EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 30 MIN
Large, Limited & Pasty: The White Goon of the 1980's and the NBA's answer to a "too black" league
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When you think of the NBA in the 1980's, you think of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Hakeem Olajuwon & much more. But what many forget is the large, limited, pasty 7-footer that sat at the end of every team's bench - The White Goon. And that's what we're going to discuss today on the Press Box Chronicles. Have any guests you want to see on the show? Have any questions for me? Drop them below and I'll make sure to include them in future episodes. Follow 'Press Box Chronicles' on Social Media: -IG/@PressBoxChronicles -TikTok/@PressBoxChronicles Subscribe to 'Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman' on Youtube Listen to 'Press Box Chronicles' on all streaming platforms wherever you get your podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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When you think of the NBA in the 1980's, you think of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Hakeem Olajuwon & much more. But what many forget is the large, limited, pasty 7-footer that sat at the end of every team's bench - The White Goon. And that's what we're going to discuss today on the Press Box Chronicles.
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