Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane

Alister Albert and Orane Buchanan
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Caribbean Basketball Podcast by Co-Founders Alister Albert and Orane Buchanan. The show will talk about trending NBA topics whilst highlighting Caribbean basketball players in the league and talent around the Caribbean region and diaspora. Bringing the unique flavour and vibes of Caribbean commentary to one of the world’s most beloved sports! Expect game analysis and opinion, jokes, interviews and more!

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 13 - Harden Questioning Loyalty, LeBron Compares Lakers to OKC and All-Star Intensity

    As we get into the proverbial second half of the season after the All-Star Break, we recounted the comment James Harden made with regards to player loyalty in the NBA, reflecting on his on situation and economics as he leaves another team. We also touched on the comments from LeBron James after he assessed the readiness of the Lakers to compete after being beaten by the defending champions, OKC Thunder. He bluntly noted that the Lakers were not championship ready which rubbed a few fans the wrong way...but he was honest...and right! And finally, we touched on the All-Star Game and the recent lack of intensity and noting Victor Wembanyama's quest to infuse more energy (which he absolutely did) in this season's game, after Kevin Durant called out Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic for their lack of effort in prior games. All this and more in Episode 13!

    40 min

  2. FEB 16

    Episode 12 - Trade Deadline Review, Giannis Remains and Who's Closer to Contention

    The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline lived up to being another interesting point in the NBA Calendar. Whilst the biggest "available" name did not land at a new zip code, some surprising outcomes were observed, leading many to wonder about the possibilities of teams fighting for a championship this year...and beyond! Anthony Davis was the biggest name moved, where the Mavericks acknowledged failure with his short and injury-riddled tenure. After being acquired for Luka Doncic, AD is now on his way to Washington to team up with Trae Young and it's a move that caught some by surprise, whilst also setting up the Wizards to be the "darling" of the 2026/27 season. Giannis stays in Milwaukee! However, Alister believes the Bucks gained some important "intel" in not pulling the trigger on a trade - which may actually put them in a better position to move their star in the offseason! What the hell are the Chicago Bulls doing? Is Pat Riley past his prime? Why didn't the Houston Rockets trade for Mike Conley and can the Cavalier be the biggest threat in the East after they acquired...James Harden! All this and more from our Caribbean guys on Episode 12 of Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane!

    1h 3m

  3. FEB 7

    Episode 11 - Interview with Jamaica Men's Basketball Head Coach Rick Turner

    The "JamRockers" Men's Basketball Head Coach, Rick Turner - a former Executive with the Seattle SuperSonics dropped by to have a chat about the exciting era of international basketball the team is heading into! Since becoming the Head Coach in 2019, Coach Turner has turned a once dormant programme into a thriving and exciting team of skill, culture and enthusiasm, making the island proud and as competitive as it's ever been. With their recent victories against Puerto Rico in the FIBA Basketball Americas Qualifiers, the signing of NBA Champion Norman Powell, an influx of Professional talent showing genuine interest in playing for their country and with the amazing backing of Bob Marley's daughter, Cedella with the Bob & Rita Marley Foundation in tow, the team is poised for success and a hopeful berth in the upcoming 2027, FIBA Basketball World Cup! Coach Rick discusses the challenges involved in running and constructing the team, the influence of NBA basketball on the international game and we share a laugh about whether he transitioned into fandom of the Oklahoma City Thunder, as someone who grew up as a fan of and worked for the Seattle SuperSonics! All this and more in Episode 11!

    1h 9m

  4. JAN 25

    Episode 10 - Straight Talker Alert! Unfiltered Peter Vecsey Joins The Show!

    Hall of Fame Media Legend Peter Vecsey joined us to drop some absolute gems of NBA history and also clear the air on a few topics that have been narrated and covered incorrectly for DECADES! In this interview we discussed his start in the reporting business to becoming the pioneering news breaker that he is known to be He gave his thoughts on the Michael Jordan - Isiah Thomas "feud" and revealed that Michael Jordan had nothing to do with Thomas being left off the 1992 Dream Team - contrary to popular belief and has been perpetuated in the media for decades He let us know that Caitlin Clark and Steph Curry are actually his favourite basketball players to watch as a fan. Despite their drastic difference in playing style to those players he covered in the 70s-90s and into the 2010s, he gushed about how he totally enjoys watching them play and is their biggest fan! He discussed his disdain for Draymond Green and players like him. He had a pointed suggestion for LeBron James, who's coming to the end of his career. We touched on whether David Stern would be happy with all the changes made to the formats of the NBA if he were still alive. And we had a little laugh about his time travelling to Jamaica as Alister tried to pitch his home country of Saint Lucia as a viable option for visiting anytime Peter wanted a relaxing break! All this and so much more on this Episode of Baseline to Baseline with Alister and Orane! Reference link added here of previous interview conducted by Alister's website The Actors' Post, in 2019 who had a great discussion with Peter: https://www.theactorspost.com/the-reflections-of-peter-vecsey-an-interview-with-sports-writer-peter-vecsey-2019/

    1h 35m

  5. JAN 16

    Episode 9 - Trae Trade, Jaylen Brown The Superstar, RIP Donald, Ja Again and All-Star Review

    In our return episode for 2026 after the Christmas break Orane and I delved into the trending topics of the last few weeks which have been gaining immense traction in the headlines to start the calendar year. We discussed the first major trade of the season with the Atlanta Hawks shipping away former franchise star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. We both agreed that it was a trade that was best for both teams and parties and that the future could potentially look bright for Trae with the current young pieces in Washington...but right now, the Hawks won that trade. Next we discussed the outstanding rise of Jaylen Brown into the MVP conversation this season, with him averaging nearly 30 PPG and almost singlehandedly raising the Celtics’ floor with his play and extended their ceiling to contendership, especially with the potential return of Jayson Tatum during this season. Can Brown now also claim himself to be a “Superstar?” We talk on this and we reflect on his recent rant on free throw disparity for him and team when facing other contenders. We paused briefly to remember the life and times of our SportsMax colleague Donald Oliver who passed away recently and left a huge whole in Jamaican and regional sport broadcasting expertise. We resumed the ever-present talk of Ja Morant as the Grizzlies have now officially put him on the trading block and look to shift their disgruntled start before the February 2026 trading deadline. With that, we automatically revisited our previous discussions in episodes prior about landing spots for the mercurial star And finally we reviewed the NBA’s 2nd All-Star ballot returns against our predictions in November 2025 to see how far off we were, a quarter way into the season. Who gets selected, who gets replaced in our earlier selections and who gets snubbed? All up next in our 9th Episode of Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane!

    58 min

  6. 12/25/2025

    Episode 8 - Recapping The NBA Cup, Near Future For Knicks and Spurs, Christmas Slate

    In this new Episode, Orane and Alister engage in a wide-ranging discussion that started with Christmas in Jamaica and Saint Lucia and ended with the teams that have disappointed so far this season, into the December with a star-studded Christmas slate on the horizon! We discussed the thrilling NBA Cup and how the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks battled their way to the In-Season Tournament Final and more importantly, whether their showing in the Cup Final could foreshadow deep Playoff runs. They also discuss the impact of the NBA Cup to the league and whether it has been a positive to the league, whilst assessing viewership statistics and how the tournament has impacted the players. Whilst discussing the teams that have disappointed so far this season, Orane delivered the quote of the podcast series so far, when he revealed his take and feelings about Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors...you don't want to miss this one! All this and more on Episode 8, of Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane.

    37 min

  7. 12/14/2025

    Episode 7 - Clippers Did What to CP3?; Giannis' Future And Our 2025/26 "So Far" All-Stars!

    “So Far” All-Stars for the 2025/26 season in December; Chris Paul’s dismissal from the Clippers and Giannis and the Bucks Drama were on the topic sheet for the 7th episode of Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane. At beginning though, Alister confessed to committing the #1 Cardinal Sin of podcasting that affected the episode but was able to recap and reel things back into control by going through the discussions had with himself and Orane. Firstly the Chris Paul dismissal by the Clippers which they both were astounded by and agreed that it improperly handled by the team. Secondly the retelling of the situation with Giannis is Milwaukee and where they believe the former champ and 2-time MVP should end up. Finally, Alister and Orane discussed the strong play of a number of players so far and who would be vying for All Star nods and considering this season! The two discussed the inclusion of a number of potential first-time All-Stars and some honourable mentions that are bound to raise some eyebrows! Listen up here and share this new drop of Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane!

    48 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    Episode 6 - Is LeBron's Return Working?; The Celtics Dilemma Answered and The " Pappyshow" Raptors!

    LeBron James has returned to action and so far, the team continues humming. After winning their first 4 games straight with him in the line-up, the team and LeBron seem to have adjusted to his new role and reality as a key contributor, rather than thee leading man. Approaching 41 years old, is this the "new normal" for LeBron and can this team achieve the ultimate goal with “The King” being the 3rd wheel on a very competitive team now lead by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? We next tackle a question that has been asked for multiple seasons prior to this one. Can Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum co-exist? Without Tatum this season - as he recovers from Achilles surgery - Jaylen Brown has upped his scoring average, as the team’s undeniable leader and has actually improved his shooting efficiency, for the first 19 games. However at 11-9 (at time of recording), have the Celtics finally provided the answer that for them to be elite, Brown and Tatum NEED to be on the court together? Can we put to bed the “Should they trade Brown or Tatum?” talk? Finally Alister and Orane spotlight the Toronto Raptors who have had an impressive start to the season, settling for now as the 2nd best team in the East. Are the Raptors still a “pappyshow,” or a team that should be taken seriously this year behind B.I.3. (and “Bae”) and Scottie Barnes? All this and more as we roll forward towards Episode 7 on "Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane."

    38 min
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Caribbean Basketball Podcast by Co-Founders Alister Albert and Orane Buchanan. The show will talk about trending NBA topics whilst highlighting Caribbean basketball players in the league and talent around the Caribbean region and diaspora. Bringing the unique flavour and vibes of Caribbean commentary to one of the world’s most beloved sports! Expect game analysis and opinion, jokes, interviews and more!

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