. Antoine Walker joins the show to talk about his introduction to Heat Culture and their road to a championship. 00:00 Beginning01:53 Club Shiznit / 2005 Celtics 02:30 Pat Riley Replacing Stan Van Gundy08:58 Shaq and Wade’s Relationship 12:15 Introduction to Heat Culture / Weight Tests19:25 Gary Payton 24:03 Coach Spo’s Influence on Dwyane Wade 28:21 2006 Bulls 33:06 Refereeing in 2006 Finals 35:06 Dwyane Wade vs Paul Pierce35:57 Championship Celebration + Alcohol Poisoning 41:05 Lore of UCLA Summer Pickup Runs 47:05 Why Toine is Upset with Chicago Basketball 49:00 Michael Jordan Summer Time Chi Runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The 2006 Heat Covertly Partied their Way to a Championship, ft. Antoine Walker

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Devean George on Lakers 3-Peat and Downfall

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