EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 46 MIN

Rashard Lewis with Mat Issa

from Pod of Fame · host Jim Miloch

Jim is joined by NBA analyst Mat Issa to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA forward Rashard Lewis. First, Jim and Mat cover Lewis' jump from high school to the pros and how it was a bit different than most (8:40). Next, they discuss Lewis' performance in Game 2 of the 2009 NBA Finals, what Lewis has in common with Carmelo Anthony, and just how rare his 3-point making ability at his height really was (13:30). Finally, they rank Lewis among the best forwards of the 2000s (32:50), before making a final call on whether or not Lewis belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame (39:01).