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The Opinionated 7-Footers

by The Opinionated Podcast

The 7-footers Brendan Haywood and Ryan Hollins share their opinionated takes on the past and present events of basketball in its continuous evolution as one of the most popular sports.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 25: Ep. 25 - Jermaine O'Neal joins!

    18-year NBA vet and 6x All-Star Jermaine O'Neal joins the two 7-footers to discuss the release of the Netflix documentary "Untold: Malice in the Palace." J.O. expresses his feelings towards the situation and how he's ready to move on but also gives the fans more insight on the legendary night. B...

  2. Episode 24: Ep. 24 - Jeff Van Gundy joins

    Current NBA Analyst and former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy joins the two 7-footers to discuss his 17-year coaching career in the NBA and the current state of today's game. Van Gundy shares stories about how he started, Knicks history and coaching Rocket greats Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.

  3. Episode 23: Ep. 23 - Big Play Slay joins

    The three-time pro-bowler Darius Slay joins the two 7-footers on the opinionated podcast to discuss his journey to the NFL. Big Play Slay talks the best DB's in the game, guarding the best WR's in the game and stopping the comparisons between Calvin Johnson and DK Metcalf. Slay also opens up…

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  4. Episode 22: Ep. 22 - The Battle in the Paint with Etan Thomas

    11-year NBA vet Etan Thomas joins the two 7-footers to discuss his journey to the league and how competitive battles with former Wizards teammate Brendan Haywood turned ugly. He also talks about playing with Michael Jordan and challenging the NBA on the National Anthem in the early 2000's.

  5. Episode 21: Ep. 21 - The hilarious Spice Adams joins

    9-year NFL vet, and one of social media's biggest stars Anthony "Spice" Adams joins the two 7-footers on the opinionated podcast to discuss his journey from the pros to creating a brand outside of sports. Spice gives us insight on how hard his transition was and how he's continuing the recent...

  6. Episode 20: Ep. 20 - Mr. St. Louis Larry Hughes joins

    13-year NBA veteran Larry Hughes joins the two 7-footers on the opinionated podcast to discuss his journey from St. Louis to the big stage. Hughes talks playing with Allen Iverson as a rookie, building a strong bond with former teammate Gilbert Arenas and being traded and playing with LeBron…

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  7. Episode 19: Ep. 19 - Nobody Likes to Rebound with Andre Drummond

    The double-double machine Andre Drummond joins the two 7-footers on the opinionated podcast to discuss his one-and-done experience at Uconn, his knack for rebounding and how's he liking his new home in Cleveland. He also opens up about his special bond with his mother and how she's helped him...

  8. Episode 18: Ep. 18 - Adjusting to the Game with Marvin Williams

    15-year veteran Marvin Williams joins the two 7-footers on the opinionated podcast to discuss his journey from high school All-American, NCAA champion to becoming the number 2 pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. Williams also discusses how he was able to carve out a lengthy career by adjusting to the…

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  9. Ep. 17 - The Beast of the East joins

    New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing joins the two 7-footers to discuss his hall of fame career. Ewing shares stories about his experience at Georgetown under the late great John Thompson, tough playoff battles in the Eastern Conference and being apart of the 1992 Dream Team.

  10. Ep. 16 - The Truth Is

    NBA Champion Paul "The Truth" Pierce joins the two 7-Footers on the Opinionated Podcast. Pierce talks about his time at Kansas, slipping in the 1998 NBA Draft, and how the Big 3 teamed up in Boston. He also discusses his competitive battles with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.

  11. Ep. 15 - Get it Out the Mud Quinn Cook

    NBA champion Quinn Cook joins the two 7-footers on the opinionated podcast to discuss his frustrated journey to a NBA roster. Cook also talks about his decelerated high school career, his relationship with Coach K at Duke and becoming a champion.

  12. Ep. 14 - Mr. Metta World Peace joins

    NBA champion Metta World Peace joins the two 7-footers on this episode of the opinionated podcast. The defensive specialist shares experiences on how he grew up playing with Lamar Odom and Elton Brand. He also talks about how he battled with mental health throughout his 17-year career, breaking...

  13. Ep. 13 - Mr. Big Shot Billups joins

    NBA champion Chauncey "Mr. Big Shot" Billups joins the two 7-footers on the opinionated podcast. Billups talks about growing up in Denver dominating the hoop scene and looking forward to out of town competition. He also, opens up about his early struggles in the NBA and how he stayed confident in...

  14. Ep. 12 - All-Star Blake Griffin joins

    Detroit Pistons All-Star Blake Griffin joins the 7-footers on the opinionated podcast. Griffin talks about growing up playing ball with his older brother Taylor and being coached by his father in high school. He also shares stories on the lob city era and how he's continuing to evolve his game in...

  15. Ep. 11 - 13-year vet Jared Dudley joins

    Los Angeles Lakers Jared Dudley joins the two 7-footers to discuss his journey to the NBA, his time the Phoenix Suns and the current rivalry between Lakers/Clippers.

  16. Ep. 10 - It's only one Prime Time...Deion Sanders joins

    Hall of Fame NFL star Deion "Prime Time" Sanders joins the two 7-footers on the Opinionated Podcast. Sanders shares stories about growing up playing multiple sports, and how that translated to his professional career. He also opens up about how his "Prime Time" persona was premeditated and how it...

  17. Ep. 9 - The First Lady Candace Parker joins

    WNBA champion, Candace Parker joins the two 7-footers on the Opinionated Podcast. The two-time MVP shares stories about growing up with her brothers as the only girl. She discusses having a strong relationship with the late greats Pat Summitt and Kobe Bryant. Parker also opens up about her…

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  18. Ep. 8 - Hall of Fame interview with Grant Hill

    Hall Famer/NBA analyst Grant Hill joins the two 7-footers on the Opinionated Podcast to talk his legendary basketball career. Hill gives a in depth explanation on how he battled through injuries, his relationship with Coach K, playing one's with a young Kobe Bryant, and meeting Michael Jackson.

  19. Ep. 7 - Nick "Swaggy P" Young joins

    NBA champion Nick "Swaggy P" Young joins the Opinionated Podcast to discuss his urgency to return to the NBA, as the season resumes. Young also talks about his troubled years' in Washington, practice battles with Kobe, and winning a championship in Golden State during the 2018 season.

  20. Ep. 6 - Real talk with Kendrick Perkins

    NBA champion/NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins joins the two 7-footers on the Opinionated Podcast to talk his long 14-year NBA career. The big fella opens up about the magical run with the Celtics, playing with LeBron James in high school, and the recent back and forth drama with Kevin Durant. He also...

  21. Ep. 5 - Mr. No Technical Fouls Mike Conley joins

    Utah Jazz Mike Conley joins the two 7-footers on the Opinionated Podcast. Conley shares stories about his dad being very influential to his career, playing with former #1 pick Greg Oden growing up, and spending his first 12 seasons in Memphis. He also talks about how hard it is to transition to...

  22. Ep. 4 - The Sixth Man legend Jamal Crawford joins

    Three-time Sixth Man of the Year, Jamal Crawford joins the two 7-footers on the Opinionated Podcast. The Seattle native has been very influential to basketball culture. He opens up about his passion to still play the game, but is also content with whatever happens. He also shares stories about…

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  23. Ep. 3 - The Creator of Small Ball Shawn Marion joins

    Four-time All-Star and NBA champ Shawn Marion joins the two 7-footers on the Opinionated Podcast. Marion shares stories about original small ball in Phoenix, guarding the games' best (MJ, KOBE, LEBRON), and thoughts on the 2011 championship run.

  24. Ep. 2 - Mr. Opinionated himself Gilbert Arenas joins

    Three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas joins the two 7-footers on the Opinionated Podcast. Arenas shares stories about MJ co-signing him to attend Arizona to classic battles against Kobe Bryant in the NBA.

  25. Ep. 1 - Trash-talking at its finest with Gary Payton

    The Hall of Fame guard Gary Payton joins the Opinionated Podcast to discuss his longtime career in the NBA. The 7-footers bring the best out of GP as he talks about his time at Oregon State, playing against MJ and more.

About this show

The 7-footers Brendan Haywood and Ryan Hollins share their opinionated takes on the past and present events of basketball in its continuous evolution as one of the most popular sports.

Hosted by

The Opinionated Podcast

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Opinionated 7-Footers have?

The Opinionated 7-Footers has 25 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 10, 2021.

What is The Opinionated 7-Footers about?

The 7-footers Brendan Haywood and Ryan Hollins share their opinionated takes on the past and present events of basketball in its continuous evolution as one of the most popular sports.

How often does The Opinionated 7-Footers release new episodes?

The Opinionated 7-Footers publishes every two weeks, based on its 25 episodes since May 2020.

Who hosts The Opinionated 7-Footers?

The Opinionated 7-Footers is created and hosted by The Opinionated Podcast.
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