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Breaking Barriers: Spencer Haywood's Journey to NBA Greatness Pt.2
What does it take to challenge and change the norms of an entire sport, and what are the personal costs and triumphs involved in such a historic journey?
This is part two of the conversation with Spencer Haywood, a basketball legend whose career and legal battles significantly impacted the sport. Spencer discusses his groundbreaking Supreme Court case, "Haywood vs. the NBA", which allowed players to enter the NBA before completing four years of college. This case not only changed NBA rules but also influenced other sports, enabling athletes like LeBron James and Michael Jordan to start their professional careers earlier. He also shares personal anecdotes from his life, his struggles with substance abuse and his recovery journey, and his life after basketball. Listen to his thoughts on his legacy, the delay in his Hall of Fame induction, and his hopes for future recognition from the Denver Nuggets, the team he helped build.
Overall, the episode illustrates the challenges and victories of a sports icon who not only excelled in his sport but also fought for the rights and well-being of his fellow athletes.
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 - The impact of the 1968 Olympics
05:56 - The ABA and the offer from Denver Rockets
11:05 - Contract disputes and legal battles
18:19 - The Supreme Court Victory: Changing the game for future players
21:28 - Reflections on the Journey: From cottonfields to NBA courts
24:51 - The Road to Recovery: Overcoming substance abuse
38:38 - What does Spencer think about the current NBA players
39:46 - Dever Nuggets controversy and the forgotten basketball icon
Quotes:
"LeBron James, Michael Jordan, all of them come through what is called the Haywood versus the NBA, a US Supreme Court ruling which was a ruling in my favor... It's been over $60 billion in player revenue, player salaries generated for all of these black and European families now that are benefiting from that."
"They don't love me, man. And I saved that franchise. I am the original MVP, but they act like I do not exist... But that whole team is under the Spencer Haywood rule too."
“Most people working with the Nuggets today, they feel that I deserted them, not that Ringsby deserted me, because this side of the story is very rarely told and it's told today."
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  • @javonnesbit411
    @javonnesbit411 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you don't like or respect this guy, that's a you problem!

  • @HansKuijf
    @HansKuijf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Once again, thanks for this great interview!

  • @HansKuijf
    @HansKuijf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interview, thanks a lot!

  • @ishtov22
    @ishtov22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic

  • @FBCNWATV
    @FBCNWATV 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is gold

  • @josephmetcalfiv756
    @josephmetcalfiv756 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic questions, most memorable answers are about his Mom, “When I was 16 I couldn’t do anything right…….”, sustaining excellence, the whole interview is a crown jewel. Thank you.

  • @JCarverAuburn
    @JCarverAuburn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was a huge 90s Cowboy fan who grew up in the 80s, & my 2 biggest excitements were: 1) when we drafted Troy (I literally started watching CFB b/c of knowing he was going to be our draft pick), & 2) when we traded for Charles Haley (even though I’d hated him as a “foe” whenever we played the 49ers b/c he was just a superstar). CHARLES & TROY were my 2 favorites even w/ all the talent on both sides. And if I had to have picked a 3rd it was either Nate Newton or Larry Allen. But all the Super Bowls ran through Troy & Charles on either side of the ball b/c of talent & their individual expectations of all on the team.

  • @livesofthefreemasons
    @livesofthefreemasons ปีที่แล้ว

    “The white kids” Bro we are still in living memory of segregation and I forget that sometimes. Bless this man 🙏🏽

  • @AaronTheGentleman
    @AaronTheGentleman ปีที่แล้ว

    The passion this man has for the game u can see it in his eyes the moment he truly fell in love with it

  • @charlesrocks
    @charlesrocks ปีที่แล้ว

    No one took harder hits than Steve Young…except maybe Bret Favre

  • @UncomfortableConversations7
    @UncomfortableConversations7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's old players trying to dictate the evolution of their craft,it's not our time!These guys are just bettet

  • @primepeternice1318
    @primepeternice1318 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve Young what's always one of my favorites because he was not afraid to take off out of the pocket when it was collapsing because that was so uncommon of white quarterbacks. Truth be told.

  • @jaydeecarpenter7965
    @jaydeecarpenter7965 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the greats 💪

  • @1of1391
    @1of1391 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hog Ridahhh, great point guys loved the vid i think i agree with the championship because its not just you its your second family

  • @willmach
    @willmach ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening to a washed up, woman beater, 50 year old with a Mohawk

  • @LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb
    @LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb ปีที่แล้ว

    That 74/75/76 Steelers D, is THE greatest defense OF ALL TIME, and it ain't even close. What a player "Mean Joe" was, and what a team! Fantastic interview, cheers!

  • @LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb
    @LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb ปีที่แล้ว

    I love listening to Warren Sapp talk football. Man knows his stuff, and he aint scared of pissing a few people off. Cheers!

  • @DannyNoel-wn7py
    @DannyNoel-wn7py ปีที่แล้ว

    Is he ok??

  • @yaboykongming164
    @yaboykongming164 ปีที่แล้ว

    People who plays before this guy could say the same. This is literally advancement of sports.

  • @johnthomas1263
    @johnthomas1263 ปีที่แล้ว

    One sap looks goofy with the mohawk. I used to like Warren Sapp but he's too much of a hater

  • @terrencepace9748
    @terrencepace9748 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let's go baby!

  • @HOFsThePodcast
    @HOFsThePodcast ปีที่แล้ว

    Listen to the full episode, link in bio:  #ChasingGreatness #NBAStories  #CoachKWisdom #LegendsUnite #SportsLegends #HallOfFamers #SportsIcons #AthleteLife #LegendarySports #AthleticLegends #SportsHeroes #FameInSports #SportsGreats  #HOFAthletes #HOFsThePodcast

  • @samuelakilakalua3134
    @samuelakilakalua3134 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great on the court and a down to earth person in real life - Thank You, Gervin, for being there when I needed your guidance - Raymond Wiltz

  • @businessto_business34
    @businessto_business34 ปีที่แล้ว

    I pray these thoughts are always in the back of my nephew's name. I pray he makes it through high school and college to get drafted into the NFL without doing anything to blow it. 🙏