Russ Bengtson, the author of the book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers," joins Lang Whitaker take you through the history of basketball as told through 15 sneakers. Each episode discusses how the sneaker helped shaped the game we love.
New episodes come out Tuesday and Friday mornings.
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Russ Bengtson, the author of the book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers," joins Lang Whitaker take you through the history of basketball as told through 15 sneakers. Each episode discusses how the sneaker helped shaped the game we love.
New episodes come out Tuesday and Friday mornings.
Alright, kick back and let me spin you the tale of the AND1 Tai Chi – the shoes that became legendary thanks to the one and only Vince Carter! Picture this: Vince, on a mission to make a name for himself, steps onto the NBA dunk contest stage rocking the Tai Chi, all without a formal deal with AND1. Now that's some next-level swagger! But here's where it gets juicy – this bold move by Vince doesn't just stop at a dunk contest. Oh no, it sparked a entire movement. AND1 rides that wave of Vince's epic moment and decides to crank up with the AND1 mixtapes. So, not only did Vince Carter throw down some jaw-dropping dunks, but he also kick-started a whole new era of basketball coolness. Lace up your sneakers, folks, because this is one slam-dunk story!
History of Basketball In 15 Sneakers
Russ Bengtson, the author of the book, "A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers," joins Lang Whitaker take you through the history of basketball as told through 15 sneakers. Each episode discusses how the sneaker helped shaped the game we love.
New episodes come out Tuesday and Friday mornings.
