• The Crimson Defender: TR Dunn’s Rise from Alabama to NBA All-Defensive Honors and Beyond

  • Feb 4 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
  • Podcast

The Crimson Defender: TR Dunn’s Rise from Alabama to NBA All-Defensive Honors and Beyond

  • Summary

  • 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


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