The Phonetic

NBA insider Jake Fischer is coming home to Bleacher Report.

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. I'm a writer and producer at Sports Illustrated. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story (on.si.com/2iEIQd8) detailing quixotic itineraries players often complete before even joining their new team on a 10-day contract. Players use a mixture of planes, trains and automobiles to begin their NBA dreams. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great week!

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. I'm a writer and producer at Sports Illustrated. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story (on.si.com/2iEIQd8) detailing enigmatic center JaVale McGee's resurrection with the Golden State Warriors this season. He's become one of the most entertaining subplots in the NBA. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend!

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. I'm a writer and producer at Sports Illustrated. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story (http://www.si.com/nba/2016/12/14/jamal-murray-denver-nuggets-rookie-kentucky-mike-malone) detailing how John Calipari and Mike Miller helped Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray regain his shooting stroke and earn Western Conference Rookie of the Month honors in November. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend!

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. I'm a writer and producer at Sports Illustrated. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story (on.si.com/2heKe2v)detailing the Portland Trail Blazers' implementation of Sad lights into their home and away locker rooms to increase athletic performance. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend! Intro/Outro music: I'm Done - Spose.

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. You've likely read my work at Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and SB Nation among others. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story (on.si.com/2gUXcku)on the development of Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng, the bedrock behind the foundation of Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, Zach Lavine and Kris Dunn. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend! Intro/Outro music: I'm Done - Spose.

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. You've likely read my work at Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and SB Nation among others. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com The Crossover story on the historic boon of 7-foot NBA centers launching three-pointers this season. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend! Intro/Outro music: I'm Done - Spose.

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. You've likely read my work at Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and SB Nation among others. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. Today's episode is the audio book version of my SI.com story on Ish Smith finally finding a home with the Detroit Pistons: on.si.com/2fkm3hW. After six years and nine teams, his nomadic journey has finally come to end. Special shoutout to @rich_hofmann of The Philly Voice for helping procure some of the audio. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend! Intro/Outro music: I'm Done - Spose.

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. You've likely read my work at Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and SB Nation among others. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. Today's episode is the audio book (and updated) version of my February SI.com story on Giannis Antetokoumpo's fascinating transition to the Milwaukee Bucks' starting point guard: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/03/08/giannis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-bucks-jason-kidd-kobe-bryant. The 6'11 Greek Freak is blossoming before our eyes thanks to the guidance of a Hall of Fame point guard and Kobe Bryant. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend! Intro/Outro music: I'm Done - Spose.

Welcome to The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. You've likely read my work at Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and SB Nation among others. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. Today's episode is the audio book version of my ode to the recently retired Kevin Garnett that ran on SI.com on Friday: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/09/23/kevin-garnett-retire-timberwolves-celtics-nets-kendrick-perkins. It's the only phone interview of KG's final NBA season and the last of his career. You'll hear an incredible story behind Garnett and Kendrick Perkins' unique relationship. How in a matter of months, they nearly came to blows and then quickly became brothers. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend! Intro/Outro music: I'm Done - Spose.

Introducing The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. You've likely read my work at Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and SB Nation among others. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. The podcast will join iTunes shortly with a few other episodes. Today's episode, we'll take a look inside the incredibly fun story behind Zaza Pachulia's epic "Game 7!" speech during the 2008 NBA playoffs. Now that Pachulia will start alongside Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry at center for the historically talented Golden State Warriors, I have a feeling this story will come back into relevance this season. Please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and share the podcast with a friend. Have a great weekend! Intro/Outro music: I'm Done - Spose.

Introducing The Phonetic: An audio sports storytelling experience. My name is Jake Fischer. You've likely read my work at Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and SB Nation among others. In today's ever-changing media landscape, everyone has a podcast. But few, if any, use the growing medium to produce original storytelling. I will use this space to recreate all of my upcoming written work phonetically, through sound. Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy and please send any feedback you have to [email protected]. The podcast will join iTunes shortly with a few other episodes. Please enjoy my debut episode: Can Ben Simmons' intimate collaboration with a mental skills coach launch the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft from a potential superstar to a true unguardable offensive talent? Intro/Outro music: I'm Done - Spose.