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Forgotten Seasons

Forgotten Seasons

All The Smoke Productions

Relive iconic NBA seasons through the lens of the players. Each episode of FORGOTTEN SEASONS is hosted by FS creator, Dylan Dreyfuss and 9-year NBA veteran, Jelani McCoy. On each episode, they're joined by a new NBA legend to dive deep into a specific pocket of their career.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Forgotten Seasons episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Forgotten Seasons for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Forgotten Seasons episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Forgotten Seasons - Tony Allen on the Birth of Grit 'N' Grind Grizzlies
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04/03/24 • 72 min

Tony Allen arrived in Memphis in 2010 and tried to establish a similar culture of his last team, the Boston Celtics. Allen won a ring with the Celtics in 2008 and observed the work ethic of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, James Posey, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo.

Before Allen got there, the Grizzlies had a grand total of zero playoff wins as a franchise in their 15+ years of existence. Most players on the team, besides Allen, had no playoff experience. Pretty soon after his arrival, Allen's influence rubbed off on the rest of the team, and Grit 'N' Grind was born. The Grizzlies made the playoffs as the 8-seed and beat the 1-seed Spurs in six games. In Round 2, they took the eventual Western Conference champs to 7 games but lost.

In this week's episode, Allen relives his journey from Boston to Memphis, explains how he implemented a culture, breaks down his chemistry with Zach Randolph and goes in depth on his perimeter matchups with Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and LeBron James.

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Forgotten Seasons - Tim Hardaway Sr.

Tim Hardaway Sr.

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01/17/24 • 78 min

To properly tell the story of the Miami Heat becoming one of the NBA's most prestigious franchises, you have to start in the Spring of 1995. Pat Riley was on the last year of his contract with the New York Knicks, where he was the Head Coach for four years. Riley had taken the Knicks from sub .500 to Eastern Conference Champions in just a few years, and he wanted a compensation package that properly reflected his value. Riley asked Knicks management for a big contract, a hefty ownership stake, and total control of the team's basketball operations.

The Knicks balked at Riley's demands, so he shifted his attention to Miami. The Heat - who joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1989 - failed to win more than 42 games in their first seven years in the league. Mickey Arison took control of the team in 1995 and didn't want to settle for mediocrity. Through a mutual friend, Arison started talking to Riley while he finished out his last year in New York. Riley presented a similar list of demands to Arison. He wanted a $50 million contract, a 10% ownership in the team upon signing, an additional 10% over time, a limo service to and from games, and a $500 per-diem. In addition to all of that, he asked that the Heat buy his homes in LA and New York. Arison agreed, and Riley took the command in 1995-96.

During his first season in Miami, Riley traded for 30-year-old Tim Hardaway, a 3x All-Star who some thought was over the hill. On this episode, Hardaway takes us back to his first days in Miami and the Heat's breakout 1996-97 campaign. Joining Hardaway in South Beach in 1997 were Alonzo Mourning, Dan Majerle, Jamal Mashburn and PJ Brown. They won 61 games and had the #1 defense in the league. In the playoffs, they beat Orlando in Round 1, followed by an iconic 7-game, fight-filled ECSF vs. the Knicks, Riley's old team.

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Forgotten Seasons - Tim Thomas

Tim Thomas

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01/24/24 • 68 min

Tim Thomas joins the show to talk late 90’s Sixers, 2001 Bucks and mid-2000’s Knicks. He also highlights his rise to the league as the #1 player in the Class of 1996 and his rivalry with Kobe Bryant in high school.

We use the “ahead of his time” label pretty lightly these days. But Thomas, at 6’10” with a sweet stroke and guard-like handles was...definitely ahead of his time.

Philadelphia was his landing spot in the 1997 Draft, and Thomas joined a squad featuring a young Allen Iverson and Jerry Stackhouse. Thomas dispels the narrative that AI and Stackhouse hated each other and dives deep into his relationship with Larry Brown.

Less than two years into his Sixers tenure, Thomas was shipped to Milwaukee, where he'd play alongside Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson and Sam Cassell. The Bucks had the number offense in the league in 2001 and beat Indiana and Charlotte in the playoffs before facing Philly, Thomas' old team, in the Conference Finals. The epic 7-game series came down to the last shot, which Glenn Robinson missed, and Philly advanced.

After Milwaukee, Thomas had successful stints with New York and Phoenix. To wrap up the episode, we talk about Tim Thomas Playaz AAU program, which has ushered more than 25 players into the NBA with tens of millions in contract dollars earned.

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Forgotten Seasons - Rafer Alston on the 2004 Heat
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07/26/22 • 35 min

NYC legend and 11-year pro Rafer "Skip 2 My Lou" Alston joins Forgotten Seasons to talk 2003/04 Heat. This was a defining year in Alston's career, playing big minutes for the first time and setting him up for a coveted long-term contract. D Wade enters the scene as a rookie and shows his greatness early, leading the team in playoff ppg (18.0). Rafer and D Wade were surrounded by Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, Udonis Haslem and coached by Stan Van Gundy. They won 42 games, finished as the #4 seed in the East and lost to a 61 win Pacers squad in round 2.

Catch Rafer in NYC POINT GODS, streaming July 29 on SHOWTIME.

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Forgotten Seasons - JR Smith on the 2010'S NEXT 75
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06/02/22 • 34 min

JR Smith joins Matt and Stak to unveil the next and final set of players to the ShoBasketball NEXT 75. Outside of unveiling the list, the trio talk Cavs vs Warriors Finals, the 2010's three point revolution, toughest matchups and much more.

We're naming 75 hoopers that didn't make the NBA 75 list but deserve the same respect as those who did. Check out the previous episodes with Tracy McGrady (2000s), Penny Hardaway (1990s) and John Salley (1980's).

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Forgotten Seasons - Penny Hardaway on the 1990's NEXT 75
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05/18/22 • 41 min

In a special episode of WHAT'S BURNIN, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are joined by the legend Penny Hardaway to unveil the next set of players on their Next 75 list, all from the 90s, and break down some of the best-unheralded players including Grant Hill, Tim Hardaway and more.

We're naming 75 hoopers that didn't make the NBA 75 list but deserve the same respect as those who did. Stay tuned over the next two weeks when we’ll be announcing the Next 75 players for the 2000’s and the 2010’s with special guests!

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Forgotten Seasons - Gilbert Arenas on the 2005 Wizards
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05/11/22 • 85 min

The legend, Agent Zero, joins Forgotten Seasons to relive his breakout 2004/05 season in DC. The high powered trio of Arenas, Larry Hughes and Antawn Jamison each averaged over 19 PPG and led the Wizards to their first playoff series victory in over 20 years. This was the only season from 1982 to 2013 that Washington advanced past the first round. Gil gives us 90 minutes of untold stories, insights into his teammates and peers, X's and O's and much more.

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Forgotten Seasons - Andre Miller on the 2010 Blazers
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05/04/22 • 40 min

Andre Miller, one of the great floor generals of the 2000's, joins Forgotten Seasons to talk 2010 Blazers. This was Dre's first season in Portland and he joined a team that was coming off a breakout 54-win season led by the budding Brandon Roy. Unfortunately, the main storylines from this season were devastating injuries to both Roy and Greg Oden. Oden would star in the first 21 games but a knee injury ended his season. Roy got 65 games deep (including an All-Star selection) but a knee injury effectively ended his season as well. Andre did his thing, playing all 82 games and helping Portland win 50 games.

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Forgotten Seasons - Jerry Stackhouse on the 2002 Pistons
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04/20/22 • 42 min

2x All-Star and true forgotten hooper Jerry Stackhouse joins Dylan Dreyfuss to relive the 2002 Pistons season. Stack was coming off back-to-back ASG appearances and was surrounded by A DPOY Ben wallace, 6MOTY Corliss Williamson, Cliff Robinson, and rookie head coach Rick Carslile. Stack led the team in points and assists and Detroit won 50 games and nabbed the 2 seed in the East. Stack also sheds light on the first portion of his career, most notably his time spent with Allen Iverson in Philly and Grant Hill in Detroit.

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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

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Forgotten Seasons - 2000 Sonics with Jelani McCoy
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04/28/22 • 59 min

The late 90's and early 2000's were an interesting time in Seattle. Just a few years removed from the 1996 Finals run, the Sonics underwent abrupt and significant changes. The 1999/2000 team was centered around Gary Payton – who had the best year of his career averaging 24ppg, 9apg, and 7rpg – and the supporting cast featured Vin Baker, Horace Grant, Rashard Lewis and this episode's guest, Jelani McCoy. Jelani recalls his best GP stories, his big bro Vin Baker, battling Utah in the playoffs, discusses what led to the eventual death of the Sonics and much more.

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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

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How many episodes does Forgotten Seasons have?

Forgotten Seasons currently has 60 episodes available.

What topics does Forgotten Seasons cover?

The podcast is about Basketball, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Forgotten Seasons?

The episode title 'JR Smith on the 2010'S NEXT 75' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Forgotten Seasons?

The average episode length on Forgotten Seasons is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of Forgotten Seasons released?

Episodes of Forgotten Seasons are typically released every 7 days, 11 hours.

When was the first episode of Forgotten Seasons?

The first episode of Forgotten Seasons was released on Jun 16, 2021.

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