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The ETCs: The Origins & Growth of SLAM Magazine

Last Updated: April 26, 2023

KD and Eddie are joined by legendary SLAM magazine writers/editors Robert “Scoop” Jackson and Russ Bengston to talk about the legacy and long-lasting impact of SLAM magazine as a first-of-its-kind homage to hoops culture. They talk about Allen Iverson’s importance to the magazine’s rise, the iconic 1996 NBA Draft cover, Scoop’s influence on media, KD’s earliest SLAM coverage and much, much more.

Boardroom Staff