From the start of the NBA until the mid-1990s, there existed a role in professional basketball known as an enforcer. Before technical fouls and flagrant fouls, some teams would try to intentionally injure the opponent's star player since it only counted as a normal foul, so enforcers arose to protect those stars and punish anyone who tried to injure them. Then in the 1970s, the “One Punch” rule was created which allowed a player to make one punch before getting kicked out of the game.

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

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"Take Care" by Julian Avila

"Horizons" by Roa

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Dennis Johnson was one of the most underrated players in the NBA. The man was a 9-time All-Defensive Player, a 5-time All-Star, and a starter on 3 NBA championship teams. What's unique is that he was neither a starter in high school nor recruited to any colleges. He was a classic late bloomer who grew six inches in height after he graduated high school and turned into a well-deserving Hall-of-Famer.

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

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James Naismith invented the game in 1891. In doing so, he followed 5 basic principles for developing his idea. We go through those five principles today and show that they are still being used today in modern form.

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

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"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa

"Horizons" by Roa

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Elgin Baylor retired in 1971 due to his diminishing skills. However, the timing could not be worse for Baylor. The day that he retired, the Lakers started their famous 33-game winning streak and went on to win the championship...

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

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"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan

"Horizons" by Roa

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In today’s episode we cover the Detroit Falcons, Pittsburgh Ironmen, and the Indianapolis Jets. All three teams only lasted a single season in the NBA. They were all dysfunctional and struggled for wins and fans, leading to their eventual demises...

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell

"Horizons" by Roa

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Today, we conclude our story on Red Auerbach and his 16 champions, which is more than anyone else in NBA history. From his 8-year championship run on the 1960s to his rebuilding of championship teams in the 1970s and 1980s, we cover the conclusion of his time with the Celtics.

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell

"Horizons" by Roa

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In Part 2 of our story, we share how Auerbach became the coach of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics had never had a winning season in their history before hiring Auerbach. That changed quickly.

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell

"Horizons" by Roa

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Red Auerbach is arguably the most influential coach in NBA history. He grew up in Brooklyn as the son of Jewish immigrants, and he was obsessed with basketball. It was the only thing that mattered to him. Join as we follow his story from his upbringing to his first job in the NBA with the Washington Capitols.

CREDITS

Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher

MUSIC

"1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell

"Horizons" by Roa

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