In this episode of the Crimson Chronicles podcast, host Rick Morton and co-host Tommy Ford welcome Alabama basketball legend TR Dunn. They discuss Dunn's early years in Birmingham, his recruitment to Alabama, and his transition to college basketball. The conversation highlights Dunn's glory days at Alabama, his transition to the NBA, and his defensive skills that earned him a spot on the NBA's All Defensive Team. Dunn shares memorable experiences playing against NBA legends and reflects on his coaching career, the evolution of the game, and his life after basketball.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Crimson Chronicles Podcast
02:47 The Early Years of TR Dunn
08:00 High School Glory and State Championships
12:25 Choosing Alabama: The Recruitment Process
18:39 Transitioning to College Basketball
20:18 Memorable Games and Team Achievements
29:57 Making the Leap to the NBA
34:39 Defensive Skills and Career Highlights
40:40 Defensive Strategies in Basketball
42:47 Memorable NBA Players and Their Impact
52:59 Evolution of Coaching and Game Style
57:35 Growth of Women's Basketball and the WNBA
01:00:40 Transitioning from Player to Coach
01:04:21 Reflecting on a Basketball Career
01:09:36 Crimson Chronicles Outro.mp4