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Mike Francesa may not be the most jocular guy around, but credit the man for being a strong interviewer.
Listening to the long-time sports talk show host, heard on WFAN and simulcast on television’s YES Network, the other day I was reminded of why he has been so successful for two decades.
Francesa interviewed former NBA player Chris Herren Tuesday and it was a terrific spot on a person who let a drug addiction ruin a potentially great playing career.
Herren, now in his mid-30′s and far removed from his playing days at Fresno State under the controversial Jerry Tarkanian, appeared on the show to promote his book Basketball Junkie.
While Herren ruined opportunities to become a basketball star with his hometown Celtics, then later overseas, due to a heroin addiction, the larger picture Francesa allowed to emerge is the standout person Herren has become.
Herren now mentors kids on and off the basketball court through a company he created in 2009 and appears to be a great husband and father, as well. He also enjoys watching his high school alma mater, Durfee High, play. (see above video clip)
Now that’s success … and credit Francesa for giving Herren the opportunity to tell his tale without being judgmental or heavy-handed.
Matt Aug has been a reporter, writer and editor for over two decades and has been published by USA Today, Newsday and NFL.com. Matt watched black and white television growing up and was around before HBO began!
posted June 1, 2011 at 9:40 pm
thanks chris….I understand your viewpoint totally and appreciate you reading and responding.
posted June 1, 2011 at 4:05 pm
I believe Mike Francesa to be Rosie O’Donnell’s long-lost twin…he’s arrogant, constantly cuts his callers off in mid-sentence, believes his opinion is the ONLY opinion and is just plain obnoxious. I left afternoon WFAN behind when the Dog left and never came back. Oh, I’ve tried a couple of times, but as soon as I hear that voice, grating on my nerves, I get an image of his chubby little Rosie O’Donnell fingers and face, no matter what the topic is, I have to turn it off…I just can’t stand him!
I guess it is incredible though he was nice to this guy…