90 episodes
Off Guard with Austin Rivers The Ringer
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4.7 • 69 Ratings
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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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Porzingis Changes C’s Equation, Mavs’ Game 2 Adjustments, and Hurley-Lakers Thoughts
Austin and Pausha fire up the mics following Game 1 of the NBA Finals and kick things off discussing just how different the Boston Celtics look with Kristaps Porzingis officially back in the mix (0:45). They then talk through the adjustments the Mavericks can make in Game 2 to flip the series (19:02) before reacting to the latest reports of the Lakers’ interest in Dan Hurley to be their next head coach (33:24).
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Finals Preview: Most Skilled Duo, Battle of the Sidekicks, and What’s at Stake
Austin and Pausha are back for the official ‘Off Guard’ Finals preview! They run through top story lines that include expectations for the Mavs and the Celtics, discuss who’s the best third player in the series, predict who takes home the win, and more!
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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T-Wolves Crumble, Mavs Head to the Finals, and How the West and East Could Look Next Season
Austin and Pausha are back to recap the Timberwolves’ disheartening Game 5 loss, which also sent the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals (1:02). Then, they highlight the top story lines between Dallas and Boston, with an early Finals preview (14:10). Later, they talk through the Western and Eastern Conferences and how they could potentially stack up next season (24:17).
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Odds Timberwolves Can Push to Game 7 and Where Luka Ranks Among the Best
Austin and Pausha break down Game 4 in the Western Conference finals, with the Timberwolves taking their first win of the series (0:45). They discuss the adjustments Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns made, and talk through the chances that Minnesota can push the series to Game 7. Later, they touch on how to identify solid players in not-so-great situations, and tip their hat to the Mavs for their “risky” additions this season (6:58). Then, they preview what a hypothetical Finals series would look like between the Celtics and Mavs, with Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown all at their peak (34:08). Plus, Austin and Pausha discuss where Luka ranks among the best players and how that would change if he can take home a ring!
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Are Luka and Kyrie the Best Duo in the NBA? Plus, Reminiscing on LeBron’s Best Years.
Austin and Pausha are back to discuss the devastating loss for the Pacers in Game 2 against the Celtics, and emphasize the dominant Tatum-Brown duo (11:05). Then, they hit on Kyrie and Luka’s epic performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, before addressing adjustments the T-Wolves have to make for the rest of the series (44:40). Plus, the guys take a quick look back at LeBron’s best years.
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Lessons From T-Wolves’ Historic Game 7 Win and Haliburton Becomes NY’s Newest Enemy
Austin and Pausha are back to break down the Timberwolves’ huge Game 7 win over the Nuggets (1:12). Then, they share a trend they’ve observed that emphasizes the importance of having depth on your roster versus star power (17:31). Later, they make predictions for the Wolves-Mavs Western Conference finals, and give a shout-out to Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers for moving on to the Eastern Conference finals (45:32).
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Customer Reviews
Deep Thoughts
I liked the end of the 05/14 pod when Austin talked about being in your own bag. Good stuff.
Best NBA podcast
I don’t love Austin Rivers the player but his podcast is great. He has a great understanding of today’s game and isn’t afraid to speak his mind. And his co-host keeps things moving in the right direction. They have great chemistry too.
DPOY
Since when is DPOY a team award?
Wemby causes more lane U turns than LA rush hour. Those are blocked shots.