Darius Miles

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  1. Tony Allen

    04/01/2025

    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.

    1h 59m
  2. Kevin Garnett

    12/06/2022

    Kevin Garnett

    Yeah, yeah, yeah! Knuckleheads is back with a Hall of Fame ep. Number 21, the dude who started the straight-out-of-high school trend, one of the greatest fours ever, The Big Ticket aka Kevin Garnett, joins Q and D. The guys get talkin’ about everything from KG’s growth spurt putting him on the map, to his transitioning from South Carolina to Chicago, to how Isaiah Thomas gave him the blueprint to make the league straight out of high school. They also get into his dominating in Minny, going to Boston and winning a championship, and how much the Hall of Fame meant to him. It’s KG like you’ve never heard before…. Tune in!  Growing up in South Carolina [3:54] Going to Chicago for senior year [21:14] Straight to the NBA out of High School [35:29]  All-Star Game at MSG with MJ and Kobe [1:15:05] 2004 MVP season in Minnesota for the T-Wolves [1:29:50]  Traded to the Celtics, teaming up with Paul Pierce and Ray Allen [1:32:35]  Why KG chose number 21 [1:51:09]  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 Join the Telegram Community  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 5m
  3. Pau Gasol

    03/18/2025

    Pau Gasol

    This week we got Spain’s finest, the NBA Hall of Famer and 2x champ Pau Gasol on Knuckleheads. Pau looks back on his journey from growing up in Barcelona, to becoming the highest drafted international player at the time. Pau describes transitioning to Memphis, helping the Grizzlies lay their foundation, and what it was like to get traded for his brother and go to the Lakers. We get Kobe stories and look back on those Lakers championship runs. Tune in!  Playing for the Spanish national team for the first time (11:41) Getting drafted by the Grizzlies, his rookie year (18:57)Getting traded for Marc Gasol and joining Kobe on the Lakers (35:07) ‘08-’09 season, winning the NBA Finals over Orlando (49:26)2010 Finals, Celtics-Lakers rivalry (52:58)Phil Jackson and the triangle (58:49) Pau’s thoughts on Luka Doncic joining the Lakers (1:08:17) 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.

    1h 26m
  4. Alex English

    04/08/2025

    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.

    51 min
  5. David West

    01/15/2025

    David West

    This week on Knuckleheads we got a true enforcer and pick-and-pop master, David West, on the show. D West looks back on almost dropping out of high school, setting records at Xavier, and his introduction to the league, especially playing the 4. He talks about those Hornets teams, what it was like having to move to OKC, and his game alongside a young CP3. D West touches on moving over to Indiana, battling the Big 3 in Miami, and what it was like to finally win a championship years later with Golden State. D West a real one, Tune in!  Dominating at Xavier, starting every game in his four years there (16:02)Getting drafted by the New Orleans Hornets (29:50)Hornets drafting CP3, having great success with him (45:51)Hurricane Katrina, having to relocate to Oklahoma City (52:13)D West’s first All Star selection (1:00:10)Hornets’ 2008 playoff run, almost taking down San Antonio (1:10:01)Going to Indiana, Heat-Pacers playoff rivalry (1:13:05) Winning the NBA Finals with the Warriors (1:45:10) 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.

    2h 13m
  6. Sam Cassell

    08/06/2024

    Sam Cassell

    Two-point Geezer! This week on Knuckleheads we got one of the great OGs of the game and someone who just got his fourth championship ring, Sam Cassell. Sam looks back on a hell of a career, coming up in Baltimore, playing at Florida State with Bobby Sura, and getting two rings in his first two seasons in the league. Sam talks about going from Houston to, eventually, Minnesota, teaming up with KG and Sprewell. He also touches on being a coach for this year’s championship Celtics team. We got stories on stories in this one — tune in!  Dunbar High School, getting his hoops roots in Baltimore (5:01)  ’90s Rockets teams, winning back-to-back championships in his first years in the league (30:28) Hakeem Olajuwon and his impact (34:47)  Would the Rockets have beaten the Bulls with MJ in ‘94, ‘95? (52:09) Going to Milwaukee, playing with Big Dog and Ray Allen (58:20ish) Minnesota, being on those iconic T-Wolves teams (1:12:55)  Relationship with Kevin Garnett, what it was like playing with the Big Ticket (1:16:33)  Winning a ring with the in ’08 with the Celtics (1:30:15)  Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s relationship, winning the NBA finals this year (1:48:20)  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.

    1h 60m
  7. Andrei Kirilenko

    09/17/2024

    Andrei Kirilenko

    Straight outta Russia this week! None other than AK47, aka Andrei Kirilenko, joins the show. The trio talk about his unique journey from 15-year-old Russian Super League pro to 18-year-old NBA draftee, the rookie experience under Hall of Famers Karl Malone and John Stockton, earning an NBA All-Star selection and becoming a true trailblazer for Russian hoopers. Tune in for the full AK47 story! St. Petersburg childhood, Super League at 15, drafted to the Utah Jazz (3:00)D Miles in Russia, nickname origin story, Jerry Sloan’s system (14:00)Malone and Stockton, NBA All-Star selection, becoming a leader in Utah (27:45)2005 blocks leader, NBA lockout, moving to Minnesota (36:55)Joining the Nets, playing with KG and Paul Pierce, World of Warcraft (48:00)2012 Olympic bronze, the rise of international players in the NBA, recording two 5x5 stat lines (55:00)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.

    1h 17m
  8. Muggsy Bogues

    06/04/2024

    Muggsy Bogues

    Baltimore’s finest joins the pod today, y’all! Q and D sit down with the iconic Muggsy Bogues to detail his journey from playing on one of the best high school hoops teams in history to becoming a trailblazing point guard in the NBA. Muggsy dives into the art of defense, his standing as an inspiration for smaller guards with NBA dreams, and his unique experience as an original member of the Charlotte Hornets. Tune in! Growing up in Baltimore, high school ball with Reggie Williams, Reggie Lewis and David Wingate (2:30) Nickname origin story, almost going to Seton Hall, his defensive prowess (7:40) Talent in the ACC at that time, raising his draft stock with Scottie Pippen (19:40) Washington Bullets, Charlotte Hornets (25:10) Adding Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning, seeing Charlotte fall in love with the team (28:45) Dethroning the Celtics, smaller PGs, building a franchise (33:15) Watching the Currys grow up, coaching in the WNBA, Toronto’s evolution (45:15)   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.

    1h 8m
  9. Shawn Marion

    04/28/2020

    Shawn Marion

    The Matrix, aka Shawn Marion, joins the fellas on this week’s episode of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles! One of the most underrated NBA players of all time looks back on his unlikely ascension from barely recruited high schooler to standout JUCO player to one-season star at UNLV. Q remembers the first time he met Shawn, at a Jordan camp where The Matrix was shocking everybody by putting on a show amid the nation’s elite. Then Shawn talks about getting to the NBA, where he was the only rookie on the Suns in 1999 — and why that situation really helped him in the long run. He reveals what it was like to play with Jason Kidd and how that experience gave him so much confidence. Then it’s time for a little reminiscence about the 2004 Suns, when Q came aboard, and just why that team was so damn good. Shawn lays out the crucial importance of his shift to the four spot and then takes time to point out just how impressive it was that, at 6'7", he could hold his own against the toughest position in the Western Conference. Speaking of impressive, do you know who the first player in NBA history to have 15,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 1,000 blocks and 500 threes was? Yup, The Matrix. Shawn then talks about moving around the league a bit and how hungry he was to win a championship. Shawn bounced from Phoenix to Miami (actually learning he’d been traded in the middle of his own Super Bowl party) and made a pit stop in Toronto before finally landing in Dallas. In 2009 that Mavericks team was special and they knew it. Shawn even remembers Jason Terry getting a championship trophy tattoo at the start of the season. That Dallas team would go on to beat the Heat in an epic run, propelled by a playing-out-of-his-mind Dirk Nowitzki. Shawn reveals that he and Dirk would play one-on-one every day after practice to get Dirk ready to face off against smaller guys. Shawn Marion had one hell of a career and you best not forget it — Trix is a must listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 10m
  10. J.J. Redick

    01/17/2023

    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.

    1h 19m
  11. Isaiah Thomas

    08/27/2024

    Isaiah Thomas

    We got a Seattle legend on the show this week as Isaiah Thomas joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The scrappy guard looks back on dominating hoops despite his height, who he looked up to in Seattle, and what it was like putting on a show at the University of Washington. IT discusses his NBA journey from last pick in the 2011 draft to superstar on the Celtics. He also talks about his injury, the long recovery process, and working to get back in the league. Tune in!  Balling out at Washington (15:34)  Buzzer beater in the Pac-10 championship (18:46)  Draft night, being the last pick in the NBA draft (24:42) Getting traded to the Celtics, not being happy about it (38:40) 2016-17 season, averaging almost 30 and leading the Celtics to the 1 seed (46:40) His iconic 53-point playoff performance (52:52)  IT’s injury, recovery journey (59:00)  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.

    1h 16m
  12. Shaun Livingston

    08/20/2024

    Shaun Livingston

    Illinois, stand up!! This week we got a Peoria legend, three-time NBA champion, and another straight-outta-high school guy, none other than Shaun Livingston. Shaun tells what it was like being a high school phenom, then deciding to go to the draft instead of Duke, and shares his journey from devastating injury to becoming a key member in the Warriors dynasty. Shaun is one of the realest out there. Tune in!  Illinois hoops lore (4:00) Winning Mr. Basketball in Illinois (16:22) Going straight from high school to the NBA, getting drafted fourth by the Clippers (25:37)  Suffering his devastating knee injury and the process of returning to the NBA (49:50) Signing with the Nets, Shaun’s comeback story (1:01:53) Signing with the Golden State Warriors and the beginning of the dynasty (1:05:23)  Leading Warriors bench with Andre Iguodola (1:13:20) Winning the first championship in Warriors history (1:15:41) Kevin Durant coming to GSW and what that was like (1:25:49) Steph Curry’s greatness and leadership (1:28:40) 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.

    1h 50m
  13. Damon Stoudamire

    12/26/2023

    Damon Stoudamire

    This week on the pod, it’s Georgia Tech’s own … Damon Stoudamire! The guys unpack Damon’s NBA career – from winning Rookie of the Year as a seventh pick in the draft to putting on the hometown jersey in Portland. Damon gets into his unique transition from player to coach and why he left coaching in the NBA for Georgia Tech. Tune in for Darius Miles’ favorite PG he ever played with! Growing up in Portland, seeing Big Dog and C Webb in AAU (3:30) Almost choosing Louisville, playing for Arizona, sharing POY with Ed O’Bannon (11:15) Draft night and workout stories (23:45) Mighty Mouse nickname, growth of Canadian hoops, Portland Trail Blazers (33:40) Player-to-coach transition, beating Duke on his first attempt, bringing Bonzi Wells onto his staff (54:28) Small guard philosophies (1:15:22) 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 30m