jasonmann

Jason Mann

Joined: May 18, 2015

NBA history buff and cool dad. Co-host of The Step Back's Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast. Likes Alfred Hitchcock movies, Just Dance, a clean planet, world peace, social justice and "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

George Mikan reaches for basketball during Minneapolse Lakers practice at 69th Regiment Armory. (Photo by Seymour Wally/NY Daily News via Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 15: Manu Ginobili #20, Tony Parker #9, and Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy after defeating the Miami Heat to win the 2014 NBA Finals in Game Five of the 2014 NBA Finals on June 15, 2014 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA - 1992: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics stretches before a game played in 1992 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1992 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 9: Hakeem Olajuwon #34 of the Houston Rockets defends David Robinson #50 of the San Antonio Spurs during the 1997 All-Star Game on February 9, 1997 at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

INGLEWOOD, CA - JULY 19: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses with Jerry West as he signs with the team during a press conference on July 19, 1996 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 19896NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

TORONTO, ON - MAY 03: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half of Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 3, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY - FEBRUARY 8: Shaquille O'Neal

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Michael Smith (L) of the Vancouver Grizzlies tries to gain control of the basketball as Scottie Pippen (R) of the Chicago Bulls applies pressure 20 March during the first half of their game at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. AFP PHOTO Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

OAKLAND, : Former Golden State Warriors player Latrell Sprewell (L) apologizes during a press conference with his agent Arn Tellem (C) and attorney Johnnie Cochran 09 December in Oakland, California. Sprewell choked Warriors coach P.J. Carlesimo during practice and was fired by the Warriors organization soon after. AFP PHOTOS/John G. MABANGLO (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 31: Oscar Robertson attends a press conference to present the 2016-17 Oscar Robertson Trophy to Frank Mason III of the Kansas Jayhawks (not pictured) ahead of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium on March 31, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

(Original Caption) Bernard King, New York Knicks forward, at a press conference where he commented on his comeback from a serious knee injury.

MILWAUKEE - 1972: Connie Hawkins #42 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 1972 season at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1972 NBAE (Photo by Vernon Biever/NBAE via Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA - 1997: Shawn Kemp #40 of the Seattle SuperSonics walks on the court against the Houston Rockets during Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals as part of the 1997 NBA Playoffs at the KeyArena at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington circa 1997. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jun 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green warms up before game two of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 8, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrates with guard Isaiah Thomas (4) after a play against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 99-86. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 10, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) looks to pass the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports