In this engaging conversation, Artis Gilmore shares his experiences as a Hall of Fame basketball player and his recent golfing achievements. The discussion transitions from his golfing exploits, including a memorable hole in one, to reflections on the evolution of basketball, the physicality of the game, and the impact of his college team at Jacksonville University during the 1969-1970 season. Gilmore also shares anecdotes about playing against legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain, highlighting the camaraderie and challenges faced during his career. In this engaging conversation, basketball legends Artis Gilmore, Frank Pace, and Derrec Harris delve into the rich history of basketball, sharing personal anecdotes and insights about the evolution of the game. They discuss the impact of marketing on player recognition, the significance of documentaries like 'Jacksonville Who', and the challenges faced by players during the civil rights movement. The discussion also touches on the physical demands of the sport, the differences between the ABA and NBA, and the experiences of playing alongside icons like Michael Jordan.



00:00 The Arrival of Artis Gilmore
00:58 Artis Gilmore's Golfing Adventures
02:00 Epic Matchups: Kareem and Moses
33:34 The Miracle Year of Jacksonville University
43:46 The Evolution of Endorsements in Basketball
44:31 Honoring Legends: The Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor
46:29 Playing with Greatness: Memories of Michael Jordan
48:43 The Physical Toll of Aging in Sports
50:21 Larry Bird: The Trash Talker
51:53 Comparing Greatness: Bird vs. Jordan
53:18 Contemplating a Political Future
53:53 The Impact of the Three-Point Revolution
55:51 The Dominance of the 1975 ABA Championship Team
58:04 Era vs. Era: Comparing Generations of Players
59:37 The Changing Nature of Fouls and Playoff Intensity
01:00:08 Enjoying the Game: NBA vs. College Basketball
01:01:20 Navigating Racial Tensions in Sports
01:04:08 Personal Experiences with Racism
01:10:23 The Physicality of Being a Tall Player
01:13:33 The Evolution of Player Equipment and Care
01:16:05 End Clip.mp4

John Filo’s iconic picture of 14-year-old Mary Ann Vecchio screaming while kneeling over the dead body of 20-year-old Jeffrey Miller, one of the four victims of the Kent State shootings in 1970, won him the Pulitzer Prize in 1971.

The shooting by members of the Ohio National Guard occurred at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio on May 4, 1970. The massacre, which resulted in the deaths of four students and wounding of nine others, changed John’s life, and ours, forever.

MELISSA RAUCH: Star of TV’s Night Court, Co-Star of The Big Bang Theory.