Hoop Dreams The Podcast

Dan Grunfeld joins Will Gates and Arthur Agee on Hoop Dreams The Podcast.

Show Notes

Dan Grunfeld, former Stanford University basketball standout, current technology executive with Lightspeed Ventures and author of the book "By the Grace Of The Game" joins Will and Arthur on this episode of Hoop Dreams The Podcast. Dan Talks about how his father, former NBA star Ernie Gunfeld, inspired his love for the game of basketball, how important his grandmother has been in his life, his days playing overseas, the experiences and friendships he developed through basketball and what led to him writing his new book, "By The Grace Of The Game". The story shares his family's incredible story of surviving the Holocaust, the only know know journey from Auschwitz to the NBA. It details the perseverance it took and how basketball helped his father survive and succeed in America. A unique and memorable episode that you gotta listen to.

What is Hoop Dreams The Podcast?

A Hoop Dream is defined as the pursuit of excellence in your chosen field. Will Gates and Arthur Agee, the stars of the original Hoop Dreams documentary dive into the origin stories of men and women, from the sports, entertainment and fashion industries, who are chasing their own version of a Hoop Dream. From college and pro athletes to journalists and broadcasters, to actors, musicians and designers, they dive into the back stories, the struggles, the accomplishments and the perseverance it takes to overcome the obstacles thrown at you in the attempt to reach the pinnacle of your profession.