NBA legend and 4-time All-Star Otis Birdsong joins George Tinsley Sr. for a powerful journey through basketball history and personal triumph.
From his record-setting high school days in segregated Florida—where he averaged 33 points per game and won a state championship—to becoming the #2 pick in the 1977 NBA Draft, Otis shares untold stories of resilience. He reveals eye-opening details about his early NBA contracts ($150k/year salary, $1k Converse deal), unforgettable rivalries (including a fiery NIT showdown with Larry Bird), and the racial barriers he overcame at the University of Houston.
Otis also opens up about his tight-knit family (11 siblings attended college), the mentors who shaped him, and his transition to post-NBA life as a sports executive and Brooklyn Nets ambassador.
With raw honesty, he reflects on the era’s cultural shifts, near-misses with championships, and the spiritual journey that guides him today. A must-listen for basketball fans and anyone inspired by perseverance.
George Tinsley Sr.
A former ABA player and two-time college All-American, Tinsley is in nine Halls of Fame. He resides in Winter Haven, Florida, with his wife of over fifty years, Seretha.
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