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Howard Beck got his basketball education covering the Shaq-and-Kobe Lakers for the L.A. Daily News starting in 1997, and has been writing and reporting about the NBA ever since. He’s also covered the league for The New York Times, Bleacher Report, and Sports Illustrated. He’s a co-host of ‘The Real Ones.’

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The 1999-2000 Champion Los Angeles Lakers

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Ringer NBA Lore: The 1999-2000 Champion Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron Is a Sixer!

The 2026 Realys Awards

The LeBron Decision and NBA Analytics

The LeBron Sweepstakes. Plus, Analytics in the NBA.

LaMelo Is Headed to Minnesota!

NBA Finals Leftovers!

Welcome to another episode of Ringer NBA Lore, where we remember iconic teams and moments in NBA history. Today, Logan Murdock is joined by Joel Anderson and Bomani Jones, both of whom are Houston natives and followed the Rockets closely during their mid-’90s championship run. Joel and Bomani examine the multiple heartbreaks that Houston fans endured leading up to Hakeem Olajuwon and the Rockets finally breaking through and winning back-to-back championships.
Host: Logan Murdock 
Guests: Joel Anderson and Bomani Jones 
Producers: Logan Murdock, Ben Cruz, and Conor Nevins 
Video Producer: Victoria Valencia 
Audio Producer: Clifford Augustin
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Ringer NBA Lore: The 1994-95 Champion Houston Rockets

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