"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.
Dirk Nowitzki: The Unicorn that Became World Champion
Blazing the Trail
1 hour 1 minute
3 years ago
Dirk Nowitzki: The Unicorn that Became World Champion
On this episode of Blazing the Trail, we explore Dirk Nowitzki, his outlier skillset, his revolutionary training methods, and his mini-redemption arc that culminated with a title in 2011, along with much, much more. Joining us for this discussion will be former Mavericks Coach and current head coach of the Detroit Pistons, Dwane Casey (2:10), and Nowitzki’s former teammate and current Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach, Adrian Griffin (22:10). Also, be sure to check out the accompanying article written on Dirk Nowitzki 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
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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.
