Episode 20 | John Lucas

Fresh 24 With Marc Zumoff

NBA LIFER JOHN LUCAS! Former Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach joins the show. Coach Lucas recalls the big transition era for the Sixers. Coach recalls scouting a young Kobe Bryant at Lower Merion, having open runs, and much more. Lucas opens up on addiction and mental health and how he's made positive changes. He tells the real stories of his addiction, how it kicked him out of the NBA but how he was able to make the return. And Lucas talks about coaching today's game with the Houston Rockets.

The first overall pick in the 1976 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Lucas enjoyed a successful playing career, spending 14 seasons in the NBA and playing for a number of teams, including the Golden State Warriors, Washington Bullets, San Antonio Spurs, Milwaukee Bucks, and Seattle SuperSonics.

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