Darius Miles

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  1. Tony Allen

    APR 1

    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. Alex English

    APR 8

    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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Vince Carter Part 1

    05/03/2022

    Vince Carter Part 1

    ONE HUNDRED, y’all!! For number 100 we’re doing a special two-part episode with the greatest dunker who’s ever existed. Vinsanity, or Air Canada, aka Vince Carter, joins Knuckleheads. The 22-year NBA legend sits down to share his journey from Florida to North Carolina blue to taking over the entire country of Canada. He gets into the Duke-UNC rivalry, playing with T Mac, and … he gives a step-by-step walkthrough of his iconic Dunk Contest. It’s the future Hall of Famer, Vince Carter. Tune in, y’all!! The 1995 basketball high school class: best ever? (14:30) Becoming a North Carolina Tar Heel, Dean Smith (23:44) Learning Tracy McGrady was his cousin (40:31) Getting drafted by the Raptors (42:28) THE Dunk Contest (50:21) Impact Vince had on Canadian basketball (1:08:50) 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 15m
  6. Tony Parker

    JAN 28

    Tony Parker

    This week, we are blessed to be knighted, as Sir Tony Parker joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The NBA champion and Hall of Famer looks back at his journey from France to NBA legend. Tony reflects on the Spurs’ dynasty and on playing alongside Tim Duncan, and revisits some iconic playoff series. He also touches on France’s Olympic run, Victor Wembanyama, and how proud he is of the European players in today’s game. Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker — tune in! Meeting MJ at 14 years old (5:45)Playing professionally in France, skipping U.S. college (9:49)Rookie year with Spurs, establishing a dynamic with Tim Duncan (21:34) Tony’s first championship in his second season (26:50)Winning Finals MVP in 2007 (42:18)Heat-Spurs rivalry, Spurs coming back after losing in 2013 (46:18)Manu Ginobli and his impact (1:00:34) France’s 2024 Olympic Team, almost beating the USA this past summer (1:08:33)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 29m
  7. Isiah Thomas

    03/24/2020

    Isiah Thomas

    From the West Side of Chicago, to the Basketball Hall of Fame, to this week’s episode of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles, it’s the OG Isiah Thomas (aka Zeke). The guys start by taking it back to Zeke’s high school days playing for legendary Chicago coach Gene Pingatore (2:27). Zeke recounts a few memorable moments from his college recruitment process (7:32), including the time one coach showed up at his house with a briefcase full of cash — and the time his mom called a press conference to announce his commitment to Indiana for him! He laughs about deliberately tanking interviews with NBA teams in an effort to get drafted later in the round by Chicago, but admits that going to Detroit was a huge blessing after all (17:59). Zeke then takes the guys through the history of one of the most underrated great teams in NBA history: the Bad Boy Pistons (21:01). We’re talking Dennis Rodman, Mark Aguirre, Joe Dumars … you know the lineup. Q and D recall their feelings when Isiah was left off the 1992 Dream Team, but Zeke holds no grudge, saying he realized that the basketball gods had a bigger plan (41:38). The Knuckleheads share some of their favorite stories from Isiah’s coaching years, including one with a lesson on how not to react after someone dunks on you (58:45). And Isiah has a message for all the NBA front offices: You want Jamal Crawford on your team, on your coaching staff — somewhere. Straight up (1:23:27). The guys wrap up talking about Derrick Rose, the kid from Chicago who got to live out that dream they all had: to be a Bull (1:14:11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 31m
  8. Pau Gasol

    MAR 18

    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
  9. David West

    JAN 15

    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
  10. Penny Hardaway

    12/17/2024

    Penny Hardaway

    We’ve been waiting on this one for a while! This week we got a Memphis legend as Anfernee Deon Hardaway — the one and only Penny — joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The guys look back on Penny’s upbringing in Memphis, his dominating at Memphis State, and what it was like to get drafted to the Magic to play with Shaq. The four-time All-Star touches on the Magic’s run in the ’90s, going up against MJ, and what it was like when Shaq left for the Lakers. Penny was one of them ones back in the ’90s! Tune in !  Staying local for college, going to Memphis, sitting out for part of Freshman year (12:10)Beating the Dream Team in the infamous scrimmage (19:16)Getting drafted by the Magic, playing with Shaq (31:25))Penny having some of the most popular shoes alongside Jordans (39:13)Magic-Bulls playoffs, beating MJ after he unretired (45:50)Shaq leaving the Magic for the Lakers (53:43)Coaching at his alma mater, Memphis (1:27:36)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 35m
  11. Peja Stojakovic

    10/29/2024

    Peja Stojakovic

    This week we got one of the OG long-distance sharpshooters, as Peja Stojakovic joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The Kings legend discusses his journey from Yugoslavia to the States, how he got into basketball, and his quick rise to getting drafted by Sacramento. Peja looks back on those legendary Kings teams, the ’02 playoff series against the Lakers, and what it was like playing with Vlade Divac and Chris Webber, among others. He also touches on how proud he is of the state of international basketball and his thoughts on Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Peja was one of the coldest from 3 ever. Tune in!  Peja’s draft process and getting drafted by the Kings (14:05) Vlade Divac helping Peja transition to the United States (18:00)Early 2000’s Kings teams (24:30)Winning back-to-back Three-Point Contests, those experiences (39:54)Legendary Kings-Lakers rivalry (42:44) Playing for the Hornets with Chris Paul (51:45) Winning the 2011 championship with the Mavericks (57:00) 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 18m
  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. 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