Off Guard with Austin Rivers

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Off Guard with Austin Rivers

NBA veteran, Austin Rivers, is joined by one of his oldest friends, Pausha Haghighi, to give you that true insider’s perspective from someone who’s actively playing in the league on anything and everything happening in the National Basketball Association. They hit on the biggest headlines and stories going on in the Association and of course, sprinkle in some of the best stories and memories from Austin’s extensive career.

  1. What it Takes to Coach, T-Wolves Need for Identity, and Iconic Shot Celebrations

    4 DAYS AGO

    What it Takes to Coach, T-Wolves Need for Identity, and Iconic Shot Celebrations

    Austin and Pausha are back Thanksgiving week and share which food they most look forward to at the table (1:33). Then, they jump right into another 76ers' convo, where they break down past sidekicks Joel Embiid has had over the years (8:14). Then, stress why Trae Young needs to leave the Atlanta Hawks ASAP (27:42) and discuss their favorite shot celebrations (32:08) before Austin shares his experience watching his father, Doc Rivers, coach over the years (41:47). Later, they touch on Donte DiVincenzo trade rumors and discuss the Timberwolves' need for identity (56:49). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 13m
  2. Injuries Galore, 76ers’ Cause for Alarm, and Dalton Knecht Shining in Hollywood

    21 NOV

    Injuries Galore, 76ers’ Cause for Alarm, and Dalton Knecht Shining in Hollywood

    Austin and Pausha are back and dive straight into injuries plaguing the league, with an emphasis on the Pelicans—who are missing a staggering eight players due to injuries (1:44). Then, they revisit a previous statement that Nikola Jokic will go down as one of the Top 10 players to ever play, and discuss where Denver ranks among contenders and why Jamal Murray is key to the Nuggets' success in the post (8:00). Then, they raise the alarms for the 76ers after news of the tense team meeting was leaked (31:25). They talk through the lack of leadership on the team and where they need to improve, and Austin shares why Chris Paul will go down as his favorite leader to play alongside (40:06). Later, they hit on Shedeur Sanders playing for his father, Deion Sanders, and compare it to what it was like with Austin playing for his dad on the Clippers (47:45). Then, they quickly hit on Dalton Knecht and his stellar play lately for the Lakers (51:52). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 4m
  3. De’Aaron Fox on a Heater, Jared McCain Showing Out, and Harden Gets His 3-Point Flowers

    19 NOV

    De’Aaron Fox on a Heater, Jared McCain Showing Out, and Harden Gets His 3-Point Flowers

    Austin and Pausha kick things off this week with a discussion about De’Aaron Fox’s ridiculous scoring binge and compare him to the likes of Damian Lillard and Tyrese Maxey (5:25). Then, they hit on the Bucks-Rockets game as Austin reflects on his experience playing against Giannis (13:46), and then highlight how defensively elite the Houston Rockets are (18:42). Later, they give James Harden his flowers for moving into second place on the all-time 3-pointers made list (31:42), and dive into Jared McCain’s impressive rookie season thus far (38:35). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 6m
  4. Klay’s Return to the Bay, Pistons Rookie Learns Tough Lesson, and Consequences of a Bad Trade

    14 NOV

    Klay’s Return to the Bay, Pistons Rookie Learns Tough Lesson, and Consequences of a Bad Trade

    Austin and Pausha are back and reflect on Wednesday night’s game Pausha attended between the Magic and the Pacers (3:00). They discuss another underwhelming Tyrese Haliburton performance and how this compares to other teams with star players that aren’t quite living up to expectations (5:07). Then, they hit on rookie Ron Holland missing two free throws and ultimately costing the Pistons the game vs. the Bucks, and the shift in momentum both ways (12:34). Later, they break down Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay Area and the high-tension atmosphere between him, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the rest of the Mavs and Warriors (0:00), before Austin shares his experience of what it’s like being on the opposite end of Steph’s shooting flurries and dances (28:38). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 16m

  5. 11 NOV

    Warriors Are Legit, the Giannis-Jaylen Brown Feud, and a Plea to Victor Wembanyama

    Austin and Pausha kick off the week by talking about the surprising 8-2 Golden State Warriors. They discuss what exactly is working for Steph and the squad right now and why their depth has seemingly reinvigorated Steve Kerr’s love for coaching (1:15). Then, the guys break down the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jaylen Brown beef (18:00), and try to figure out if Nikola Jokic’s fourth MVP is really in play this season (23:35). They wrap the show by hitting a plethora of topics, including sorting through all the potential reasons for NBA ratings being down, Bronny James’s G League debut, and Chet Holmgren’s unfortunate injury, before Austin makes an impassioned plea to Victor Wembanyama about adjusting his play on the offensive side of the ball (33:08). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 15m
  6. Ja Morant’s Absurd Layup Package, the Surprising Hawks, and Depth Is the New "Big 3"

    7 NOV

    Ja Morant’s Absurd Layup Package, the Surprising Hawks, and Depth Is the New "Big 3"

    Austin and Pausha kick things off by talking about Ja Morant’s ridiculous layups against the Lakers last night, which reminded us why we’ve missed him so much (1:16). Then, they discuss Darius Garland and the surging Cleveland Cavaliers (11:59), the surprising start for Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets (14:48), and Zaccharie Risacher, who's providing even more hope for the Atlanta Hawks (22:55). Finally, with the Warriors’ early-season success, they break down how much depth is necessary for teams to compete at the next level (40:24). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 6m
  7. LaMelo’s Cult Fan Base, the Bucks’ Struggles, and Early Cooper Flagg Watch

    4 NOV

    LaMelo’s Cult Fan Base, the Bucks’ Struggles, and Early Cooper Flagg Watch

    Austin and Pausha revisit the Haliburton-LaMelo viral conversation from last week and discuss Melo’s cultlike fan base (3:00). Then, they weigh in on Grant Williams's weirdly aggressive foul on Jayson Tatum (12:42), talk about the Bucks starting the season off at the bottom of the East (28:50), and give flowers to Dennis Schröder and Buddy Hield for their recent play. Plus, the guys give their early thoughts on the teams Cooper Flagg might end up on (54:44). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m

  8. 31 OCT

    The Complexity of Tyrese Haliburton, Banchero’s Year 3 Leap, and Nuggets Concerns

    Austin and Pausha return to the mics to discuss an action-packed second week of NBA. They start by discussing the complexity surrounding the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton (0:00), then talk through the beginnings of the Paolo Banchero Year 3 leap (13:53). Later, Austin gets into why he isn’t a big fan of Anthony Edwards shooting mostly 3s this season (28:07), before he and Pausha get into an interesting Karl-Anthony Towns–Nikola Jokic debate (34:30). The guys wrap things up with talk of their concerns for the Nuggets (43:17) and try to figure out whether there is a clear-cut third-best team in the league after the Celtics and Thunder (48:28). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Ben Cruz and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m
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NBA veteran, Austin Rivers, is joined by one of his oldest friends, Pausha Haghighi, to give you that true insider’s perspective from someone who’s actively playing in the league on anything and everything happening in the National Basketball Association. They hit on the biggest headlines and stories going on in the Association and of course, sprinkle in some of the best stories and memories from Austin’s extensive career.

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    The Ringer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    116
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