In this week’s episode, we stay in the ABA as the upstart league lures top players like Dr. J, Moses Malone, and Spencer Haywood in an attempt to secure a national TV contract. Hannah recounts a story her father told her about the ABA’s top-secret pursuit of Lew Alcindor, dubbed ‘Operation Kingfish,’ and reflects on the lasting legacy of the ABA, including the hardship rule, three-point shot, and wide-open style of play. Plus, everything to know about the 1976 NBA-ABA merger. Guests include Dr. J, Bob Costas, Peter Vecsey, and Semi-Pro screenwriter Scot Armstrong.

In this week’s episode, we stay in the ABA as the upstart league lures top players like Dr. J, Moses Malone, and Spencer Haywood in an attempt to secure a national TV contract. Hannah recounts a story her father told her about the ABA’s top-secret pursuit of Lew Alcindor, dubbed ‘Operation Kingfish,’ and reflects on the lasting legacy of the ABA, including the hardship rule, three-point shot, and wide-open style of play. Plus, everything to know about the 1976 NBA-ABA merger. Guests include Dr. J, Bob Costas, Peter Vecsey, and Semi-Pro screenwriter Scot Armstrong.

Most sports fans know Hannah Storm from her skills as a host, commentator across many sports networks and as an anchor for Sports Center on ESPN. What most fans don't know however, is her unique story and the story of her family that centers at the heart of pro basketball.

Hannah grew up on basketball literally, as her father Mike Storen was a GM, owner and eventually Commissioner of the ABA League in the seventies. Her life of growing up around basketball legends and pioneers in professional sports paved the way for her historic television career.

In association with the NBA and iHeartMedia, Hannah will tell her amazing story in a multi-part podcast series featuring legendary hall of famers, current NBA superstars, and basketball media personalities. Interviews, archive audio, and first person narrative will interweave her personal story with the history of modern professional basketball. 

Most sports fans know Hannah Storm from her skills as a host, commentator across many sports networks and as an anchor for Sports Center on ESPN. What most fans don't know however, is her unique story and the story of her family that centers at the heart of pro basketball.
Hannah grew up on basketball literally, as her father Mike Storen was a GM, owner and eventually Commissioner of the ABA League in the seventies. Her life of growing up around basketball legends and pioneers in professional sports paved the way for her historic television career.
In association with the NBA and iHeartMedia, Hannah will tell her amazing story in a multi-part podcast series featuring legendary hall of famers, current NBA superstars, and basketball media personalities. Interviews, archive audio, and first person narrative will interweave her personal story with the history of modern professional basketball.

NBA DNA with Hannah Storm

The Merger

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