Bj X Bucher Podcast

NBA legend and Hall of Fame big man Yao Ming stops by to discuss a number of topics, including: - Houston Rockets retiring his Jersey - China and the NBA - Stephon Marbury and more Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. Can Isaiah Thomas carry the Boston Celtics 2. Why we don't see as many Chinese players in the NBA 3. The LeBron - Barkley beef 4. BJ and Ric go head-to-head in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge to avoid being memed. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

NBA big man, Zaza Pachulia stops by to discuss a number of topics, including: - Russell Westbrook drama - Whether or not he's disappointed that he didn't land on an All-star roster - Why he likes playing for Golden State, and more Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. D Wade and Bulls drama 2. Carmelo and Knicks trade 3. CJ McCullum & Chandler Parsons Twitter war 4. BJ and Ric go head-to-head for bragging rights in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge to avoid being memed. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

Ric and BJ are joined by special guest, legendary NBA point guard and current Head Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jason Kidd to discuss a number of topics, including his take on being an NBA coach versus being a player. Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. Will Carmelo leave NYC after this season? 2. Russell Westbrook ALL-STAR Snub 3. BJ and Ric go head-to-head for bragging rights in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge to avoid being memed. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

This episode Ric and BJ welcome special guest Vince Carter aka "Half Man, Half Amazing" to the show. VC and BJ try to recall if Vince ever dunked on the elder Armstrong in his final year in the NBA. Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. Game Speed: Should the league get rid of time outs to speed up the game so that fans stay tuned in? 2. Why Giannis Antetokounmpo is the future of the NBA 3. Why BJ and Ric love Robert Parrish "The Chief" 4. BJ and Ric go head-to-head for bragging rights in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

In addition to Brian "The White Mamba" Scalabrine joining the show, Ric and BJ discuss a number of topics, including: 1. NBA trades - Kyle Korver to the Cavs and Donatas Motiejunas to the Pelicans. 2. Are holiday games fun or a drag from a players perspective. 3. Zaza Pachulia's fanbase placing him at the top of the NBA All-Star online voting list 4. Does All-Star voting still hold the same weight as it once did? 5. BJ and Ric go head-to-head for bragging rights in this episode's 3rd Quarter NBA Trivia Challenge. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

On this episode: 1st QUARTER - George Karl's tell all book - did he go too far - and is there PED use taking place in the NBA, as George stated. 2nd QUARTER - BJ and Ric discuss their personal Top 3 NBA Moments of 2016 3rd QUARTER - BJ and Ric battle for bragging rights in a head-to-head match about 2015-16 NBA happenings. 4th QUARTER - ESPN Analyst and former Golden State Warriors head coach, Mark Jackson, joins BJ and Ric for a discussion about whether or not Mark wants to coach again, how he would guard today's guards, and more.

Today, Ric and BJ discuss a number of issues, including: FIRST QUARTER 1. New CBA: What it means and why Ric is disappointed. 2. Did Draymond foul Anthony Davis and get away with it in Pels loss to the Dubs? SECOND QUARTER Superstar Bench Warmers: Who loses when teams sit their best players; the fans or the teams? THIRD QUARTER BJ and Ric battle for bragging rights in this NBA trivia challenge. FOURTH QUARTER Blame It On Barkley: Why Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley are no longer friends.

This is 4 Quarters of Madness, where Ric and BJ share their thoughts on a number of topics, including: 1. Does Klay Thompson deserve to be placed amongst the top scorers in the NBA? 2. Advice for DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins, Matt Barnes, and other NBA players about nightlife drama. 3. What BJ Armstrong, as a former player of Phil Jackson, thinks of the "Zen Master's" comments on Melo being a ball hog. PLUS...we get to see if BJ can redeem himself on today's NBA Trivia Challenge, and avoid the same dreaded social media meme fate that became him in Episode 20.

On this episode of the 4 Quarters of Madness with Ric and BJ, our hosts share their thoughts on a number of topics, including: 1. Is JR Smith bipolar? 2. Is Draymond Green a marked man in the NBA? 3. Steve Kerr's announcement that he has smoked weed recently. 4. Charles Barkley's use of the term "girly basketball" to describe the Golden State Warriors. 5. BJ announces the winner of the BJ & Bucher Podcast NBA ticket giveaway AND... who will win today's NBA Trivia Challenge and avoid the dreaded social media meme? #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

Ric and BJ are joined by longtime Chicago #Bulls beat writer, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the Bulls with Dwyane Wade in the lineup, versus Derrick Rose. KC also gives us the scouting report on Ric Bucher's game as a player. ALSO this episode: Is James Harden going to repeat his 2014-15 MVP-worthy season performance this year, or is Westbrook a shoo-in? Was Phil Jackson's use of the word "posse" to describe LeBron James and company a sign that the "Zen Master" is out of touch with the times? Can Ric beat BJ in a trivia game of NBA history? Who will take home the crown? #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

In true 4 Quarters of Madness fashion, Ric Bucher and BJ Armstrong tackle some of the most controversial issues around the NBA and Donald Trump. From NBA news and analysis, to trivia and politics, our hosts and producer, Shaine Freeman, give their unique perspectives on Greg Oden, Russell Westbrook, referee bias, NBA fines, and a Trump America.

Legendary #NBA assistant #coach and current #LSU Tigers Associate Head Coach, Brendan Suhr, joins BJ and Ric to discuss the "Jordan Rule", Ben Simmons, and coaching today's #basketball players versus legends like Isaiah Thomas. Also, BJ and Ric compete head-to-head for bragging rights over WNBA trivia knowledge, and more....who will win?

Besides Ric and BJ hurling subliminal disses at one another, our hosts offer their thoughts on a variety of happenings around the start of the new 2016-17 #NBA season, including: (1) Joel Embiid's return to the Sixers lineup, (2) defining the leagues offensive gestures policy, (3) Anthony Davis drops 95 points in opening two games besting Michael Jordan's record, (4) #LeBron James disapproves of Tristan Thompson bringing Khloe Kardashian around The Cavs, (5) and a bunch of trivia that you do not want to miss.

Melo isn't happy with his Slam Magazine player ranking. Plus the guys talk about their favorite basketball movies and songs.

Rookies, politics, potential NBA lockouts and more.

The guys break down Rod Strickland's ridiculous pre-game meal.

The guys rank their top 5 NBA cities and talk about the NBA's most eccentric small forward.

BJ and Ric dive into the inner workings of the NBA Player's Association and talk about what's motivating Lebron in 2017.

With this year's Hall of Fame class inducted, BJ Armstrong and Ric Bucher discuss what defines a Hall of Famer.

BJ and Bucher discuss how Colin Kaepernick is changing America.