In this episode, we explore the roots of basketball in Brooklyn, tracing its journey from the early 20th century to the foundation of the NBA. Featuring interviews with basketball historians Claude Johnson and Murry Nelson, this episode highlights the contributions of early pioneers like Ossie Schectman and Dolly King, and organizations such as the Smart Set Athletic Club. Discover how these trailblazers laid the groundwork for the sport and created a lasting legacy.
- 02:01 - 06:00: The story of Ossie Schectman and the first points in NBA history
- 06:01 - 12:00: Claude Johnson on the formation of early basketball clubs in Brooklyn
- 12:01 - 18:00: The impact of the Smart Set Athletic Club and the rise of the Black Fives era
- 22:01 - 26:00: Murry Nelson on the early professional leagues and the Brooklyn Celtics
- 26:01 - 30:00: Dolly King's journey from LIU to the professional leagues and his legacy
- 30:01 - 34:00: The influence of early basketball on the development of the sport
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