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)

Over and Back: The NBA’s 25th anniversary team revisited

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)

Over and Back: Manu Ginobili’s greatest games and memories

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)

Over and Back: Larry Bird’s last legendary game

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)

Over and Back: Hakeem Olajuwon vs. David Robinson

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)

Every NBA team’s biggest free agent signing ever

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)

Over and Back: LeBron James’ best and worst playoff games

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 11: Paul Pierce seen with his family during his Jersey Retirement Ceremony after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 11, 2018 at TD 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Over and Back: A deep dive into retired NBA jerseys

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 07: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center on March 7, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Over and Back: Celebrating NBA MVP runners-up

NEW YORK CITY - FEBRUARY 8: Shaquille O'Neal

NBA 20 Years Ago: Sprewell verdict, All-Stars, Shaq vs. Orlando and lots of trades

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)

NBA 20 Years Ago: Old MVPs, favorite teams to watch, Pippen returns and more

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)

NBA 20 Years Ago: Sprewell scandal, dunk contest canceled, Stackhouse trade and Jordan hoax

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)

Over and Back: Sam Smith on 1960s and 1970s NBA labor battles

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

Over and Back: Bernard King on perseverance, Knicks memories, and more

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Earl Watson of the Phoenix Suns reacts as he walks off the court following the NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 18, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Trail Blazers defeated the Suns 124-76. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Over and Back: Fastest firings for NBA coaches

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)

Over and Back: The life and legacy of Connie Hawkins

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)

NBA 20 Years Ago: Kemp trade, Pitino in Boston, and Bulls drama