Bj X Bucher Podcast

Lakers legend and former coach, Byron Scott joins us to discuss coaching The Mamba, Kobe Bryant, coaching the game versus playing the game, some of the drama that took place at the Lakers organization while he was at the helm, and a whole lot more. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #ByronScott #KobeBryant #LosAngeles #Lakers #coaching #RicBucher #BJArmstrong #ShaineFreeman

In this bonus episode of the BJ & Bucher podcast, BJ Armstrong and producer Shaine Freeman are joined by SiriusXM's Bottom Line Sports Show host Gerald Brown to discuss a number of topics, including: 1. What Makes A Franchise Player? 2. Can Players Make Their Teammates Better? 3. How Many True Superstar Players Are There In Today's NBA? 4. What To Make of the Proposed NBA Draft Reform, and more. BONUS INTERVIEW: We play an interesting outtake from Episode 46 where Ric Bucher sat down with Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins to discuss how his childhood shaped his ability to adjust to sudden changes in his life & career. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #JohnCollins #AtlantaHawks #GeraldBrown #SiriusXM #BottomLineSports #RicBucher #BJArmstrong #ShaineFreeman

Newly drafted Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins stops by to discuss his journey from Army brat to becoming the 19th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and more. Also joining us is Goldman Sachs investment advisor Terance Takyi to offer NBA players some sound financial advice. In addition, BJ & Ric cover these NBA hot topics: Q1: Kobe Bryant's #MambaChallenge to current NBA players Q2: Terance Takyi gives the real deal about money and NBA players HALFTIME MUSIC: "4,3,2,1" by LL Cool J feat. Redman, Method Man, and DMX Q3: NBA Trivia Challenge: Ric & BJ go head-to-head in a battle to see whose memory is better when it comes to the 1984 NBA Draft that saw Jordan, Barkley, and Olajuwon selected amongst the Top 5 picks. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #JohnCollins #AtlantaHawks #TeranceTakyi #GoldmanSachs #2017NBADraft #music #hiphop #LLCoolJ #1984Draft #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Roger Mason Jr, President of The Big3 basketball league, joins us to discuss the league's inaugural season, his hopes for the league's future, the Big3 Playoffs, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their insider knowledge on the following NBA hot topics: Q1: Dan Gilbert, LeBron James, and Donald Trump Q2: Dahntay Jones says Steph Curry is not a Top 10 NBA player HALFTIME MUSIC: Pharoahe Monch "Simon Says" Q3: NBA Trivia Challenge: Ric & BJ go head-to-head in a battle to see whose memory is better when it comes to Rookie of the Year winners and losers. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #RogerMasonJr #IceCube #Big3 #DanGilbert #LeBronJames #ClevelandCavaliers #DonaldTrump #DahntayJones #StephCurry #ROY #music #hiphop #PharoaheMonch #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Newly crowned Knicks GM Scott Perry stops by to discuss the future of New York's beloved franchise and what it will take to turn the Knicks around, what it means to be part of the first NBA front office led by an all black executive team, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: 1. As Derrick Rose's agent, BJ addresses the guard's trade to Cleveland. 2. Is a Houston Rockets team with Carmelo a championship contender? 3. Reasons why LeBron & Kyrie have struggled to co-exist like Jordan & Pippen did in Chicago. 3. NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Summer League History Music by Ice Cube "Today Was A Good Day" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #ScottPerry #DerrickRose #KyrieIrving #NewYork #Knicks #Chicago #Bulls #music #hiphop #IceCube #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Denzel Valentine joins us to share his thoughts on the Jimmy Butler trade, playing with Dwyane Wade, his own assessment of his Rookie season, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: 1. Evaluating Summer League's best players 2. Did Magic Johnson go too far with Lonzo Ball praise? 3. Scott Perry joins NY Knicks as GM; what does it mean? 4. NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Summer League History Featuring music by Grandmaster Flash - The Message #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #DenzelValentine #JimmyButler #ChicagoBulls #music #hiphop #GrandmasterFlash #TheMessage #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

DJ Wilson was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks as the 17th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and he couldn't be happier. In this exclusive interview with the former University of Michigan star we learn why he chose to enter the draft early, what it was like being selected in the 1st round, how he is preparing himself for the NBA Summer League, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: 1. How many rookies can a team actually keep on their rosters? 2. Did the Bulls lose in the Butler trade deal with the TWolves? 3. Renting Paul George? 4. NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Draft History Featuring music by The Notorious B.I.G. - "Big Poppa" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #DJWilson #Milwaukee #Bucks #NBADraft #JimmyButler #ChicagoBulls #music #hiphop #notoriousbig #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Newly crowned NBA Champion DAVID WEST of the 2017 Golden State Warriors drops by to discuss how winning a NBA title could affect his decision to retire, why he chose to protest the national anthem during the 2016-17 season, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: 1. How It Feels To Win A Ring 2. David West Punched BJ After Game 5 at Oracle Arena 3. Are The Warriors Kevin Durant's Team 4. Can the Dubs Win A 3rd NBA Title In 2018? Featuring Music by Mobb Deep - "Shook Ones" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #DavidWest #GoldenState #Warriors #NBAFinals #music #hiphop #mobbdeep #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Golden State Warriors center JAVALE MCGEE takes time away from the NBA Finals to speak with BJ & Bucher about why he joined the Warriors, what he thinks about being viewed as dumb, what he likes about playing with GSW, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: 1. Who BJ Is Repping In The 2017 NBA Draft 2. What Matters Most To A Player Entering The Draft 3. How Racism Affects Black Athletes 4. NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Finals Facts Featuring Music by DJ Premier "Classic (ft. Rakim, Nas, KRS One) #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #JavaleMcGee #GoldenState #Warriors #NBAFinals #music #hiphop #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

NBA Legend and godfather to Kyrie Irving, Rod Strickland, takes time out of his busy schedule to speak with BJ & Bucher about regrets, honors, and funny moments in his NBA career. ALSO - our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: 1. Top 5 Players In 2016-17 Playoffs 2. NBA Finals THREE-Match? 3. What Is Considered "Dirty" Basketball? 4. NBA Trivia Challenge: All-NBA Legends Featuring Music by KRS-One "Step Into A World" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #RodStrickland #KyrieIrving #Cleveland #Cavaliers #NBAAllStar #music #KRSOne #hiphop

Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Kyle Korver takes time out from the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals series versus the Celtics to speak with BJ & Bucher about being traded mid-season from Atlanta to Cleveland, what it's like playing alongside LeBron James, and a whole lot more. ALSO - our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot buttons: 1. 2017 NBA Draft Combine 2. Does Kyle Lowery Want To Win? 3. Is LaVar Ball's Marketing Scheme Hurting Lonzo's Future? 4. NBA Trivia Challenge: Playoffs Record Holders #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #Cleveland #Cavaliers #KyleKorver

Fresh off his 2017 NBA Playoff series versus Golden State, the "Rip City Assassin", Damian Lillard (aka Dame Dolla) sits down with BJ & Bucher to discuss the NBA, music, and more. ALSO - our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot buttons: 1. Why young Bulls players want Rondo back next season 2. Is Giannis the NBA's future? 3. Should the Lakers give up a draft pick for Paul George; and what exactly is Larry Bird saying by stepping down from the Pacers organization? #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #PortlandTrailblazers #DamianLillard #4BarFriday

Recently hired Sacramento Kings EVP Scott Perry, who was just released from his post as Assistant GM by the Orlando Magic, speaks openly about exiting Florida, the philosophy that helped the Pistons win a NBA title during his time in Detroit, and how the NBA’s $24 Billion TV deal will affect player salaries. ALSO – our hosts share their experienced perspectives on the following NBA news hot buttons: 1. Who's making the loudest noise in Rd 1 of NBA Playoffs 2. Orlando Magic front office shakeup and what it means 3. Why Draymond Green is the most intelligent defender 4. BJ and Ric battle to see who knows more about NBA Playoff history. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #SacramentoKings

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley Jr. joins us to discuss a number of interesting facts about his career, whether it's being one of the league's most underrated point guards, his huge contract with the Grizz, or offering advice to up-and-coming PG's on what they need to know if they want to make it in the NBA. ALSO - our hosts discuss NBA related topics, including: 1. Is this the end of Carmelo's time with the Knicks? 2. The NBA's seeming new school version of old school fights 3. Was Scottie Pippen wrong to say that Phil Jackson should be fired? 4. BJ and Ric battle to see who knows more about NBA Playoff history. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #MemphisGrizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol joins us to discuss a number of things we did not know about his approach to the game, his perspective on playing against his brother at the highest level of the game, and a whole lot more. ALSO - our hosts discuss NBA related topics, including: 1. Joakim Noah's 20 Game Suspension over Drug Violation 2. Devin Booker's 70 point game in Boston. 3. BJ and Ric battle to see who knows more about the NBA's long history. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #MemphisGrizzlies

Golden State Warriors Forward MATT BARNES stops by to discuss his bad boy persona, how he has managed to stay in the NBA for more than a decade, and what he thinks of his return to the Dubs. ALSO - our hosts discuss NBA related topics, including: 1. How a NBA agent looks at the NCAA tournaments 2. The truth about Andre Iguodala's racially charged comments. 3. BJ debuts as the Hip Hop artist, HADD2 while Ric and Shaine try to be a good audience. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #MarchMadness2017

Atlanta Hawks Shooting Guard TIM HARDAWAY JR joins us to discuss his journey from NBA kid to NBA player, and tries to remember if Tim Hardaway Sr was mad about BJ starting over him back in the day. BJ and Ric discuss other NBA related topics, including: 1. How they would change the NBA All-Star Weekend. 2. Is the triple-double being overblown by the media? 3. BJ and Ric go head-to-head in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia about the greatest NBA teams of all-time. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

2x NBA All-Star BARON DAVIS speaks the truth his comeback efforts, LeBron, and more; while BJ Armstrong and Ric Bucher discuss other NBA related topics, including: 1. Have analytics ruined the game? 2. BJ torn over Shaq and JaVale McGee beef. 3. BJ and Ric go head-to-head in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia about the greatest Small Forwards. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

Hip-Hop great and NBA fan Pharoahe Monch joins us to discuss the Oakley-Knicks ban, how he would handle the Knicks if he were the team's owner, and his own personal Top 5 NBA players of all time. Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins trade to New Orleans 2. How Westbrook vs Durant is similar to Jordan vs Magic and Bird 3. BJ reveals his new rap name/alias to Ric and Shaine and more... #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

Former NBA star JAYSON WILLIAMS gets real about prison, addiction, rehab, and redemption. While he shares other funny stories with BJ and Ric about the NBA. Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. Draymond's historic night of triple-doubles and quad-nickels 2. Charles Oakley and James Dolan (Knicks owner) drama 3. BJ and Ric go head-to-head in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge to avoid being memed. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher