BJ x Bucher Podcast

Lakers legend and former coach, Byron Scott joins us to discuss coaching The Mamba, Kobe Bryant, coaching the game versus playing the game, some of the drama that took place at the Lakers organization while he was at the helm, and a whole lot more. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #ByronScott #KobeBryant #LosAngeles #Lakers #coaching #RicBucher #BJArmstrong #ShaineFreeman

In this bonus episode of the BJ & Bucher podcast, BJ Armstrong and producer Shaine Freeman are joined by SiriusXM's Bottom Line Sports Show host Gerald Brown to discuss a number of topics, including: 1. What Makes A Franchise Player? 2. Can Players Make Their Teammates Better? 3. How Many True Superstar Players Are There In Today's NBA? 4. What To Make of the Proposed NBA Draft Reform, and more. BONUS INTERVIEW: We play an interesting outtake from Episode 46 where Ric Bucher sat down with Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins to discuss how his childhood shaped his ability to adjust to sudden changes in his life & career. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #JohnCollins #AtlantaHawks #GeraldBrown #SiriusXM #BottomLineSports #RicBucher #BJArmstrong #ShaineFreeman

Newly drafted Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins stops by to discuss his journey from Army brat to becoming the 19th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and more. Also joining us is Goldman Sachs investment advisor Terance Takyi to offer NBA players some sound financial advice. In addition, BJ & Ric cover these NBA hot topics: Q1: Kobe Bryant's #MambaChallenge to current NBA players Q2: Terance Takyi gives the real deal about money and NBA players HALFTIME MUSIC: "4,3,2,1" by LL Cool J feat. Redman, Method Man, and DMX Q3: NBA Trivia Challenge: Ric & BJ go head-to-head in a battle to see whose memory is better when it comes to the 1984 NBA Draft that saw Jordan, Barkley, and Olajuwon selected amongst the Top 5 picks. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #JohnCollins #AtlantaHawks #TeranceTakyi #GoldmanSachs #2017NBADraft #music #hiphop #LLCoolJ #1984Draft #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Roger Mason Jr, President of The Big3 basketball league, joins us to discuss the league's inaugural season, his hopes for the league's future, the Big3 Playoffs, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their insider knowledge on the following NBA hot topics: Q1: Dan Gilbert, LeBron James, and Donald Trump Q2: Dahntay Jones says Steph Curry is not a Top 10 NBA player HALFTIME MUSIC: Pharoahe Monch "Simon Says" Q3: NBA Trivia Challenge: Ric & BJ go head-to-head in a battle to see whose memory is better when it comes to Rookie of the Year winners and losers. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #RogerMasonJr #IceCube #Big3 #DanGilbert #LeBronJames #ClevelandCavaliers #DonaldTrump #DahntayJones #StephCurry #ROY #music #hiphop #PharoaheMonch #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Newly crowned Knicks GM Scott Perry stops by to discuss the future of New York's beloved franchise and what it will take to turn the Knicks around, what it means to be part of the first NBA front office led by an all black executive team, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: As Derrick Rose's agent, BJ addresses the guard's trade to Cleveland. Is a Houston Rockets team with Carmelo a championship contender? Reasons why LeBron & Kyrie have struggled to co-exist like Jordan & Pippen did in Chicago. NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Summer League History Music by Ice Cube "Today Was A Good Day" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #ScottPerry #DerrickRose #KyrieIrving #NewYork #Knicks #Chicago #Bulls #music #hiphop #IceCube #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Denzel Valentine joins us to share his thoughts on the Jimmy Butler trade, playing with Dwyane Wade, his own assessment of his Rookie season, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: Evaluating Summer League's best players Did Magic Johnson go too far with Lonzo Ball praise? Scott Perry joins NY Knicks as GM; what does it mean? NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Summer League History Featuring music by Grandmaster Flash - The Message #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #DenzelValentine #JimmyButler #ChicagoBulls #music #hiphop #GrandmasterFlash #TheMessage #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

DJ Wilson was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks as the 17th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and he couldn't be happier. In this exclusive interview with the former University of Michigan star we learn why he chose to enter the draft early, what it was like being selected in the 1st round, how he is preparing himself for the NBA Summer League, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: How many rookies can a team actually keep on their rosters? Did the Bulls lose in the Butler trade deal with the TWolves? Renting Paul George? NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Draft History Featuring music by The Notorious B.I.G. - "Big Poppa" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #DJWilson #Milwaukee #Bucks #NBADraft #JimmyButler #ChicagoBulls #music #hiphop #notoriousbig #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Newly crowned NBA Champion DAVID WEST of the 2017 Golden State Warriors drops by to discuss how winning a NBA title could affect his decision to retire, why he chose to protest the national anthem during the 2016-17 season, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: How It Feels To Win A Ring David West Punched BJ After Game 5 at Oracle Arena Are The Warriors Kevin Durant's Team Can the Dubs Win A 3rd NBA Title In 2018? Featuring Music by Mobb Deep - "Shook Ones" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #DavidWest #GoldenState #Warriors #NBAFinals #music #hiphop #mobbdeep #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Golden State Warriors center JAVALE MCGEE takes time away from the NBA Finals to speak with BJ & Bucher about why he joined the Warriors, what he thinks about being viewed as dumb, what he likes about playing with GSW, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: Who BJ Is Repping In The 2017 NBA Draft What Matters Most To A Player Entering The Draft How Racism Affects Black Athletes NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Finals Facts Featuring Music by DJ Premier "Classic (ft. Rakim, Nas, KRS One) #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #JavaleMcGee #GoldenState #Warriors #NBAFinals #music #hiphop #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

NBA Legend and godfather to Kyrie Irving, Rod Strickland, takes time out of his busy schedule to speak with BJ & Bucher about regrets, honors, and funny moments in his NBA career. ALSO - our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: Top 5 Players In 2016-17 Playoffs NBA Finals THREE-Match? What Is Considered "Dirty" Basketball? NBA Trivia Challenge: All-NBA Legends Featuring Music by KRS-One "Step Into A World" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #RodStrickland #KyrieIrving #Cleveland #Cavaliers #NBAAllStar #music #KRSOne #hiphop

Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Kyle Korver takes time out from the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals series versus the Celtics to speak with BJ & Bucher about being traded mid-season from Atlanta to Cleveland, what it's like playing alongside LeBron James, and a whole lot more. ALSO - our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot buttons: 2017 NBA Draft Combine Does Kyle Lowery Want To Win? Is LaVar Ball's Marketing Scheme Hurting Lonzo's Future? NBA Trivia Challenge: Playoffs Record Holders #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #Cleveland #Cavaliers #KyleKorver

Fresh off his 2017 NBA Playoff series versus Golden State, the "Rip City Assassin", Damian Lillard (aka Dame Dolla) sits down with BJ & Bucher to discuss the NBA, music, and more. ALSO - our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot buttons: Why young Bulls players want Rondo back next season Is Giannis the NBA's future? Should the Lakers give up a draft pick for Paul George; and what exactly is Larry Bird saying by stepping down from the Pacers organization? #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #PortlandTrailblazers #DamianLillard #4BarFriday

Recently hired Sacramento Kings EVP Scott Perry, who was just released from his post as Assistant GM by the Orlando Magic, speaks openly about exiting Florida, the philosophy that helped the Pistons win a NBA title during his time in Detroit, and how the NBA’s $24 Billion TV deal will affect player salaries. ALSO – our hosts share their experienced perspectives on the following NBA news hot buttons: Who's making the loudest noise in Rd 1 of NBA Playoffs Orlando Magic front office shakeup and what it means Why Draymond Green is the most intelligent defender BJ and Ric battle to see who knows more about NBA Playoff history. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #SacramentoKings

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley Jr. joins us to discuss a number of interesting facts about his career, whether it's being one of the league's most underrated point guards, his huge contract with the Grizz, or offering advice to up-and-coming PG's on what they need to know if they want to make it in the NBA. ALSO - our hosts discuss NBA related topics, including: Is this the end of Carmelo's time with the Knicks? The NBA's seeming new school version of old school fights Was Scottie Pippen wrong to say that Phil Jackson should be fired? BJ and Ric battle to see who knows more about NBA Playoff history. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #MemphisGrizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol joins us to discuss a number of things we did not know about his approach to the game, his perspective on playing against his brother at the highest level of the game, and a whole lot more. ALSO - our hosts discuss NBA related topics, including: Joakim Noah's 20 Game Suspension over Drug Violation Devin Booker's 70 point game in Boston. BJ and Ric battle to see who knows more about the NBA's long history. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #MemphisGrizzlies

Golden State Warriors Forward MATT BARNES stops by to discuss his bad boy persona, how he has managed to stay in the NBA for more than a decade, and what he thinks of his return to the Dubs. ALSO - our hosts discuss NBA related topics, including: How a NBA agent looks at the NCAA tournaments The truth about Andre Iguodala's racially charged comments. BJ debuts as the Hip Hop artist, HADD2 while Ric and Shaine try to be a good audience. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #MarchMadness2017

Atlanta Hawks Shooting Guard TIM HARDAWAY JR joins us to discuss his journey from NBA kid to NBA player, and tries to remember if Tim Hardaway Sr was mad about BJ starting over him back in the day. BJ and Ric discuss other NBA related topics, including: How they would change the NBA All-Star Weekend. Is the triple-double being overblown by the media? BJ and Ric go head-to-head in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia about the greatest NBA teams of all-time. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

2x NBA All-Star BARON DAVIS speaks the truth his comeback efforts, LeBron, and more; while BJ Armstrong and Ric Bucher discuss other NBA related topics, including: Have analytics ruined the game? BJ torn over Shaq and JaVale McGee beef. BJ and Ric go head-to-head in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia about the greatest Small Forwards. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

Hip-Hop great and NBA fan Pharoahe Monch joins us to discuss the Oakley-Knicks ban, how he would handle the Knicks if he were the team's owner, and his own personal Top 5 NBA players of all time. Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins trade to New Orleans 2. How Westbrook vs Durant is similar to Jordan vs Magic and Bird 3. BJ reveals his new rap name/alias to Ric and Shaine and more... #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

Former NBA star JAYSON WILLIAMS gets real about prison, addiction, rehab, and redemption. While he shares other funny stories with BJ and Ric about the NBA. Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. Draymond's historic night of triple-doubles and quad-nickels 2. Charles Oakley and James Dolan (Knicks owner) drama 3. BJ and Ric go head-to-head in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge to avoid being memed. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

NBA legend and Hall of Fame big man Yao Ming stops by to discuss a number of topics, including: - Houston Rockets retiring his Jersey - China and the NBA - Stephon Marbury and more Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. Can Isaiah Thomas carry the Boston Celtics 2. Why we don't see as many Chinese players in the NBA 3. The LeBron - Barkley beef 4. BJ and Ric go head-to-head in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge to avoid being memed. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

NBA big man, Zaza Pachulia stops by to discuss a number of topics, including: - Russell Westbrook drama - Whether or not he's disappointed that he didn't land on an All-star roster - Why he likes playing for Golden State, and more Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. D Wade and Bulls drama 2. Carmelo and Knicks trade 3. CJ McCullum & Chandler Parsons Twitter war 4. BJ and Ric go head-to-head for bragging rights in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge to avoid being memed. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

Ric and BJ are joined by special guest, legendary NBA point guard and current Head Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jason Kidd to discuss a number of topics, including his take on being an NBA coach versus being a player. Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. Will Carmelo leave NYC after this season? 2. Russell Westbrook ALL-STAR Snub 3. BJ and Ric go head-to-head for bragging rights in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge to avoid being memed. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

This episode Ric and BJ welcome special guest Vince Carter aka "Half Man, Half Amazing" to the show. VC and BJ try to recall if Vince ever dunked on the elder Armstrong in his final year in the NBA. Other topics discussed on this episode include: 1. Game Speed: Should the league get rid of time outs to speed up the game so that fans stay tuned in? 2. Why Giannis Antetokounmpo is the future of the NBA 3. Why BJ and Ric love Robert Parrish "The Chief" 4. BJ and Ric go head-to-head for bragging rights in a hilarious round of NBA Trivia Challenge. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

In addition to Brian "The White Mamba" Scalabrine joining the show, Ric and BJ discuss a number of topics, including: 1. NBA trades - Kyle Korver to the Cavs and Donatas Motiejunas to the Pelicans. 2. Are holiday games fun or a drag from a players perspective. 3. Zaza Pachulia's fanbase placing him at the top of the NBA All-Star online voting list 4. Does All-Star voting still hold the same weight as it once did? 5. BJ and Ric go head-to-head for bragging rights in this episode's 3rd Quarter NBA Trivia Challenge. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

On this episode: 1st QUARTER - George Karl's tell all book - did he go too far - and is there PED use taking place in the NBA, as George stated. 2nd QUARTER - BJ and Ric discuss their personal Top 3 NBA Moments of 2016 3rd QUARTER - BJ and Ric battle for bragging rights in a head-to-head match about 2015-16 NBA happenings. 4th QUARTER - ESPN Analyst and former Golden State Warriors head coach, Mark Jackson, joins BJ and Ric for a discussion about whether or not Mark wants to coach again, how he would guard today's guards, and more.

Today, Ric and BJ discuss a number of issues, including: FIRST QUARTER 1. New CBA: What it means and why Ric is disappointed. 2. Did Draymond foul Anthony Davis and get away with it in Pels loss to the Dubs? SECOND QUARTER Superstar Bench Warmers: Who loses when teams sit their best players; the fans or the teams? THIRD QUARTER BJ and Ric battle for bragging rights in this NBA trivia challenge. FOURTH QUARTER Blame It On Barkley: Why Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley are no longer friends.

This is 4 Quarters of Madness, where Ric and BJ share their thoughts on a number of topics, including: 1. Does Klay Thompson deserve to be placed amongst the top scorers in the NBA? 2. Advice for DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins, Matt Barnes, and other NBA players about nightlife drama. 3. What BJ Armstrong, as a former player of Phil Jackson, thinks of the "Zen Master's" comments on Melo being a ball hog. PLUS...we get to see if BJ can redeem himself on today's NBA Trivia Challenge, and avoid the same dreaded social media meme fate that became him in Episode 20.

On this episode of the 4 Quarters of Madness with Ric and BJ, our hosts share their thoughts on a number of topics, including: 1. Is JR Smith bipolar? 2. Is Draymond Green a marked man in the NBA? 3. Steve Kerr's announcement that he has smoked weed recently. 4. Charles Barkley's use of the term "girly basketball" to describe the Golden State Warriors. 5. BJ announces the winner of the BJ & Bucher Podcast NBA ticket giveaway AND... who will win today's NBA Trivia Challenge and avoid the dreaded social media meme? #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

Ric and BJ are joined by longtime Chicago #Bulls beat writer, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the Bulls with Dwyane Wade in the lineup, versus Derrick Rose. KC also gives us the scouting report on Ric Bucher's game as a player. ALSO this episode: Is James Harden going to repeat his 2014-15 MVP-worthy season performance this year, or is Westbrook a shoo-in? Was Phil Jackson's use of the word "posse" to describe LeBron James and company a sign that the "Zen Master" is out of touch with the times? Can Ric beat BJ in a trivia game of NBA history? Who will take home the crown? #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher

In true 4 Quarters of Madness fashion, Ric Bucher and BJ Armstrong tackle some of the most controversial issues around the NBA and Donald Trump. From NBA news and analysis, to trivia and politics, our hosts and producer, Shaine Freeman, give their unique perspectives on Greg Oden, Russell Westbrook, referee bias, NBA fines, and a Trump America.

Legendary #NBA assistant #coach and current #LSU Tigers Associate Head Coach, Brendan Suhr, joins BJ and Ric to discuss the "Jordan Rule", Ben Simmons, and coaching today's #basketball players versus legends like Isaiah Thomas. Also, BJ and Ric compete head-to-head for bragging rights over WNBA trivia knowledge, and more....who will win?

Besides Ric and BJ hurling subliminal disses at one another, our hosts offer their thoughts on a variety of happenings around the start of the new 2016-17 #NBA season, including: (1) Joel Embiid's return to the Sixers lineup, (2) defining the leagues offensive gestures policy, (3) Anthony Davis drops 95 points in opening two games besting Michael Jordan's record, (4) #LeBron James disapproves of Tristan Thompson bringing Khloe Kardashian around The Cavs, (5) and a bunch of trivia that you do not want to miss.

Melo isn't happy with his Slam Magazine player ranking. Plus the guys talk about their favorite basketball movies and songs.

Rookies, politics, potential NBA lockouts and more.

The guys break down Rod Strickland's ridiculous pre-game meal.

The guys rank their top 5 NBA cities and talk about the NBA's most eccentric small forward.

BJ and Ric dive into the inner workings of the NBA Player's Association and talk about what's motivating Lebron in 2017.

With this year's Hall of Fame class inducted, BJ Armstrong and Ric Bucher discuss what defines a Hall of Famer.

BJ and Bucher discuss how Colin Kaepernick is changing America.

BJ and Ric give their 2017 NBA Award picks

The Olympics are over and BJ and Ric are debating the value of a gold medal.

BJ and Ric break down the NBA Summer League.

BJ and Ric touch on the Rio Olympics.

BJ and Ric take some time to reflect on Michael Jordan's first statement on social injustice.

BJ and Ric are back to break down Tim Duncan's legacy and the newest NBA rule changes.

Breaking down NBA Free Agency with BJ Armstrong and Ric Bucher.

BJ Armstrong and Ric Bucher chop it up over Chicago’s Derrick Rose’s sudden trade to the New York Knicks