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A Courtside Look At NBA Legends, From Jordan To Kobe

Legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson and sports journalist Sam Smith talk about the stars who helped define the sport, including Jordan, Kobe, and Shaq. They spoke with Tonya Mosley about their new book, 'Masters of the Game.' Also, Justin Chang shares his picks for the 10 best films of 2025.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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  Best Of: Michael Shannon / ‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn

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  Remembering Architect Frank Gehry

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  Can The Lessons Of 1929 Prevent Another Crash?

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  Star Of ‘Pluribus’ Rhea Seehorn

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  Homelessness In The New Gilded Age

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  Best Of: George Clooney / Costume Designer Paul Tazewell

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  Remembering Steve Cropper / Playwright Tom Stoppard

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  George Clooney

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  Was The U.S. Attack On A Venezuelan Boat A War Crime?

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  War Photographer Lynsey Addario Still Has Hope

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  ‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell

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  Best Of: Nutritionist Marion Nestle / Science Writer Mary Roach

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  Grand Ole Opry At 100: Earl Scruggs & Loretta Lynn

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  ‘Merrily We Roll Along,’ From Flop To Hit

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  Michael Shannon Gets A Turn Playing Good Guys