"Blazing the Trail: NBA Players Who Influenced a Generation" is a ten-part podcast/article series breaking down the games and legacies of ten of some of the most influential players from the 1990s and 2000s. The series features exclusive interviews with over 30 former and current players and coaches and in-depth conversations with some of the best analysts in the business.
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"Blazing the Trail: NBA Players Who Influenced a Generation" is a ten-part podcast/article series breaking down the games and legacies of ten of some of the most influential players from the 1990s and 2000s. The series features exclusive interviews with over 30 former and current players and coaches and in-depth conversations with some of the best analysts in the business.
On this episode of Blazing the Trail, we explore Chauncey Billups, his pull-up shooting, what it opened up for him and his teams, and his standing in the league during his peak season in 2005-06, along with much, much more. Joining us for this discussion will be Bryce Simon of the Pistons Pulse and Sports Illustrated’s Draft Digest (2:15), and Billups’s former coach, 15-year NBA Assistant Coach, Dave Hanners (1:11:00). Also, be sure to check out the accompanying article written on Chauncey Billups over at BasketballNews.com.
Make sure to also check out part one on Steve Nash: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-steve-nash-phoenix-suns-mike-dantoni-raja-bell-steph-curry-all-time-great-point-guard
Part two on Rashard Lewis: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-rashard-lewis-all-star-stretch-four-orlando-magic-stan-van-gundy-dwight-howard-hedo-turkoglu
Part three on Shane Battier: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-shane-battier-the-databall-defender-memphis-grizzlies-houston-rockets-miami-heat-daryl-morey-david-fizdale-detroit-pistons-draymond-green
Part four on Reggie Miller: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-reggie-miller-the-moving-target-indiana-pacers-rik-smits-dan-burke-michael-jordan-joe-dumars-golden-state-warriors-chris-mullin-steph-curry-klay-thompson
Part five on Andrei Kirilenko: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/blazing-the-trail-andrei-kirilenko-the-fivetool-defender-
Part six on Shawn Kemp: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-shawn-kemp-the-aerial-artist-seattle-supersonics-sonics-george-karl-nate-mcmillan-yvan-kelly
Part seven on Dirk Nowitzki: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-dirk-nowitzki-the-unicorn-that-became-world-champion-dallas-mavericks-dwane-casey-brad-davis-adrian-griffin-greg-buckner-kevin-durant-nikola-jokic
Part eight on Penny Hardaway: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-anfernee-penny-hardaway-the-floor-giant-orlando-magic-johnson-nick-anderson-shaquille-o-neal-danny-schayes-richie-adubato-shai-gilgeous-alexander
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Blazing the Trail
"Blazing the Trail: NBA Players Who Influenced a Generation" is a ten-part podcast/article series breaking down the games and legacies of ten of some of the most influential players from the 1990s and 2000s. The series features exclusive interviews with over 30 former and current players and coaches and in-depth conversations with some of the best analysts in the business.
