The Alex Kennedy Podcast
by BasketballNews.com
This podcast features candid conversations with NBA players, executives, coaches, reporters and celebrities who love hoops. Alex gives listeners an inside look at life in the NBA and discusses the latest storylines, rumors and trends from around the league. New episodes drop every Monday! The Alex Kennedy Podcast is part of the BasketballNews.com Podcast Network.
Episodes
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NBA Trainer Tim Martin on His Incredible Journey, From Homelessness to Training Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey, Victor Wembanyama and More (Ep. 50)
Alex Kennedy is joined by NBA trainer Tim Martin. He opens up about his incredible journey — from homelessness to becoming an elite NBA trainer. He talks about training Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey, Victor Wembanyama and others. He also discusses how social media has changed the industry, his advice...
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Mike Gallagher on Fantasy Basketball Sleepers, Dynasty Strategies, This Year's Rookies and NBA Players to Target (Ep. 49)
Alex Kennedy is joined by Mike Gallagher of Establish the Run. They discuss all things fantasy basketball and fantasy football, including players to target, players to avoid, late-round sleepers, how to evaluate this year's rookies, the best draft strategies, advice for new dynasty leagues and…
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Fantasy Football Preview: Adam Levitan on Sleepers, Draft Strategy, Players to Target/Avoid (Ep. 48)
On this episode, Alex Kennedy is joined by Adam Levitan of Establish the Run. They discuss Christian McCaffrey vs. Jonathan Taylor at No. 1 overall, various draft strategies, late-round sleepers, players to target, players to avoid, rookies to keep an eye on, potential breakouts, when to draft a...
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Analyzing NBA Futures Odds, Kevin Durant Sweepstakes, Suns' Offseason, More (Ep. 47)
Alex Kennedy is joined by BasketballNews.com's Evan Sidery to discuss the NBA's 2022-23 championship odds, MVP odds, Rookie of the Year odds, the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, the Phoenix Suns' offseason and more. This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot, Branded Bills and Yerbaé.
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Breaking Down NBA Summer League, the Celtics' Moves, the Latest on Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, Kyrie Irving (Ep. 46)
Alex Kennedy is joined by Basketball News' Ethan Fuller to discuss NBA Summer League studs and duds, the Boston Celtics' recent moves, the top contenders entering next season, the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, whether Donovan Mitchell will end up on the Knicks and much more. This episode is sponsored...
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Orlando Johnson on Weighing Retirement, His Post-Playing Options, Attending the Sports Business Classroom, More (Ep. 45)
Alex Kennedy is joined by former NBA player Orlando Johnson, who has spent the last several years playing overseas. Now, Johnson is trying to determine the next chapter of his career, and he recently attended the Sports Business Classroom in Las Vegas as he weighed his options. Orlando talks…
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Early Winners and Losers of 2022 NBA Free-Agency Period (Ep. 44)
Alex Kennedy and Spencer Davies each name four winners and four losers of the 2022 NBA offseason. This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot, Branded Bills and Yerbaé.
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Tracy McGrady on His Hall-of-Fame Career, the NBA's Age Limit, Kobe Bryant Stories, the Ones Basketball League, More (Ep. 43)
Alex Kennedy is joined by a 7-time NBA All-Star and Hall-of-Famer Tracy McGrady! T-Mac discusses his Ones Basketball League that he recently founded, his favorite Kobe Bryant story, the NBA's age limit, the time he nearly teamed up with Michael Jordan, the Magic's potential Big 3 of T-Mac, Tim...
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2022 NBA Free Agency Preview: Mike Scotto on Top Players Available, Trade Candidates, Sleeper Free Agents, More (Ep. 42)
Alex Kennedy is joined by HoopsHype's Mike Scotto to discuss Zach LaVine's free agency, the Kyrie Irving saga, Deandre Ayton's market, the Knicks' pursuit of Jalen Brunson, Dejounte Murray's future, trade candidates, sleeper free agents and more. This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot, Branded...
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2022 NBA Draft Recap: Analyzing the Biggest Winners, Losers, Surprises (Ep. 41)
Alex Kennedy is joined by BasketballNews.com's NBA Draft analyst Derek Murray to break down the 2022 NBA Draft. They discuss the biggest winners, biggest losers, the wildest surprises, the lack of trades and much more. This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot and Branded Bills.
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2022 NBA Draft Prospect Jake LaRavia on His Game, Pre-Draft Process, Gordon Hayward Comparisons, More (Ep. 40)
Alex Kennedy is joined by former Wake Forest forward Jake LaRavia. He discusses his game, comparisons to Gordon Hayward, his experience during the NBA pre-draft process, his draft-night plans, how his skill set will translate in the modern NBA, prioritizing fit over pick, why a team should draft...
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2022 NBA Draft Preview: Matt Babcock on Biggest Sleepers, Trade Rumors, Potential All-Stars, More (Ep. 39)
Alex Kennedy is joined by BasketballNews.com's senior NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock. They discuss the talent in the 2022 NBA Draft, his biggest sleepers, who will go No. 1 overall, Chet Holmgren not sharing his medical info, which players have the widest range of outcomes, which teams have been...
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Mark Schindler on His Sportswriting Career, the NBA's Best Young Cores, More (Ep. 38)
Alex Kennedy is joined by his BasketballNews.com colleague Mark Schindler. They discuss Mark's sportswriting career, their advice for young journalists, whether Mark wants to get into scouting or a front office, the best young cores in the NBA, which teams are the best at player development, the...
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Ice Cube on the BIG3's Growth, His Dream Signing, His NBA Mount Rushmore, More (Ep. 37)
Alex Kennedy is joined by hip-hop legend and BIG3 founder Ice Cube. He discusses the BIG3's growth, the league's NFTs that allow anyone to become a minority owner, Snoop Dogg joining the league, his NBA Mount Rushmore, his dream signing in the BIG3, how the NBA has treated the BIG3...
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Dave DuFour on NBA Finals, Jazz Possibly Breaking Up, Sports Business Classroom, More (Ep. 36)
Alex Kennedy is joined by Dave DuFour of The Athletic. They discuss the NBA Finals, the Celtics' core, Quin Snyder's departure from the Jazz, what's next for Utah this offseason, the Lakers hiring of Darvin Ham and more. Then, they discuss the Sports Business Classroom in Las Vegas. For more...
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Nekias Duncan on His Sportswriting Career, Today's NBA Media Landscape, Whether He'll Ever Work for a Team, More (Ep. 35)
Alex Kennedy is joined by his BasketballNews.com colleague, Nekias Duncan! Duncan is a terrific writer and the host of "The Dunker Spot." They discuss Nekias' sportswriting career, how he got his start, the NBA media landscape, his long-term goals, whether he wants to work for an NBA team someday...
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PFF's Trevor Sikkema On Crazy NFL Offseason, Buccaneers' Moves, 2022 NFL Draft (Ep. 34)
On this episode, Alex Kennedy is joined by Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus. They discuss this crazy NFL offseason, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' free-agency moves, Bruce Arians' decision to retire and pass the team to Todd Bowles, the 2022 NFL Draft and much more. This episode is brought to you…
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Sarah Kustok on Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game, "NBA Flashback" Podcast, New-Look Nets, More (Ep. 33)
Alex Kennedy is joined by NBA broadcaster Sarah Kustok. She's the host of "NBA Flashback," a podcast that revisits some of the best moments in NBA history. In the latest episode, she looks back on Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game and talks to players such as James Harden, Klay Thompson and…
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Jarnell Stokes on NBA Comeback, Playing in China, His Production Company, More (Ep. 32)
Alex Kennedy is joined by professional basketball player Jarnell Stokes, who recently dominated in China and is looking to return to the NBA. They discuss his NBA career, his plans to play in Summer League, how the game has evolved, his new production company (Stoked Film Group), his crypto…
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2022 NBA Trade Deadline Preview: Breaking Down the Latest Rumors with Mike Scotto
The 2022 NBA trade deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. ET. Which teams have been the most active? Who's the biggest name that will be moved? Alex Kennedy and HoopsHype's Michael Scotto break down all of the notable NBA trade rumors — including the latest on Ben Simmons, James Harden, Domantas Sabonis,...
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Dan Grunfeld on His New Book "By The Grace of the Game" About Ernie Grunfeld Becoming the Only NBA Player Whose Parents Escaped the Holocaust (Ep. 30)
Alex Kenndy is joined by Dan Grunfeld, a former professional basketball player and author of the new book "By the Grace of the Game." The book is about Dan's father, Ernie Grunfeld, who is a former NBA player and GM. Ernie is the only player in NBA history whose parents survived the Holocaust…
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Thad Young on Getting Blindsided by Trade to Spurs, Dealing With Recent Trade Rumors, the Key to NBA Longevity, More (Ep. 29)
Alex Kennedy is joined by San Antonio Spurs forward Thaddeus Young. The 15-year NBA veteran talks about being blindsided by the Bulls-Spurs trade, his current role in San Antonio, his name surfacing in trade rumors once again, Dejounte Murray's breakout season, the key to longevity in the NBA,...
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NBA Trainer Joe Abunassar on the Evolution of Player Development, Training Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Garnett and More (Ep. 28)
Alex Kennedy is joined by Joe Abunassar, an NBA trainer and the founder of Impact Basketball. Abunassar has trained many stars such as Kevin Garnett, Chauncey Billups, Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan. He discusses the evolution of player development, his offseason work with various...
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18 Former Players Charged with Defrauding NBA Healthcare Fund: Legal Expert David Weinstein on What's Next, Possible Sentences, More (Ep. 27)
After last week's shocking news that 18 former NBA players defrauded the league's Health and Welfare Benefit Plan, Alex Kennedy is joined by David Weinstein, an attorney who has represented athletes in white-collar criminal cases throughout his 30-year career. They discuss this case, what happens...
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NBA Offseason Preview: Jake Fischer and Alex Kennedy on the Latest Free-Agency Rumors and Trade Buzz (Ep. 26)
Alex Kennedy is joined by Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer to discuss all things NBA offseason. They break down recent trade buzz surrounding Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, Pascal Siakam and C.J. McCollum among others. Then, they discuss the latest free-agency rumors involving Kyle Lowry, DeMar...
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NBA Salary Cap Expert Larry Coon on the Upcoming Offseason, Lakers' Free-Agency Rumors, Sports Business Classroom, More (Ep. 25)
Alex Kennedy is joined by NBA salary cap expert Larry Coon, who discusses the upcoming offseason, which teams have the most cap room, the rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, his CBA FAQ, how he became a cap guru, his involvement with Sports Business Classroom and a special SBC discount for...
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Mirin Fader on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Improbable Rise, Her New Book, LaMelo Ball's Journey, Ja Morant's Success (Ep. 24)
Alex Kennedy is joined by Mirin Fader, who writes for The Ringer and is the author of a new book called "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP." She talks about Giannis Antetokounmpo's incredible story, her experience writing her first book and more. Then, she talks about covering LaMelo…
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Jackson Frank on the Mavericks' "Shadow GM," NBA Playoffs, Injured Stars, More
Alex Kennedy is joined by NBA writer Jackson Frank to discuss The Athletic's Dallas Mavericks story, the various playoff series, the injuries to numerous stars this postseason, the NBA's plan for next season, his NBA Finals prediction, his advice for aspiring sportswriters and more.
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Panini America VP Jason Howarth on the Trading-Card Boom, the Future of Collecting, NBA Top Shot and More
This week, Alex Kennedy is joined by Panini America VP Jason Howarth. They discuss the trading-card boom, the LeBron James rookie card that sold for $5.2 million, the rise of NFTs, NBA Top Shot, the future of collecting and much more. Thanks to BetQL for sponsoring this episode!
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NBA Trade Deadline Preview: Kyle Lowry, Aaron Gordon, Victor Oladipo, Andre Drummond, Lonzo Ball, Spencer Dinwiddie, More (Ep. 21)
Alex Kennedy is joined by HoopsHype's Mike Scotto to discuss the latest rumors ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. They discuss what may happen with Kyle Lowry, Victor Oladipo, Aaron Gordon, Andre Drummond, Lonzo Ball, Spencer Dinwiddie, Evan Fournier, Richaun Holmes, Kelly Oubre, Lauri…
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Amir Blumenfeld on the Rise of NBA Top Shot, the Lakers' Success, "Jake and Amir" and More (Ep. 20)
Alex Kennedy is joined by podcaster and NBA Top Shot collector Amir Blumenfeld, who hosts "If I Were You" and "Buckets." They discuss the rise of NBA Top Shot, where this craze could be headed, the Lakers, Amir's various projects and much more. This episode is sponsored by GreenSupply.com.
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Bobby Portis on Joining the Milwaukee Bucks, Taking Less Money to Play on a Contender, His Growth in Recent Years (Ep. 19)
Alex Kennedy is joined by 6-year NBA veteran and current Milwaukee Bucks big man Bobby Portis. They discuss Portis' decision to sign with the Bucks, taking less money to play for a contender, how he's matured (on and off the floor), getting acclimated in Milwaukee, how he learned to embrace his...
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Fantasy Basketball: Buy-Low Candidates, Biggest Surprises, Buy or Sell, NBA Top Shot and More with Mike Gallagher (Ep. 18)
On this episode, Alex Kennedy is joined by fantasy-basketball expert Mike Gallagher of Establish the Run NBA. They discuss some players who have surprised thus far, players who have disappointed, buy-low candidates and sell-high options. They also play a game of "buy or sell," discussing various...
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Mo Dakhil on Life as an NBA Video Coordinator, Which Contenders are Legit, the Lakers' Dominance (Ep. 17)
On this episode, Alex Kennedy is joined by Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and The Athletic. They discuss Mo's past life as a video coordinator for the Clippers and Spurs, his transition to media, which NBA contenders are legit, who has impressed from this rookie class, the Nets' defensive issues…
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Former Nets Coach David Nurse on Brooklyn's Big 3, the Nets' Culture, the Evolution of NBA Training and More (Ep. 16)
Alex Kennedy is joined by NBA trainer and former Brooklyn Nets shooting coach David Nurse. They talk about the Brooklyn Nets' Big Three of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving, David's experience on the Nets' coaching staff and the culture that Sean Marks instilled in Brooklyn. They also...
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Larry Nance Jr. on His Breakout Season, the Cavs Adding Jarrett Allen/Taurean Prince, His Terrific Defense, Sexland and More (Ep. 15)
Alex Kennedy is joined by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. They talk about his Browns, the Cavaliers' additions (Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince), his development, his outstanding defense, his individual goals, the Cavs' defensive turnaround, being labeled one of the NBA's most...
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Nikola Vucevic on the Magic's Hot Start, Markelle Fultz's Injury, Developing into an All-Star and More (Ep. 14)
Alex Kennedy is joined by All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, who is having another monster year with the Orlando Magic (averaging 21.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.0 steals). Vooch discusses Orlando's 6-2 start, Markelle Fultz's season-ending injury, his development into an...
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Analyzing the Westbrook-for-Wall Trade, the Lakers' Terrific Offseason, the Best Under-the-Radar Moves and More With Nekias Duncan (Ep. 12)
On this episode, Alex Kennedy is joined by BasketballNews.com writer Nekias Duncan. They discuss the Wizards-Rockets trade that swapped John Wall (and a first-rounder) for Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis' five-year deal with Los Angeles, the Lakers' terrific offseason, the Heat's moves, the best...
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NBA Offseason Buy or Sell: Breaking Down the Lakers, Bucks, Clippers, Suns, Hawks, Hornets, Knicks and More
Alex Kennedy is joined by his colleague, BasketballNews.com Senior Writer/Editor Spencer Davies. They discuss the latest NBA offseason moves and play a game of "Buy or Sell" to break down a number of different teams and players (including the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles...
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Vinny Del Negro on NBA Coaching Hires, Steve Nash's Transition, the Condensed Offseason, Whether He'll Coach Again and More (Ep. 10)
Alex Kennedy is joined by BasketballNews.com's Vinny Del Negro. They discuss the NBA's coaching changes (including Doc Rivers to Philadelphia, Tom Thibodeau to New York, Steve Nash to Brooklyn, Stan Van Gundy to New Orleans, Billy Donovan to Chicago, Ty Lue to L.A. and Stephen Silas to Houston)....
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2020 NBA Offseason Preview: Eric Pincus on Teams With Cap Space, Top Free Agents, Possible Condensed Schedule and More (Ep. 9)
Alex Kennedy and Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus preview the 2020 NBA offseason, discussing the four teams with significant cap space (the Knicks, Hawks, Pistons and Hornets), the possible condensed schedule, how COVID could impact teams' decision-making, this year's free-agent class, what the…
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Gabrielle Union on Her Acting Career, the Banana Boat Incident, Marriage to Dwyane Wade, Toxic Workplaces in Hollywood and More (Ep. 8)
Alex Kennedy talks to Gabrielle Union about how she got her start as an actor, her "big break," her advice for aspiring actors, her marriage to Dwyane Wade, the banana boat incident, dealing with paparazzi, how the media covers her and Dwyane, speaking out about the toxic workplace at America's…
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2020 NBA Draft Preview: Matt Babcock on the Top Prospects, Biggest Sleepers, Teams Looking to Trade Picks and More (Ep. 7)
Alex Kennedy is joined by NBA draft expert Matt Babcock of BasketballNews.com and Babcock Hoops. They preview the 2020 NBA Draft and discuss how COVID-19 has affected the pre-draft process, whether teams will evaluate players differently, the top prospects (including LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards,...
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Brian Windhorst on Covering LeBron James, Giannis' Future, the NBA's Next Super-team, and 2020 Free-Agency (Ep. 6)
Alex Kennedy is joined by ESPN's Brian Windhorst. They discuss his sportswriting career, his experience covering LeBron James (who was 14 years old when they met), whether LeBron will finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Giannis Antetokounmpo's future, which franchise will form the next...
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Jeff Pearlman on the Shaq-Kobe Lakers Dynasty, His New Book and More (Ep. 5)
Alex Kennedy is joined by best-selling author Jeff Pearlman, who has a new book out called "Three Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty. (https://www.amazon.com/Three-Ring-Circus-Crazy-Lakers-Dynasty-ebook/dp/B081TTYZ6B) " Jeff talks about writing this book, the...
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Ronnie2K on NBA 2K21, The Shot Meter, The Future of NBA 2K, How Players React to their 2K Rating and More (Ep. 4)
Alex Kennedy is joined by Ronnie Singh (AKA Ronnie2K). Ronnie discusses his career, NBA 2K21, the shot meter, what NBA 2K will look like in 10 years, his social-media following, meeting celebrities who love the game, how players react to their NBA 2K rating, why players care so much about their...
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Ben Golliver on Life in the NBA Bubble, Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future, The Next Super-Team and More (Ep. 3)
Alex Kennedy chats with The Washington Post's Ben Golliver about life in the NBA bubble, which franchise will assemble the next super-team, Giannis Antetokounmpo's future, Conference Finals predictions, his upcoming book and much more. This episode is sponsored by GreenSupply.com.
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Lil B on Cursing Durant/Harden, Trying Out for G-League, Being an Independent Rapper and More (Ep. 2)
Alex Kennedy is joined by rapper, author, and lecturer Lil B "The BasedGod." He discusses his love of basketball, his tryout with the Golden State Warriors' G-League affiliate, the curse of The BasedGod, the story behind cursing Kevin Durant and James Harden, the challenges of being an…
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Etan Thomas on Athlete Activism, How It's Evolved in the NBA, The Importance of LeBron James Speaking Out and More (Ep. 1)
Alex Kennedy is joined by 11-year NBA veteran and current BasketballNews.com writer Etan Thomas. They discuss athlete activism, how it's evolved in recent years, the players' decision to resume the playoffs, LeBron James' role in this, Etan's special relationship with the late John Thompson and...
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This podcast features candid conversations with NBA players, executives, coaches, reporters and celebrities who love hoops. Alex gives listeners an inside look at life in the NBA and discusses the latest storylines, rumors and trends from around the league. New episodes drop every Monday! The Alex Kennedy Podcast is part of the BasketballNews.com Podcast Network.
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