Duke legend, former NBA player, and longtime basketball analyst, Mike “G-Man” Gminski, joins Bryce Johnson on The UNPACKIN’ it Podcast for a powerful conversation about basketball, faith, recovery, and identity.
Bryce and Mike begin by unpacking the latest NBA storylines, including the Hornets trading LaMelo Ball, Charlotte’s future, the NBA Draft, Duke prospects, NIL, international players, and the Knicks’ championship run.
Then Mike opens up about his six-year sobriety journey, his work with Sana Recovery as a Partner, Sana House Mentor & Sana Community Ambassador, and how Jesus has transformed his life. He shares why he now sees himself as an “apostle for recovery,” how Scripture has come alive to him, and why true identity is found not in basketball accomplishments, but in Christ.
This episode is an encouraging reminder that God restores, redeems, and uses our stories to help others experience freedom and hope.
BIO:
Mike played four years at Duke, 1976-1980, and was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Player of the Year. When he left Duke, he was the career leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots, and his number 43 is retired. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft, 7th overall, by the New Jersey Nets, and throughout his 14-year NBA career, he also played for the 76ers, Hornets, and Bucks. After playing basketball, he’s been a longtime analyst for the Hornets, CBS Sports, Raycom Sports, and Fox Sports Net, and has been a regular contributor to WFNZ sports radio.
Links:
https://sanarecovery.org/
Mike Gminski Classic: A basketball showcase taking place in Charlotte, December 28–30. https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/mike-gminski-classic/