Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST presented by Fat Boys Tacos - the AV's Best!

Today's episode is a very special one for the Podcast, not only does it mark our 6th Season (hard to believe!), but we were also able to welcome on a very special guest - Former NBA player, and Los Angeles native, ***DARWIN COOK***!

Darwin grew up in LA, attended Crenshaw High School, and then played all 4 years at the University of Portland, where he helped lead a significant & immediate turn-around for the program.

From there, he was the first pick of the 4th Round of the 1980 NBA Draft, and played for four franchises from 1980-89. He also played overseas, where he led Italian Serie A1 franchise Scavolini Pesaro to their first and second Championships (and to date, their only Titles).

An energetic defender, known for his high basketball IQ and ability to lockdown on the defensive end, as well as create scoring opportunities for his teammates, the "Sparkplug" finished his NBA career with over 1,000 career steals! And played against some of the greatest players in NBA history.

Be sure to join us for a remarkable & memorable edition of the podcast as we partake in some absolutely awesome first-hand stories from Darwin as he takes us through his NBA journey.

What does he think of today's game versus when he played? Who was the one player that he faced during his career that game him fits?

Be sure to stay with us until the very end, you don't want to miss our last segment where Darwin saves his best story for last, and shares an epic tale about legendary college hoops coach & icon John Wooden!

Be sure to come along for the ride & join us for a very special Season 6 Episode 1 Premier of the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST presented by Fat Boys Tacos!

And be sure to join us next week, February 2nd for our big SUPER BOWL PREVIEW episode live from BRAVERY BREWERY right here in the Antelope Valley!

A very special thank you to NBA veteran DARWIN COOK, it was a blast! We thoroughly enjoyed having you on!

A special shoutout to our third amigo, Mikee, who was unable to join us for the episode, but he will be back next week, we missed ya brother!

As always, a special thank you to Fat Boys Tacos & Bravery Brewery - the AV's Best! And of course to all of you listeners!

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