Bonus Episode - Len Elmore (Full Interview)

Bonus Episode - Len Elmore (Full Interview)

From BEEF with Bridget Todd by Next Chapter Podcasts, Bridget Todd

October 22, 2025 · 36 min · Season 3

About this episode

Max Wolfson interviews Len Elmore about his basketball career and its lasting impact.

In our latest piece of bonus content, writer Max Wolfson talks with former professional basketball player turned color commentator Len Elmore about the history of the sport, the changes to it over time, and the what it takes to have an impact long after your career has come to an end. Len Elmore was a center and power forward in the NBA and ABA from 1974 to 1984, playing for such teams as the Indiana Pacers, Kansas City Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks. In 2002, he was honored as one of the 50 greatest players in ACC history. And since retiring from the league, he's provided color commentary for CBS, Fox Sports and ESPN. He also is a member of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, and teaches at Columbia University's Master of Science Program in Sports Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Max Wolfson

Guest: Len Elmore

Topics covered

  • basketball
  • sports history
  • career impact
  • color commentary
  • professional athletes

Keywords

  • Len Elmore
  • basketball history
  • NBA
  • ABA
  • color commentary
  • sports management
  • ACC history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS, Fox Sports, ESPN, Columbia University, Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics

Places: Indiana, Kansas City, Milwaukee, New Jersey, New York

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