He’s captured Magic Johnson’s smile, Michael Jordan’s flight, and Kobe Bryant’s fire.

In this episode of Hoopsology Podcast, we welcome NBA Hall of Fame photographer Andy Bernstein — the man behind some of basketball’s most legendary images and the creator of NBA Photos.

Bernstein opens up about:

📸 His 40+ year career photographing NBA legends like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Kobe Bryant.

🔥 What it was like to document the Showtime Lakers and the rise of the modern NBA.

🧠 The truth about Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality and their collaboration on the award-winning book.

🏆 How NBA photography shaped basketball culture — from Marvin Gaye’s iconic anthem to today’s stars.

💡 His thoughts on what makes basketball such a uniquely visual sport.

Andy also shares personal stories about his start in Brooklyn, the leap of faith that brought him to Los Angeles, and his transition from photographer to podcast host with Legends of Sport.

Whether you’re a lifelong NBA fan, a photographer, or just love basketball culture — this is an inside look at the history of the game through the lens of its most iconic storyteller.

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