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

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48: NBA Legend & Coach BYRON SCOTT

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

BONUS 1: SiriusXM NBA Host Gerald Brown Explains What Makes A Franchise Player

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

46: Atlanta Hawks Rookie JOHN COLLINS

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

45: Big3 Basketball President ROGER MASON JR

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

44: Knicks New GM Scott Perry Talks Franchise Revival

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

43: Bulls Guard Denzel Valentine Talks Jimmy Butler Trade and More

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

42: DJ Wilson - Milwaukee Bucks 2017 1st Round Draft Pick

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

41: 2017 NBA Champion DAVID WEST

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

40: Warriors Center JAVALE MCGEE On Being Viewed As Dumb & More

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

39: NBA Legend ROD STRICKLAND Talk All-Star Snub, Kyrie Irving, and More

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

38: Cavs Sharpshooter Kyle Korver On Being LeBron's Teammate and More

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

37: Damian Lillard - Portland Trailblazers PG

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

36: Sacramento Kings EVP Scott Perry On NBA's $24Billion TV Deal

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

35 - Memphis Grizzlies PG, Mike Conley Jr.

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

34: Memphis Grizzlies Big Man MARC GASOL

NBA podcast hosted by 3x NBA Champion & EVP at Wasserman - BJ Armstrong, and Bleacher Report & NBA Radio radio host - RicBucher. Produced by ShaineFreeman.

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