Baron Davis - Rivalries Never Die

Sloane knows Baron Davis! On this episode of Sloane Knows Best, the NBA know-it-all learns all about the life of the 5’2” high schooler years before he grew some inches and became a Golden State Warrior. Davis shares his favorite highlights of his NBA career, what he feels about the league today and offers Sloane a dream gig! The two prove that school rivalries never die but healthy bets can lead to friendship! Tune in. For behind-the-scenes and more Sloane takes, follow @sloaneknows on Instagram and TikTok Episode Notes: [0:00:00] Sloane’s INTRO to Baron Davis [0:00:37] The history books remember the “We Believe” Warriors [0:01:30] Baron takes us back to his life in the 9th grade [0:03:21] 5’2” and dreaming of the NBA [0:04:17] Childhood memories with Earl Watson, Dion Glover, Tayshaun Prince and Gilbert Arenas [0:06:42] Baron’s “Welcome to the League” moment featuring John Stockton and Karl Malone [0:08:18] “We Believe” Warriors (Davis, Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, Monta Ellis, Al Harrington and Jason Richardson) vs 2022 Warriors (Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins) [0:11:38] Most memorable play in Baron’s career [0:13:30] Jordan Poole’s a reliable wildcard [0:14:49] On Ja Morant as Most Improved Player [0:15:30] A job pitch to Adam Silver [0:16:07] GAME: Takes hotter than Kelly Oubre, Jr. [0:16:46] Best Dressed NBA Player [0:17:11] Best Shoe Game in the NBA [0:17:24] Funniest NBA Player [0:17:55] Favorite Current NBA Player [0:18:31] NBA Player for President [0:19:35] Best Singer or Rapper in the NBA [0:20:57] NBA Players love themselves most [0:23:26] Who is Trae Young without Steph Curry? [0:24:00] GAME: Muggsy or Manute [0:24:18 ] Instagram or TikTok [0:24:25] Town or Chill [0:24:32] MJ or Lebron [0:24:40] Zion Williamson or Ja Morant [0:24:53] New York or LA [0:24:58] Ronaldo or Messi [0:25:38] A bet is set: Brentwood or Crossroads [0:26:36] Doris Burke or Sloane? [0:28:20] Outro