Hall of Famer Alex English joins the hosts to discuss his incredible journey from segregated South Carolina to NBA stardom. He reflects on his unforgettable college days at South Carolina, the challenges of the 70s draft process, and his path from being a benchwarmer to an eight-time All-Star. English shares memorable moments from facing the legendary Lakers and his thoughts on Nikola Jokic's dominance today. He also touches on the emotional weight of his jersey retirement, solidifying his status as one of Denver's greats.
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Childhood and Early Sports
Alex English grew up in a segregated South, playing various sports depending on the season.
Initially interested in football, he switched to basketball after a discouraging first game.
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Finding Basketball
Alex English's basketball coach encouraged him to focus on the sport after he quit football.
He loved the creativity and self-expression basketball allowed, comparing it to dance.
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Realizing Potential
Alex English didn't recognize his basketball talent until ninth grade after a growth spurt.
He dedicated the summer between eighth and ninth grade to improving his skills.
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This week we got a legend on the pod as Hall of Famer Alex English joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. One of the best players in Nuggets history looks back on his journey in South Carolina, growing up in a segregated South, staying home in Colombia for college, and setting all the Gamecock records. He talks about what the draft process was like in the ’70s, finally landing in Denver after not playing in his early seasons, and how it felt to become one of the best players in the league. We got one of the most underrated players ever — tune in!
Choosing to stay home and going to South Carolina for college (9:50)
Draft process in the 70’s, getting picked by the Bucks (15:19)
Going to the Pacers, starting to get real minutes (20:39)
Getting traded to Denver, becoming an all star (22:51)
Losing in the Conference Finals to Magic and the Lakers in 1985 (30:55)
Thoughts on Nikola Jokic and his dominance (32:30)
Having one of the greatest retro jerseys ever (35:39)
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NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.
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