Kings of Trash Talk

Rod Benson was one of our first guests on this podcast in Season 1 (Episode 55) and he is returning as our first guest in Season 5! We are honored to bring him back, catch up, and share some laughs. Be sure to check out his first appearance with us where we learn about his basketball journey if you haven’t already!

In this episode, Rod shares great stories about getting elbowed by 7’9" Sun Mingming from Rush Hour, Loren Woods, Terrence Leather, Troy Murphy, his experiences overseas, time in Reno, book titled “Different Dude” and MUCH more!

It was an honor having Rod back on the pod. We always get a lot of great laughs when he is on and you will NOT be disappointed when you check out his book. Thank you Rod Benson!

Go to Differentdude.com to purchase or learn more info on the book.

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We are back at it with another great episode today. Larry Turner joins us to share his hoops journey and all of the great things he has continued to do on the sidelines. Every basketball journey is unique and it is an honor to have Larry on the show today!

Larry Turner played his college basketball at both Oklahoma and Tennessee State. After not being selected in the NBA Draft, he worked his way on the Lakers roster and continued to have a great career in both the G-League and Overseas . Larry has had a special journey in basketball and he shares some great stories about growing up on a farm, Nike Camp, recruiting process, Oklahoma, Coach Sampson, Hollis Price, Tennessee State, journey to NBA, Experiences overseas, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sofoklis Schortsanitis, Chris Wilcox, coaching and MUCH more!

We can’t thank Larry enough for his time today. He has continued to give back to the game and has continued to make a difference both on and off the court. We are so honored to have Larry share his journey in basketball and we know you will all love this episode just as much as we did.

Thanks Larry Turner!

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We may have taken a break from posting episodes but we are coming back with a good one! We are honored to have Mike Milligan on the podcast today! This episode is one that we know you don’t want to miss.

Mike Milligan is a basketball legend where to this day still holds the record for most points scored in a high school game in Long Island where he dropped 76 points. He went on to play college basketball at both Florida and Tennessee State. He was drafted in the 5th round by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983 and went on to become a professor in finance. Mike shares great stories about Bill Chamberlain, his High School coach, the 76 point game, Dean Smith, college playing days, draft process, Jeff Ruland, Dale Ellis, Ray Williams, Finance and MUCH more.

BIG thanks to Mike for taking the time to share his hoops and finance journey with us. We learned so many great things beyond basketball and enjoyed all of the great stories. We know this episode will not only be entertaining but also educational. We are very grateful for Mike and we know that you will all love this listen. You do NOT want to miss out on this one!

Thanks Mike Milligan!


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This episode is special because it goes well beyond basketball. It’s an honor to have Dr. Lloyd Walton on the podcast! The former Marquette and NBA player shares his journey in hoops and all of the amazing thing he has done after basketball. 

Dr. Walton was named a Parade All-American. He went on to a junior college before starring at Marquette where he led the team to successful NCAA tournament runs. He went on to be the 40th overall pick in the 1976 NBA Draft and played for both the Bucks and the Kings. He went on to become a senior career counsellor for the National Basketball Players Association and created Life Long Winner LLC Consulting. Dr Walton shares great stories about Tiny Archibald, Norm Van Lier, High School/Blacktop scene in Chicago, Coach Al McGuire, Butch Lee, Journey to NBA, Junior Bridgeman, overcoming adversity, becoming an NBA senior counselor, his book and MUCH more!

This was truly an honor to have Dr. Lloyd Walton on the podcast today. The strength shown throughout his life to give back and make a difference is something to to be admired and it was a joy learning about the journey. You do NOT want to miss this one!

Thanks Dr. Lloyd Walton!

Be sure to support his book titled First In Forty

Follow on IG @dr.luckylloyd1123

check out his website below-
https://lifelongwinnersconsulting.com

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It’s an honor to have another Kansas Jayhawk legend on this show. Dave Robisch is in the house! The former ABA and NBA player shares his journey with hoops with some great stories from our favorite era of basketball!

Dave Robisch is one of the best players to ever wear a Jayhawk uniform. His number 40 is retired and for good reason. Robisch is a 2x Big Eight Player of the Year, 3x First-Team All Big Eight and is in the Kansas Sports HOF. He went on to be the 44th overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 1971 NBA Draft and had a great career in both the ABA and NBA. Robisch shares great stories about his time at Kansas, Jo Jo White, Bud Stallworth, Coach Ted Owens, NCAA tournament experience, journey to ABA, NBA & leagues merging,  Oscar Robertson, Mel Daniels, Moses Malone, Julius Erving, Larry Brown, Fatty Taylor and MUCH more!

This was honor to have Dave on our show today. This era of basketball is so special with all of the amazing players and history from the ABA that must be recognized so this episode has great meaning to us. Awesome stories shared in this one. You do NOT want to miss this episode! 

Thank you Dave Robisch!


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This episode is one that you do NOT want to miss. Merl Code is in the House! The basketball world is not always a fair place for everybody and this episode is a perfect example of why. 

Merl Code was one of those players that saw the play happen before it happened. He played with love, passion, joy and made those around him better. He played his college hoops at Clemson and went on to play professionally overseas, including a stint with the Denver Nuggets. He later worked as a sneaker rep for both Nike and Adidas where he would eventually find the game he loved betraying him. Merl dives deep into his basketball journey from start to finish. He shares stories about his recruiting process, Clemson, playing professionally, his time at Nike and Adidas, and his book titled Black Market. Merl also speaks his truth of how the justice system failed, how he ended up spending 5 and a half months in Federal Prison, and what’s next for him and his journey.

We can’t thank Merl Code enough for taking the time to share his story. The basketball world can be a dark place at times and we are beyond thankful to have Merl speak his truth. We know that Merl is going to have a positive impact on whatever he does moving forward. 
Be sure to purchase his book Black Market as this episode is just a small sample size of what you will learn from buying the book. Don’t pass on this episode!

Thank you Merl Code!

Please support Merl Code by checking out the link to purchase the book below-
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/black-market-merl-code?variant=40515121905698

Shoutout to former guest and friend Gene Smith from Hoya Locker Room for the assist on this one.

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We have a fun episode for all of your overseas hoops fans today. Kevin Owens is in the house! We've listened to his podcast and we have had so many mutual connections throughout the years so this is an episode that we’re excited to finally drop.

Kevin Owens played his college hoops at Monmouth. He went on to have a successful career in both the G-League and overseas. Owens shares great stories about growing up in Jersey, Monmouth, playing Duke, Christian Laettner, Kobe Bryant, Andray Blatche, Mikki Moore, Chris Anstey, Joe Ingles, G-League lifestyle, experiences overseas, his podcast, his book both titled Overseas Famous and MUCH MORE.

BIG thanks for Kevin Owens for taking the time to hang out and share all of the great stories throughout his career. He is one of the most fun guests we’ve had on the show and we know you’ll all enjoy this one a lot! Be sure to checkout his book and Podcast both titled “Overseas Famous” and give him a follow on Instagram. 

We have his website and IG handles posted below. 

Thanks Kevin Owens!

Website: overseasfamous.com

IG Handles: @overseasfamous and @knockout2515


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We are representing Cal once again today. Jamal Sampson is in the house! The former Cal star and NBA player shares his basketball experiences from beginning to end in an episode we know you'll enjoy. 

He may be related to the Ralph Sampson but he created a name for himself at an early age. Jamal Sampson has played with some incredible players throughout his whole career dating all the way to his high school days.  He played one season at Cal where he helped lead them to the Sweet 16 . He was selected 47th in the 2002 NBA Draft and had a successful career in both the NBA and overseas. Jamal shares great stories about playing with Tyson Chandler & Josh Childress in high school, Cal, Sweet 16 run, Draft process, Anthony Mason, Karl Malone, Gary Payton, Kobe, Shaq, NBA Finals experience, perhaps one of the WILDEST experiences overseas that we have ever heard on this show, and MUCH more!

BIG thanks to Jamal Sampson for taking the time to share his hoops story with us today. We had such a great time with him and we know you will love this episode just as much as we did. A LOT of great stories in this one!

Thanks Jamal Sampson!

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We have been waiting for this one for a long time. Tremaine Fowlkes is in the house! The Crenshaw High School legend, Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and NBA Champ shares his hoops story from start to finish in an episode that did NOT disappoint. This one may have been a long time in the making but it was very much well worth the wait!

Tremaine Fowlkes played in an incredible era for high school basketball. He starred in an era that featured a handful of some of our favorite guests such as Schea Cotton, Ricky Price, Keith Closs, Jelani Gardner, Travis Reed, Chris Ott, and many others. He went on to play at both Cal and Fresno State before being drafted 54th overall in the 1998 NBA Draft. He had a successful career in the NBA and overseas and is now an author and college level official. Fowlkes shares great stories about Crenshaw, AAU, Schea Cotton, Jerod Ward, college hoops experience, Tony Gonzalez, Chris Herren, journey to NBA, Michael Olowokandi, Kobe, MJ, experiences overseas, officiating, his book, and MUCH more!

BIG thanks to Tremaine Fowlkes for taking the time to hang out with us today. He is such a staple in the hoops scene in SoCal during his era and it was an honor to finally have the chance to learn about his journey. You do NOT want to miss this one!

Thanks Tremaine Fowlkes!

Be sure to support and purchase his book titled “From The Shaw To The Chip”

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Shaw-Chip-Dawg-ebook/dp/B0C9XMLGKW


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True basketball fans will appreciate this episode, ESPECIALLY Stanford fans! We got Dan Grunfeld in the house! This episode is one that will demand your attention from start to finish. 

Dan Grunfeld has basketball in his blood. He is the son of Ernie Grunfeld who is a legendary college player, former NBA player and NBA GM. Even with his father’s incredible reputation and hoops resume, Dan made a name for himself in high school, Stanford and in the pros where he even had a stint with the New York Knicks. After a successful career overseas, he authored the book “By the Grace of the Game.” Grunfeld has deep family history that goes beyond basketball and we have the honor to learn all about it. Dan shares great stories about growing up in Jersey, his family's incredible story of surviving the Holocaust, high school hoops scene, time at Stanford, Mike Montgomery, Trent Johnson, Josh Childress, Bernard King, Allan Houston,  Lee Nailon, experiences overseas, time with the Knicks, his book and MUCH more!

We encourage everyone to give this one a listen. Dan has so much passion for everything that he does which makes this episode such a fun one. We appreciate Dan’s time more than he will know. This episode is a very small sample size of of what is discussed in his book, so be sure to support and purchase his book to hear more incredible stories! Link to his website and book is posted below. 

Thank you Dan Grunfeld!

Purchase the book - https://www.dangrunfeld.com/#page-section-616731343b501c5b7e051f86


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