Vertical Pod with Chris Mannix: Dan Patrick
Joining Chris Mannix on The Vertical Podcast this week is broadcaster Dan Patrick.
Patrick shares many stories of covering the NBA Finals, including interviewing Michael Jordan after he made the game-winning shot to beat the Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals.
Patrick also discusses his busy work schedule and his friendship with Adam Sandler.
0:37: Mannix getting lost in Rio.
2:45: Getting to know Patrick Ewing and the side he doesn’t show the media.
7:17: The limited amount of access that the media has to athletes compared to earlier eras.
12:00: Covering Jordan during his championship years.
17:32: Jordan’s first retirement from the Bulls and baseball career.
22:22: Growing up a fan of the Cincinnati Royals, and seeing Oscar Robertson, Nate Archibald and Pete Maravich play.
28:28: Comparing players and teams from different eras.
32:58: Patrick’s experiences with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
36:57: Seeing Wilt Chamberlain when the Lakers visited Cincinnati.
39:15: Entering into radio work during the late 1990s.
44:11: Patrick’s heavy workload in recent years.
46:14: Patrick’s friendship with Sandler and the broadcaster's movie appearances.
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