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2025-10-17

Easy Otabor: Air Jordan 17 Exclusive

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! You already know what time it is — the Knuckleheads Podcast is back with an exclusive episode you sneakerheads won’t want to miss. Q & D welcome Easy Otabor to the pod ahead of the highly anticipated Jordan 17 drop. The Chicago native talks about breaking into art and fashion under the tutelage of Virgil Abloh and Don C, and the creative process behind designing the shoe — all while taking us back to 2002, when your favorite duo originally launched the 17s in a commercial directed by Spike Lee. It’s hoops, hustle, and your favorite Jordan PEs. Tap in! Watch and listen to new episodes of Knuckleheads every week during the NBA season and follow us on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-10-17

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1h 3m
2019-09-17

Kobe Bryant

Season 2 is finally here! Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles returns in a huge way, with Kobe Bryant, aka “the Mamba,” joining the fellas. The three get right down to business, with Kobe talking about being the first guard to jump to the NBA straight out of high school, as well as about draft night -- specifically how the Hornets pissed him off before trading him to the Lakers. He then describes what it was like to be a teenager in a “grown man’s” league and how, in the long run, that was crucial to his success. The guys then ask him about his first All-Star Game, when he went up against MJ, and when Western Conference coach George Karl benched him for the entire fourth quarter. Kobe would go on to use Karl’s snub for years as a motivator whenever L.A. faced the Nuggets in the playoffs. “The Black Bruce Wayne” also explains how he developed his arsenal of basketball weapons, and how he matured into “the baddest man on the planet.” Kobe then discusses why he switched from wearing number 8 to number 24 — and why it was so important to him. And remember the time Kobe had 61 at the Garden? Well, it didn’t just happen. He says there was a reason he needed to go off like that, and divulges how that performance was crucial to the Lakers’ success the rest of that season. He then talks about teaching his daughter the game, and how cool it has been for him to coach her team. Finally, Kobe touches on battling through injuries and gives advice to anyone going through physical rehab. You won’t hear a more unfiltered version of Kobe anywhere! Season 2. Live now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2019-09-17

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43 min
2025-04-01

Tony Allen

This week we got a Chicago hooper on the show, first team All-D, and the Grindfather — Tony Allen joins Knuckleheads. TA sits down to discuss his journey: dropping out of high school, figuring it out in Chicago and finding his way to Oklahoma State. Tony looks back on getting drafted by the Celtics, winning a championship with the Big 3 in 2008, and moving on to Memphis. He talks about those legendary Grizzlies teams and what it was like to become one of the best defenders in the league. TA a real one. Tune in! Growing up in Chicago, dropping out of high school but meeting Will Bynum and going to Crane (7:30)Getting to Oklahoma State after Juco, dominating there (30:20)Draft process, getting taken by the Celtics (42:30)Becoming one of the best defenders in the league, learning from Paul Pierce (54:00) Boston forming the Big 3, winning the NBA Finals in 2008 (1:02:35)Celtics-Lakers rivalry, being tasked with guarding Kobe (1:16:56) Going to the Memphis Grizzlies, teaming up with Z-Bo (1:24:22)Becoming the Grindfather, getting All-Defense after All-Defense (1:29:25)About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-01

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1h 59m
2023-01-17

J.J. Redick

NBA sharpshooter and Duke LEGEND, J.J. Redick, joins the guys on this episode of Knuckleheads. J.J. breaks down his time at Duke, including the struggles he had early on, as well as how he overcame them to become one of the best players in school history. He also talks about his time in the NBA, playing with Q in Orlando, and why he’s been able to succeed in the media. Tune in! Playing against Darius in an AAU tournament [7:32 ] When he knew he was going to go to Duke [12:12] Winning back-to-back Naismith Player of the Year Trophies [39:22] Duke - UNC rivalry [48:00] Going to the Magic, playing with Dwight Howard [55:15] ESPN and becoming a media star [1:09:03] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. KH Digital Collectibles:This season, we’re giving away a limited number of digital collectibles each episode in the form of POAPs. All you have to do is be one of the first 25 people to find the secret word within each episode and then go to the POAP app to claim your prize while supplies last. If you need help learning how to claim your POAP, check out the steps here. Or join our Telegram Community and we can help you out there. Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-01-17

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1h 19m
2024-05-21

Allen Iverson

We are back with a certified hoop legend. The Answer, Allen Iverson, joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The guys chop it up about it all with A.I., including his upbringing in Virginia, dominating football and basketball, the struggles he went through that almost ruined his dreams, and why John Thompson was the only one recruiting him when it came time to go to college. He talks about Big John’s impact at college, deciding to go to the draft and being the No. 1 pick. They discuss the success he had in Philly and his impact on the culture and the future of the NBA. A.I. truly had one of the most iconic careers of all time, so tap in! Allen dual sport in high school, dominating football too (6:33) Getting arrested in high school, not knowing if he could continue with sports (11:30) Georgetown, John Thompson, and freshman year (19:38) A.I. realizing his impact on the culture, influencing today’s game (39:38) In 2001 winning the MVP, taking the sixers to the the NBA Finals (1:16:54) A.I.’s relationship with Kobe (1:22:54) Allen’s biggest purchase (1:38:10) About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-05-21

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1h 51m
2024-08-13

Michael Redd

This week, NBA All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, and certified Milwaukee legend, Michael Redd, joins the Knuckleheads! Q and D dive into Redd’s influential career, from his standout days at Ohio State to his being selected 43rd in the draft and rising to become the Bucks’ franchise player just three years later. Redd shares about his experience winning gold with the “Redeem Team” in 2008 as well as his ventures into entrepreneurship since his retirement from the game. Tune in! Coming up in Columbus, mastering his jump shot, losing to Q and Whitney Young (3:05) Ohio State, draft workouts, going 43rd to Milwaukee (9:45) The loaded 2001 Bucks, earning a spot on the floor (28:00) Losing Ray Allen, contract extensions, All-Star manifestations (36:40) Redeem Team, Kobe-and-LeBron dynamic, knee injury (47:20) Attending Bucks parade in 2021, entrepreneurship, making his dad proud (1:01:55) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-08-13

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1h 27m
2024-11-19

Derek Anderson

This week on Knuckleheads we have one of the NBA’s craziest stories of all time, as Derek Anderson joins Q and D. DA details his journey from Louisville to hoop stardom. Parentless at 10 years old, father to a son at 15, he used basketball to help carry him through. He describes what it was like getting a scholarship to Ohio State, transferring to Kentucky, and how the NBA became a reality. DA is one of the few to have won a championship on both the college and NBA levels and his roller coaster journey of getting there is truly inspiring. Tune in. Louisville, growing up without parents, how he survived without getting lost to the streets (6:45)College process, earning a scholarship to Ohio State (14:16)Transferring to Kentucky, Rick Pitino and winning a NCAA title (25:44)Getting drafted, starting his foundation after his first check (39:11)Becoming a part of Jordan Brand, starting the low-cut trend (53:15)Playing with San Antonio, Tim Duncan and Greg Popovich (1:03:02)Going to Portland, Jail Blazers era (1:06:40) Miami Heat, winning NBA Finals in 2006 (1:27:30)About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-11-19

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1h 49m
2025-04-08

Alex English

This week we got a legend on the pod as Hall of Famer Alex English joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. One of the best players in Nuggets history looks back on his journey in South Carolina, growing up in a segregated South, staying home in Colombia for college, and setting all the Gamecock records. He talks about what the draft process was like in the ’70s, finally landing in Denver after not playing in his early seasons, and how it felt to become one of the best players in the league. We got one of the most underrated players ever — tune in! Choosing to stay home and going to South Carolina for college (9:50)Draft process in the 70’s, getting picked by the Bucks (15:19) Going to the Pacers, starting to get real minutes (20:39)Getting traded to Denver, becoming an all star (22:51) Losing in the Conference Finals to Magic and the Lakers in 1985 (30:55)Thoughts on Nikola Jokic and his dominance (32:30) Having one of the greatest retro jerseys ever (35:39) About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-08

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51 min
2024-11-12

Luol Deng

This week we got a Bulls staple on the pod, as Luol Deng joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. As a kid who grew up in South Sudan and then Egypt, Luol looks back on his journey from Africa to Great Britain to America. He recounts how Coach K got him to come to Duke and discusses his Blue Devil experience. Luol also reflects on being one of the longest tenured Bulls ever, and looks back at those talented Bulls teams led by Derrick Rose — and just how special that stretch was for Chicago. He also touches on South Sudan’s performance in the Paris Olympics. Luol’s story is can’t miss — tune in! Growing up in Africa, learning basketball from Manute Bol (3:09) Coming to America, playing with Charlie Villanueva in high school (11:23) Choosing to go to Duke, losing in the Final Four to UConn (21:25) Getting drafted by the Bulls, knowing about MJ’s legacy (28:15)2010s Bulls core with Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah (33:06)Heat-Bulls rivalry, legendary LeBron matchups (43:54) 2024 Paris Olympics, leading the South Sudan basketball federation (1:17:55) About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-11-12

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1h 40m
2025-03-25

Rudy Gay

This week we’re joined by none other than Rudy Gay! The guys take it all the way back to those legendary Nike Camps and AAU tournaments, dig into Rudy’s early years making an impact in Memphis and learn about the advice Kobe gave Rudy after his Achilles injury. Tune in for a great conversation with a true hooper! Growing up in Brooklyn and Maryland, looking up to Melo (2:40)The importance of Rudy’s Nike Camp, choosing UConn, NCAA Tournament experience (13:45)Getting traded on draft night, the Z-Bo effect in Memphis (39:20)Injury during contract year, 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Rudy’s favorite dunks of his career (1:05:21)About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-25

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1h 24m

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