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19/11/2024

Derek Anderson

This week on Knuckleheads we have one of the NBA’s craziest stories of all time, as Derek Anderson joins Q and D. DA details his journey from Louisville to hoop stardom. Parentless at 10 years old, father to a son at 15, he used basketball to help carry him through. He describes what it was like getting a scholarship to Ohio State, transferring to Kentucky, and how the NBA became a reality. DA is one of the few to have won a championship on both the college and NBA levels and his roller coaster journey of getting there is truly inspiring. Tune in. Louisville, growing up without parents, how he survived without getting lost to the streets (6:45) College process, earning a scholarship to Ohio State (14:16) Transferring to Kentucky, Rick Pitino and winning a NCAA title (25:44) Getting drafted, starting his foundation after his first check (39:11) Becoming a part of Jordan Brand, starting the low-cut trend (53:15) Playing with San Antonio, Tim Duncan and Greg Popovich (1:03:02) Going to Portland, Jail Blazers era (1:06:40) Miami Heat, winning NBA Finals in 2006 (1:27:30) 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

19/11/2024

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1h 49m
27/11/2024

Rori Harmon

This week, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins the show fresh off her return from injury. Rori delves into the challenges and — silver linings — of watching from the sidelines, as well as her important leadership role with the Longhorns and what excites her most about stepping into the SEC for her senior season. Rori Harmon is a hooper to keep your eye on – don’t miss! Target on Texas, Notre Dame matchup, Madison Booker flowers (5:10) 🎯💐 Blind-rank backcourt duos, joining the SEC (13:00) ⛹🏾‍♀️🔥 Scouting Report: Georgia Amoore, Raven Johnson (18:50) 📋🤫 Basketball roots, talented HS class, Choosing Texas (24:10) 🌱🧡 Being a freshman point guard, ACL recovery journey, coaching from the bench (36:55) ❤️‍🩹🗣 NIL, evolution of Rori’s game, Vibe Check (52:25) 💸✅

27/11/2024

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1h 8m
22/03/2022

CJ McCollum

From a mid-major to going 10th in the draft and forming one of the best backcourts in the NBA, CJ McCollum knows what it means to work for everything. He stops by to talk with Quentin and Darius on this episode of Knuckleheads. They discuss the important role that CJ’s brother played in getting him to where he is today, his decision to go to Lehigh, teaming up with Dame, and getting traded to NOLA….Tune in!! Getting recruited by colleges (14:33) Being involved in trade rumors (29.53) Becoming a starter with Portland (36:19) Missing his first flight to New Orleans (48:32) Getting PAID (53:57) 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 FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22/03/2022

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1h 12m
21/11/2023

Damian Lillard

Take 2 with our guy Damian Lillard this week on the pod! The guys pick up at the 2020 NBA Bubble and discuss Dame’s NBA Top 75 selection, his last few years in Portland and how his move to the Bucks really went down. They get into the current NBA storylines, in-season tournament thoughts, and what Giannis and Dame can do to create something special in Milwaukee. Tune in! First person Dame gave work to, Bubble season was no joke, losing CJ McCollum (0:00) NBA Top 75, (not) meeting MJ, playing for Chauncey Billups (23:30) Averaging 32 ppg last season, trade chatter, Milwaukee’s warm welcome (34:10) First conversation with Giannis, music career, in-season tournament (43:38) Young players and Olympics thoughts (52:10) Dream feature, Giannis and Dame as leaders, Space Jam (55:05) 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 FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21/11/2023

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1h 6m
23/10/2024

Raven Johnson

Champions only this week! South Carolina’s Raven Johnson hops on the pod to discuss her basketball journey and what it’s like playing for one of the most competitive programs in women’s basketball. Last season was the Revenge Tour. This season … the Repeat Tour.

23/10/2024

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51 min
30/10/2024

Saniya Rivers

From hooping on the big stage at the Final Four to being named Kelsey Plum’s “Dawg of the Class” this summer, NC State’s Saniya Rivers is just getting started! The WNBA prospect joins the show ahead of her last season of college basketball.

30/10/2024

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54 min
20/11/2024

Sania Feagin

This week we sit down with a reigning champion – South Carolina’s Sania Feagin! Sania takes us through her years playing for Dawn Staley, the mindset of the South Carolina team, and what she’s bringing to her senior season. 1. Natty celebrations, Forest Park HS jersey retirement, 3x3 gold medal (1:30) 🥳🥇 2. Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC, being the No. 4 recruit in HS, modeling her game after A’ja Wilson and Blake Griffin (5:52)💪🏾⛹🏾‍♀️ 3. Learning from Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso in the post, 2023 Final Four loss to Iowa (14:55)🤓💔 4. Last summer’s slow start, clicking in the first game vs. Notre Dame, close Sweet 16 game vs. Indiana (19:15)😅😮‍💨 5. Championship Game mindset, Raven Johnson flowers, Vibe Check (29:15)💐✅

20/11/2024

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45 min
16/07/2024

John Wall

This week we got a former No. 1 overall pick and Wizard great, John Wall, with Q and D on Knuckleheads. The five-time NBA All-Star looks back on being the top player in the country in high school, choosing Kentucky to play with Coach Calipari, and the origin of the John Wall dance. He talks about playing with Gilbert Arenas as his vet, balling out with the Wizards, and teaming up with Bradley Beal. John Wall, a real hooper’s hooper — tune in! Being the no. 1 recruit in high school (3:02) Deciding to go play for Coach Cal at Kentucky (5:27) Being on a stacked Wildcats team with DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe (7:38) Getting drafted by the Wizards (13:05) Doing the Dunk Contest, becoming an All-Star point guard (22:00) Changing the culture in DC, getting the Wizards to the playoffs (25:40) Bradley Beal, their dynamic duo (28:38) 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 FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/07/2024

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54 min
13/02/2024

KH Classic: Kobe Bryant

The Lakers unveiled Kobe Bryant’s statue and in honor of that we’re throwing it back to one of our best episodes ever — with Bean, himself. Kobe looks back on being the first guard to jump to the NBA out of high school, what it was like playing as a teenager in the league, and his first All-Star Game — matching up against MJ. He also discusses why he switched from wearing number 8 to number 24 and what it was like on the Lakers after Shaq left. There was no one like Kobe Bryant, and we will never forget the energy and love he showed us during this episode. We miss you, Bean. RIP. Draft night, Hornets trading him to the Lakers (5:01) Deciding to go straight from high school to the NBA (8:03) Dropping 61 in MSG against the Knicks (33:23) His daughter Gianna’s love for basketball (37:26) 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 FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13/02/2024

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46 min
16/10/2024

Kiki Iriafen

We’re baaaack! The college season is right around the corner, and we’re jumping right into things with one of the hottest players out of the transfer portal this summer – Kiki Iriafen! After graduating from Stanford in just three years, the L.A. native is coming home to finish her college career at USC.

16/10/2024

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51 min

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