Andy chats with author & scholar David Hollander! David is an Assistant Dean & Professor at NYU's Tisch Institute for Global Sport where he teaches a class called "How Basketball Can Save The World" - he's also written a book under the same name! The guys discuss Dr. Naismith's original vision for the sport he invented, how Naismith aimed to unite the political & social climate with the game, how he might feel about the game today, the global impact basketball has today, Andy's trip to Madrid with the Celtics in 1988, "Hoops For Hope", the intersection of art & basketball, how a commercial brought together Magic & Bird, David's book "How Basketball Can Save the World: 13 Guiding Principles for Reimagining What's Possible", and so much more! Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up now at BeyondTheLens.live This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5297437/advertisement