A Courtside Look At NBA Legends, From Jordan To Kobe

11 December 2025 · 43m

Fresh Air

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Legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson and sports journalist Sam Smith talk about the stars who helped define the sport, including Jordan, Kobe, and Shaq. They spoke with Tonya Mosley about their new book, 'Masters of the Game.'

Also, Justin Chang shares his picks for the 10 best films of 2025.

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