Charles Barkley’s grandmother told him if he didn’t get a double-double he was an embarrassment to the family. He sits down with Bob to discuss being raised in the projects and his experience with racial divides. They break down the Hall of Famer’s authentic nature and the power of his voice, and highlight his “I Am Not a Role Model” Nike campaign. Bob wonders what it would be like to build a team around Charles, and they ponder whether he would’ve been a bust in today’s NBA. Learn more about yo...
Feb 14, 2023•57 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Luka and Kyrie made their debut as a tandem over the weekend. Takeaways from that Texas two-step hitting the dance floor... Plus, Woj joins with updates on Zion, Russ, and more... And which trade deadline acquisitions are making an impact already? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Woj joins with insight on how the Kevin Durant trade shook the entire league. Don't miss Windy's must-hear story on how it all went down... Plus, what a week it's been. LeBron put an exclamation point on his record shattering week, but did the Lakers do enough at the deadline? We assess... And could tonight be the first time we see Dallas' new superstar duo? Hear what Luka had to say about his new teammate... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Feb 10, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel reacts to LeBron's historic night... Plus, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins the show live! And we're less than 24 hours from DEADLINE DAY. Who will be on the move? Talking potential trades... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 08, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Is tonight the night for LeBron? Windy and Tristan know LeBron well...what THEY think will happen in a matter of hours... Plus, Klay Thompson went OFF last night, but all eyes may be on what the Warriors may do on Thursday when it comes to making a move... And speaking of trades, the big domino may wind up being Kevin Durant. What can we expect Brooklyn to do just in the next 48 hours? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 07, 2023•49 min
Ahead on a jam-packed NBA Today: Hear from LeBron James as he's oh so close to catching Kareem, and the Lakers NOT landing Kyrie... ...because the Mavericks DID! The deal that shocked the NBA world over the weekend. Our panel reacts to the deal, and the failed proposals... Plus, a guy that battled Kareem -- Bill Walton -- he joins the show to discuss, well, pretty much everything... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 06, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: We break down Kyrie Irving's trade request from the Brooklyn Nets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 03, 2023•51 min
Still to come on NBA Today: We know the All-Star starters, but who will make the reserves? Perk and Windy give their picks... Plus, we're officially one week away from the Trade Deadline! Bobby Marks adn Windy lay out some potential trades that would shake up the entire league... And Punxsutawney Perk tells us who will have six more weeks of tough times... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 02, 2023•48 min
Ahead on NBA Today: The NFL GOAT is retiring, so Jalen Rose has a surprising take on Tom Brady and LeBron... And while one legend hangs 'em up, another is packing up and moving. Breanna Stewart joins to talk about her free agency decision... Plus, we go coast-to-coast around the NBA, talking Jokic, Giannis, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 01, 2023•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: We break down Luka's 53-piece from last night... Plus, are the Warriors slowly but surely turning the corner? How Steph made Warriors history last night while Golden State slid past OKC... And the number one overall pick himself joins the show live--Paolo Banchero fresh off the Magic knocking off Philly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: So much to break down from the Celtics-Lakers thriller. Officials, cameras, techs, overtime -- we had it all... Plus, speaking of "had it all," Joel Embiid threw the kitchen sink at the Joker. Tristan Thompson on what he noticed about a motivated Joel... And our insiders tell us who to keep an eye on with the trade deadline looming... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 30, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: All-Star Starters are revealed and SOMEONE on our panel is not thrilled about those results... Plus, after their OT win, are we sleeping on the Knicks? Or is there reason to be concerned about the Celtics? And Boston won't have too long to wallow: they get LeBron and the Lakers tomorrow. Tristan Thompson is in studio with a must-hear LeBron take... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 27, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: We've got Tristan Thompson in studio to help us react to all the action from last night, including Warriors-Grizzlies, Sixers-Nets, and AD's return... Plus, Anthony Edwards joins the show for a special edition of the Upper Room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: LeBron makes history AGAIN, but was his performance enough to win the battle of LA? Plus, we have an update on AD's return... And Nets vs. Sixers is going down tonight. What to expect in the first meeting between former teammates Embiid and Simmons.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Kyrie and the Nets have gotten it going. and their injured superstar spoke about that and more today. Fresh sound from Kevin Durant... Plus, Jonathan Isaac joins the show to discuss his long-awaited return to the court last night... And LeBron gets a crack at Kawhi & the Clippers tonight as he gets closer and closer to Kareem's record... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 25, 2023•49 min
Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude on LeBron James closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time scoring list and how that impacts LeBron’s place in the GOAT conversation. Vince reveals how Kobe helped him make the decision to retire and gives his retirement advice to Tom Brady. Vince also explains why superstars don’t compete in the dunk contest anymore and weighs in on this year’s contestants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min
“I’m more and more realizing what my heart is beating for.” Maya Moore Irons put the game she loves aside to pursue the cause of a man unjustly imprisoned, becoming an advocate for change. Bob sits down with the recently retired Moore Irons to discuss Love and Justice, the book written by Maya and her husband and how she went from basketball icon to one of the faces of justice system reform. Bob and Maya go deep into what drove her to fight for Jonathan Irons’ cause and when she knew she fell in...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr
Coming up on NBA Today: LeBron and the Lakers had a major comeback last night. And today, help is on the way... Plus, Kyrie and Kawhi put on a show this weekend. Our reactions to that... And 4-time WNBA Champion Maya Moore joins us to tell her unbelievable love story... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 23, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Our panel's takeaways from Thursday night's Finals rematch... Plus, a must-hear discussion on Brooklyn's life without KD... And we discuss a few of Zach's 10 Things with the man himself... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21, 2023•49 min
Four championships, 2 MVPs and a Finals MVP later and Steph Curry still has “healthy insecurity” that keeps him in check. He sits down with his President and GM to break down just how he became the leader of a dynasty. Bob reveals the text that Steph sent Kevin Durant when the Warriors were recruiting him and they examine why Curry was able to handle the addition of KD. Steph admits why Mark Jackson’s praise early in his career “scared” him, and why he’s looking forward to life after basketball....
Jan 20, 2023•52 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Previewing tonight's Finals rematch between the Warriors and Celtics... Plus, we react to all of last night's action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: The book of Luka vs. Trae adds yet another chapter tonight! A look back at the draft night trade five years later. And speaking of Luka and trades... Our front office insider cooked up some massive deals that would help the Mavs, and some hypotheticals to improve LeBron and the Lakers... Plus, our panel's takeaways from last night's action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 19, 2023•49 min
Coming up today on a "Royal" edition of NBA Today: King James outscores his own age last night by 10 points... And speaking of King things: Sactown, stand up! Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox stop by the studio! And on Monday, the league paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We have the sights and sounds from a tentpole day in the league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 18, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: We dive into the wild double OT finish between LeBron and Luka... Plus, Boston and Brooklyn battled last night. Do the Nets' title chances hinge on Ben Simmons? And Jeremy Sochan joins ahead of Spurs-Warriors from the Alamodome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2023•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: The 2nd round of All Star voting is in! Who would be starting if the game was played today? Plus, tonight at Crypto a couple of surefire All-Star starters go toe-to-toe: Luka vs LeBron! Why LeBron admires Dallas' young phenom so much... And our Brian Windhorst just got back from watching Victor Wembanyama, in-person in France. What he saw... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 12, 2023•49 min
Coming up on NBA Today: Steph Curry is back! Well, almost. So are the Splash Brothers "as we know them" about to retake center stage? Plus, LeBron James sits down exclusively with ESPN. You may have heard snippets of this conversation and his thoughts on the scoring record. This is the most extended version yet... And tonight, Donovan Mitchell returns to his old stomping grounds for the first time. What type of show can we expect Spida to put on? We start right now. Learn more about your ad choi...
Jan 10, 2023•50 min
Coming up on NBA Today. How Boston dismantled Dallas and did what seems to be an impossible task, slow-down Luka Doncic. Hear what Jayson Tatum had to say postgame. PLUS The Nuggets and Grizzlies are still tied atop the West after two more wins. Chiney and Richard rank the top 4 teams in the conference. AND add another 40-point performance to an incredible start to the season! We tell you WHY there's been so much scoring. Oh, and Lauri Markkanen joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Jan 06, 2023•49 min
Ahead on NBA Today: Dr. J and Aaron Gordon join for a special edition of the Upper Room! Plus, we have the first fan vote returns for the 2023 All-Star Game. Who do fans want to see in the game? And hear what Steph Curry had to say about his recovery... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 05, 2023•50 min
Coming up on NBA Today: TWO very special guests: Giannis Antetokounmpo AND Tyler Herro join the show! Plus, we break down all of last night's action... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 04, 2023•49 min
We're back! On today's show: Donovan Mitchell joins fresh off his 71-point performance last night! Plus, we break down the rest of last night's action. We have A LOT to get to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 03, 2023•49 min
