EP339: Inspiration from Dad and Kerouac and From Hangtime to Primetime: The Rise of the NBA

On this episode of Our American Stories, Paul Kotz gives a touching tribute to his father with reference to a time when Paul needed a great deal of encouragement and his father turned to an American novelist. Pete Croatto, author of From Hang Time to Prime Time, explains how the NBA became an 8.3 billion dollar entertainment and cultural icon. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)   Time Codes: 00:00 - Inspiration from Dad and Kerouac 12:30 - From Hangtime to Primetime: The Rise of the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.