18. The Demise of the New Orleans Jazz + Olden (Pol)yn(ice)
Description
The first of two parts detailing the Minnesota Timberwolves’ almost-relocation to New Orleans in 1993/94. This part will cover the New Orleans Jazz and their relocation to Salt Lake City to become the Utah Jazz. But first: does ACAB include Olden Polynice?
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An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew @L0GICMASTER
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Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference.
Intro music: “How To Save A Life” by The Fray performed by Christian Gulke. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc0PvHY8QT4 | Outro music: “Sound of da Police” by KRS-One. Copyright SME on behalf of Jive.
Sources: Crescent City Hoops, Deseret News, FanGraphs, Fox 8 New Orleans, Funding Universe, Investopedia, LA Times, Minnesota Legislature Reference Library, Minnesota Star-Tribune, NBA Trades Tumblr, New Orleans Times-Picayune, New York Times, Shreveport Times, Spartanburg Herald-Journal, The Athletic, The Hardball Times
1999-11-07 through 1999-11-13. Game of the week: Portland Trail Blazers @ Utah Jazz on 1999-11-09.
Link to Portland Trail Blazers @ Utah Jazz full game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXjgE3dVsL4
Link to next episode’s game of the week (Toronto Raptors @ Detroit Pistons)...
Published 11/26/23
First full episode of Rim Dynasty, covering 1999-11-02 through 1999-11-06. Game of the week: Seattle SuperSonics @ Los Angeles Clippers on 1999-11-02.
Link to Seattle SuperSonics @ LA Clippers full game - https://youtu.be/eOpW8gLNDcc
Link to next episode’s game of the week (Portland Trail Blazers...
Published 11/10/23