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Duke Legend and Broadcaster, Mike Gminski Talks NBA Finals, Sobriety, and Community

The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
Episode • Jun 17 • 55m

Mike Gminski played four years at Duke from 1976 to 1980, was named the ACC Rookie of the Year, and also won the ACC Player of the Year award. When he left Duke, he was the career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots, and his number 43 is retired in his honor. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft, 7th overall, by the New Jersey Nets. Throughout his 14-year NBA career, he also played for the 76ers, Hornets, and Bucks.


After playing basketball, he has been a long-time analyst, working for the Hornets, CBS Sports, Raycom Sports, and Fox Sports Net, and is currently part of the CW's ACC coverage. He is a Peer Recovery Coach at Sana Recovery. He’s joining us today to share about his journey with sobriety and how Jesus has changed his life.


Topics include:

  • What we can learn from the recovery community
  • The NBA Finals
  • Finding freedom in Christ
  • Surrendering to Christ
  • Transparency and admitting to our struggles
  • The NBA Draft
  • Duke losing in the Final Four


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